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clutchplate
///Member
yeah, I second that.. but dude, in the end, I think what you should do is go find a couple of these cars at car dealerships and test drive them all, thats the only way you will really know what you want..
zaleonardz
Well-known member
Clutchy, it does not even really need to be modded, particularly if its a daily drive.
My 730d is bone stock and a very heavy car, and you are witness to the amount of acceleration that it can produce.
M_Pow, comparing a 330d to a E36 M3 is not that obsense, particularly if you are comparing power on a daily drive. Track toy/high speed, yes, two very differant animals, but every day cruising, you would actually be amazed by the 330d.
I suggest going to go and drive one, either a E39 530d and do the preventative maint, or a E46 330d, just to keep your options open, you can pop past my place as well and take my E65 for a spin, and I got a feeling you would be very surprised with the handling/performance.
My 730d is bone stock and a very heavy car, and you are witness to the amount of acceleration that it can produce.
M_Pow, comparing a 330d to a E36 M3 is not that obsense, particularly if you are comparing power on a daily drive. Track toy/high speed, yes, two very differant animals, but every day cruising, you would actually be amazed by the 330d.
I suggest going to go and drive one, either a E39 530d and do the preventative maint, or a E46 330d, just to keep your options open, you can pop past my place as well and take my E65 for a spin, and I got a feeling you would be very surprised with the handling/performance.
M
///M_POW
Guest
I've been in msm ex e39 530d... wow that car was awesome....
I just scared of the turbo on the 530d and cost of parts and service... Hope is not as pricy as the M....
I just scared of the turbo on the 530d and cost of parts and service... Hope is not as pricy as the M....
zaleonardz
Well-known member
You can have a turbo rebuilt for lik 2k at turbo exchange. THere was an article in last month's speed and sound about turbo repair.
M
///M_POW
Guest
Ok...
Find me spec's/pics of these E39 u guys speak off....
Find me spec's/pics of these E39 u guys speak off....
veridico
///Member
M
///M_POW
Guest
Nice car..... not nice price :bawling:
VTECH 1 ZN :nono:
I'll find somethings...
VTECH 1 ZN :nono:
I'll find somethings...
msm
Well-known member
M_POW said:
My E39 had the older 142KW motor (standard). I think the later E46 (standard 150KW from around 2004) was also revised a bit, and was the same one used in the 2004+ X5. However, IIRC torque was limited to 410NM in the 3 series, and unleashed to 480NM/500NM in the X5 :dropjaw: .... Hence, the 330d is fairly unstressed in standard form and has some serious gains when chipped.
I also had a E46 330i before my E39 530d. Both were auto, but the diesel makes it so much better as a daily driver. If it were manual, then I'm not so sure which would be better ....
I suggest you go test drive a 330d. 3.0d turbos are fairly reliable, compared to the 4 potters. The injectors would probably go (or need cleaning) before the turbo, hence you really need to do your homework before buying one to manage that risk. However, the reward is well worth it. In fact, you may find your E36 ///M lacking :shocked: at altitude once you get used to something like a chipped 330d .....
Just one more thing to consider though: with the condition of our roads, turbos might not be your highest cost factor. Instead, it may be suspension bits and wheels ...
zaleonardz
Well-known member
WHich is standard for any BMW or luxury vehicle....
M
///M_POW
Guest
Looks like i must take msm x30d hunting or E39 ....
A Merc or Audi is an option but i'll want a newish model and the M will have to go...
A Merc or Audi is an option
but i'll want a newish model and the M will have to go...
M
///M_POW
Guest
Don't wanna finance a 2nd car to high... looking for a "luck" lol
I've see E46's around R60K that made me start asking questions...
If i sell the M i got +-R125K to play with... if i say the M in a few years time maybe i'll get R155K +... lol
I've 325is evo II going for R175K :shocked:
I've see E46's around R60K that made me start asking questions...
If i sell the M i got +-R125K to play with... if i say the M in a few years time maybe i'll get R155K +... lol
I've 325is evo II going for R175K :shocked:
zaleonardz
Well-known member
E34 540....
Motor industructable, and you will find one with high KM's on, so future Km's wont matter.
15k for car, 20k for maintanance (including manual swap) and you are good to go... 35k later
AND you keep the M
Motor industructable, and you will find one with high KM's on, so future Km's wont matter.
15k for car, 20k for maintanance (including manual swap) and you are good to go... 35k later
AND you keep the M
M
///M_POW
Guest
E36 M3 & E46 330i Individual / Sports pack :excited:
That does sound nice :thumbsup:
If each registered forum member give me R50 i can make this happen :clap:
That does sound nice :thumbsup:
If each registered forum member give me R50 i can make this happen :clap:
clutchplate
///Member
you just gave me a good idea
M
///M_POW
Guest
Gizmo said:
50 X 1000+ members u get the picture
