Hi Bimmer sifus,

EDITED: Decided with 535i. I've just realised 328i GT in Malaysia doesn't have sunroof.

I need help to choose between 5 series and 3 series GT.

Due to budget constraints, I have come to the conclusion that to meet my personal requirements from a BMW ride that I will enjoy,
- sunroof
- ambient lighting
- can fit a bike
- digital driver screen

My shortlist is:
1. 535i GT G07 (2010-2013) N55 engine
2. 328i GT F34 (2014-2016) N20 engine

The years are based on the ones listed in Carlist.
On the 5
Pros
- (BIG+) Sunroof
- (BIG+) Electronic parking break
- (Small+) Based on 7-series chasis and nicer interior trims (it attracted 7-series users to downgrade to it in the US at that time, according to US MD)
- Elec adjusted back seats+screens
Cons
- (BIG-) 3.0 @ 8.9l/100km (I guess probably still bearable based on my driving style - I seldom rev)
- (Small-) Older means potentially more maintenance required sooner.
- Less driving related features e.g. cruise control but no brake
- Dated infotainment system, but as long as got BT I'm generally ok

On the 3
Pros
- (BIG+) 2.0 @ 6.7L/100kM
- (BIG+) Newer front styling and improve aerodynamics with the active spoiler
- Newer model so likely less maintenance required
- Newer infotainment system (but still no Apple Carplay/Android Auto)
Cons
- (BIG-) Manual parking break
- (Small-) generally 10-15K more expensive
- It's a 3 series

Really struggling to decide. Help please? Any owner please feel free to chip in on anything that I may need to be aware of with this decision.
TQ!


This post has been edited by dannytzh: Jun 28 2021, 11:11 PM

Based on your wording {ride that I will enjoy} the 3 lo…
The agility and power.. not forgetting to say it’s comfort.

The 5, the back passenger will be very happy. Sat before, the angle of the seat is pure bliss.

Why the GT though? Maybe it's individual's preferences but the GT is really ugly.

Hi sifus,

I'm planning to buy either E90 323i or 325i year 2009 to 2012. Is this worth buying since car more than 10 years.

do you guys break in your new car as per manual book?

sit how many person

basic thing to follow, drive slowly while get familiar + run in tyre & brake <<<< more important than enjin

most of the time, me, driver only.
Weekends, short trip for jalan-jalan, max 3 person.
Anyway, can drive long distance at this moment.

Sorry typo. I mean, anyway, can't drive long distance at this moment.

I read a lot of complains on the N series engine and it has a flaw to it. My suggestion avoid this engine if possible. Go for the newer B series engine

Hi sifus,
Really need sifus advise here.

I'm planning to buy either E90 323i or 325i year 2009 to 2012. Is this worth buying since car more than 10 years.

You'll get more traffic and feedback by asking in the main F&F forum than here tbh.

Helo sifus, need advice please
I’m considering 2010 Z4 23i with 60K mileage. Any problem should I aware of? Is the roof has any common issue? Is the N52 problem prone?
Thanks

This post has been edited by fish_hoo: Aug 13 2021, 07:35 AM

What about checking here .
Hope it helps.

Thanks bro.

Hi guys, know where i can buy the K+Dcan OBD2 cable?

Hi all

Can ask opinion, if my car has finished it’s 5 year warranty from BMW, is it advisable to continue servicing at the BMW service centre, or to find independent workshop outside to do?

Thank you.

do u serve eat drinks at longue. on duty staff carry u to work place. if good why not.

Mainly asking from the point of price and whether it is worth it. Frequently heard that authorised service centres charge much more than independent workshops.

Thanks.

value added fee. ppl feel worth thats why sc biz running well.
u dont need then nvm.