baodovvn

hi guys, ive been in here for awhile, but now i have a decision to make. i currently have a 2003 c240 and i put alot of work in it.(as seen below, in addition i also added a cl grill and a flat emblem, pioneer indash dvd, 500 jl and a w7) now this is where it gets difficult, my sister wants my car and she has a 2006 bmw 325i sedan. should i trade or just keep my car. i want to keep my car because i ve put so much work into it and it looks great. nobody has the same setup as me, nevertheless the 325i sedan is tight. also i just wanted to know when is the completely new model of the c class coming out. any suggestion or advice would be very much appreciated.

BlackLiquorish8

Is the Bimmer stick??? The new 3er took me awhile to get use too but i saw a new white 330xi the other day with the sports package and i kinda liked it.

vraa

You have a 2003, I say keep it until more time passes and the car starts to look dated.

Gentlemanjim

Both are great cars and the 3'er is a 2006. Is there money involved? If not or very little then the BMW is logical deal.

FrankW

WTH...that decision is sooooooo easy. TAKE THE 2006 325i if you don't plan to mod the C more.....no wait....TAKE THE 325i. unless some $$ is involved.

projectC240

a lil off topic....but what size wheels are ur monoblocks? did u still cut the h&r's? thanks. in advance

ddua

If it's me, I'll take the 325i. It's newer model and more power, isn't it ?

sdsilverm3

Take the BMW.

tromar1

As one who has had many 3 series...and currently own an X3...i'm with everyone above . Take the Bimmer.

P.S. Funny you mentioned that "nobody has the same set up." Incidentally, I too have a C240..however, its 02. But, Mine is silver with a CL style grill and flat emblem. Damn if I don't have a Pioneer headunit (AVIC Z1), sub and amp hook up...my wheel also looks just like yours...ASA ST4 17inch.

The part the cracked me up...just today i'm driving and thinking to myself that my C240 is unique cause nobody has my set up..

Tangerine

take the 3. can you sell it and get a newer c?

LorinserCClass

No brainer-take the e90

SLR N8

If there is no money involved trade the c240 for the 3 series. After a few months trade in the 3 series for the new c Class. It should be worth it. Plus if the 3 series is already paid off by your sister then you could get some serious money off the new c Class. Get a 2007 c350 instead of a 240.

allen_7

I will take the 325I if no $$$ is involved.

MJ50

i'm not a fan of bimmers... but in this case, take the 325i

hawk20

Disloyal lot! Is this a Merc forum or not? I wouldn't take the beemer even if she gives you $5k with it. Ugly (or "controversial styling" if you prefer it) and the ride is lousy compared to a Merc. In the UK the beemer is just so common: more sold last year than Ford Mondeos. Stick with the best and yours is unique. A real honey.

JLP

Same here........I love Mercs but a 2006 325I vs a 2003 C240??? Your talking about a 50+ hp difference and a much better handling and communicative car. Take the BMW !!

sdsilverm3

The "smart" choice is to take the BMW if there is no money involved. There is no brand loyalty. Each car manufacturer has its advantages/disadvantages. Come on, C240 with 168hp that doesn't handle well? Not to mention the W203 will be out of production. The E90 just entered the market and it has the extra HP so that would be the logical choice.

hawk20

If that's the only criterion get a tractor. Even more horsepower. Better looking too and probably more exclusive.

sdsilverm3

LOL okay you go do that and tell us how it works out for you.

gcwaterski

Hey Bud, Go with the Bimmer. I have an E46 330, and a Bimmer Tech told me the new E90 325i has the same engine my E46 330 has.

My 330 stock had some 230 HP before modifications, compared to say- a 323 which is 170 HP (I suppose close to your HP) My 330 eats those things up for lunch regularly around the Atlanta Area. The only mod that will make you hang with +60hp is forced induction which = Much Money. Go for the Bimmer for a while then swap for a better MB! For now GO FOR +HP!

baodovvn

yea the trade is straight up no cash, but still i grew with my car and i put soo much effort, however the bmw 325i sedan is newer. im so confused how long will the 325i style be in for. 4 years?

power-fade

Hold on to your C, since you have put some $$$ into it. The new 3 series is ok but it is a new model (poss problems) & most likely you would have to put some $$$ into it to make it to your liking...how about the 330i or wait for 335i or 328i

sdsilverm3

If history repeats itself it'll probably be around 6-7 years. The E46 and E36 were around for that long before the E90 hit the market.

Sickwitit

Man this is a no brainer if this was my choice think about it I mean really think about it, and how long do you think your c240 styling will hold up?
But I always say at the end of the day it's your choice and what ever makes you happy, new dos'nt alway's mean better that being said goodluck with your choice and let us know when your un-confused and have made up your mind.............................................. .................................................

hawk20

The style will never be in. It's pig ugly now and will be pig ugly forever. And they fired the guy who did it. Well took his pencil away and moved him sideways. Only car he did before going to spoil BMW's was another real 'beauty': the Fiat Multipla. If you've never seen one, boy are you lucky.