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BMW 3-Series AWD vs. BMW 5-Series AWD

28 messages,  Last post on Oct 02, 2006 at 5:54 AM

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What is this discussion about? BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, Sedan, Wagon

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#21 of 28 Re: Ride quality of 530Xi vs 330Xi [bruceomega] by circlew

Sep 16, 2006 (6:35 am)

Replying to: bruceomega (Sep 15, 2006 8:25 am)
Bruce,
Good! No suspension damage, just the super-hard EL42's! I sensed this in my car. I plan to run my tires to 20G and replace with the best RFT option at that time. I definatly "Bottom Out" by reaching the extent of the suspension travel on one particular highway irregularity on RTE 9 in Sayerville NJ that catupults anything in the cup holder out and onto the floor but is aonly a minor event in my Yuokon Denali. It is even more telling regarding the suspension setup in these cars because they are about an inch higehr than the stock 330i setup.
 
Have agreat ride with your car now that you are more satisfied. Don't you love the handling though?

#22 of 28 Re: Ride quality of 530Xi vs 330Xi [circlew] by bruceomega

Sep 18, 2006 (2:12 pm)

Replying to: circlew (Sep 16, 2006 6:35 am)
Yes, I definitely like the handling, quickness, agility, ....
 
Just took my first road trip today. On top of all the performance plusses, it is also reasonably quiet and comfortable, with a very good sound system.
 
Bruce

#23 of 28 2007 3-series by manybmws

Sep 19, 2006 (2:07 pm)

3er xi sedan only available in one model as 328xi

#24 of 28 Re: Ride quality of 530Xi vs 330Xi [bruceomega] by bpl360

Sep 19, 2006 (5:48 pm)

Replying to: bruceomega (Sep 15, 2006 8:25 am)
Hey Bruce,
What mileage are you up to on the Conti's? My 06 325xi is in, ready for pick up. I will be starting on Conti's (they are taking off the Bridgestones). They might charge 100, but, sounds worth it? Here's my last chance to bail on this deal? Words of wisdom? Sorry, didn't mean to high jack the thread.

#25 of 28 Re: 2007 3-series [manybmws] by circlew

Sep 20, 2006 (5:46 am)

Replying to: manybmws (Sep 19, 2006 2:07 pm)
You ment coupe only available as 328xi.

#26 of 28 Re: Ride quality of 530Xi vs 330Xi [bpl360] by bruceomega

Sep 21, 2006 (7:13 pm)

Replying to: bpl360 (Sep 19, 2006 5:48 pm)
bpl360,
 
I would guess I have about 700 miles on the Continentals. My experience to date is just as some others have posted, much better than the Bridgestones for ride quality and quietness.
 
Bruce

#27 of 28 I drove the 335 coupe! by markcincinnati

Oct 02, 2006 (5:05 am)

In the wings a 335 sedan and in the +1 year from now (or perhaps a bit less) wings, a 335xi sedan and coupe.
 
As an Audi lover, it seemed a lot like driving an S4 that was at least $7000 less and got better gas mileage.
 
The 335xi sedan should be a threat to the Audi line up A4/S4 range -- ain't competition great!?!

#28 of 28 Re: I drove the 335 coupe! [markcincinnati] by circlew

Oct 02, 2006 (5:54 am)

Replying to: markcincinnati (Oct 02, 2006 5:05 am)
It would be but I think BMW dropped the ball because I sso no 335xi on the horizon unless it is a secret. They offer only 328 xi for 2007 with 230 HP. No threat to Audi RS4 in the power department.

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