Has any 4th gen'er defected to a 330ci?
03-10-2002, 03:48 PM
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Has any 4th gen'er defected to a 330ci?
I just had a drive in a BMW 330ci over the weekend.
It was soooooooo nice.
I hated to leave the cockpit at the end of the run. 
The fit, finish, tightness, power, handling, ergonomics, refinement, ahhhhhh....
Then I woke up and realized, what the hell am I thinking? The fully loaded 330ci is $40k!! But wow, is it nice. In all fairness I'll have to give the latest 5th gen a whirl. Has anyone here done comparisons? Share your experiences...
It was soooooooo nice.
I hated to leave the cockpit at the end of the run. The fit, finish, tightness, power, handling, ergonomics, refinement, ahhhhhh....Then I woke up and realized, what the hell am I thinking? The fully loaded 330ci is $40k!! But wow, is it nice. In all fairness I'll have to give the latest 5th gen a whirl. Has anyone here done comparisons? Share your experiences...
03-10-2002, 04:27 PM
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Re: Has any 4th gen'er defected to a 330ci?
Originally posted by Gary95
I just had a drive in a BMW 330ci over the weekend.
It was soooooooo nice. I hated to leave the cockpit at the end of the run. The fit, finish, tightness, power, handling, ergonomics, refinement, ahhhhhh....
Then I woke up and realized, what the hell am I thinking? The fully loaded 330ci is $40k!! But wow, is it nice. In all fairness I'll have to give the latest 5th gen a whirl. Has anyone here done comparisons? Share your experiences...
I just had a drive in a BMW 330ci over the weekend.
It was soooooooo nice.
I hated to leave the cockpit at the end of the run. The fit, finish, tightness, power, handling, ergonomics, refinement, ahhhhhh....Then I woke up and realized, what the hell am I thinking? The fully loaded 330ci is $40k!! But wow, is it nice. In all fairness I'll have to give the latest 5th gen a whirl. Has anyone here done comparisons? Share your experiences...
03-10-2002, 04:29 PM
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Re: Re: Has any 4th gen'er defected to a 330ci?
Originally posted by 97BlackMax
I really like the 330...but for 40 big ones...definitely not worth my money...can get a lot better performance wise for less
I really like the 330...but for 40 big ones...definitely not worth my money...can get a lot better performance wise for less
03-10-2002, 05:30 PM
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95 M3
Originally posted by Nealoc187
Like a 95 M3 for 20K and 20K in mods hehe.
Like a 95 M3 for 20K and 20K in mods hehe.
03-10-2002, 08:01 PM
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I came back from spring break today and out in front of our apartment I see my roommate came back with a 2000 325i. He convinced his dad to trade for his 2000 Accord, the damn Bimmer has the Sport Package, Dinan CAI, active autowerks exhaust.... when I walked in the conversation just went- "Hi", "I'm not speaking to you", "why?", "YOU KNOW WHY.".
I want one too.
I want one too.
03-10-2002, 08:35 PM
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Originally posted by Weasel
I came back from spring break today and out in front of our apartment I see my roommate came back with a 2000 325i. He convinced his dad to trade for his 2000 Accord, the damn Bimmer has the Sport Package, Dinan CAI, active autowerks exhaust.... when I walked in the conversation just went- "Hi", "I'm not speaking to you", "why?", "YOU KNOW WHY.".
I want one too.
I came back from spring break today and out in front of our apartment I see my roommate came back with a 2000 325i. He convinced his dad to trade for his 2000 Accord, the damn Bimmer has the Sport Package, Dinan CAI, active autowerks exhaust.... when I walked in the conversation just went- "Hi", "I'm not speaking to you", "why?", "YOU KNOW WHY.".
I want one too.
03-10-2002, 09:24 PM
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I like the 330Ci also, but agree that they are not worth $40K. I'll be retiring my max this summer(220K on it now) to in-town grocery duty. I have looked at the 330, but I am leaning towards a 98-99 M-B 430 sport. It's faster than the Max and much more comfortable. I would love to get a new Maxima, but I don't think they are worth the new prices.
03-10-2002, 09:28 PM
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yea
AndyXXL is moving up from a 97 Max to a 330ci 
The new 3 series overall is just one sweet ****ing car. That's all I can say about it.
"Rattles"? "wheel gap"?
I don't think those 2 words exist in the German language because BMW is THE ****!
The new 3 series overall is just one sweet ****ing car. That's all I can say about it.
"Rattles"? "wheel gap"?
I don't think those 2 words exist in the German language because BMW is THE ****!
03-11-2002, 07:26 AM
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Re: Has any 4th gen'er defected to a 330ci?
Originally posted by Gary95
I just had a drive in a BMW 330ci over the weekend.
It was soooooooo nice. I hated to leave the cockpit at the end of the run. The fit, finish, tightness, power, handling, ergonomics, refinement, ahhhhhh....
Then I woke up and realized, what the hell am I thinking? The fully loaded 330ci is $40k!! But wow, is it nice. In all fairness I'll have to give the latest 5th gen a whirl. Has anyone here done comparisons? Share your experiences...
I just had a drive in a BMW 330ci over the weekend.
It was soooooooo nice.
I hated to leave the cockpit at the end of the run. The fit, finish, tightness, power, handling, ergonomics, refinement, ahhhhhh....Then I woke up and realized, what the hell am I thinking? The fully loaded 330ci is $40k!! But wow, is it nice. In all fairness I'll have to give the latest 5th gen a whirl. Has anyone here done comparisons? Share your experiences...
I was thinking about going from my 99 GLE to the 330ci, but instead I decided to go for this...
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292062919
03-11-2002, 07:57 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by njmaxseltd
[B]I've got both of them.
Did you buy clear/red tails separately or did they come with a sport package option?
I think clear lenses all around look much better than yellow ones.
[B]I've got both of them.
Did you buy clear/red tails separately or did they come with a sport package option?
I think clear lenses all around look much better than yellow ones.
03-11-2002, 08:55 AM
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Originally posted by CoolMax
No 540i?
No 540i?
03-11-2002, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by CoolMax
No 540i?
No 540i?
03-11-2002, 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by DARTHSWAN
I had planned on shooting for a 2002 540i, but the body and engine will be changing in 2003 so I'll be waiting. Plus, the job has been going well so I've been kicking around the new new 745IL.
I had planned on shooting for a 2002 540i, but the body and engine will be changing in 2003 so I'll be waiting. Plus, the job has been going well so I've been kicking around the new new 745IL.
03-11-2002, 01:26 PM
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Originally posted by AndyXXL
Personally I think old 7-series looked MUCH better.
Personally I think old 7-series looked MUCH better.
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03-11-2002, 02:05 PM
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Re: Re: Has any 4th gen'er defected to a 330ci?
Originally posted by dsmercado
I was thinking about going from my 99 GLE to the 330ci, but instead I decided to go for this...
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292062919
I was thinking about going from my 99 GLE to the 330ci, but instead I decided to go for this...
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292062919
**** DUDE!...that is sweet!and yeah, the new 7-series are pretty cool with the I-drive and all...but the price tag is just not too comforting...but those are nice cars
03-11-2002, 03:04 PM
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The BMW 330ci is a sweet ride. Just hold off a few options and get one in the mid 30's. But if you have the extra $$$$ then M3 is the car to get.
Hey Andy I sell BMW parts too.
Hey Andy I sell BMW parts too.
03-11-2002, 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by AndyXXL
Do a European Delivery program, takes a few thousand dollars off retail.
Do a European Delivery program, takes a few thousand dollars off retail.
03-11-2002, 03:39 PM
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Originally posted by AndyXXL
Do a European Delivery program, takes a few thousand dollars off retail.
Do a European Delivery program, takes a few thousand dollars off retail.
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03-11-2002, 04:25 PM
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Originally posted by DARTHSWAN
I'm sold on I-drive also
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I'm sold on I-drive also
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03-11-2002, 07:38 PM
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Originally posted by MAX2000JP
I-Drive is terrible. People were complaining about the styling of the E65, but in person with the 19's it looks awesome. Now the interior is nice, but they need to put a conventional gated shifter in the car. BTW the Shifting buttons on the steering wheel are non-functional until later this yeat.
I-Drive is terrible. People were complaining about the styling of the E65, but in person with the 19's it looks awesome. Now the interior is nice, but they need to put a conventional gated shifter in the car. BTW the Shifting buttons on the steering wheel are non-functional until later this yeat.
03-11-2002, 11:49 PM
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i got a chance to play around with a new 745i for about 45 mins...it was AWESOME. if you're into gadgets like I am, the entire i-drive system is a feature-full gadget that you can spend hours on in the garage toying with. I mean, the trunk opens and closes for you, the car does EVERYTHING. I drove the 330xci (AWD) and didnt find it too different from our 2000 TL. On a diff note, I drove the Audi 2.7 Turbo and didnt like it at all...would consider it if its still around when I'm over 50. Definately a nice car though...
03-12-2002, 07:12 AM
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Originally posted by 96max
Might be a stupid question, but whats the European Delivery Program???
Might be a stupid question, but whats the European Delivery Program???
I'm still thinking maybe I should do it.
03-12-2002, 08:28 AM
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Originally posted by AndyXXL
You go to your local dealership and order a car. But instead of waiting for it here, you go and pick it up in Germany yourself. Then you have about a week or even more to drive your brand new car across Germany (Autobahns), and I think some other countries as well. The price for a brand new car plus a trip to Germany will be a few thousand dollars less than if you just ordered a car and were waiting for it to be delivered to your home.
I'm still thinking maybe I should do it.
You go to your local dealership and order a car. But instead of waiting for it here, you go and pick it up in Germany yourself. Then you have about a week or even more to drive your brand new car across Germany (Autobahns), and I think some other countries as well. The price for a brand new car plus a trip to Germany will be a few thousand dollars less than if you just ordered a car and were waiting for it to be delivered to your home.
I'm still thinking maybe I should do it.
03-12-2002, 09:11 AM
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Originally posted by AndyXXL
You go to your local dealership and order a car. But instead of waiting for it here, you go and pick it up in Germany yourself. Then you have about a week or even more to drive your brand new car across Germany (Autobahns), and I think some other countries as well. The price for a brand new car plus a trip to Germany will be a few thousand dollars less than if you just ordered a car and were waiting for it to be delivered to your home.
I'm still thinking maybe I should do it.
You go to your local dealership and order a car. But instead of waiting for it here, you go and pick it up in Germany yourself. Then you have about a week or even more to drive your brand new car across Germany (Autobahns), and I think some other countries as well. The price for a brand new car plus a trip to Germany will be a few thousand dollars less than if you just ordered a car and were waiting for it to be delivered to your home.
I'm still thinking maybe I should do it.