Mystikal said:Yeah, compared to E39, the E46 LITERALLY has more room in every dimension inside save for width.There's something to be said for efficiency. Same deal with the trunk, the cubic footage is identical at 11.
I feel I could use a bit more room behind me, because I'm 6'3" and the seat is set all the way back. I think it is comfortable up to a combined height of about 11'8". An odd way to put it, but I think it works well.![]()
bmwguynj said:I think what is bugging me is that the 5 series is not very spacious to start off with, but since the 3 series is smaller then it's just worst, but it seems not that bad. I still will go with the 3 series since it is more sportier.
Mystikal said:
Didn't I just clarify that they are the same in size?![]()
Mystikal said:Yeah, compared to E39, the E46 LITERALLY has more room in every dimension inside save for width.There's something to be said for efficiency. Same deal with the trunk, the cubic footage is identical at 11.
Mystikal said:
Maybe I worded it confusingly, or perhaps you're not familar with the "E" naming system from BMW. I mean that the E46 (the current 3-series) has more interior room than the E39 (the current 5-series) in every which way except for width where the E39 has a slight advantage.
Better? :dunno:
bmwguynj said:
It's all good and clarified. I have to say it again, the silver color combo with the black striping is the a great combination on the 3 series. Nice ride.
Mystikal said:
Thanks!
The only problem is that 80% of the 3-series buyers from 1999-2001 agree with you all too well. Damn near every E46 I see is Titanium Silver.
So you're thinking of trading the GS for a 3 or another plan? It would be an interesting swap indeed.
bmwguynj said:After reading all these great responses, I think the key to this issue is the following:
1. Great car with enough room either way for at least 2 people.
2. Not a spacious car, but can fit 2 people somewhat comfortably in the back. 3 people in the back would be pushing it.
3. The 4 door sedan would be more practical for the family oriented driver that needs to get things as well as people in and out of the back seat.
4. The 3 series is not a small car overal. It's still midsize.
5. The 3 series even though slightly smaller than the 5 series is still more sportier.
6. The 330 has more than enough power for driving fun, although everyone wants to have more horsepower, HP like the M3.
CaliChris said:
Doesn't EPA classify it as a compact?