new 328 is out, close to pricing of 2012 G37
02-20-2012, 06:34 PM
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As far as I know, no one would buy a fully loaded 328i, many 328is run with just halogen headlight, go figure. People usually buy a 328 just for the badge. Common sense said if people has that kind of money, they would as well buy into a 335i, or 5s.
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02-20-2012, 06:41 PM
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It comes down to this. Both are nice cars. I had a 335 before this G and liked it. I had lots of problems with the engine, and glad I lease.
But it was fast. The real deciding factor is a deal. The G was a much better deal for more car.
But it was fast. The real deciding factor is a deal. The G was a much better deal for more car.
02-20-2012, 07:05 PM
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Good luck for you. I was not able to get a loaded 2012 G37x close to that number even before taxes and fees.
As far as I know, no one would buy a fully loaded 328i, many 328is run with just halogen headlight, go figure. People usually buy a 328 just for the badge. Common sense said if people has that kind of money, they would as well buy into a 335i, or 5s.
As far as I know, no one would buy a fully loaded 328i, many 328is run with just halogen headlight, go figure. People usually buy a 328 just for the badge. Common sense said if people has that kind of money, they would as well buy into a 335i, or 5s.
the other day on the street i saw this brand new 2013 5 with halogen lights, I feel sad for the driver
02-20-2012, 08:19 PM
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Just saw this article on InsideLine - Dyno-Tested: 2012 BMW 328i
The new N20 seems to be underrated quite a bit - BMW is quoting whp instead of crank! Thing put down 240whp / 257wtrq on a DynoJet, not too shabby. Pretty fat torque curve down low too.
The new 3-series has definitely grown on me with the styling, seems like a pretty nice package.
The new N20 seems to be underrated quite a bit - BMW is quoting whp instead of crank! Thing put down 240whp / 257wtrq on a DynoJet, not too shabby. Pretty fat torque curve down low too.
The new 3-series has definitely grown on me with the styling, seems like a pretty nice package.
02-20-2012, 08:27 PM
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Just saw this article on InsideLine - Dyno-Tested: 2012 BMW 328i
The new N20 seems to be underrated quite a bit - BMW is quoting whp instead of crank! Thing put down 240whp / 257wtrq on a DynoJet, not too shabby. Pretty fat torque curve down low too.
The new 3-series has definitely grown on me with the styling, seems like a pretty nice package.
The new N20 seems to be underrated quite a bit - BMW is quoting whp instead of crank! Thing put down 240whp / 257wtrq on a DynoJet, not too shabby. Pretty fat torque curve down low too.
The new 3-series has definitely grown on me with the styling, seems like a pretty nice package.
And just like when I got a 335 that was under rated a ECU update took it all away...the great thing about "press cars" and turbo is that they can simply...turn it up to make it better for reviews, which they did with the first 335. When I took it in for service there was a big difference in power.
02-20-2012, 09:44 PM
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And just like when I got a 335 that was under rated a ECU update took it all away...the great thing about "press cars" and turbo is that they can simply...turn it up to make it better for reviews, which they did with the first 335. When I took it in for service there was a big difference in power.
02-20-2012, 09:56 PM
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Good luck for you. I was not able to get a loaded 2012 G37x close to that number even before taxes and fees.
As far as I know, no one would buy a fully loaded 328i, many 328is run with just halogen headlight, go figure. People usually buy a 328 just for the badge. Common sense said if people has that kind of money, they would as well buy into a 335i, or 5s.
As far as I know, no one would buy a fully loaded 328i, many 328is run with just halogen headlight, go figure. People usually buy a 328 just for the badge. Common sense said if people has that kind of money, they would as well buy into a 335i, or 5s.
I agree that it makes sense that most people will not buy a fully loaded 328. I didn't buy a fully loaded G37x either.
02-20-2012, 09:59 PM
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You can also get the "ette". The Europeans option their cars differently than us. Frankly it's a great thing to be able to get the 335 with or without HIDs, or with or without leather, if that is your desire. Much more flexibility than the Japanese.
02-20-2012, 10:24 PM
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I don't remember a time I was able to see a 328 with Xenon light at my local dealers, mostly bare bone with fake leather seats, but most 335s they had are close to fully loaded. I guess there are 2 groups of people buying BMWs, the elite group and the badge group. The way I see it is that the configurations that Japan manufacturers offer are more suitable to my needs as many must-have options I desire were already included in the base models. Not much luck with the German's who seems always try to sell you something you don't want with something else that you have to have. Let alone you often pay extra for supposedly "standard" features on a car of this class. The Germans need to do much better to win me back.
