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 ???

johnvt1111

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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

ReichMax97

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

ivelweyz

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...

spiff56747

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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.

johnvt1111

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yeah that's why they cost 10,000 more for basically the same exact car we have

shi89max

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

Eric L.

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.

spiff56747

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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

JsL

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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.

spiff56747

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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

pearl97

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.