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<blockquote data-quote="nerraw" data-source="post: 195599" data-attributes="member: 1594"><p>Hey guys, I've been following this thread for some time now but just purely lurking <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I'm fortunate enough to be in the position to consider the 325i Sports at a tax-free price of RM203k, and I test drove it at AB Glenmarie last week, probably just after you guys did!</p><p></p><p>Must say I'm very close to signing the dotted line, but there's also an option of the E60 525i Sports at RM277k, which is "just" RM74k more.</p><p></p><p>I realise I'm posting this in a thread full of E90 fanatics (tell me if I should post this elsewhere!), but I'd like an honest evaluation of this vs the 525i, specifically in the performance area.</p><p></p><p>For me so far, the 325i Sports wins because:</p><p></p><p>1. Newer model, the E60 is already due for its mid-life facelift and the current one will be outdated in a few months, and not to mention completely replaced in 2010.</p><p></p><p>2. More compact interior, as the rear seats will frequently be empty and the interior in front IMHO is more snug and driver-friendly than the E60.</p><p></p><p>3. Better resale value over the E60 because of its pricing structure right now, and lower total cost of ownership over the years.</p><p></p><p>However the 5 of course has so much more road presence, looks like a M5 and IMHO looks a lot more aggressive than the muted and understated E90 even with its M sports kit. And you get a few more toys like active steering, and much nicer 18" wheels (don't particularly like their choice of rims, give me the E46 M3 ones anytime!).</p><p></p><p>And it's "only" RM74k more... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nerraw, post: 195599, member: 1594"] Hey guys, I've been following this thread for some time now but just purely lurking :) I'm fortunate enough to be in the position to consider the 325i Sports at a tax-free price of RM203k, and I test drove it at AB Glenmarie last week, probably just after you guys did! Must say I'm very close to signing the dotted line, but there's also an option of the E60 525i Sports at RM277k, which is "just" RM74k more. I realise I'm posting this in a thread full of E90 fanatics (tell me if I should post this elsewhere!), but I'd like an honest evaluation of this vs the 525i, specifically in the performance area. For me so far, the 325i Sports wins because: 1. Newer model, the E60 is already due for its mid-life facelift and the current one will be outdated in a few months, and not to mention completely replaced in 2010. 2. More compact interior, as the rear seats will frequently be empty and the interior in front IMHO is more snug and driver-friendly than the E60. 3. Better resale value over the E60 because of its pricing structure right now, and lower total cost of ownership over the years. However the 5 of course has so much more road presence, looks like a M5 and IMHO looks a lot more aggressive than the muted and understated E90 even with its M sports kit. And you get a few more toys like active steering, and much nicer 18" wheels (don't particularly like their choice of rims, give me the E46 M3 ones anytime!). And it's "only" RM74k more... :) [/QUOTE]
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