2 months already no enter forum due to tired seeing heated arguments. Just lepak at facebook car forum. but I think my decision is accurate.

Btw, both of u are correct..

320i 184hp 300nm is enough- CORRECT

330i 258hp 400nm is only enough since 320i is not powerful enough- CORRECT

Different people got different driving style, one might drive faster, while another one might drive a bit conservative.

Problem is each driver force themselve to accept their way of thinking. Its very unneccesary argument bro.

Ya, both of u are correct btw, no need to argue further. each version satisfy each driving behavior.

520i is 290nm, but 320i is 300nm. very confusing nia. I tot pauline tan got error, but official bmw broucher state 300nm.

why not torque standardized with 520i. topkek bmw.

That's because the 3 series is dubbed as "THE sports sedan"; not only it is lighter, it also handles better than the 5 series of the parallel generations (i.e F30 vs F10, G20 vs G30); because of its sportiness nature, BMW tunes the powertrain on the 3 series to have an advantage over the comparatively-badged 5 series. For example:


1. "X30i": 530i, 252hp/350Nm vs 330i, 258hp/400Nm
2. "X20i": 520i, 184hp/290Nm vs 320i, 184hp/300Nm

If you are young, have only one or two children, want to go places quickly, go for top of the line 3 Series. Everything else is a compromise, where you can save your money, or you need the space, or you need the 'comfort'; but please do spew things like "350 Nm torque is useless", if I am such an excellent insurance sales man and I want to go to places as quickly as possible by wiggling through the traffic, Id take all the Nm I can get, including but not limited to buying the G80 M3 someday (or a Porsche, whatever, you get the point)

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: Jun 7 2020, 08:35 PM

Buy if u like no need ask how performance. Most of the 200k performance not much diff unless u racing in the track.

Ppl drive those car dont say i beat u by 2 second faster
(sumtimes myvi even faster at highway). Haha


My pov for maintenance part.

If plan to sell off before 5 years then ok.

Those plan 9 years with 80% loan. After Warranty, car insurance come and broke down could give u instant heart attack. This goes no only bmw but Even kancil also maybe just stoke perhaps.

Eg,

Owner loan 9 years at 90% car value at 250k (
2.4%) about 2.4k per month.
That month insurance roadtax due. Cost 3.5k
Then car need 100k service - 6k


That particular month sulah 10k plus and this trigger want keep or jual? But by 6 years you car value may below 50% of its value.

Just my 2cent

10k problem then have to sell car already? That person wouldn't even be able to own the 3s in the first place.

Like wild_card says you can always work for it to achieve dreams. But first, one need to take action to build what you want. If just want to have a risk free everything in life than employment life and just buy local cars.

This post has been edited by rapple: Jun 8 2020, 02:02 PM

TS. its been 6 months, so which one do you go with? 320i or 330i? hehe

I just got a quotation for 320i at RM218k. Good deal?

320i spec is sucks
Totally sucks i would say
To go for 330i nampak macam kaya sangat and i dont like the rims
End up ayam go for A250 hatchback which way better than 320i

May I know which branch you got this deal

I'm considering the 330i for its raw power. Coming from GLA250 & GLC300 Coupe, this car should ideally suits my driving style. Still waiting for SA to arrange a test drive.

Is there anything I need to look out for? If the deal is confirm, this will be my first BMW.

Actually really I am damn curious how much does normal maintenance cost look like?
Always hear that 'wah BMW expensive to maintain' but I also hear the other way around.

Really would appreciate some more clarity and honesty on maintenance cost

330 power is highlight. latest stock is cbu rite.

ori sc never cheap. if u involve accident better claim terus.
you got reliable workshop outside then ok one

330 no more CKD?
Yeah 330 torque sexy

As according to SA, it's CBU Germany. Kinda weird BMW Malaysia no longer have 330i in their website, only feature 330e.

reliable workshop pricing roughly is how much? any range?
and any recommendations?
i've always wanted to try a used 3 series but my god seriously damn scared with the service/maintenance fee

There should be some 2020 CKD 330i around ...... I got myself a 330e .

Check facebook

f30 320d 2013/2014

regular service ~ 10k km = MYR300-600
michelin tayar 18's ~ 60k km = MYR3000 (non run flat)
brake rotor and pad (front) ~ 50k km = MYR 1700
brake rotor and pad (rear) ~ 60k km = MYR 1500
atf oil pan and oil ~ 80k km = MYR1500
sensors here n there (as when it goes koo koo) = MYR150-500
crankshaft and pulley ~ 100k km = MYR2000
timing chain ~ 120k km = MYR5000 (as good as overhaul since engine out)
air con compressor ~ (as when it goes koo koo) = MYR3000


**all price above inclusive labor


generally i would say bmw quite reliable but again case to case basis.. someone lucky someone not so much.. and some just talking from their backside *poop*

holy shit. doing god's work! might i also ask which service centre you go to?

M Power (Sunway / Cheras) - look for LC Wai
M Dynamics (Ara Damansara) - look for Lai

Parts buy from Bavarian Auto (SS15) - look for Prasad

This is service centre or not?.

Btw, cheap or not car depends on how people maintain it. Several types of how people maintain their cars:
1) send at service centre and service all
2) send at service centre and service partial.reject most item
3) service at specialist workshop and use workshop parts
4) service at specialist workshop and bring parts
5) service at bawah bawah pokok workshop and use workshop parts
6) service at bawah pokok and bring parts
7) repair sendiri

Parts also got so much variance. From cheapest to most expensive. Original parts among the most expensive parts for cars.

Btw, if compare service centre to service centre, indeed conti much more expensive. but if compare outside workshop, so much variance aspect involve. not really fair to compare tbh.

refer my post above.. i ditched service centre ever since the warranty went out.. not that i cant afford it.. i just couldnt deal with the following
1. stupid booking system (they tried queue me 1 month before)
2. overpriced charges for mediocre services

so unless sc decides to give me extended warranty for free or me buying another new bmw .. don think i will go visit them anytime in the future

for the parts.. normally i will do some survey.. if the parts are crazily marked up by the shop then i go buy myself.. normally just let the shop earn abit la if its not too ridiculous

This post has been edited by adri4n: Feb 4 2021, 09:38 PM