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#51 of 30157 John290 by lexbarbara Oct 16, 2000 (10:39 pm)
The cars come off the boat without the piece that fits in the middle of the front bumper. The dealer then installs its nameplate. If you ask tell your dealer that you don't want the plate, he should give you a strip without the plate. I bought my car at Lauderdale Imports in Fort Lauderdale. They forgot to leave off the plate and installed it anyway. After I brought it to his attention, my salesman installed the strip free and even gave me the old piece in case I wanted to put my own front plate on the car someday.
#52 of 30157 Driving with my new 330i by anonymous Oct 16, 2000 (11:49 pm)
I am loving the new car. The 330i is so much fun to drive. I find excuses just to go out at night. The lights in the car and xenons are great. If you are going to buy a car----get the 330i
#53 of 30157 Sunroof Switch by reubencahn Oct 17, 2000 (1:34 pm)
This is a regularly reported problem. The switch simply doesn't work--on my car when I try to retract the roof. The solution is easy. I use the switch to tilt the roof, then close it. That seems to reset something and then the switch works--for a while. I brought it up with the dealer who checked it and said nothing was wrong. They did reprogram it, but the same thing keeps happening. It's no big deal but I do wonder why BMW can't get this fairly simple device to work correctly. I wouldn't let this sway you either way. If you want the sunroof, get it, if not, don't.
#54 of 30157 owner's choice by dhanley Oct 17, 2000 (7:29 pm)
Works like this: Let's say your owner's choice 'purchase' is for three years. BMW decides what the car will be worth in three years and declares they they buy it back then for that price, assuming good condition and correct mileage, etc. Then the BMW financial arm gives you a baloon loan such that in three years the loan balance will be exactly equal to what BMW wants to buy the car back for. So, in three years BMW buys back the car for the previously agreed-to price, which pays off the loan and you are payment-free, if carless. I noticed that leases often ended up costing more. The advantage to a lease is that there is gap insurance: if the car is totaled and you owe mroe than the car's current value you are still OK in the lease, it's covered, but you may owe money in owner's choice. Still, when i was looking, i saw owners choice often being cheaper by $50 a month, which will buy a lot of private GAP insurance. Credit unions sell this, for example. $50 a month will get you a substantially snappier car, too. dave
#55 of 30157 eddoc by markjenn Oct 17, 2000 (7:53 pm)
You're probably aware that the M3 looks to be delayed until early 2001 - most dealers have one-year or more waiting lists. If I were looking at this list of cars, and thought I'd could use the level of performance of cars like the M3, I'd get the S4. I've driven it and IMHO, represents a great value. It is also available now. Other cars like the Acura, Lexus, etc. are in another league - much more luxurious and much less "sharp". - Mark
#56 of 30157 sport seats vs standard seats by firstbmw Oct 17, 2000 (11:59 pm)
i am trying to decide whether or not to order the sport package on my 330ci and seat comfort is my main concern ( more important than being held in place during hard cornering). i would appreciate any comments from current bmw owners. i have driven the 330i (no coupes are available) with both types of seats and i cant tell about long-term comfort from short test drives. any comments would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance. firstbmw
#57 of 30157 Sports Seats by dparis1 Oct 18, 2000 (12:48 am)
I have the sports package on a 330i. The seats are very comfortable. There is an extension for your legs that comes out and adds to the comfort. This is only available on the sports package. 3 way lumbar support also comes with the seats. The sports seats, wheels(very hot) and 3 spoke steering wheel make for an easy answer. You would only be sorry that you didn't get it. GO FOR IT!
#58 of 30157 Seats, and HK stereo by qgar Oct 18, 2000 (6:00 am)
I second that on the sports seats. The leg extension is especially great for tall people (like me) who can't usually rest their thighs on the seat edge. Now for the stereo: is the Harman-Kardon system as bad as other posters have said?
#59 of 30157 Sport Seats by reubencahn Oct 18, 2000 (1:24 pm)
Sport seats are extremely comfortable. This summer, I drove from Miami to Pennsylvania and back through Atlanta. On this long drive, the seats were more comfortable than anything I've ever sat in. The additional thigh support is great.
#60 of 30157 Harmon-Kardon system by dparis1 Oct 18, 2000 (1:47 pm)
To me sound is everything. Watching movies at home or in a theater. After spending $40,000+ for a car, I didn't want to second guess myself. For another $475 I went for the upgrade. There is a sound difference. To each his or hers own. I think it was worth it. The biggest reason being not to mess with the stock radio with outside materials. It adds two more speakers and upgrades the rest. If sound is important than get it.

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