Would you trade your 3.0 for this 3.0?
12-23-2004, 07:44 AM
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Would you trade your 3.0 for this 3.0?
2001 BMW 330Ci - $24,900
40,924 miles
3.0 liter 6 Cyl. Fuel Injeced
5 Speed Manual
Warranty
Power Sunroof - Air Conditioning - Cruise Control
Power Steering - Power Brakes - Power Door Locks
Power Windows - Radial Tires - Alloy Wheels
Gauge Cluster - Clock - Trip Odometer
Tachometer - Tilt Steering Wheel - Tinted Glass
Interval Wipers - Rear Defroster - Driver Side Air Bag
Front Bucket Seats - Reclining Seats - Power Passenger Seat
Climate Control - Leather Upholstery - Sunroof Cover
Fog Lights - CD Player - Anti-lock Braking System
Passenger Side Air Bag - AM/FM Stereo Radio - Memory Driver Seat
Heated Passenger Seat - Side Impact Airbags
hmmmm, just thinking out loud
40,924 miles
3.0 liter 6 Cyl. Fuel Injeced
5 Speed Manual
Warranty
Power Sunroof - Air Conditioning - Cruise Control
Power Steering - Power Brakes - Power Door Locks
Power Windows - Radial Tires - Alloy Wheels
Gauge Cluster - Clock - Trip Odometer
Tachometer - Tilt Steering Wheel - Tinted Glass
Interval Wipers - Rear Defroster - Driver Side Air Bag
Front Bucket Seats - Reclining Seats - Power Passenger Seat
Climate Control - Leather Upholstery - Sunroof Cover
Fog Lights - CD Player - Anti-lock Braking System
Passenger Side Air Bag - AM/FM Stereo Radio - Memory Driver Seat
Heated Passenger Seat - Side Impact Airbags
hmmmm, just thinking out loud
12-23-2004, 08:54 AM
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manual or auto doesn't really matter to me anymore
either one of these would have enough performance for me
about the only thing I would do to either of these two is maybe some new rims
I think I would like to get back to a 4 door....so I would probably look around a little more to see if there is a 330Ci out there to choose from.....I just happened to see this 2dr 330Ci over the weekend
either one of these would have enough performance for me
about the only thing I would do to either of these two is maybe some new rims
I think I would like to get back to a 4 door....so I would probably look around a little more to see if there is a 330Ci out there to choose from.....I just happened to see this 2dr 330Ci over the weekend
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12-23-2004, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Jamz
I think I would like to get back to a 4 door....so I would probably look around a little more to see if there is a 330Ci out there to choose from.....I just happened to see this 2dr 330Ci over the weekend
12-23-2004, 12:46 PM
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The 1.8 A4 motors are crap on reliability.
I think you already know what I'm going to answer.... BMW. The 330ci is bigger as far as interior space. It has a back seat, the 350Z does not. It's a cushy, comfortable car. You can have tons of fun with it, and still feel pampered.
Test drive one, wind it out. Once you go inline 6, you won't want to go back. 
I think you already know what I'm going to answer.... BMW. The 330ci is bigger as far as interior space. It has a back seat, the 350Z does not. It's a cushy, comfortable car. You can have tons of fun with it, and still feel pampered.
Test drive one, wind it out. Once you go inline 6, you won't want to go back.
12-23-2004, 01:03 PM
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yeah, I got to have a back seat.....not that mine gets used alot, it's just more practical to me
also, I don't do the performance kind of mods (as you can see from my sig in the 1st post)
so I really haven't considered the 1.8 A4.....doing the chip, turbos, etc......I'd rather just start with a nice smooth 6 cyl and get it over with
also, I don't do the performance kind of mods (as you can see from my sig in the 1st post)
so I really haven't considered the 1.8 A4.....doing the chip, turbos, etc......I'd rather just start with a nice smooth 6 cyl and get it over with
12-23-2004, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by haiduc
The 1.8 A4 motors are crap on reliability.
I think you already know what I'm going to answer.... BMW. The 330ci is bigger as far as interior space. It has a back seat, the 350Z does not. It's a cushy, comfortable car. You can have tons of fun with it, and still feel pampered. Test drive one, wind it out. Once you go inline 6, you won't want to go back.
I think you already know what I'm going to answer.... BMW. The 330ci is bigger as far as interior space. It has a back seat, the 350Z does not. It's a cushy, comfortable car. You can have tons of fun with it, and still feel pampered.
Test drive one, wind it out. Once you go inline 6, you won't want to go back. 
I looove the A4s(for looks)....but the motors are supposed to be crap. I think a while back someone posted a site with all the stats of cars, and the audis weren't too much better than the CL.I say bimmer...My mom just bought a convertible just like that, but '02. great car.
12-23-2004, 01:30 PM
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my car is paid off - just turned over 80k - going on 6+ yrs old
I should be virtually debt free by Feb....so I'm getting that itch to get something newer.....maybe within 2005 I'll choose something
these are really the only 2 models I've been considering.....and as of now, my budget will have to be less than $25k when I do make a decission
I should be virtually debt free by Feb....so I'm getting that itch to get something newer.....maybe within 2005 I'll choose something
these are really the only 2 models I've been considering.....and as of now, my budget will have to be less than $25k when I do make a decission
12-23-2004, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rezurex
RWD is nice... its much smaller than the CL's though. if it were me i would get a 350z
BTW-Since you have that screen name... Have you heard the band resurex?? they are pretty cool. I just saw them @ a small show in Corona last month. (psychobilly/punk music)
12-23-2004, 06:55 PM
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wrong about the 1.8T,
it's one of the MOST reliable motors.
a large batch of coil packs (80,000) made by stanley(?) for the VW and Audi 1.8T were recalled due to Stanley's fault. This is the only known recall for this engine. It's been around for 11 years now, 9 in the U.S.
ranked 8 years in a row for "10 best engines"
in Europe, it was even considered in Nobel Science category for such high output of power and such low emissions.
Only problem you hear with these motors now are the 17 years olds that throw chips in the 1.8T that are too agressive for the little mods. they do, the engine either burns too lean or too rich, and it craps out.
it's one of the MOST reliable motors.
a large batch of coil packs (80,000) made by stanley(?) for the VW and Audi 1.8T were recalled due to Stanley's fault. This is the only known recall for this engine. It's been around for 11 years now, 9 in the U.S.
ranked 8 years in a row for "10 best engines"
in Europe, it was even considered in Nobel Science category for such high output of power and such low emissions.
Only problem you hear with these motors now are the 17 years olds that throw chips in the 1.8T that are too agressive for the little mods. they do, the engine either burns too lean or too rich, and it craps out.
12-23-2004, 06:58 PM
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And BTW, that bimmer is overpriced, 4 year old retail on a 3-series manual is 42-44%, with low miles.
New I'm guessing was around 35,000-37,000 so one should be priced around 14,700-16,500.
And it's been redesigned, that never helps.
But it's damn beautiful!
New I'm guessing was around 35,000-37,000 so one should be priced around 14,700-16,500.
And it's been redesigned, that never helps.
But it's damn beautiful!
12-23-2004, 07:58 PM
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if that car was 14,700-16,500 it might be in my parking lot right now
I've never seen an '01 or above 330 in my town for that low of a price unless it was a salvage or has about 100,000+ miles on it
.......maybe we need more than 1 BMW dealer in this town for some compitition
I've never seen an '01 or above 330 in my town for that low of a price unless it was a salvage or has about 100,000+ miles on it
.......maybe we need more than 1 BMW dealer in this town for some compitition
12-23-2004, 08:42 PM
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here is the same car with alot lower mileage, is automatic, and clean with same wheels, options. asking $24,500....private seller, they always sell for more is the general assumption, right? so imagine this at a dealership which could be had for maybe 22-23K....for starters.
1 hour outside charlotte NC
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=87
1 hour outside charlotte NC
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=87
12-23-2004, 09:38 PM
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We have a 2004 1.8T A4 6M, and it's completely amazing. I love it. It's a lot better than my 98 CL 5spd. I'm actually trading the CL in for another A4 very soon.
12-24-2004, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DrDre1443
here is the same car with alot lower mileage, is automatic, and clean with same wheels, options. asking $24,500....private seller, they always sell for more is the general assumption, right? so imagine this at a dealership which could be had for maybe 22-23K....for starters.
1 hour outside charlotte NC
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=87
1 hour outside charlotte NC
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=87
12-24-2004, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DrDre1443
i hope it's after you turn 18 buddy, since you're not allowed to sign a contract until then!
Yes, I have no idea what I'm doing
12-24-2004, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by fabrikated
Yes, I have no idea what I'm doing
well you ARE a teenager and you live in a state which couldn't pick the right president, so yeah, your comment is absolutely correct!
12-24-2004, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamz
Bogdan, you have a 328?
I love the car. Torque everywhere.
Handling wise... well... it's a BMW. It tracks out of corners so nice, and it's better not having to fight that torque steer. Like I said.... go test drive, you won't be dissapointed.
12-24-2004, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DrDre1443
wrong about the 1.8T,
it's one of the MOST reliable motors.
a large batch of coil packs (80,000) made by stanley(?) for the VW and Audi 1.8T were recalled due to Stanley's fault. This is the only known recall for this engine. It's been around for 11 years now, 9 in the U.S.
ranked 8 years in a row for "10 best engines"
in Europe, it was even considered in Nobel Science category for such high output of power and such low emissions.
Only problem you hear with these motors now are the 17 years olds that throw chips in the 1.8T that are too agressive for the little mods. they do, the engine either burns too lean or too rich, and it craps out.
it's one of the MOST reliable motors.
a large batch of coil packs (80,000) made by stanley(?) for the VW and Audi 1.8T were recalled due to Stanley's fault. This is the only known recall for this engine. It's been around for 11 years now, 9 in the U.S.
ranked 8 years in a row for "10 best engines"
in Europe, it was even considered in Nobel Science category for such high output of power and such low emissions.
Only problem you hear with these motors now are the 17 years olds that throw chips in the 1.8T that are too agressive for the little mods. they do, the engine either burns too lean or too rich, and it craps out.
Anemic motor.. chipped or not, it was still slow. The coil packs were a tad annoying, the car had all sorts of electrical problems, and some problems with the turbo that kept the car in the shop for a month. He wound up getting pissed and had Audi NA buy the car back.
Like aI said tho... nice car, just leaves something to be desired.
12-24-2004, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DrDre1443
And BTW, that bimmer is overpriced, 4 year old retail on a 3-series manual is 42-44%, with low miles.
New I'm guessing was around 35,000-37,000 so one should be priced around 14,700-16,500.
And it's been redesigned, that never helps.
But it's damn beautiful!
New I'm guessing was around 35,000-37,000 so one should be priced around 14,700-16,500.
And it's been redesigned, that never helps.
But it's damn beautiful!
12-24-2004, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by haiduc
330's started at 37K and went up from there I belive. I have never seen a 330 for anywhre near 16,500.... haven't even seen an 00 328ci for that. Heck, you would be hard pressed to find a 96 E36 M3 for less than 15k.
how about a 1998 M3 for 15K?
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=90
okokok sorry, I'm being annoying!
12-24-2004, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DrDre1443
how about a 1998 M3 for 15K?
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=90
okokok sorry, I'm being annoying!
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=90
okokok sorry, I'm being annoying!
12-24-2004, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DrDre1443
well you ARE a teenager and you live in a state which couldn't pick the right president, so yeah, your comment is absolutely correct!
I'm done with this.
IntelligenceEdit: You were clever enough to post my age, yet you still blame me for living in a state that couldn't pick the right president? I thought that with all of your infinite internet comedic genius, you could have at least been able to understand that 18 is voting age.
12-25-2004, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DrDre1443
I wouldn't trade, I'd wait til the CL is paid for and buy that BMW too!
it'd be nice to go another 6 months to a year without a car payment though
I calculated the payments for both the BMW & Audi
both payments would be about what my CL pmnt was.....between $195-230/month
12-25-2004, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by fabrikated
At least I'm not 25, fighting on a forum, with "DrDre" in my name.
I'm done with this. Intelligence
Edit: You were clever enough to post my age, yet you still blame me for living in a state that couldn't pick the right president? I thought that with all of your infinite internet comedic genius, you could have at least been able to understand that 18 is voting age.
I'm done with this.
IntelligenceEdit: You were clever enough to post my age, yet you still blame me for living in a state that couldn't pick the right president? I thought that with all of your infinite internet comedic genius, you could have at least been able to understand that 18 is voting age.
i never said you voted. And yeah, my name is Dre, short for "Andreas" and I go to UNCC for my doctorate degree. so what does that make me?