Thinking About A BMW E90.

[zhp43867]

So my zhp is extensively damaged and it may be totaled, it's on the line. I love the torque and the quieter interior of the E90. I feel like the E90 has more torque than my zhp, even though my zhp is rated to have more. Is it just me, or is the E90 330 torquier? Convince me to stick with the (or another) zhp...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

My suggestion is to look around for a ZHP. Then, once you've test driven one, you should go and test drive an E90 330. Try to drive them back to back.

I personally prefer the ZHP over the E90 330 (2006). Not long ago, in fact, I had an E90 328 (2007). I'd take my ZHP every day of the week over that E90. But that's me.

You've simply got to make the choice that makes the most sense for you.

Best of luck on whatever you decide.

[zhp43867]

My suggestion is to look around for a ZHP. Then, once you've test driven one, you should go and test drive an E90 330. Try to drive them back to back.

I personally prefer the ZHP over the E90 330 (2006). Not long ago, in fact, I had an E90 328 (2007). I'd take my ZHP every day of the week over that E90. But that's me.

You've simply got to make the choice that makes the most sense for you.

Best of luck on whatever you decide.

I drive my mom's E90 328 regularly. Does it have more torque or is it just me? It seems like it winds up much faster too... is something wrong with my car?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

It's been a while since I drove that E90. But I remember it being pretty strong for a 230HP engine. Decent torque. The E90 330, though, has even more HP (255, I believe).

You should check out Kris's review of both cars. He did a good job of detailing the differences.

http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/articles/e90comparo

[kayger12]

What's the mileage on your ZHP and did you do the Vanos rebuild yet?

My 325 had 100k when I did the Vanos and I swear it was like a new motor was dropped in the car. Huge difference in torque. Now mind you, my Vanos had gotten so bad that the car was actually bogging down enough to stall with the AC on.

Like Mark suggested, drive both and decide which you like more.

I personally never liked the e90s visually, but that's me.

[mimalmo]

I'd do an E46 M3 before an E90 330i

[kayger12]

I'd do an E46 M3 before an E90 330i

Most certainly.

[mimalmo]

The E90 330i can look good though. Here's a local E90 that turned out great.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=413470

[Marcus-SanDiego]

The E90 330i can look good though. Here's a local E90 that turned out great.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=413470

Yep. Chad's car looks good. Those Works look good on it, too.

[az3579]

The only way a pre-facelift E90 can possibly look good to me is with an M-Tech body kit. Otherwise, they look boring and uninspired to me.
I think you do sacrifice a little bit of road feel with an E90. Don't they have electric steering? That numbs the driving experience. You really should drive them back to back to decide.