328 Guys talking crap about Alti and Max
#41
I think the published horsepower ratings on BMWs are very conservative. Just like how my Denon 85W/ch receiver is louder and clearer than the JVC 120W/ch receiver I compared it against, the BMW 325i is a lot quicker than other cars with small 170hp 6-cyl engines.
#42
Originally posted by Creature
I think the published horsepower ratings on BMWs are very conservative. Just like how my Denon 85W/ch receiver is louder and clearer than the JVC 120W/ch receiver I compared it against, the BMW 325i is a lot quicker than other cars with small 170hp 6-cyl engines.
I think the published horsepower ratings on BMWs are very conservative. Just like how my Denon 85W/ch receiver is louder and clearer than the JVC 120W/ch receiver I compared it against, the BMW 325i is a lot quicker than other cars with small 170hp 6-cyl engines.
#43
Originally posted by AznWontonboy
By the way the 330's are barely slower then the e36 m3.. surprises me how you guys act like they are stock civics. As for the guy that says his 95 auto beat a 328 5 speed.. LOL, either the guy cant drive, or thats a funny story.. my 95 auto vs. 328 5 speed, sorry, no way, they get the launch, they keep pulling, they see a twisty, throw the car in and poof.. bye bye..
By the way the 330's are barely slower then the e36 m3.. surprises me how you guys act like they are stock civics. As for the guy that says his 95 auto beat a 328 5 speed.. LOL, either the guy cant drive, or thats a funny story.. my 95 auto vs. 328 5 speed, sorry, no way, they get the launch, they keep pulling, they see a twisty, throw the car in and poof.. bye bye..
#44
Originally posted by 95maxrider
Well, my friend isn't the best shifter, and I beat him on two consecutive runs, both because he got "a bad launch". But I know he should have crushed me if he knew how to race. I'm not debating that.
Well, my friend isn't the best shifter, and I beat him on two consecutive runs, both because he got "a bad launch". But I know he should have crushed me if he knew how to race. I'm not debating that.
#45
Originally posted by AznWontonboy
170hp to the wheels?
170hp to the wheels?
Would certainly answer a lot of questions...
#46
Originally posted by Creature
Maybe that's the figures they use, if that's what you were getting at.
Would certainly answer a lot of questions...
Maybe that's the figures they use, if that's what you were getting at.
Would certainly answer a lot of questions...
#49
Everyone who feels the need to brag about how their car is so much better than anyone elses.
This includes, Maxima owners, BMW owners, Civic owners, Probe owners, anyone.
But mostly, it's BMW owners.
This includes, Maxima owners, BMW owners, Civic owners, Probe owners, anyone.
But mostly, it's BMW owners.
Originally posted by AznWontonboy
who?
who?
#50
Originally posted by clee130
Everyone who feels the need to brag about how their car is so much better than anyone elses.
This includes, Maxima owners, BMW owners, Civic owners, Probe owners, anyone.
But mostly, it's BMW owners.
Everyone who feels the need to brag about how their car is so much better than anyone elses.
This includes, Maxima owners, BMW owners, Civic owners, Probe owners, anyone.
But mostly, it's BMW owners.
#51
Originally posted by Telus.net
Those small displacement BMW engines are quick. The 3.0l engine pushed the 530 sport extremely well. I raced a 530i sport with manual, rims and exhaust. Those things aren't very good from a dead stop. I wasted the guy at the start, but all the way upto 70mph, it was only 2 cars behind me and still pulling. Consider they weight 400lb more than the Maxima, that's very good!
Those small displacement BMW engines are quick. The 3.0l engine pushed the 530 sport extremely well. I raced a 530i sport with manual, rims and exhaust. Those things aren't very good from a dead stop. I wasted the guy at the start, but all the way upto 70mph, it was only 2 cars behind me and still pulling. Consider they weight 400lb more than the Maxima, that's very good!
#52
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Originally posted by AznWontonboy
Hmm... he should have you on the launch, if hes manual (wtf did they make a manual 530i? dont think so) because hes also RWD..
Hmm... he should have you on the launch, if hes manual (wtf did they make a manual 530i? dont think so) because hes also RWD..
because they are more affordable?
One thing I don't like about BMW. Their MSRP are reasonably good, in fact, their prices are very competitive in their class. However, you have to add tons of packages in them to have the stuff you want. You cannot just add one option, you have to buy the whole package....Most of their packages are over 2000 bucks.
#53
Originally posted by Telus.net
because they are more affordable?
One thing I don't like about BMW. Their MSRP are reasonably good, in fact, their prices are very competitive in their class. However, you have to add tons of packages in them to have the stuff you want. You cannot just add one option, you have to buy the whole package....Most of their packages are over 2000 bucks.
because they are more affordable?
One thing I don't like about BMW. Their MSRP are reasonably good, in fact, their prices are very competitive in their class. However, you have to add tons of packages in them to have the stuff you want. You cannot just add one option, you have to buy the whole package....Most of their packages are over 2000 bucks.
#54
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Originally posted by AznWontonboy
Same with Mercedes and Jaguar and Lexus.. the high end class of cars arent cheap.
Same with Mercedes and Jaguar and Lexus.. the high end class of cars arent cheap.
#55
Originally posted by Ludacris
I burned a 323 going up an incline...but I don't know how fast 328s are
I burned a 323 going up an incline...but I don't know how fast 328s are
#57
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If you guys want to check out a BMW worth talking about check out this guys 540. That thing will smoke almost anything with 4 doors, including the M5.. I mean not even close.. Go into the site and check out his dyno slips, and his friends rides.. They're all seriously modded.. These cats must have some cash..
http://www.jimmy540i.com
White 2k2 SE, 6-speed, blazin...
http://www.jimmy540i.com
White 2k2 SE, 6-speed, blazin...
#58
The Bimmer are good for luxury, handling, style, performance etc.
I thought about getting one but the lowest one I would accept was the 328. I wanted the 330, may be even the 330xi but the $$ was way over what I can afford.
If one do not race, then they might be happy with a 318, 323, 325 etc. I would not buy one of those cuz I like to drive fast and to pay the big bucks and still get beat will give me HUGE buyer remorse.
If I had more dough, the 330ci, xi, M3 would definitely be something to consider.
I thought about getting one but the lowest one I would accept was the 328. I wanted the 330, may be even the 330xi but the $$ was way over what I can afford.
If one do not race, then they might be happy with a 318, 323, 325 etc. I would not buy one of those cuz I like to drive fast and to pay the big bucks and still get beat will give me HUGE buyer remorse.
If I had more dough, the 330ci, xi, M3 would definitely be something to consider.
#60
Originally posted by tapwr3000
3 Series' handling is really really good!!! I think they are overpriced, but if I have the money, I'll take one
3 Series' handling is really really good!!! I think they are overpriced, but if I have the money, I'll take one
#61
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Originally posted by Creature
I think the published horsepower ratings on BMWs are very conservative. Just like how my Denon 85W/ch receiver is louder and clearer than the JVC 120W/ch receiver I compared it against, the BMW 325i is a lot quicker than other cars with small 170hp 6-cyl engines.
I think the published horsepower ratings on BMWs are very conservative. Just like how my Denon 85W/ch receiver is louder and clearer than the JVC 120W/ch receiver I compared it against, the BMW 325i is a lot quicker than other cars with small 170hp 6-cyl engines.
#62
Originally posted by just_once
Actually that power figure is rated at the crank. Wheel HP is less. The power figures the factory provides are pretty spot on. Also all E36 BMW's weigh 3200lbs or more. The E46 weighs even more. Those are the last two 3series models. The 5 series and up get very heavy. These are solid cars.
Actually that power figure is rated at the crank. Wheel HP is less. The power figures the factory provides are pretty spot on. Also all E36 BMW's weigh 3200lbs or more. The E46 weighs even more. Those are the last two 3series models. The 5 series and up get very heavy. These are solid cars.
#64
Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
ya i almost bought a E36 M3 instead of the maxima this time around. but the interior was $HITTY
ya i almost bought a E36 M3 instead of the maxima this time around. but the interior was $HITTY
#65
Originally posted by Telus.net
A mechanic told me that the secret of BMW's excellent ride/handling is simple. RWD, low spring rates, high damping rates, stiff chassis and big anti roll bar.
Is this any true?
Also, SCC in 4 of their articles claimed that stiff anti roll bars improved ride quality. So I believe that BMW's big anti roll bar combined with low spring rates should give it good comfort with mimimal body roll.
A mechanic told me that the secret of BMW's excellent ride/handling is simple. RWD, low spring rates, high damping rates, stiff chassis and big anti roll bar.
Is this any true?
Also, SCC in 4 of their articles claimed that stiff anti roll bars improved ride quality. So I believe that BMW's big anti roll bar combined with low spring rates should give it good comfort with mimimal body roll.
I just went through a HUGE back-and-forth with Jeff92SE about sway bars and handling (sort of). Sway bars make single-wheel bumps more noticeable by spreading the impact to other wheels. Low unsprung weight and soft springs make for a smooth ride. If you're REALLY bored, go here:
Sway Bars
#66
Waaah, who reopened this old can of worms? 330 is nice, anything lower isn't worth the $ you pay.
#67
Originally posted by bigbadboss101
330 is nice, anything lower isn't worth the $ you pay.
330 is nice, anything lower isn't worth the $ you pay.
#68
Re: 328 Guys talking crap about Alti and Max
That dude is not BSing. Aerodynamically speaking, the E46 328i is shaped better, it's weight distribution is far superior and has more torque. That translates into... if they get the launch on you off the line, it's CURTAINS! I've seen it myself a number of times already with the new Altima and once with the 255 Max. The 328 ate them for lunch!
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