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#90 of 109 Re: IMO [abfisch] by 328isosa

Sep 14, 2007 (7:37 am)

Replying to: abfisch (Mar 02, 2007 2:08 pm)
Just purchased a brand new 07 328i,and was wondering what kind of fuel i should be putting in the car,and how long is usually the break in of the engine?I want to feel the engine but dont want to do it too soon.Any recommendations?

#91 of 109 Re: IMO [328isosa] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Sep 14, 2007 (7:50 am)

Replying to: 328isosa (Sep 14, 2007 7:37 am)
Fuel recommendations are in your owner's manual and probably on or near the gas cap or gas door.
 
As for break-in, you'll get varying answers and fairly conservative advice from your owner's manual, but with a BMW I'd say just drive it normally for 1000 miles and stay out of the red line on the tachometer.
 
But I'm a big fan of some full-throttle acceleration during break in , but only in the "mid-range" of the tachometer, say 4,000---4,500 max. I also like to rev the engine up to the 4,000 range and then let it "suck down" to 2,000 or so, if traffic permits. That way you place stress on both sides of the pistons.
 
But really, just let the engine warm up a bit on start-up and don't drive like a maniac and you should be fine. After 1000 miles, let 'er rip.
 
BMW engines are designed to rev and they can take it.

#92 of 109 Re: IMO [328isosa] by shipo

Sep 14, 2007 (7:50 am)

Replying to: 328isosa (Sep 14, 2007 7:37 am)
Didn't your car come with an Owner's Manual? All of your questions will be answered by simply cracking the cover.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

#93 of 109 328 Seat Comfort by pearl

Sep 17, 2007 (3:51 pm)

Obviously, this topic is one that is really personal and subjective; however, after 11 years in a comfortable 528 I have been very disappointed with the overall seat comfort of my new 328 (not sport seats). They just seem overly hard and uncomfortable after about 30 minutes of driving. No amount of adjustment seems to make much difference and I cannot imagine a long trip on them. I didn't buy this car for some kind of pillow soft ride, but was surprised at the very noticeable difference in seat comfort from my 528. Anyone else have this complaint?

#94 of 109 Re: 328 Seat Comfort [pearl] by raphaelhom

Sep 17, 2007 (10:15 pm)

Replying to: pearl (Sep 17, 2007 3:51 pm)
YES - I GOT LAMBS WOOL SEAT COVERS AND IT MAKES IT A LITLE BETTER

#95 of 109 2007 328xi coupe or 2008? by muddyy

Sep 19, 2007 (9:28 pm)

I almost ordered a 2007 328xi coupe in early August and was told when and if it came in in Sept or October that it might arrive as a 2008 model (meaning there wasn't any 07's left). I passed on the deal. Now, September 20th, I still haven't seen any pics or heard anything about the 2008 model. Does anyone know why this is? Why would the dealer would tell me I actually may (likely) be getting an 08 if I ordered an 07 in August? I may go back and buy one in a month but can't seem to get a straight answer to these simple questions:
 
1. If I order a 2007 328xi coupe now will it be a 2007, and, how long before I get it?
 
2. If it will be an 08, even though I ordered an 07, when will I get it and will it look or be different in any way?
 
Several dealers in NY told me this and do not have the answers to these questions. Any definitive anwers would be helpful. Thanks.

#96 of 109 Re: 2007 328xi coupe or 2008? [muddyy] by shipo

Sep 19, 2007 (9:39 pm)

Replying to: muddyy (Sep 19, 2007 9:28 pm)
I'm, not sure I understand your question, that said, virtually every manufacturer in the world does their model change overs in August and September. In BMW's case, any car built after (and most likely during) August will be for the next model year. Said another way, you could not have "ordered" a 2007 car in August of 2007. The only way you could have gotten a 2007 would have been if there was the exact car you "ordered" already built and on the boat or in the lot.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

#97 of 109 Re: 2007 328xi coupe or 2008? [shipo] by muddyy

Sep 20, 2007 (4:09 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Sep 19, 2007 9:39 pm)
If it will be an 08, even though I ordered an 07, when will I get it and will it look or be different in any way?
 
You see, the dealer told me it might be an 07 if they can get one, but if not, then it will be an 08. But when i asked him if I could see a picture of the 08, or a color chart, he had no info at all. So I thought it was odd to order a car sight unseen.
 
In addition, he couldn't tell me when it might arrive. Again, I thought it was odd to order a car sight unseen and with no clear date of arrival.
 
Hence my question: what do the 08's look like and how are they different, and when will they arrive? There was no clear answer to this in August so I was wondering if now, in late September, there is an answer.

#98 of 109 Re: 2007 328xi coupe or 2008? [muddyy] by shipo

Sep 20, 2007 (5:53 pm)

Replying to: muddyy (Sep 20, 2007 4:09 pm)
I still don't understand why you're asking. If you truly "ordered" a car in August, it will be a 2008, period, full stop, the end. If you simply told your dealer what colors and options you wanted, then they'll simply look through the stock inbound to their dealership (and probably every other dealership within a certain radius) and find a car that is a close approximation. Assuming the later, you might get a 2007, otherwise it'll be a 2008.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

#99 of 109 To xi or not to xi? by ronsteve

Jun 19, 2011 (5:16 pm)

Dusting this forum off after a long time, but this seemed an appropriate place for this debate...
 
I've recently started lusting after 328 sport wagons, but not sure when/if I'd ever make a move away from my Volvo V70. The primary motivation is getting a manual, for the more sporty driving experience (and BMW vs Volvo provides some of that, shifting or not!) and that a manual out-of-warranty is not as scary as an automatic out-of-warranty.
  
So my biggest question is this... how much of a consideration should 328xi vs. 328i become? I know if I stay away from the xi's that will really limit my choices, but how noticeable is the 250-lb weight penalty of the xi? And are there significant differences in reliability/repair costs down the road with an xi (I know there's not much to speak to that from this generation, but maybe the older 325's will shed some light?)

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