E90 3 series a huge sales success - 85% up over E46 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Just_me · 6th August 2005, 01:47

Not the M3 but the new 3-serie E90 seem to do very well

The Munich-based carmaker said it sold 94,622 new 3-Series saloons since the model's relaunch in March -- 85 percent more than were sold of the previous-generation model in the same time period after its launch in April 1998 (51,155).[/i]
Source: http://today.reuters.com/busin...C.XML and BMW Press

bernhtp · 6th August 2005, 07:26

I wasn't excited about the E90 when I saw pictures, but now that I've seen several on the road, it really looks good.

Tom

hythe · 6th August 2005, 14:15

Not exactly a "fair" comparison, though - sales of the E46 rose steadily throughout its life, because of (a) entry/deeper penetration of the brand into new markets and (b) more aggressive sales tactics, at least judging by what we saw here in the UK...

Just_me · 7th August 2005, 18:49

However the competition is harder today. Many great cars to choose between.

cntlaw · 5th September 2005, 08:39

I am in an urgent decision to buy a second car which E90 , I tend to buy the 325i so that I can still enjoy the new engine and everything of a BMW ; as I already own a very fast car. Need opinions as whether :-
1. The 325i is without Bi xenon ( 330i has ), do you think I will be regret?
2. There is no gear shift lever on the steering wheel of the 325/330 here; is this something I should be asking for ?
3. anyone knows how well the bi-xenon cornering light performs ? This is another feature it wont have on our local spec here

thanks
cnt

Dirim · 5th September 2005, 23:12

This can be read as E90 is riding on the reputation wave created by E46 then.

Hornet · 6th September 2005, 00:38

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Originally Posted by Dirim

This can be read as E90 is riding on the reputation wave created by E46 then.

Don't know, but the E90 is a better car in every aspect.

cntlaw, the bi-xenons are a must, IMO.

cntlaw · 6th September 2005, 01:28

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Originally Posted by Hornet

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cntlaw, the bi-xenons are a must, IMO.

I thought so too. The urgency is , for the current stock (which I can have the car next week) the dealer only offers Bi-Xenon on the 330, not 325. Or else, I have to custom order a 325 with bi-xenon , which takes it to deliver in Dec.
Ok, I 'll take your advice, n going to a test drive the 325 today, see how it goes. tks
cnt