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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW History and Engine Technology
52 messages, Last post on Apr 03, 2007 at 12:44 AM
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I recently test drove a 2003 325 BMW. I was again, as before when I've driven older/smaller 3 series BMW's, left wondering why they put such gutless engines in them for so long. It seems they didn't correct the situation until 2006, and even then only really with the 330 model. I've never had a very positive impression of BMW until I kept reading the forums here on Edmunds, mainly because all the old one's (and even a early/mid 90's model) and now even a 2000+ model, that I got to test drive were all probably the 2.5V6 or weaker models. (And the early 90's model one I drove had an auto....as did the recent test drive in the 2003.
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Replying to: andres3 (Mar 23, 2007 1:42 pm) Now we are talking some serious power in these ELLPS. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Mar 23, 2007 2:33 pm) |
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Replying to: andres3 (Mar 23, 2007 1:42 pm)
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Replying to: brightness04 (Mar 23, 2007 8:45 am) Well, I'll agree and disagree. One look at NASA and Club racing will show that old E30's and 911's finish on the podium as often as their newer, more sophisticated cousins. I will say that cars today are the result of a natural (unfortunate) steady "improvement" of the breed. They have aged with us - like us, they're softer, heavier, and more mature than a few years ago, yet they still cling to a part of the "inner party animal" they used to be. Personally, I'll pass on the fillet mignon and cabernet, thank you. I want Doritos and a rum & coke.
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Replying to: brightness04 (Mar 23, 2007 5:19 pm) From a performance point of view, a properly set up e30 rear suspension will perform basically the same as an E90 rear suspension - that is, it will adjust camber with changes in suspension load to optimize tire contact with the pavement. BTW, I didn't know BMW made a V6. On what cars does this engine appear?
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Replying to: fedlawman (Mar 23, 2007 9:03 pm) Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: fedlawman (Mar 23, 2007 8:38 pm) I want my Cabernet and FM and eat it too. When lighter weight metals and better synthetics are integrated into the formula to get the weight under 1.5 tons in this category, I will get my wish. For now, I will need to work out harder to keep up with the extra calories! Regards, OW |
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 23, 2007 9:27 pm) |
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Replying to: pearl (Mar 24, 2007 12:10 pm) Best Regards, Shipo
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