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Sedans BMW 3-Series 2009 BMW 3-Series
276 messages, Last post on Aug 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM
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| I read the Inside Line article from today with more info on the 2009 3 Series. It mentioned that the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) was confirmed for the coupe and convertible in Europe with a possibility in US. What's the latest on the sedan? Would there be a DCT for 335i / 335i xDrive for US sedans? | |
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Replying to: aussiem8 (Mar 08, 2008 6:04 pm) Regards, OW
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Replying to: aussiem8 (Mar 08, 2008 6:04 pm) I'm actually waiting to see the 09' 3-series as well. The current model sedan has oddities in exterior design (IMO), and the interior needs some updating as well. After my wife and I test drove one the past month it wouldn't make our short list.
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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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