Your First Car! :P

[Kanye East]

Thanks I think i will be getting a model that's between 1999 and 2004, the newer ones are way out of my budget lol and yes, i will make sure they are clear as possible
Would you happen to know what the steptronic feature is for BMWs? is it something to do with the car being both auto and manual?

[Mr Keshy]

Thanks I think i will be getting a model that's between 1999 and 2004, the newer ones are way out of my budget lol and yes, i will make sure they are clear as possible
Would you happen to know what the steptronic feature is for BMWs? is it something to do with the car being both auto and manual?

Somewhere around 2002 is when they updated to the newer e46 design. You'll see, the headlights, curve upwards instead of down.

Old


newer (really nice) esspecially the coupe version


Steptronic is a fancy way of saying tiptronic.

Basically in an automatic car, the car changes the gears via computer control. This is when it's in Drive (D). For steptronic, you'd push the level thing to one of the sides, and if you push it either up or down, the computer will change the gear only when you push the lever.

[Kanye East]

thanks for that!
what would you say is the best model of the e46 and why? (excluding 05 and onwards)
i know that the newest year aren't necessarily the best ones e.g. some of the newer editions of the nissan skyline aren't as great as the old ones (in terms of their appearance)

[Mr Keshy]

thanks for that!
what would you say is the best model of the e46 and why? (excluding 05 and onwards)
i know that the newest year aren't necessarily the best ones e.g. some of the newer editions of the nissan skyline aren't as great as the old ones (in terms of their appearance)

I really don't know too much about them to recommend to you as such But I'd say, go for 2003+.

It's generally cheaper and it's near the end of the e46 model cycle so a lot of the small quality and reliability issues will be sorted. Plus, I'd definitely try to find a 330ci, I love the look of them, but they might not be in your budget.

Pretty much what you posted before, but with the newer revision.

[Tonychet2]

why do u guys want to drive a BMW expensive running costs/parts and prone to breaking down....lol not to mention youd be better off saving the money ? unless you have 100k+ i see no reason............ for the same price you could drive a honda s2000! toyota 86 ! honda integra mazda rx8 etc??

[Mr Keshy]

why do u guys want to drive a BMW expensive running costs/parts and prone to breaking down....lol not to mention youd be better off saving the money ? unless you have 100k+ i see no reason............ for the same price you could drive a honda s2000! toyota 86 ! honda integra mazda rx8 etc??

Wait, why would you need 100k for an e46? They aren't too expensive anymore.. at least I don't think they are. At worst, it would be manageable.

[Tonychet2]

because servicing an e46 or any other bmw is about 500-700 dollars and at the end of the day its just a high end 4 cyl corolla lol unless u get the 330i

parts will set u back alot too i guess... tbh a 318 or 320i is just a poor guys bimmer (really has no show off value) lol

[Mr Keshy]

because servicing an e46 or any other bmw is about 500-700 dollars and at the end of the day its just a high end 4 cyl corolla lol unless u get the 330i

parts will set u back alot too i guess... tbh a 318 or 320i is just a poor guys bimmer (really has no show off value) lol

To be honest, I doubt anyone would be doing dealer services for an e46 hahaha.

That's why you debadge a 318 and 320 hehhe, can't tell em apart..


I want an RX8 and trust me, they are a ticking time bomb apparently. The rotary engines in those can go very quick if not maintained properly. 5-10k to get that fixed as well!!

[Tonychet2]

how about honda civic type R? thats probably much better value than any BMW in australia

[Mr Keshy]

how about honda civic type R? thats probably much better value than any BMW in australia

I think it's the appeal, class and the look of the car itself. Type R's appeal to a demographic, I guess that's what I'm getting at.

330i has a great engine apparently. I'm pretty sure it won wards best engine of the year for that category too!

[Mr Keshy]

I reckon a lot of people would laugh at me in an RX8, it might give the impression of a boy racers car. But it is in fact a very very capable machine. I personally couldn't care less about what other people think of my car

[Tonychet2]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5FNjyaLfC8

its beautiful

[Mr Keshy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5FNjyaLfC8

its beautiful

I absolutely love it. I don't care what colour, I'd be thankful for even driving an RX8. I cannot wait. (that is, if I study well )

Such a unique car. Every time I walk past or see one go past me I go crazy!

[Kanye East]

why do u guys want to drive a BMW expensive running costs/parts and prone to breaking down....lol not to mention youd be better off saving the money ? unless you have 100k+ i see no reason............ for the same price you could drive a honda s2000! toyota 86 ! honda integra mazda rx8 etc??

Says the person who spent 35k on their first car..

how about honda civic type R? thats probably much better value than any BMW in australia

why were you so regretful in buying yours, if you think it's such a great car?

[Mr Keshy]

Probably depreciation, it kills on new cars haha.. That's why I really don't want to buy new.