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276 messages, Last post on Aug 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM
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Replying to: circlew (Jul 18, 2008 5:54 pm) |
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Replying to: mvs1 (Jul 26, 2008 7:13 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Aug 06, 2008 8:22 am) Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Aug 06, 2008 11:18 am) |
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Aug 06, 2008 8:22 am) I really wanted to like this vehicle, my eye is still on the coupe or convertible as opposed to the sedan. The styling of the sedan looks to me like it lacks continuity ....more of a personal styling issue I have with it. Although, the two door is quite nice. We'll see.....I'll wait for the 09's and see where we end up. |
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Replying to: mvs1 (Aug 13, 2008 5:01 pm) Just so you know, both the 328i and the 335i sport 3.0 liter engines (as did the E90 325i and 330i before them). That said, the main difference between the two current models is in the engine, drive train, suspension and brakes (not to mention a few interior goodies). The normally aspirated 328i has a trick aluminum/magnesium block where the 335i has a good old iron block and two turbochargers breathing on things. Their transmissions are different (at least in the case of the cars with three pedals under the dash), the wheels and tires are different, and the more powerful car gets larger brakes. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Aug 13, 2008 6:00 pm) I made the same mistake during the test drive and the salesperson corrected my statement as you have. In car buying there are many different types of buyers, as I've been reviewing posts in these forums, of which many of the posters are long standing BMW owners. Some of these very same owners go the route of modifying their vehicles and even race them on tracks... then there's a buyer such as me. I'm not brand loyal, I view vehicles in simpler terms. Do I like the way the car looks, does it have all the amenities I want, interior space, how the car does or does not handle a curvy road, etc. Then pulling up simply numbers how does it stack up against other's in it's class, I subscribe and read the reviews from the car mags (or rags)....then I buy/lease what the wife and/or I want after test driving. Overall I'm very interested in the car, otherwise I would not be posting, looking for feedback, etc. My comments still relate simply to the overall package, handling, and HP vs. others, and specifically for me in this latest 3-series the interior/exterior of the car.
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Replying to: mvs1 (Aug 16, 2008 11:57 am) I'm not brand loyal either, but if I like a restaurant, there is a high probability I will go back. I might want to try other restaurants also. I feel the same about cars. |
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Replying to: mvs1 (Aug 16, 2008 11:57 am) Sounds like you need to hold on that Infiniti. With the BMW you'll be paying for abilities that you will never come close to exploiting. |
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Just ordered a 2009 335i x drive sedan. Space Grey which is new for the sedan in 2009. I got "Fine Line Aluminum Trim" which replaced the brushed aluminum. I have no idea the difference but I am hoping I like it. The base price went up $800 to $42,000. Premium audio is now a stand alone option at $875 and was included with the 335. Cold Climate went up to $1000 but now includes heated steering wheel and the sports package is now $1350 for the x drive. That pays for sport seats, black shadowline exterior trim around the windows, and new wheels. Given the $350 increase for this package, I really hope the wheels will be better than the 2008. I am getting 17 inch all seasons. I really didn't like the 18's or 17's from the 2008 sports package. To me a 335 x drive sports package should have killer wheels even on the 17's. I hope the handling is what I would expect. No sport suspension on the x drive 3 series. Any insight there? They don't have the lease deals yet. I got offered 4% off msrp along with mats and wheel locks. Not nearly the deal I would receive on an '08 but now I get the car exactly how I want it, with all the new changes, slight but meaningful I am hoping. I hope the lease deals are the same as on the 2008's. The 2008 I was looking at was .019 MF and 58% residual. I came very close to buying a 2008 coupe. Liked the grey wood the best and wish that was an option on the sedan. I hope I made a good decision. Regardless, I am excited. |
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