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 Mazda 3 vs BMW 320i, which is the better purchase

Mazda 3 or BMW 320i (2020)
 
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320i ( 2020 ) [ 53 ] ** [35.57%]
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ry8128
post Mar 15 2024, 09:21 PM

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Better use the money to buy 2nd unit of x50. U will thanks me later.
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post Mar 15 2024, 10:05 PM

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QUOTE(xiaojohn @ Mar 15 2024, 09:04 PM)
Wut? 320i now 290K? Holycow...no more 230-250k?
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No more.
There is no more 318.
Cheapest bmw now is the 218i grand coupe at 239k.
3 series is 320i with Msport.
leymahn
post Mar 15 2024, 10:10 PM

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you didn't consider that before picking up x50?
dogbert_chew
post Mar 15 2024, 10:13 PM

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QUOTE(ry8128 @ Mar 15 2024, 09:21 PM)
Better use the money to buy 2nd unit of x50. U will thanks me later.
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My X50 so far so good after accident repaired by Proton in 3+weeks.
Breaktru
post Mar 15 2024, 10:18 PM

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If you are worried about x50 , then I think you will be losing sleep over the BMW lmao .


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post Mar 15 2024, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(blacktubi @ Mar 15 2024, 05:23 PM)
TS never look into total cost of ownership

You can service X50 3-4 times for every time you service a BMW. If you continue to use run flat tyres, 1 RFT tyre can easily buy 3 X50 tyres.

Oh yea, it's a 2020 BMW so sooner or later you will need to change the wear and tear parts. Brake pads, suspension and etc. If you're unlucky, coolant line may leak.

Basically on average you need to budget around 5-6k/year for a period of 5 years just on maintenance based on your 120km daily travel.

Contrary to popular believes, newer BMWs are actually reliable. But the wear and tear parts arent's cheap. Just get Mazda with free maintenance. tongue.gif
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This is the real deal answer .

Others that commented to buy a used BMW just because it's a Beemer , well research more plz .
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post Mar 15 2024, 10:39 PM

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BMW is more reliable than u think

How I know? Coz I own one
ridox_orimabu
post Mar 15 2024, 10:41 PM

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As someone who done 120km daily, salut bro for thinking the two cars.





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post Mar 15 2024, 11:07 PM

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QUOTE(Breaktru @ Mar 15 2024, 10:23 PM)
This is the real deal answer .

Others that commented to buy a used BMW just because it's a Beemer , well research more plz .
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What's your bad experience with bimmers?
0168257061
post Mar 15 2024, 11:29 PM

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my daily travel to my workplace is roughly 120km.


LOL.


Look like TS need upgrade house.
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post Mar 16 2024, 01:14 AM

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Ts, take Tesla model 3 then maybe can try their FSB beta. Haha
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post Mar 16 2024, 01:18 AM

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it would be a bezza and honda shitty... for fuel effeciency and maintenance parts availability...
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post Mar 16 2024, 10:00 AM

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QUOTE(xiaojohn @ Mar 15 2024, 09:08 PM)
that' because you haven't try tesla model 3
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Shitty electric car. Cannot do *boom* *boom* sound
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post Mar 18 2024, 08:59 AM

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QUOTE(chickenshit36 @ Mar 15 2024, 06:41 PM)
Yes I have not noticed anything wrong with the car the whole time I have it.
What are the symptoms of the issue and how do you fix it? I service all in bermaz sc and they never once mention to clean it
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This is good video to understand both port and direct injection.


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post Mar 18 2024, 10:06 AM

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Mazda seems like a better option. I cannot accept uncomfortable seats (too straight and kinda hard) on BMW, be it 3 series or 5 series and also poor sales exp from BMW dealers are such as a turnoff, for that kinda money, I will go for Lexus/Volvo or sorry to say, Toyota comfort/service level is better IMO.
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post Mar 18 2024, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(walkmanphone @ Mar 18 2024, 10:06 AM)
Mazda seems like a better option. I cannot accept uncomfortable seats (too straight and kinda hard) on BMW, be it 3 series or 5 series and also poor sales exp from BMW dealers are such as a turnoff, for that kinda money, I will go for Lexus/Volvo or sorry to say, Toyota comfort/service level is better IMO.
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I actually went from Mazda 3 skyactiv to the new bmw 320i lci and the ride quality is so much better on the bmw.
Better handling, more power, better nvh, and suspension wise even though many complain 3 series ride is hard, for me it’s better than the Mazda 3. Mazda 3 was harder.
Is the price worth the upgrade? I’d say it’s law of diminishing returns. I paid 2x the price but the experience is maybe only 50% better more to me.

As for dealer wise, go for quill automobiles. Best service. My wife bought the 218 from there and I loved the service, and when the time came for me to upgrade I went back to the same SA from there again. Servicing also went once to quill service center. No hassle.

In comparison, bermaz pj has service as good as well imo. Been there since 2010. Problem was there’s way more people so the wait times are longer.

This post has been edited by chickenshit36: Mar 18 2024, 11:11 AM
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post Mar 18 2024, 12:18 PM

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QUOTE(chickenshit36 @ Mar 18 2024, 11:08 AM)
I actually went from Mazda 3 skyactiv to the new bmw 320i lci and the ride quality is so much better on the bmw.
Better handling, more power, better nvh, and suspension wise even though many complain 3 series ride is hard, for me it’s better than the Mazda 3. Mazda 3 was harder.
Is the price worth the upgrade? I’d say it’s law of diminishing returns. I paid 2x the price but the experience is maybe only 50% better more to me.

As for dealer wise, go for quill automobiles. Best service. My wife bought the 218 from there and I loved the service, and when the time came for me to upgrade I went back to the same SA from there again. Servicing also went once to quill service center. No hassle.

In comparison, bermaz pj has service as good as well imo. Been there since 2010.  Problem was there’s way more people so the wait times are longer.
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thanks for sharing. I heard lots of good things about g20 and g30 from my friends but I don't really have much luck with them since f30 time, sometimes its the dealer, sometimes its the car itself sweat.gif Meanwhile Volvo (ingress) /Lexus/Toyota so far so good for me
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