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#117 of 124 Re: Ernegy?? [sjaieve] by thegraduate Apr 16, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: sjaieve (Apr 16, 2009 5:09 am) Thats when it hit me that you seem to have a curious ability to confuse the 335i with the 328i. The former as I said is in a league of its own   Is it just horsepower numbers that ring your bell? I'm not being snide, I'm simply asking what the 335i has that makes it in a league of its own, while the 328i is tossed aside as an also-ran.   For the record, I have no horses in this race. I have a japanese car, and am helping my girlfriend buy a Ford. Replies to this message: sjaieve (Apr 16, 2009 4:10 pm) thegraduate (Apr 16, 2009 4:12 pm)
#118 of 124 Why so condescending..... by hpowders Apr 16, 2009 (1:05 pm)
regarding the 328i?   I actually own one. The car is totally awesome. Except for acceleration from stop, the 328i can do absolutely everything a 335i can do, except break down because it doesn't have the twin-turbo high pressure fuel pump.   So what's the problem some of you have with the 328i?   Read C & D's January 2008 comparo of $38k sport sedans. Not only did the 328i blow away the other vehicles, but C & D gave the 328i an amazingly rare perfect score of 25 in "fun to drive"; the 328i is an awesome vehicle.   If there was no 335i, the 328i would still beat any other sport sedan in the $35- $40k range. The C & D comparo demonstrated that.   For the money, there is no better to drive sport sedan.   Sure glad I own one!   As for the Saturn Aura, read what Edmunds had to say about it: you can start with the "numb steering." Replies to this message: sjaieve (Apr 16, 2009 4:19 pm) tlong (Apr 16, 2009 9:11 pm)
#120 of 124 Re: Ernegy?? [thegraduate] by sjaieve Apr 16, 2009 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 16, 2009 9:44 am) No horses in the race here too. Just having a blast while being factual of course Replies to this message: thegraduate (Apr 16, 2009 4:12 pm)
#121 of 124 Re: Ernegy?? [sjaieve] by thegraduate Apr 16, 2009 (4:12 pm)
Replying to: sjaieve (Apr 16, 2009 4:10 pm) What fun are facts? Geez...
#122 of 124 Re: Why so condescending..... [hpowders] by sjaieve Apr 16, 2009 (4:19 pm)
Replying to: hpowders (Apr 16, 2009 1:05 pm) LOL, I love this man, I just love this, check this out   The car is totally awesome. Except for acceleration from stop, the 328i can do absolutely everything a 335i can do, except break down because it doesn't have the twin-turbo high pressure fuel pump.   You have to love the ethusiasm of some of these guys, and it always leads to running to C/D. I rest my case, I think I now know exactly what I wanted to know, why those noses are up in the air. Keep it up guys, glad you love you cars so much.   As I told the graduate, I have no horses in the race, I was simply trying to plumb your minds, just to see what makes you tick. Its shocking.   I am actually impressed with Aura and I meant everything I said, whole heartedly. I drive a Japanese car, 306 horses and fully loaded. Absolutely love it and if you ask me why I bought it, its certainly not because of what anyone said, and I dont need C/D to tell you why my car is great.   I am out Replies to this message: tlong (Apr 16, 2009 9:11 pm)
#123 of 124 Re: Why so condescending..... [sjaieve] by tlong Apr 16, 2009 (9:11 pm)
Replying to: sjaieve (Apr 16, 2009 4:19 pm) I don't think that question about why the 335 is in a league of its own ever got answered! Funny about that.... perhaps there is no good defense of the statement.   What is unique about BMW is the handling far more than power. You can buy big American iron if all you want is 0-60 times.
#124 of 124 BMW / XR by vanman1 Apr 19, 2009 (1:07 pm)
Some funny comments here, not sure the personal insults and GM/American car slams are needed but whatever you need to make an argument. Some people aren't able to do it so I guess that's where it all goes.   Having actually driven both (and back to back) I would agree the steering on the Aura is heavier. That said, I believe handling over all to be very similar though I may give the nod to the BMW. I have said all along the BMW does handle slightly better but not much.   Highway driving I definitely give the nod to Aura, it's quieter inside and smoother.   Bottom line, you have to decide whether a slightly better handling car is worth all the extra money. For most people who buy BMWs, prestige seems to be more important from the moms at school I see driving them. In Europe 3-series are just like Camrys here, everywhere. Around my neighborhood it's almost the same, An Aura XR almost looks unique and almost exotic by comparison.   It's whatever turns your crank. I guess if you have the money go for it. I have the money but I know that investing it in my retirement account or my house is a better choice and I still get a 95% of the same car for thousands less. I also don't have to pay for BMW service.

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