After a long and lengthy decision I decided to sell my Maxima and get myelf a BMW. I was going to purchase one from my girlfriends boss but when I told my friend about it, he jumped right on it (went behind my back) and offered him cash for it. Anyway, not being discouraged I found an even nicer 328i in this very sexy metallic silver color, leather, and full power. I must say I really love this car. I just wanted to part my way with you guys here and say thanks for all the input and advice that you shared with me. I couldnt have found a better place to share stories, advice and car tips. Best of luck to all of you! Peace!

 

wow man, that sucks about what your friend did to you. i remember reading your post and saw that you were really psyched about the trade. anyway, what are the specs on the bmw you just got? year?

 

Ya, its all good. He's no friend of mine anymore. That really ****ed me off when he called and said he was thinking about maybe buying it. I thought he was kidding until I called the guy and said I was ready to do the trade. He then tells me that he just sold it to "your buddy."

Anyway, I got a 1994 328i. I dont have the specs with me but one could easily do a search. I am really happy with it. I do miss my Max though. I had a lot of fun with it...

 

I think you need to change your text to: "friend". As they clearly aren't.

Have fun with your new wheels!

 

please oh please let me buy your fog lights. email me at sckennedy1@cfl.rr.com if you can help a fellow .org member out with those. thanks.

 

Are you sure it's a 328? I can't find anything on a 1994 328.

 

1994 BMW 328i: I4 HP- 138 @6400 RPM
TQ- 125 @4400 RPM

kinda sad, but oh well

 

...it isnt much of a step up

 

Are you SURE those are the only numbers? I believe there was also an I6 version..

I believe the 325/328 I6 had the 2.5L with VERY similar stock numbers as a Max..190HP/20*FT-LBS torque..

Nice buy! It is certainly a good upgrade

 

good point there, a 2.8 liter inline 4....that set up doesnt make a ton of sense.

 

Those numbers are from a 318 BMW, or close to it. Even a 325 is 189hp/181tq. This http://www.123review.com/reviews/bmw...ary_specs.html is the only place with ANYTHING about a 328 and the info it has is either wrong or from another continent.

 

no 328i where made to my knowledge in 94, but 325 came with 189 hp and I don't know about the torque nice car though.

 

Have fun with the machine. My dad used to have one and I was phsyched to get it. He just had to go and wreck it.

 

According to BMWworld.com, the first year of the 328 was 1996 and it has 190hp and 207ftlbs torque. Either you got a really good deal (paying for a 94 but getting at least a 96) or you might want to check out the ID plate...

 

Yah my bro has a 1998 328i, those things are very quick, I talk a lot of trash to him even though I knwo that he can crush me, he does it every time.

 

Couple of yrs ago I almost got one of those...It was a 1996. The engine is an inline 6 cyl 2.8. There is something about those cars: They just stick to the road and they are nice and smooth. I drove the 96 328 ,and was just pure fun to drive it and open it ... Expect to empty your pockets if you need service or parts , but I personally like the older models than the newer ones and I think that the older models are more reliable. I bet that you ll love the car, (I know that I would). Look into the Bavarian auto catalog ( Company located in New Hampshire) .They may even have a web site. Again, good luck and enjoy your new ride.

 

i remember u talking about that, good luck and have fun!

 

325i...my mistake. ;-)

 

Bavauto.com is the site and they have everything I could possibly want for my new bimmer.

 

yeah 328i's came out in 96

also check out Dinan
http://dinancars.com/default.htm
they make many products for them too, including SC. but costly stuff.

very fun to drive -- superb handling!

-Vadim

 

here's a site that everyone needs!!

http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...ex.cfm/id/2117


i'm looking at a 97 328ia, beautiful car!!! exact specs as the maxima, just 3 more tourque. it's slated as a 15.6 for the 1/4 mile, just under the 15.3 that i'm easily getting in my 95 gxe. also similar top speed: i hit 140mph(224km/h) guaranteed, but that's about it. same with the bimmer, they say about 3 mph more...



here's another great site: car specs... lot's of them... a must add to the favorites!!

http://207.68.164.250/cgi-bin/linkrd...%3fdist%3d1320


enjoy,
Dave H.

 

Jerry, your really starting to sound like you didn't buy the car. And you already sound like you don't care. 2.5 vs. 2.8L is a rather significant difference.

 

It was a typo. Not that I didnt know if I had a 328 or 325. I have a 325 and I am working on some pics just as soon as I get the correct USB cable. I can take a pic of it with my phone camera but those are pretty sh!ty pictures.

Anyway, I didnt get the car for power. I got it for the look and the drive. As someone mentioned before, the ride and handling in these cars is fantastic. Especially when the car has been taken care of. I am happy with it, believe it or not.

 

so long man. good luck with the bimmer. its a phat ride.

 

good luck with the car, jerry. Even though you just got here, GOOD LUCK!!