11-05-2018, 07:30 PM | #1 |
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G20 330i M Sport or E46 330i ZHP?
So my lease is coming up soon and I've found a good deal on a one-owner 2003 E46 330i ZHP with 38k original miles in Imola Red! But I am also liking the 2019 G20 330i M Sport besides the rear end and non-manual.
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11-06-2018, 07:23 AM | #2 | |
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more powerful (I doubt even the E46 ZHP at its old age will be holding 240 hp) G20 driving dynamics much better tranny unit more up to date interior (and everything) more bells and whistles warranty if yer an older guy get the G20 and if yer a young guy maybe E46 red if you yearn for the days of hydraulic steering and linear power delivery and can take a rougher ride go E46 |
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11-06-2018, 08:49 AM | #4 |
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Well I had an '04 330i zhp and loved it, but it did start to have some issues and then someone hit me so I ended up trading it in for pennies and got an e90.. I'm gonna be 40 in a week, and kinda feel like the e46 might be be suited for someone a bit younger.. I'm thinking I might miss all the bells and whistles too in the g20.. anyone have an idea when we will be able to order the g20? Btw, thanks for the replies!
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11-06-2018, 09:56 AM | #5 |
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11-06-2018, 10:00 AM | #6 |
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ZHP is 235 bhp
At 38k miles it's just broken in. HP should be all there. Ask about the ZHP specific torque dip at 4K RPM. Software-related, and to the more aggressive cams. Ask about oil changes (often hopefully) and crankcase ventilation upgrade kit, if it's been done. I love my Dinan ZSP
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11-06-2018, 11:03 AM | #7 |
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Is this a real question, they're completely different cars. If I was gonna spend 20 grand on an older bmw it would be a e39 M5.
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11-06-2018, 11:10 AM | #9 |
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Yes they are but, the e46 was a great size car and was my 1st bmw, but being its 15 years old its lacking some of the bells and whistles.. just wondering if I will miss the bells and whistles...
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11-06-2018, 02:31 PM | #10 |
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You will miss the bells and whistles since you've mentioned the bells and whistles a few times.
I personally would miss not having a manual transmission more than any bells and whistles combined. You can wire the car for XM radio or Bluetooth Audio or what else do you think you will miss? |
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11-06-2018, 04:55 PM | #11 | |
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The G20 will be around for many years and you can get an LCI model after the new car bugs are worked out. The only problem with the ZHP you’re looking at is the price. That’s pretty steep. Need to do some serious negotiating.
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Edit: you're better off buying a cpo and using the extra cash to rehab a craigslist E46 3 series if you truly want an older 3er. |
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Based on your current situation, I say lease the 4GC for 3 years, and by then any bugs should be sorted out with the G20 and there may be better lease deals. My wife has an E90 and she's waiting for the 2020 M340i so hopefully any glitches will be sorted out by then since the 330i arrives months earlier than the 40i. |
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11-09-2018, 11:30 AM | #17 |
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Stop romanticizing the e46. It's a great car in its time. ZHP is a neat trim but it's no M3. When parked anywhere, most folks will not able to tell from a plane jane e46 3er. There are tons of 325i modified to look like a ZHP these days. There really is nothing special about this in today's world.
If you want an honest to God classic inline 6 N/A 3-series, just look for an N52 e90 330i. Or better yet, swing for a pre-turbo M3 for that price. |
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Definitely G20
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