The '06 BMW 330i
03-10-2005, 02:05 PM
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I, personally, have absolutely hated all BMWs released since the 7. They leave me totally cold. While better than other Bangle efforts, the styling on the new 3 is still much less than pretty. Far too fussy and awkward, IMO. The same can be said for the interior, which has lost any sense of sport, IMO. I don't care how well they drive, I would never consider a Bangle Bimmer. I think BMW has lost its way.
Also, I read last night that the E90 325 will actually be powered by a 3.0 liter six. As I recall, the motor puts out 210 hp and 185 tq. What the hell is that about? How can they be getting on 185 tq out of a 3.0 motor? That's pathetic in this day and age of variable valve timing, variable intake, etc., etc.
Back on topic...have you thought about the new 3.1 A4 (or A6)? I would also look at the M35 and GS300. And, the new C350 may be worth a look. From what I've read thus far, the C350 is quite an improvement over the old C320. Maybe a 3.6 CTS? Or, a 2005 330i with performance package. That car is an absolute classic (the last of the great Bimmers, IMO) and will never go out of style.
Also, I read last night that the E90 325 will actually be powered by a 3.0 liter six. As I recall, the motor puts out 210 hp and 185 tq. What the hell is that about? How can they be getting on 185 tq out of a 3.0 motor? That's pathetic in this day and age of variable valve timing, variable intake, etc., etc.
Back on topic...have you thought about the new 3.1 A4 (or A6)? I would also look at the M35 and GS300. And, the new C350 may be worth a look. From what I've read thus far, the C350 is quite an improvement over the old C320. Maybe a 3.6 CTS? Or, a 2005 330i with performance package. That car is an absolute classic (the last of the great Bimmers, IMO) and will never go out of style.
03-10-2005, 02:54 PM
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What the hell is that about? How can they be getting on 185 tq out of a 3.0 motor? That's pathetic in this day and age of variable valve timing, variable intake, etc., etc.
Anyone else catch the recent C&D sidebar regarding the superiority of BMW's vanos over Honda's VTEC.
03-10-2005, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by steve c,Mar 10 2005, 03:54 PM
Anyone else catch the recent C&D sidebar regarding the superiority of BMW's vanos over Honda's VTEC.
03-11-2005, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by KaiWang,Mar 7 2005, 07:37 AM
the 330 is only putting out mid 200 HP while cars like the g35 are putting out high 200 hp
people who've driven/owned both know what i'm talking about.
03-11-2005, 06:35 AM
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I wonder if a chip and a few tweaks would bring the base 325 3.0L motor up to the power levels of the 330 3.0L motor since it's the same basic engine with a different intake manifold and computer tweaks??
03-12-2005, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by QUIKAG,Mar 11 2005, 07:35 AM
I wonder if a chip and a few tweaks would bring the base 325 3.0L motor up to the power levels of the 330 3.0L motor since it's the same basic engine with a different intake manifold and computer tweaks??
also, i'm not possitive on this but i think the 330 motor is able to squeeze all that power due to the valvetronic technology (basically bmw's version of vtec). i don't think valvetronic is used in the 325 motor.
03-12-2005, 08:39 PM
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^ I think you are correct sir.
03-12-2005, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlson,Mar 9 2005, 11:37 PM
Coming from a Jag S Type, you would love the '06 BMW 330i. The new styling of the 330i looks worse than the old model (IMO), but still looks a lot nicer than the Jag. When you are driving it, you would think you are driving a sports car comparing to the Jag. I would say that a good choice! 
03-13-2005, 05:47 PM
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german cars are always going to be better cars then japan cars, no matter what. japan has great cars and cars that will out performe german cars but when u look at cars that are 4yrs old or older then u see the diff in the cars. japanese cars start to make noisies, radial, the quality starts to go down. German cars stay strong and there quality says good.
i personaly have a 1988 BMW 325i with 110,000 miles on it and the car still runs strong and performes better then cars that 17yrs newer. if it was a japanese car with the same miles i dont think it is going to have the same performance and quality as new.
please dont get me wrong
i personaly have a 1988 BMW 325i with 110,000 miles on it and the car still runs strong and performes better then cars that 17yrs newer. if it was a japanese car with the same miles i dont think it is going to have the same performance and quality as new.
please dont get me wrong