318Touring 40 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 The missus is wanting to replace her trusty Compact. The question is, get an E46 320 or 318 - 6 or 4 cylinder car? I've suggested E39 but she doesn't want a 5 series. Taking into account servicing cost etc. It'll be for around town and long distance duty if can't fit people and/or luggage in the Porker. Or an A4? S40? Passat? C-class looks horrible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 318 has the N42 which has almost just as much power as the 2.2M52TU 320, the six is smoother but will consum more fuel and probably feel under powered although they aren't actually that bad. The N42 has it's fair share of problems too. If it's an older 318 then it'll have the M43TU which are ok but feel hugely unpowered also. Go 325 compact, they are rockets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 Go 325 compact, they are rockets. I'd like to have a 4-door since the Porker is already a two-door. The missus doesn't need a rocket. Don't really want to see any speed camera letter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 The missus is wanting to replace her trusty Compact. The question is, get an E46 320 or 318 - 6 or 4 cylinder car? I've suggested E39 but she doesn't want a 5 series. Taking into account servicing cost etc. It'll be for around town and long distance duty if can't fit people and/or luggage in the Porker. Or an A4? S40? Passat? C-class looks horrible. 320d/touring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 320d/touring They are still quite expensive as mostly (99%) will be E90. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Not a touring, but it is a 320d in E46 and motorsport to boot? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-429410152.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites