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2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by shady08(m): 7:45pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Please I need advice from the car gurus on here, between a 2006 bmw 325i and a volkswagen jetta 1.6L which should one go for to buy. Both going for similar pricing and body looks good on both, even though they're all 2nd hand usage with things to be fixed in them. I just want a heads up advice on what to look for in terms of general usage, maintenance and which is more reliable. Thanks |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by shady08(m): 7:46pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
PLS anyone's contribution is adviced. ..and feel free to @the gurus on here pls |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by shady08(m): 7:47pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
I know someone may have had a similar thread, I just don't have the time& battery to start a search. Y all should forgive abeg |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by Lexusgs430: 1:09am On Jun 02, 2019 |
shady08: Hope you are aware that fuel consumption on 2.5 & 1.6, is like comparing a goldfish vs a tilapia........... 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by 9icetoo(m): 3:57pm On Jun 02, 2019 |
Economy..... Jetta Reliability..... Beemer Maintenance.......same Availability of mechanics when shit hits the fan... Beemer Performance... Beemer Resale value.... Same for both cars Wow value... Beemer Chicks magnet... Beemer What you buy... Your choice. Buy what you like. Those two aren't high up on reliability rankings. If you don't mind the fueling cost, get the Beemer. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by shady08(m): 4:16pm On Jun 02, 2019 |
9icetoo: Thanks for this really appreciate it. Think i might go for the beemer |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by kingreign(m): 11:08pm On Jun 02, 2019 |
9icetoo: None are reliable. They're both very Unreliable especially the BMW with its electric water pump. Notorious electrical, terribly made interior bits and trims, poor quality plastics and poor ergonomics. 5 Likes |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by 9icetoo(m): 7:43am On Jun 03, 2019 |
kingreign:Apart from the iffy electric water pump, I didn't know it had all the other trim issues. Though I noticed my friends e90 door handle sticks to my hand like glue sometimes. Tot it was a one off caused probably by diesel coming in contact with it. 2 Likes |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by kingreign(m): 7:44am On Jun 03, 2019 |
9icetoo: They don't make them well. 1 Like |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:28am On Jun 03, 2019 |
kingreign: Basically, OP is only picking his poison. If you must buy a German car, OP, go buy a 2005 C240. It's not much better than the two you have here, but it is better. Good luck. 4 Likes |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by shady08(m): 1:24pm On Jun 03, 2019 |
HeavenlyBang: Yea sure, but here where am at, it's actually more expensive. ..I wish I could get it at a low rate. Or isit really worth the wait in extra savings Now in a bit more confused state |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by kingreign(m): 2:55pm On Jun 03, 2019 |
shady08: Whats your budget like? Hope you don't mind telling us so we know what to advice you on ? |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by tensazangetsu20(m): 7:27pm On Jun 03, 2019 |
kingreign: I have seen you mention the BMW electric water pump over and over again as a very unreliable gadget. You do realise the tokunbo ones do not work right because of how they are stored. BMW recommends storing them with coolant if they are ever removed for a long period of time. I got an F10 with water pump issues at the beginning of the year. Imported new OEM water pumps and the car has been fine ever since. Most cars will eliminate mechanical water pumps especially with the introduction of 48 volt systems. Mercedes already has in its new M256 engines. I expect the Japanese to follow suit in the next six or seven years. NB: The cost of the water pump and importation down to Nigeria came down to 130k. It could have been cheaper if I went for the Siemens VDO aftermarket one. I was looking for strictly OEM from BMW and I didn't know then that Siemens is the one who made those water pumps for BMW. The tokunbo ones I tried that all failed came in at around 80000. 1 Like |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by Kewtt: 8:23pm On Jun 03, 2019 |
hope a;;is well with this w203 c240 you are always recommending? HeavenlyBang: 1 Like |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by kingreign(m): 9:07pm On Jun 03, 2019 |
tensazangetsu20: I'm not talking about storage of toks unit. I'm taking about stock units failing rather quite in an unfortunate manner. Also, they don't get close to 120k miles. Terrible things these water pumps. |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by kingreign(m): 9:08pm On Jun 03, 2019 |
Kewtt:W203 M112 24 or 32 is the best engines for W203. |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by tensazangetsu20(m): 9:10pm On Jun 03, 2019 |
kingreign:True though. They are recommended to be replaced every 60k miles. 1 Like |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by HeavenlyBang(m): 9:18pm On Jun 03, 2019 |
Kewtt: Hello there, Legalo. 1 Like |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by Nobody: 9:24pm On Jun 03, 2019 |
Kingreign, Heavenlybang, erico2k2, GAZZUZZ etal..thanks for your immense contributions to various car talk topics. Really appreciated 2 Likes |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by sexyto(m): 5:55am On Jun 04, 2019 |
[quote author=kingreign post=78992629] I'm not talking about storage of toks unit. I'm taking about stock units failing rather quite in an unfortunate manner. Also, they don't get close to 120k miles. Terrible things these water pumps. Does it also relates to the earlier models like e39, e46. |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by kingreign(m): 6:34am On Jun 04, 2019 |
[quote author=sexyto post=78999183][/quote]no, it doesn't. |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by erico2k2(m): 9:16pm On Jun 04, 2019 |
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Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by 9icetoo(m): 5:55pm On Jun 05, 2019 |
tensazangetsu20:Nkita mikwaa ekwensu onu!!!!!!! Did you just type 80k for water pump? Abi na mistake? |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by tensazangetsu20(m): 5:59pm On Jun 05, 2019 |
9icetoo:Yes I went for OEM BMW and it came down to 130k. Cheaper aftermarkets alternatives like Siemens VDO is around 80k and that's for the F10. Authentic auto parts aren't as expensive as we're made to believe here in Nigeria. The same part at coscharis goes for circa 400k |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by HeavenlyBang(m): 7:58pm On Jun 05, 2019 |
9icetoo: When we dey make jest of Bimmer water pumps, you feel say na joke before? Piece of shite cars. Those water pumps are pretty much wear and tear items on the cars, and na so e cost to replace. |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by thebigkendo(m): 8:42pm On Jun 05, 2019 |
Last last they will tell you to buy a toyota.. www.nairaland.com/attachments/9560956_9488890imagejpeg9f360c5ab7736510df54c882e9dbf188_jpeg_jpeg3be4de855ac00d8c6488f4b3c73d3930 1 Like |
Re: 2006 Bmw 325i Vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L by obekediamondfuto(m): 9:11am On Jun 06, 2019 |
thebigkendo: lolz, no not Toyota this time oh, he said he want to be cruising around! me I'd recommend hummer straight up. |
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