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Saturn Aura vs. BMW 328i

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#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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