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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 08:50 PM
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1997 MAX VS. 1997 BMW 328 with AUTO trany

I have a 1997 Nissan Maxima SE with automatic trany. I am bored with this car and want to buy a 1997 328 with auto trany. If those cars would race from 0-80 what car would win. I know that 328 weights less than the maxima. Maxima has 3 more hp's but 328 has 3 more tourqe. 328's trany is not as jerky as maximas, and 328 has traction control and maximas do not. Any ideas ???
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 09:19 PM
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if the bmw weighs less and has basically exactly the same power, what are you guessing.....haha j/k the bmw, but i could be wrong
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 09:22 PM
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Yeah I'm pretty sure the Bimmer would win, they're geared so well, better than the Maxima anyhow. One of my friends a 97 I think 328is and that thing moves, quicker than my auto Maxima. I would give a 0-80 race to the BMW
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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Re: 1997 MAX VS. 1997 BMW 328 with AUTO trany

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I have a 1997 Nissan Maxima SE with automatic trany. I am bored with this car and want to buy a 1997 328 with auto trany. If those cars would race from 0-80 what car would win. I know that 328 weights less than the maxima. Maxima has 3 more hp's but 328 has 3 more tourqe. 328's trany is not as jerky as maximas, and 328 has traction control and maximas do not. Any ideas ???
I've beaten a '96 328i which is exactly the same as a '97. They have 190hp and 206tq and weigh 3120. Switching from a MAX to that particular BMW seems pointless...
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:38 PM
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if you are considering buying a BMW based on its straight line performance as compared to a Maxima, then you are completely missing the point. BMW's are valued for their superior handling and ride quality, not for outright acceleration. Also, 3 series Bimmers tend to weight more than Maximas, but their handling is still superior.

My mom has a 2002 325i, with no options whatsoever, and it handles better stock than my Maxima with upgraded suspension, and it has a much smoother ride.

If i had a choice, I would gladly trade my 98 5 speed maxima for a similar year manual BMW, provided the miles on the BMW were not too high.
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:46 PM
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Originally posted by spiff56747
if you are considering buying a BMW based on its straight line performance as compared to a Maxima, then you are completely missing the point. BMW's are valued for their superior handling and ride quality, not for outright acceleration. Also, 3 series Bimmers tend to weight more than Maximas, but their handling is still superior.

My mom has a 2002 325i, with no options whatsoever, and it handles better stock than my Maxima with upgraded suspension, and it has a much smoother ride.

If i had a choice, I would gladly trade my 98 5 speed maxima for a similar year manual BMW, provided the miles on the BMW were not too high.
yeah that's why they cost 10,000 more for basically the same exact car we have
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:52 PM
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ive raced a newer 328i in my moms 01 jetta vr6 5spd on the highway and pulled on him from 60 till about 110..i didnt pull much but i was pulling on him all the way up till 110
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:53 PM
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The interesting thing about BMW's is that their acceleration often belies their horsepower and weight rating. I am pretty sure a 328i auto can hang with any unmodified 4th gen auto.
Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:56 PM
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Originally posted by johnvt1111


yeah that's why they cost 10,000 more for basically the same exact car we have
have u ever driven one? its not even close, sorry

i'm not trying to talk trash about maximas, but its just a totally different car, believe me
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 12:05 AM
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Here we go with the sterotype that BMW are the "ultimate driving machine." I know they are great cars, but please people, don't praise them like they are gods I have to admit, though, that if I could afford a M5, I would get it in a heartbeat. I say stick with the Maxima, its a good car for the money. Don't fork over extra money.
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 12:08 AM
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i agree, the maxima is a lot better value for the money you pay. but if had an extra 30g's in my pocket, i'd definetely be riding in a 325
Old Dec 17, 2002 | 07:32 AM
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Re: 1997 MAX VS. 1997 BMW 328 with AUTO trany

Originally posted by stas29
I have a 1997 Nissan Maxima SE with automatic trany. I am bored with this car and want to buy a 1997 328 with auto trany. If those cars would race from 0-80 what car would win. I know that 328 weights less than the maxima. Maxima has 3 more hp's but 328 has 3 more tourqe. 328's trany is not as jerky as maximas, and 328 has traction control and maximas do not. Any ideas ???
I raced someone @ work who has a 96 328 Conv (auto). She started early...but I didn't catch her. If even start I would say BMW by less than one car length. At the time I was completely stock (auto). They are quick in the low end. I actually should thank her, she is the reason I started performance mods. She won't race me now. Wonder why?

Yes BMW are nice cars, BUT her car is always screwed up, everytime I'm in it there are at least 3 or 4 warning lights on and little things are always broken (radio, trim etc.). She doesn't neglect it either.
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