Another E39 or E46 topic.

[Ivan495]

Hello everyone.
I know there is a few topics with the same question but I think I have different car demands.

So I hope in next I will going to buy a car. Or even wait for another year to buy it in Germany. I think that won't be much changes in that period of time.

So, E39 2000-2003 or E46 Coupe.
530i or 330ci. Don't recommend 540i, M3/M5 because that is too much for me.

- Car will be used as daily driver
- I will, most likely if I buy any of these cars, go for LPG. Of course if engine is good with it. I had positive experience with LPG. And cheaper drive is always +
- I want car for long run. I'm not that kind a guy who will change car every year or so.
- Much space isn't needed, but it comes in handy.
- I'm not interested in too much tuning or other customization. Only regular things [exhaust, nice rims, navigation and thats it]
- Cheaper to maintain?
- More fun to drive?

I always liked those little technology things on car. So I guess BMW 5 has more equipment.
But on other hand, E46 coupe seems like more fun to drive and more sporty which is a + for me.

Thanks. And sorry for my bad english.

[L0F]

Drive both, at least cleaned well maintained models of both cars and see what you like more.

[pizzaman09]

My experience with an e46 compared to an e39 is the e39 has a much much nicer interior. It feels more solid and considerably less cheap. Tech wise, both cars are rather similar and they can both be had with the same engines if a small engine is what you are looking for.

The best thing is to definitely test drive both and see which you like more.

[bmwahba46]

I prefer the 5. Driven both and the E39 felt superior to me. However a good example of one may be better than the other in worse shape.

[02325]

if you want space than the COUPE is not for you. it virtually has no rear seat unless you are 5 yrs old or younger.

BUT as stated, drive both and go from there.

[stephenkirsch]

Do you want comfort/size or agility/speed?

[Ivan495]

Thank you for your help guys!

Much space isn't needed but it comes in handy because it will be used as daily driving car.
Comfort is +. I will most likely one-two times of year go on long trip. 10-12 hours of driving. So comfort and cruise control can be a good thing to have.
I think 530i has more than enough power and can be fun to drive?


What about maintenance? Which car is cheaper to maintain?

[Ivan495]

Sorry. Double post.

[OnTheFence]

Buy either one.
What is more important is how the owner maintained it.
And the price.