NEW 323i vs 2006 TSX
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NEW 323i vs 2006 TSX
The new 323i is a 2.5L 174hp engine. The old e46 engine is back!!!
The new TSX is a 2.4L 205hp SAE engine. Improve K24A is back!!! Well not back...
The new 323i starts at 35,200 Canadian
The new TSX starts at 34,900 (36,300 with freight) Canadian
These cars are pretty much even in price. The 323i can only be had with 16 inch rims even with sport package($1500 - sport suspension, sport seats, and 16inchers)
So what would you have buy if you had to do it again?
E90
TSX?
The new TSX is a 2.4L 205hp SAE engine. Improve K24A is back!!! Well not back...
The new 323i starts at 35,200 Canadian
The new TSX starts at 34,900 (36,300 with freight) Canadian
These cars are pretty much even in price. The 323i can only be had with 16 inch rims even with sport package($1500 - sport suspension, sport seats, and 16inchers)
So what would you have buy if you had to do it again?
E90
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if i absolutely have to make a choice, its TSX, 323 is good. not sure if better or worse, but when i buy a car, i buy the highest one in its same model line up. Aint gonna buy a 323 with 325 and 330 above me. TSX come in 1 model. thats what ill stick with
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Originally Posted by xjdmb16a2six
really they bringing back the 323i???
Yeah typical BMW techinque!!! Its back right now.
You can expect the same things from bimmer. On the last year of the E90(5-7years from now) the side turn signals of E90 will move up and be on the cat-walk of the car.
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Originally Posted by kensukikatayo
I thought it was just the 325i and the 330i, well I guess a 323i would be cool too, more kills for us. ![Yum](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/yum.gif)
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Yeah before you could only get a 325i as base. 39,900! Now 323i changes that.
I wonder if America gets it too? Well I'm ready to see tons of new E90's now.
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I was just looking on the BMW Canada site,...............323i is back. The MSRP is just over the TSX,...like powered by honda was saying.......I would get a TSX over the 323i. We know someone who just got a 325 and doesnt really want it,........I am hoping we can take if off her hands if she really does want to get rid of it........too bad its auto.
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Originally Posted by TypeRS
good luck finding a BASE 323i for the price u mentioned.
what? What do you mean good luck? The price I gave was is www.bmw.ca price.
baka.
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Originally Posted by Powered by Honda
when i meant good luck finding a base model, i seriously mean it. go to any bmw lot and ill bet u wont find a totally base model with NO options on it unless u were to special order it. most BMWs on the new dealer lot has packages and options tacked on and by tat time, the car will be far more expensive than a TSX or any comparable car.
there was a time a few years ago wen lexus offered leather as an OPTION. but have u seen a lexus with just cloth seats? pretty much all the lexuses have leather as "standard" equipment
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you might need to wait for them to build ....
Japanese make you cool??
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In Canada, we have had a 320i for the last few years in the 1999-2005 E46 body style. This car was not available in the USA and it was brought in as a "value" model to get buyers who could not afford a 325 or 330.
In reality the 320 was a 2.2L engine, so by BMW nomenclature, it should have been called a 322. It had about 15 less HP than a 325. The base 320 model came with steelies and wheel covers, and as with any BMW, extras could quickly put the price of the car beyond a basic 325.
I suspect with the new body style, BMW Canada is bringing in the 323 to replace the 320, and lure buyers with a more competitive price.
I had two 320i's (had BMW connections), but now own a CG 2005 TSX Auto
In reality the 320 was a 2.2L engine, so by BMW nomenclature, it should have been called a 322. It had about 15 less HP than a 325. The base 320 model came with steelies and wheel covers, and as with any BMW, extras could quickly put the price of the car beyond a basic 325.
I suspect with the new body style, BMW Canada is bringing in the 323 to replace the 320, and lure buyers with a more competitive price.
I had two 320i's (had BMW connections), but now own a CG 2005 TSX Auto
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Originally Posted by Auroraboy
In reality the 320 was a 2.2L engine, so by BMW nomenclature, it should have been called a 322. It had about 15 less HP than a 325. The base 320 model came with steelies and wheel covers, and as with any BMW, extras could quickly put the price of the car beyond a basic 325.
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Originally Posted by Jason
The TSX KILLS every 3-series (when money is factored in).
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That's not a very intelligent comment. It also kills every Mercedes...when money is factored in. What do you mean by kills? Costs less?
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Basically, I was saying that when you factor in value and the cost of the cars, the TSX is a much better automobile. And IMO, that goes for the 323, 325, and 330. I personally would rather have a TSX over any 3-series even if money were no object.
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You were so broad, that I thought you were including the M3 in this. And the 330 is a pretty damn good car. I'd take the 330 and especially the M3 over the TSX.
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Originally Posted by Motohip
You were so broad, that I thought you were including the M3 in this. And the 330 is a pretty damn good car. I'd take the 330 and especially the M3 over the TSX.
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The BMW price STARTS higher than the TSX... when you add all the options that the TSX comes with standard the price goes way over the TSX. And the BMW is rear-wheel drive which sucks in the snow... so personally, I'd go with the TSX
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Originally Posted by dmbfan36_23
The BMW price STARTS higher than the TSX... when you add all the options that the TSX comes with standard the price goes way over the TSX. And the BMW is rear-wheel drive which sucks in the snow... so personally, I'd go with the TSX
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You guys are using your BMW stereotypes again...
Theres only 2 packages for the new 323i!!!
Sport package = 1500 and Luxury package = 3000 I think.
The price will still be under 40,000. Also there will be tons of new 323i with no packages for sure...
Why do you think BMW makes a BASE MODEL???
A: TO SELL IT DECKED OUT?
No to sell it BASED OUT!!!!
Even with just sport package the price is well under 37,000 and I can tell you there will be 323i's with JUST sport package
and TONS of base ones.
Theres only 2 packages for the new 323i!!!
Sport package = 1500 and Luxury package = 3000 I think.
The price will still be under 40,000. Also there will be tons of new 323i with no packages for sure...
Why do you think BMW makes a BASE MODEL???
A: TO SELL IT DECKED OUT?
No to sell it BASED OUT!!!!
Even with just sport package the price is well under 37,000 and I can tell you there will be 323i's with JUST sport package
and TONS of base ones.
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Originally Posted by Powered by Honda
You guys are using your BMW stereotypes again...
Theres only 2 packages for the new 323i!!!
Sport package = 1500 and Luxury package = 3000 I think.
The price will still be under 40,000. Also there will be tons of new 323i with no packages for sure...
Why do you think BMW makes a BASE MODEL???
A: TO SELL IT DECKED OUT?
No to sell it BASED OUT!!!!
Even with just sport package the price is well under 37,000 and I can tell you there will be 323i's with JUST sport package
and TONS of base ones.
Theres only 2 packages for the new 323i!!!
Sport package = 1500 and Luxury package = 3000 I think.
The price will still be under 40,000. Also there will be tons of new 323i with no packages for sure...
Why do you think BMW makes a BASE MODEL???
A: TO SELL IT DECKED OUT?
No to sell it BASED OUT!!!!
Even with just sport package the price is well under 37,000 and I can tell you there will be 323i's with JUST sport package
and TONS of base ones.
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Originally Posted by Powered by Honda
You guys are using your BMW stereotypes again...
Theres only 2 packages for the new 323i!!!
Sport package = 1500 and Luxury package = 3000 I think.
The price will still be under 40,000. Also there will be tons of new 323i with no packages for sure...
Why do you think BMW makes a BASE MODEL???
A: TO SELL IT DECKED OUT?
No to sell it BASED OUT!!!!
Even with just sport package the price is well under 37,000 and I can tell you there will be 323i's with JUST sport package
and TONS of base ones.
Theres only 2 packages for the new 323i!!!
Sport package = 1500 and Luxury package = 3000 I think.
The price will still be under 40,000. Also there will be tons of new 323i with no packages for sure...
Why do you think BMW makes a BASE MODEL???
A: TO SELL IT DECKED OUT?
No to sell it BASED OUT!!!!
Even with just sport package the price is well under 37,000 and I can tell you there will be 323i's with JUST sport package
and TONS of base ones.
and this is a TSX forum... expect some biased views...but more interestingly, y is it mentioned here instead of in the auto forum of this site?
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Originally Posted by TypeRS
so whats ur point? ur still not gonna find one with no options on it, and let alone with similar features the tsx already has for under 30k... heck, i bet u can get a TL with navi for the same amount as tat bimmer with the sport package.
and this is a TSX forum... expect some biased views...but more interestingly, y is it mentioned here instead of in the auto forum of this site?
and this is a TSX forum... expect some biased views...but more interestingly, y is it mentioned here instead of in the auto forum of this site?
My point is there will be one with no options on it. The only reason why its base it because bmw wants to sell units.
Also, didnt know there is a auto forum on this site.
Basically your wrong about there not being any with no options. Because I bet there will be 20 base ones with no options in each bmw dealership. Priced to sell.
That being said I would take a tsx over the New 323i base sedan.
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Originally Posted by TypeRS
so whats ur point? ur still not gonna find one with no options on it, and let alone with similar features the tsx already has for under 30k... heck, i bet u can get a TL with navi for the same amount as tat bimmer with the sport package.
and this is a TSX forum... expect some biased views...but more interestingly, y is it mentioned here instead of in the auto forum of this site?
and this is a TSX forum... expect some biased views...but more interestingly, y is it mentioned here instead of in the auto forum of this site?
TL is 42,400 canadian. With Navi 3500 option in Canadian dollars. So 45,900.
The 323i is 35,200 canadain. Sport package 1500.
So your SUPER WRONG.
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Originally Posted by Powered by Honda
TL is 42,400 canadian. With Navi 3500 option in Canadian dollars. So 45,900.
The 323i is 35,200 canadain. Sport package 1500.
So your SUPER WRONG.
The 323i is 35,200 canadain. Sport package 1500.
So your SUPER WRONG.
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BMWs (particularly the 3-series) always have seemed lite in HP/TQ compared with their competitors but that nevers seems to correlate to it's actual performance numbers (which are typically impressive given how things appear on paper).
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Originally Posted by Powered by Honda
The new 323i is a 2.5L 174hp engine. The old e46 engine is back!!!
The new TSX is a 2.4L 205hp SAE engine. Improve K24A is back!!! Well not back...
The new 323i starts at 35,200 Canadian
The new TSX starts at 34,900 (36,300 with freight) Canadian
These cars are pretty much even in price. The 323i can only be had with 16 inch rims even with sport package($1500 - sport suspension, sport seats, and 16inchers)
So what would you have buy if you had to do it again?
E90
TSX?
The new TSX is a 2.4L 205hp SAE engine. Improve K24A is back!!! Well not back...
The new 323i starts at 35,200 Canadian
The new TSX starts at 34,900 (36,300 with freight) Canadian
These cars are pretty much even in price. The 323i can only be had with 16 inch rims even with sport package($1500 - sport suspension, sport seats, and 16inchers)
So what would you have buy if you had to do it again?
E90
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Originally Posted by ianS
Just found out that the E90 323i is not having the M54 engine from the E46 325i. It is the M6 engine with valvetronic and double vanos. Well but I still dun want a BMW that build from south africa with cheapen materials. I will only consider 330i which is truly German build and not cutting corner on materials. After 3yr, it will tell the different. My 5+ yr old 328 holds up way better than the newer 325 and 320. But I still dun think my bmw is ne better than my TSX. TSX sure has a way more refine engine and manual tranny.
Only the 330 is made in germany? I thought all E90s were.
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Originally Posted by Powered by Honda
Only the 330 is made in germany? I thought all E90s were.
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Originally Posted by ianS
Well but I still dun want a BMW that build from south africa with cheapen materials. I will only consider 330i which is truly German build and not cutting corner on materials.
Wouldn't they just be ASSEMBLING cars with German-made parts?
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And even if they are South African-made parts, I would assume they are made to BMW specs.
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Originally Posted by waTSX
Why do you assume made in South Africa = cheaper materials? Cheaper labor, sure, but cheaper materials?
Wouldn't they just be ASSEMBLING cars with German-made parts?
And even if they are South African-made parts, I would assume they are made to BMW specs.
Wouldn't they just be ASSEMBLING cars with German-made parts?
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And even if they are South African-made parts, I would assume they are made to BMW specs.
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Originally Posted by waTSX
Why do you assume made in South Africa = cheaper materials? Cheaper labor, sure, but cheaper materials?
Wouldn't they just be ASSEMBLING cars with German-made parts?
And even if they are South African-made parts, I would assume they are made to BMW specs.
Wouldn't they just be ASSEMBLING cars with German-made parts?
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And even if they are South African-made parts, I would assume they are made to BMW specs.
Found it: http://www.southafrica.info/doing_bu...ng/rosslyn.htm
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Originally Posted by ianS
Most of us will not buy the TSX if it is made in US, at least I won't. Even Honda and Toyota not able to 100% gurantee the parts from US supplier will have the same quality and spec as their Japanese supplier. And how many US worker and the US management willing to follow Japanese manufacture and QA standard! BMW is well known not good in QA control and supplier control. Even same yr same model, just on July production, you may have different DME version installed or control arm, speaker, battery, tire are in different spec, different supplier or even different design.
You seem to be making an awful lot of assumptions about the business practices of US/German/Japanese car companies. I don't know the first thing about what US workers and US management do and do not do regarding QA standards.
I'd be interested to learn more about your sources.
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Originally Posted by dom
If the TSX is an example of Japanese manufacturing then I'll be sure to buy US or Mexican built next time.
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Originally Posted by waTSX
Well, fine. I'm not sure where you get your information, but you seem to be privvy to knowledge that most of the rest of us don't have access to.
You seem to be making an awful lot of assumptions about the business practices of US/German/Japanese car companies. I don't know the first thing about what US workers and US management do and do not do regarding QA standards.
I'd be interested to learn more about your sources.
You seem to be making an awful lot of assumptions about the business practices of US/German/Japanese car companies. I don't know the first thing about what US workers and US management do and do not do regarding QA standards.
I'd be interested to learn more about your sources.