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<blockquote data-quote="krazeepete" data-source="post: 58279" data-attributes="member: 407"><p>Hi Mate,</p><p></p><p>Here's some feedback from somebody who is technically stupid <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>My wife owns an E36 328i and I own an E46 328i. </p><p></p><p>Personally, aside from the slight ratlles here and there on the E36, I think it is a great drive and seems more responsive than the E46. Seems to be more fun driving it at high speeds and part of the driving response comes from the vroom of the engine. the steering on the E36 seems also more resposnsive and heavier espeially on faster turns and going past 180km/h on the highway.</p><p></p><p>The E46 328i is a very different animal. When i first tried the E46, it seemed very "Japanese" or "more Mercedes" to me. Too quiet, refined and tamed to a large extent. In fact, I persoanlly find the 325 and 328 a very differetn drive although most people may say it is similar. On deciding on a year 2000 328i and a year 2002 325i (with facelift) I chose the older 328i as the drive seemed closer to that of the E36. (heavier steering and seemingly better low gear response)</p><p></p><p>You should try both cars if possible before making the choice. or better still, if you have the dough, check out the E90 <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p>have fun deciding.</p><p></p><p>Again... apologies for the non technical feedback but this is just some thoughts from a guy who loves a good drive <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="krazeepete, post: 58279, member: 407"] Hi Mate, Here's some feedback from somebody who is technically stupid :D My wife owns an E36 328i and I own an E46 328i. Personally, aside from the slight ratlles here and there on the E36, I think it is a great drive and seems more responsive than the E46. Seems to be more fun driving it at high speeds and part of the driving response comes from the vroom of the engine. the steering on the E36 seems also more resposnsive and heavier espeially on faster turns and going past 180km/h on the highway. The E46 328i is a very different animal. When i first tried the E46, it seemed very "Japanese" or "more Mercedes" to me. Too quiet, refined and tamed to a large extent. In fact, I persoanlly find the 325 and 328 a very differetn drive although most people may say it is similar. On deciding on a year 2000 328i and a year 2002 325i (with facelift) I chose the older 328i as the drive seemed closer to that of the E36. (heavier steering and seemingly better low gear response) You should try both cars if possible before making the choice. or better still, if you have the dough, check out the E90 ;) have fun deciding. Again... apologies for the non technical feedback but this is just some thoughts from a guy who loves a good drive :D [/QUOTE]
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