Parallel imported BMW 320 Coupe

[Binxuan]

There has been a lot of advertisements in the Classified ads for this particular BMW coupe and the price is really ATTRACTIVE. Some of them are going as low as $138k with guaranteed COE.

 

Does anyone have any experience with this particular model and do you think it's a good idea to get it from PI ? I know the 320 engine isn't really that good but 138-142k for a BMW coupe is really enticing.. haha

[Throttle2]

another badge whore? heh heh

[Ferraricalifornia]

well, 320 has no power really...if you must really consider...whether you get it from pi or pml, no difference for me...it's still a bmw...

[Akula]

Wonder if these 320 coupes/cabs brought in by PIs are the direct injection engine rated at 170bhp or the 156bhp variant.......

[Blue850r]

There has been a lot of advertisements in the Classified ads for this particular BMW coupe and the price is really ATTRACTIVE. Some of them are going as low as $138k with guaranteed COE.

 

Does anyone have any experience with this particular model and do you think it's a good idea to get it from PI ? I know the 320 engine isn't really that good but 138-142k for a BMW coupe is really enticing.. haha

PML could be selling their 1 series , the 125i coupe at around $140K. Can consider also.

[Puffer_fish]

Wonder if these 320 coupes/cabs brought in by PIs are the direct injection engine rated at 170bhp or the 156bhp variant.......

 

should be the lower spec , no point buying a 320 coupe, for that money i rather get a used tt or second hand new model bmw coupe

[Thypig33]

if u dun mind can consider 1 series... got one in my church, damn sweee....

[inlinesix]

Wonder if these 320 coupes/cabs brought in by PIs are the direct injection engine rated at 170bhp or the 156bhp variant.......

I don't think PI has any idea. Most likely has to take down the VIN no & check wif BMW directly.

[Binxuan]

really like looks of the 3 series coupe but 185+k for the 325 coupe from performance motor is really out of my budget :(

anyway sgcarmart quoted the engine as 156bhp..

[Ahbengdriver]

consider the 120i Cabrio as well. compact n cute.

 

The coupe is longer and slightly heavier. I would not get the 320 coupe personally.

[inlinesix]

really like looks of the 3 series coupe but 185+k for the 325 coupe from performance motor is really out of my budget :(

anyway sgcarmart quoted the engine as 156bhp..

325 cannot b 156hp. That's 320. 325 should be 218hp.

 

Anyway, do compare d spec btw PI as well as PI against PML.

[Carcraze]

There has been a lot of advertisements in the Classified ads for this particular BMW coupe and the price is really ATTRACTIVE. Some of them are going as low as $138k with guaranteed COE.

 

Does anyone have any experience with this particular model and do you think it's a good idea to get it from PI ? I know the 320 engine isn't really that good but 138-142k for a BMW coupe is really enticing.. haha

 

I know of many people who simply like to criticize the IL4 engine from BMW. Most have not even tried driving it but simply refuse it just because it's not an IL6.

 

Do not forget, BMW actually makes one of the best IL4 engines. They are good performers and extremely smooth in operation.

 

I had a 520i (courtesy car from PML) recently. I drove it for about 2 weeks and found the power to adequate for local driving (both highway and city). The engine was a smooth operator and surprisingly frugal.

 

I took the car up to KL over the weekend and was crusing at 220 without much issues. Engine remained refine throughout but overtaking at higher speed (above 180) requires more effort.

 

Overall, it wasn't a bad car and i can understand why people buy the 520i and even the 320i. It drives just as well as its IL6 siblings but consumes lesser and it's road-tax friendly.

Edited January 18, 2009 by Carcraze

[Throttle2]

Have owned and driven both 4 and 6 cycs.

 

In terms of smoothness and shiok factor, I would say the 4 cyc has improved over the years. But the purr of the 6 makes that difference.

 

I can also understand why people buy the 4 cyc bmw.

Last I asked , the reason was mostly becos it was the cheapest way to own the badge.

 

Nothing against 4 cyc cars.

[Kelvin73]

well, 320 has no power really...if you must really consider...whether you get it from pi or pml, no difference for me...it's still a bmw...

 

hmm..perhaps one is able to get a Pure German breed from PI rather than a SA one from PML....

 

Is the above possible? Thks.

[Ahbengdriver]

Think all 320i now assembled at the BMW plants in SA.

[Damienic]

Think all 320i now assembled at the BMW plants in SA.

 

I think that's for the sedans. Coupes should still be from Germany.

[inlinesix]

For me, i would term BMW IL-4 as a fun engine as u really need to drive it hard. It is so much fun 2 drive it hard. In addition, i dislike d ticking sound during idling (even though N46 is softer). I dun mind getting 120 or 320 coupe as long as i don't always ferrying passenger.

[inlinesix]

Think all 320i now assembled at the BMW plants in SA.

All asia bound E90 is from South Africa except China, Malaysia & Thailand. E92/93 should b from Germany