BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

sequel7

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I am thinking of upgrading my ride... after months of head cracking and soul searching I have finally narrowed down my choice to 2. The E46 or Alfa 156 JTS. E46 owners/ex-Alfa owners/anyone with any suggestions/advice please share your 2 cents. Thanks.
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

Both cars drives different leh...

E46 although is suppose to be a sport sedan, it really doesn't give you the sporty feel in the Alfa.

Alfa handles and sound way sportier than the e46...

but in terms of comfort level, E46 wins by miles, if you want my personal opinion.

If i were you, i will get the E46.... alfa's depreciation is slightly better than chery and that matters a lot to me...
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

320, yes much better than the alfa. in fact, so is the 318!!
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

e46 is faster than alfa....

there was once a forumner call little red alfa....he shud know...
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

totoseow;276770 said:
e46 is faster than alfa....

there was once a forumner call little red alfa....he shud know...
not very worried about the speed.... just want to know the handling, stability, comfort level, etc.... thanks anyway....
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

e46 the way to go bro

e46 318 and 320 both abt the same speed except the 320 being a 6 pot sounds way better than 318 4 pot. comfort is top notch in a stock e46. and modification parts are easily available in e46 than a 156.

i would go for e46....
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

take Alfa unless ur name is Romeo ! if not take e46 keke
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

iScoupe I think I saw you this afternoon about 3pm on Commonwealth Ave.... I was the one in the maroon E36 behind you.... both of us going to almost the same place....
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

Alfa 156 has built quality issues and resale is quite poor (means that you may get good deal)
E46 has a much better quality esp interior, and demand is strong (can sell on later easily)

JTS is a very nice sonorous engine and feels more powerful compared with 2.0 valvetronic. But 2.2 I6 wins hands down.

Driving wise E46 handles like a pearl... would recommend E46 320i for the engine, ride, and good long term value
 
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SHAMELESS;277014 said:
e46 the way to go bro

e46 318 and 320 both abt the same speed except the 320 being a 6 pot sounds way better than 318 4 pot. comfort is top notch in a stock e46. and modification parts are easily available in e46 than a 156.

i would go for e46....

318 or 320 doesn't matter, some 318 even faster than 325 ...Go for e46..
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

henry2703;276678 said:
Both cars drives different leh...

E46 although is suppose to be a sport sedan, it really doesn't give you the sporty feel in the Alfa.

Alfa handles and sound way sportier than the e46...

but in terms of comfort level, E46 wins by miles, if you want my personal opinion.

If i were you, i will get the E46.... alfa's depreciation is slightly better than chery and that matters a lot to me...


Er.....How the hell does an Alfa handle better than a BMW. We''ll not even talking about a 3.2l GTA here......

Sorry....It's not because of this being a BMW forum but just speaking from experience of driving both cars to the limit b4........RWD vs FWD got difference lah....

But I must say Alfa and Honda produces the best FWD handling cars around. Type R for example esp DC5 and Civic Rs....wah!!!!!!!!!! Steady man!

BTW, I tried my fren's 156 GTA before....must learn very hard to handle the car....because major TORQUE STEER man!

E46 still rocks....and I am sure Shameless can put a 156 to shame with his ex-318 at sepang....TIO BOH brudder??? :yummie:

Again.....just my opinion....if don't agree can flame me....it's ok one....:)

Cheers!
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

dave;281561 said:
318 or 320 doesn't matter, some 318 even faster than 325 ...Go for e46..

haha.....318 is not so slow like it sounds, and i'm talking abt the valvetronic N42 ones. their rear differential ratio is bigger which compensates for a faster pickup.
 
Re: BMW E46 vs Alfa 156 JTS

TobyNik;281575 said:
Er.....How the hell does an Alfa handle better than a BMW. We''ll not even talking about a 3.2l GTA here......

Sorry....It's not because of this being a BMW forum but just speaking from experience of driving both cars to the limit b4........RWD vs FWD got difference lah....

But I must say Alfa and Honda produces the best FWD handling cars around. Type R for example esp DC5 and Civic Rs....wah!!!!!!!!!! Steady man!

BTW, I tried my fren's 156 GTA before....must learn very hard to handle the car....because major TORQUE STEER man!

E46 still rocks....and I am sure Shameless can put a 156 to shame with his ex-318 at sepang....TIO BOH brudder??? :yummie:

Again.....just my opinion....if don't agree can flame me....it's ok one....:)

Cheers!

OF COS TIO LAH...!!!! haha (can't flame u)

seriously, i have never driven a 156 B 4 but i'm sure the 156 is faster off the line... but the e46 will smoke 156 back when it comes to corners or bends....

i never like the torque steer of a car be it track or street. it sucks! at sepang, i would say the e46 318 might take on the 156 becos of more reliabilty in its handling....hee

so brudder.....when yr 335 coming?
 

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