BMW: 3-Series News
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Is the 3.5L supposed to be the turbo model that fills the gap between the next M3 and the new 330? I think I remember it should be around 320-340hp and if thats the case.....well,
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Originally Posted by cob3683
Is the 3.5L supposed to be the turbo model that fills the gap between the next M3 and the new 330? I think I remember it should be around 320-340hp and if thats the case.....well,
#805
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Originally Posted by gavriil
No. That engine was supposed to be 3.0 turbo and making around 320HP. This is clearly mentioned as a 3.5L engine. Hence my question above.
I am very interested to see how these engines turns out
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Originally Posted by Loseit
a side question here....
so did they insinuate that there is or isn't a coupe. Clarification please!?
so did they insinuate that there is or isn't a coupe. Clarification please!?
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Originally Posted by Loseit
a side question here....
so did they insinuate that there is or isn't a coupe. Clarification please!?
so did they insinuate that there is or isn't a coupe. Clarification please!?
There will be a coupe. It will be available early next year.
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Originally Posted by biker
Coupe is E92 - should come out at the same time as this E93.
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BMW 3 Series Sport Spy Photos - - by Przemek Lis - - Source: www.worldcarfans.com
The new BMW 3 Series E90 sports kit will become available shortly after it is shown at either Paris or Frankfurt later this year. Following E46 sport tradition, the window trim will come only in black and not silver colour. The front bumper will only slightly change from the current 3 Series. The ventral vent will retain a similar shape but will be larger and deeper than the stock version. Side vents are also larger with a small lip on either side under the vents with the side skirt being more sculpted. The rear bumper will sport one dual exhaust. A small spoiler like that on the 5 Series Sport will also appear on the trunk. Lower suspension with a firmer ride will come standard, as will 18 inch rims. Prices are expected to be $3000 - $4000 more than the base equivalent model with no sport kit. The sport kit will be available for both the sedan and touring, with a sport version eventually appearing on the 3 Series coupe as well.
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Nothing exciting or sporty about it. Just a very M looking front lip.
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Wheel wells still look small... and the front seems to have this protruding bottom lip making the overhang look larger. On the E46 the short overhang looked really sexy.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Awful ... I wish they had just freshened the E46 and actually, you know, made them RELIABLE.
HI bandwagon.
BMWs are pretty damn reliable, its not a honda but close.
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I've seen people getting invoice + 1000 for the new 3 series..
If I option accordingly,
invoice ----------- edmunds TMV
$31,265 ----------- $33,354
I'm thinking 32.5K (not including tax & title) should be reasonable..
If I option accordingly,
invoice ----------- edmunds TMV
$31,265 ----------- $33,354
I'm thinking 32.5K (not including tax & title) should be reasonable..
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Originally Posted by sipark
I've seen people getting invoice + 1000 for the new 3 series..
If I option accordingly,
invoice ----------- edmunds TMV
$31,265 ----------- $33,354
I'm thinking 32.5K (not including tax & title) should be reasonable..
If I option accordingly,
invoice ----------- edmunds TMV
$31,265 ----------- $33,354
I'm thinking 32.5K (not including tax & title) should be reasonable..
#821
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
HI bandwagon.
BMWs are pretty damn reliable, its not a honda but close.
#822
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
HI bandwagon.
BMWs are pretty damn reliable, its not a honda but close.
#823
Originally Posted by charliemike
I disagree. All I have to do is look at what it costs to fix VANOS problems and that's enough for me to say, "No thanks!"
Every automaker has problems - it also depends on how much the customer is willing to tolerate the problem.
I have a 2004 BMW 330Xi with zero problems since date of purchase.
As compared to my 2001 CL, the CL had rattles, transmission replacement, failed navigation, the list goes on.
Previous 1999 TL, it also had transmission problems and rubber sealed that the dealer could not fix.
#824
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I disagree. All I have to do is look at what it costs to fix VANOS problems and that's enough for me to say, "No thanks!"
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It looks like it's smiling...
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Originally Posted by zeroday
maybe it just ate an s4.
Speaking of S4s...I was always confused...is the S4 or RS4 that's the M3 fighter?
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Speaking of S4s...I was always confused...is the S4 or RS4 that's the M3 fighter?
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
The RS4 would compete against this M3.. The current S4 is just not powerful enough.
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Ah...so, the S4 is more along the lines of a 330Ci with M3 sport kit or something...?
different animal. the s4 has 4 doors, AWD and has a v8 so it's not on par with a 330ci...performance wise it's slightly faster than the 330ci but not by much.
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I have a feeling that this car is going to MSRP near 60K. Nice looking car, but not worth the money when you look at what the competition offers.
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Originally Posted by Maximized
I have a feeling that this car is going to MSRP near 60K. Nice looking car, but not worth the money when you look at what the competition offers.
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Well, without sounding too snarky, is any Eurocar ever truly worth their price?
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Originally Posted by Maximized
Yes, any flagship Euro car is definetly worth the money.