Paperlin:
A detailed comparison

1. 328i 2007
2. 328i 2008

Fuel consumption (or suggest the most suitable engine with low consumption)
Maintance (parts availability)

In generality what will you tell a first timer

Bring your experience/contribition

Beamer auto-mechanic
Beamer lovers

Thanks

foolbuster:
My love that year until i took the red pill and my eyes opened.

Paperlin:
A detailed comparison

1. 328i 2007
2. 328i 2008

Fuel consumption (or suggest the most suitable engine with low consumption)
Maintance (parts availability)

In generality what will you tell a first timer

Bring your experience/contribition

Beamer auto-mechanic
Beamer loversjavascript:void(0);

Thanks

HARDEYEBER:


a 2007 and a 2008 328I are exactly the same car. BMW didnt change anything on these two model years. So I guess its safe to to say theres nothing to compare.
the red 328i you posted is a 2009, 2010 or 2011 e90 328i
the other car you posted is a 2004/2005 e46 3 series. 2 totally diffrent platforms.

HARDEYEBER:


I am on my 3rd BMW and I can tell you they are well built and are really fun to drive. my current car is a twin turbo charged 2007 335i.
i source most of my parts from ladipo market and they are not as expensive as a lot of people claim. I work on my cars myself, once in a while i invite my mechanic to come and assist if the work requires heavy lifting or getting dirty. I can boldly tell you that i am yet to meet a good BMW mechanic that is familiar with the e90 platform. I am in Ibadan BTW
I am not trying to scare you but you should know what you are getting into if you decide to buy a e90 BMW.

HARDEYEBER:


I am on my 3rd BMW and I can tell you they are well built and are really fun to drive. my current car is a twin turbo charged 2007 335i.
i source most of my parts from ladipo market and they are not as expensive as a lot of people claim. I work on my cars myself, once in a while i invite my mechanic to come and assist if the work requires heavy lifting or getting dirty. I can boldly tell you that i am yet to meet a good BMW mechanic that is familiar with the e90 platform. I am in Ibadan BTW
I am not trying to scare you but you should know what you are getting into if you decide to buy a e90 BMW.

yungboss:

The first one is perhaps a 320i. 328i has twin outlets

Paperlin:



I'll go for the E46 engine
But hope it's not fuel guzzling?


Again is it advisable I lift the shocks you know Nigeria roads or increase the rim size?

Paperlin:


Yeap you're right
Is the 2009 model available with an E46 engine?


I think the engine is more of a concern now to me
People say E46 is "refined" version of E39 dont know what that mean but I do hope it's cool


Another thing a juggling with is should I go for
manual or auto (i think that personal preference)

Like Manual for the sense of "control" it gives
But again heard the Auto is faster/swift

How true is it?

yungboss:


True. Good to see a 335i owner
I have used e46 330ci, e36 328is (coupe) and e36 320i. Currently own a 540i and a 750li e66. In all, i prefer the 540i for its unassuming power. I used to enjoy driving fast, really fast I.e.
I once had an outing with a friend of mine, in his e90 330i 6 speed, from Benin to Warri under the sultry midday harmattan sun. I didn't ease off throttling until I clocked 225km/h whilst he did an irredeemable 230km/h or thereabouts...was fun...I still have the dashcam vid.
Here is my list of preference in descending order:

1. E39 540i 6speed man.. You could easily be on 180-200km/h and think the car isn't still fast enough. Very torquey V8.

2. E46 330ci. 5speed man. Had man fun- a Honda crosstour once tried racing the little car in front of him, he couldn't match my speed...couldn't keep up. I used to Always anticipate races on highways lol.

3. E36 328is 1994, 5 speed man. First day I drove it, I felt it was easily faster than the 330ci. It felt raw, masculin and coarse, not as refined as the e46...with louder exhaust. Had fun in it too with the e90 330i mentioned above, a camry V6 couldn't keep up at 200km/h, i knew it wasn't a 4cylinder with the way it kept trying to get close, it had no chance, no traffic.

1995 E36 320i 5 speed auto. 1996cc 150hp, 6cyl. Not a quick car but was fast enough to get me up to 200km/h.

E66 750li. Large sedan, heavy (over 2tonne I guess). Goes as fast as big as it looks. A complex car...lots of electronic modules, maintenance a bit high up the shelf, only reason it's coming last. It's a very fast car, rapid acceleration through the gears with its superb 4.8l V8 engine..I haven't gone really fast in it and I don't intend to. The days of driving fast are no more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Ln7827S-c

yungboss:

E46 is fine...alot of trims...from 4cyl to 6cyl engines.

I am never a fan of reducing ride heights. My e39 has eibach spring system. I use stock 17s. I think you should Leave the car stock and manage your terrain...someone else could have a different advise.

Paperlin:



Nice recommendations
I actually meant increasing the height of the ride (some few inch)
Want to use the car for long travels (can't ascertain my terrain) just want to play safe


But you havent given me your recommendation on the fuelling
I can see 4/6cyl if you can throw more light I'll appreciate

Paperlin:



Nice recommendations
I actually meant increasing the height of the ride (some few inch)
Want to use the car for long travels (can't ascertain my terrain) just want to play safe


But you havent given me your recommendation on the fuelling
I can see 4/6cyl if you can throw more light I'll appreciate

yungboss:

Sorry i meant i dont like increasing ride heights

yungboss:

I used to have 18-22mpg on my e46. Fuel consumption was quite good for the 3.0l i-6. Fuel consumption depends on your driving style. So i can't really say much about it as it is subjective. The 4cyl would save more I guess I haven't driven them. Generally they are good on fuel, nothing unusual about consumption.

Paperlin:



I'll go for the E46 engine
But hope it's not fuel guzzling?


Again is it advisable I lift the shocks you know Nigeria roads or increase the rim size?

HARDEYEBER:


I have not been privileged to drive as many BMWs as you have but my BMW adventure is not going to end anytime soon.
these cars handle like they are on rails, i find my self always having to check my speedometer cause you cant tell how fast you are going from the feel of the car.
my previous car was a 2007 328i non ZSP. I had serious fun in it and was really attached to that car., i used to hit the speed limiter without trying which made sense cause the ZSP package 328i had the exact same engine but a higher speed limit of 250kph.
The car felt like a caged beast to me, i eventually sold it and was going to buy a ZSP 328I from the same year but got a deal on a fully loaded 335I i couldnt pass on. Its a rocket ship
Now I have made a hobby of embarrassing merc, infiniti and lexus drivers

HARDEYEBER:


I have not been privileged to drive as many BMWs as you have but my BMW adventure is not going to end anytime soon.
these cars handle like they are on rails, i find my self always having to check my speedometer cause you cant tell how fast you are going from the feel of the car.
my previous car was a 2007 328i non ZSP. I had serious fun in it and was really attached to that car., i used to hit the speed limiter without trying which made sense cause the ZSP package 328i had the exact same engine but a higher speed limit of 250kph.
The car felt like a caged beast to me, i eventually sold it and was going to buy a ZSP 328I from the same year but got a deal on a fully loaded 335I i couldnt pass on. Its a rocket ship
Now I have made a hobby of embarrassing merc, infiniti and lexus drivers

Eddee:
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HeavenlyBang:

That 335i is something else, tbh. 0-60 in like 4.9s, lmao.

Eddee:


I just hope say him talk this thing for that Benz thread, nobody go counter with facts like you just did

yungboss:


True. Good to see a 335i owner
I have used e46 330ci, e36 328is (coupe) and e36 320i. Currently own a 540i and a 750li e66. In all, i prefer the 540i for its unassuming power. I used to enjoy driving fast, really fast I.e.
I once had an outing with a friend of mine, in his e90 330i 6 speed, from Benin to Warri under the sultry midday harmattan sun. I didn't ease off throttling until I clocked 225km/h whilst he did an irredeemable 230km/h or thereabouts...was fun...I still have the dashcam vid.
Here is my list of preference in descending order:

1. E39 540i 6speed man.. You could easily be on 180-200km/h and think the car isn't still fast enough. Very torquey V8.

2. E46 330ci. 5speed man. Had man fun- a Honda crosstour once tried racing the little car in front of him, he couldn't match my speed...couldn't keep up. I used to Always anticipate races on highways lol.

3. E36 328is 1994, 5 speed man. First day I drove it, I felt it was easily faster than the 330ci. It felt raw, masculin and coarse, not as refined as the e46...with louder exhaust. Had fun in it too with the e90 330i mentioned above, a camry V6 couldn't keep up at 200km/h, i knew it wasn't a 4cylinder with the way it kept trying to get close, it had no chance, no traffic.

1995 E36 320i 5 speed auto. 1996cc 150hp, 6cyl. Not a quick car but was fast enough to get me up to 200km/h.

E66 750li. Large sedan, heavy (over 2tonne I guess). Goes as fast as big as it looks. A complex car...lots of electronic modules, maintenance a bit high up the shelf, only reason it's coming last. It's a very fast car, rapid acceleration through the gears with its superb 4.8l V8 engine..I haven't gone really fast in it and I don't intend to. The days of driving fast are no more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Ln7827S-c

yungboss:


The e90 didn't share engine with the e46.
The e90 had the N series engine while the e46 had the M designated engine codes.
The e39 and e46 are two different vehicles, 5 and 3 series respectively and they have the inline-6 engines in common.
Manual or auto would be fine. Auto might be easier for you to drive if you live in a crowded city.

alphaNomega:


Your last sentence dey pain me



LCI E46 comes with N engines too, they are not the EXACT same as the N series on the E90. One notable difference is the absence of the engine oil dipstick in the E90 and a few extra horses, but every other component is similar; water pump, alternator, belts.

yungboss:

True. Good to see a 335i owner
I have used e46 330ci, e36 328is (coupe) and e36 320i. Currently own a 540i and a 750li e66. In all, i prefer the 540i for its unassuming power. I used to enjoy driving fast, really fast I.e.
I once had an outing with a friend of mine, in his e90 330i 6 speed, from Benin to Warri under the sultry midday harmattan sun. I didn't ease off throttling until I clocked 225km/h whilst he did an irredeemable 230km/h or thereabouts...was fun...I still have the dashcam vid.
Here is my list of preference in descending order:

1. E39 540i 6speed man.. You could easily be on 180-200km/h and think the car isn't still fast enough. Very torquey V8.

jabolo:


Its senior brother the E39 M5 ... I have done 300 km/h, solid as a rock (one hand on the steering).

Very organic car. Best ever car made by BMW (in my opinion, of course).

I also ran the E34 M5 for a while. That had the better voice when wrung out (more bass) but the E39 was a step change in performance.

rationalmind:

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HeavenlyBang:


He'll say the M5 he drove was unrestricted.