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I really like the 325i
Posted by LAGene (more from LAGene) on Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:33:36
In Reply to: Similar situation....., Dave Westlake, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:11:12
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I spent the entire weekend driving my friend's 325i. Although I own a 2002 9-3 and love my car, this car is really a delight.
The overall refinement is unbelievable compared to my 9-3. The combination of ride comfort, road feel, and handling is absolutely superb. Just based on those factors, I would consider this car over mine (though I can't say the same for the new 9-3 because I haven't spent sufficient time behind the wheel).
I can understand the knock on this car's engine performance compared to Saab's powerplant offerings. But, the 6-cylinder--even the 2.5--is so much smoother than the Saab's. It has good power for L.A. traffic conditions. I even had the opportunity to get up to 80 mph and didn't feel a lack of passing power when needed.
The interior is a bit small. I also prefer the 9-3's seats. The 9-3 is a bit more raw in terms of power which I translate into more fun. But I sure wish the ride of my car were half as good as the 325i.
If you look at overall value, the 325i is a pretty good deal if you don't get it loaded. I say this because I'm so enamored with the earlier mentioned intangibles. The base is about $28k. And BMW is currently running a special lease program on the car. But you got to do the math compared to any Saab because those incentives can make the car ever more attractive.
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Posts in this Thread:
- The time has come..., 2Slow, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 17:46:38
- Didn't know Volvo made 5spd V70...., KB900psi, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:10:50
- It'll be tough to sell a 5spd Volvo wagon, Schu, Thu, 26 Feb 2004 04:29:42
- Dealer here told me no manuals in US, Sonja, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:48:00
- We have 5spd man V70 T-took spec order n/m, Al S, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 17:06:58
- Volvo V70R, KR900, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:49:24
- 5spd wagons are rare ... most are automagics NM, Trev, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:14:11
- 6spd 300hp nm, 2Slow, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:58:03
- Subaru Forester XT, Lily, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:12:06
- Similar situation....., Dave Westlake, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:11:12
- I really like the 325i, LAGene, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:33:36 <-- Viewing This Message
- BMW 330....., KB900psi, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:04:58
- 325i versus MB coupe, Jason 0W-40, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 12:22:39
- BMW & M-B are awfully small inside IMHO nm, Trev, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 10:41:56
- Re: The time has come..., Sonja, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:19:39
- 9-5 Arc Wagon, Stephen Goldberger, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:13:33
- If you are considering SRT-4 (+), Vlad, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 06:36:19
- VW Passat and Jetta wagons (-), Vlad, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 06:33:15
- Acura TL and Subaru Forrester XT as well. n/m, TKC, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 06:10:17
- Re: The time has come..., Schu, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 04:35:54
- New Subaru Legacy GT wagon, Hood, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 23:00:11
- Re: The time has come...'03 9.5, saaber, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 17:59:06
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