For those of you who driven a 3 series
12-08-2007, 02:49 PM
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[QUOTE=y2ks2k,Dec 8 2007, 11:47 AM] The 3 series is ok.. but its just that ok.. its nothing spectacular. Performance is pretty much the only thing the 3 series has going for it over its competitors that murder it in most other things that makes a car a car. The 3 series isn
12-08-2007, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bjohnston,Dec 8 2007, 03:39 PM
I also disagree. The 3 series is that good. I'd go so far as to say the 335i is the best all-around car ever made (I also loved the E46 330i ZHP). Speed on par with a 996 911. Sweet handling. Great breaks. Excellent build quality. All the luxury you really need. It could look better and I wish that the base motor was the 260 h.p. 3.0l from the departed 330i and that the 335i came in a wagon (with more cargo room too), but, nonetheless, they are wonderful cars. Even without the turbos, the 3 series is still the class of the class. To me, the 3 series' greatness starts with the inline 6. A V6 just doesn't compare, IMO. The 3 series is more than the sum of its stats. Obviously, I like Infinitis, but I'll be the first to admit that the G35 (haven't driven a G37 yet) isn't on the same level as the 3 series. I also can't be considered a fanboi since I've never bought a BMW, and I don't think the auto rags are engaged in some sort of BMW-funded conspiracy to unfairly sing the praises of the 3 series. They are that good. My $.02 worth.
And I am afraid of the shifter in the 135i.
12-08-2007, 03:49 PM
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I have 2006 325CI coupe with the M sport package (this is a canadian model)
I like the car for handling and the bells and whistles. This car was as is, there were no added options that I could add. See the brochure http://www.bmw.ca/automobiles/brochures/en...Ed_DM_Coupe.pdf
It is listed at having 184 hp. Its not so much sluggish, but I feel more horsepower would have been better. It is a heavy feeling car. I have had minor issues with this car and would recommend it to anyone. I will probably be looking at selling it in the spring so I can look at the 135!
I like the car for handling and the bells and whistles. This car was as is, there were no added options that I could add. See the brochure http://www.bmw.ca/automobiles/brochures/en...Ed_DM_Coupe.pdf
It is listed at having 184 hp. Its not so much sluggish, but I feel more horsepower would have been better. It is a heavy feeling car. I have had minor issues with this car and would recommend it to anyone. I will probably be looking at selling it in the spring so I can look at the 135!
12-08-2007, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by HondaGal,Dec 8 2007, 04:49 PM
I have 2006 325CI coupe with the M sport package (this is a canadian model)
I like the car for handling and the bells and whistles. This car was as is, there were no added options that I could add. See the brochure http://www.bmw.ca/automobiles/brochures/en...Ed_DM_Coupe.pdf
It is listed at having 184 hp. Its not so much sluggish, but I feel more horsepower would have been better. It is a heavy feeling car. I have had minor issues with this car and would recommend it to anyone. I will probably be looking at selling it in the spring so I can look at the 135!
I like the car for handling and the bells and whistles. This car was as is, there were no added options that I could add. See the brochure http://www.bmw.ca/automobiles/brochures/en...Ed_DM_Coupe.pdf
It is listed at having 184 hp. Its not so much sluggish, but I feel more horsepower would have been better. It is a heavy feeling car. I have had minor issues with this car and would recommend it to anyone. I will probably be looking at selling it in the spring so I can look at the 135!
If an s2ki admin gave her seal of approval then thats it....nobody else can say anything to me..lol
12-08-2007, 04:26 PM
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It is a blend of sport and luxury and to me the blend is nearly perfect. Made me buy the e90 330i over its competition. Yeah, the sport side is that good while, as noted above, keeping refined. Are they overpriced? Yeah maybe 15% or so. But not as bad as Porsches, MBZ,...
12-08-2007, 06:57 PM
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My dad got a new 328 convertible (hard top) with nav, automatic, couple other thingies, and i absolutely love the car. he should have gone with a better wheel option, but hes not into the car like that. phenomenal ride tho, so comfy!
12-09-2007, 12:47 AM
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it's been said before but the 3 series is the best driving car in that class. it is no, s2k by a long shot, but compared to the other entry luxo cars, it wins. g37, though is right there with it now.