The CL-S vs. BMW 328 Article
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The CL-S vs. BMW 328 Article
I remember there was an article in either Motor Trend or Road & Track that compared the two cars and gave the CL-S the big thumbs up over its German counterpart...Anyone know where I can find that article? Gracias!
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Yup, MotorTrend July '00...
It has a picture of two modified Mustangs on the cover... a red one and a blue one.
- Adam
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It has a picture of two modified Mustangs on the cover... a red one and a blue one.
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Last month's MotorTrend also had a comparison between the BMW 330ci and the Type-S. They liked the Bimmer more because it had rear wheel drive, was more "communicative" and a manual transmission. However, it was a narrow margin of victory.
But considering the many thousands of dollars difference between the two, I think many people would pick the Type-S. If only more people knew...
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But considering the many thousands of dollars difference between the two, I think many people would pick the Type-S. If only more people knew...
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January 2001 issue of R&T also has a "Sports Coupe Comparison: of the 330Ci vs a CLS. Hey not bad we come in second.
But oh my how sexy can a car get. The cover has a Modena charging against the Maranello. I'll take one in yellow and the other in yellow.
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But oh my how sexy can a car get. The cover has a Modena charging against the Maranello. I'll take one in yellow and the other in yellow.
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i am so glad that i still have that magazine..and i love it very much..cause our car is evluated best and bit bmw 328ci...cool
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Hmmm, given the various comparison tests, you wonder how well the 330ci would have done vs. the Acura with:
1. The BMW with an automatic gear box.
2. The BMW without the wide wheels *and* all season tires.
Now compare the BMW 330CI with the auto (with its added wheel/tire package) against the Acura with some really nice ultra-performance tires (Toyos T1S, RE-730s, S02, on stock wheels but in 225/45zr17 or 235/45zr17).
I am quite sure that 2 point lead would have been in the Acura's favor *and* still save $$$.
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1. The BMW with an automatic gear box.
2. The BMW without the wide wheels *and* all season tires.
Now compare the BMW 330CI with the auto (with its added wheel/tire package) against the Acura with some really nice ultra-performance tires (Toyos T1S, RE-730s, S02, on stock wheels but in 225/45zr17 or 235/45zr17).
I am quite sure that 2 point lead would have been in the Acura's favor *and* still save $$$.
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And if they deduct the 2,000 dollar price of the Acura’s NAV system, it would widen the price gap.
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Unfortunately Road & Track rated the new BMW 330i better than the Acura 3.2 CL S-Type. Of course the BMW costs more upfront and down the road...but let's face it...it is the ultimate driving machine.
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