Buying opinions

[jmaeser82]

It has been a while since I've been on here. It has been 2 years since I sold my 97 528 and i've been in mourning. Now it is time for a new ride!

I am between a 94 525i 5spd black 110,000 miles or a 2000 323i auto silver 165,000 miles

Both in excellent condition. I am leaning towards the 525 due to the fact I love the e34 style and it is of course manual tranny.

The 525i is also $1,000 less than the e46. The historic tags also intrigue me. I wanted to get a general consensus on here as well to help persuade me...

Thanks for all your thoughts. Either way means I will get back to the forums!! Can't wait!

-J

[spoonerDee]

Walk away from the e46. Early year models had massive issues with the rear subframe tearing, plus the 323i is slow as can be. I personally (both cars being in the same shape) would take the e34 in a heartbeat. Way less miles, no subframe issues, probably faster/sportier.

Having said that, drive them both and see if one leaves a bigger impression than the other.

[jmaeser82]

Thanks spooner! That was my thoughts. Glad to hear it confirmed. I appreciate the info about the subframe. I was not aware of that flaw.

[SpeedsterBek]

Get the E34. Why? because it's a manual, classic shape, lower miles, etc.