...Does anyone think a E9x 328i beats E9x M3...(coupe 2 coupe, Sedan 2 Sedan, 'Vert 2 'Vert)
...as far a REAL WORLD usabilityaround town and OVERALL as a sporty car to thrash around when appropriate?
1.Real world "usability".
2. Around Town
3.Overall
Part II:
Which NA engine GIVEN THE SAME "CARE" & DRIVEN THE SAME...
...will last the longest; the simpler N52B30 and more mass produced enginefor the 328i
the more complex S65 and more exclusive "M" V8 engine from the Legendary "M" Division?
Not sure what the point of this comparison is, to be honest...
There's a 30k price difference between the two and they are two wildly different animals under a similar skin... If I could afford one (plus gas, maint and insurance) I'd always go with the m3. Reliability-wise I don't think they're going to be any different - one is just way more expensive to maintain than the other.
I do, but only because it's the last of a breed and has one of the best engines in the world. The mileage will matter but not much for me as it's a weekend car anyway.
I actually considered the M3. I know I made the right choice for every practical reason and I love my car which is a blast to drive. Do I sometimes wish I had the M3? Absolutely!
I actually wanted to do an ED deal on an M3 as my 328i replacement in two year but now the N/A V8 is ending in a few months I don't know what to do, might just continue to drive the N52 into the dirt.
The other fundamental error is the use of the word 'sporty' and '328i' in the same sentence.
193 bhp is Prius territory
0-60 in over 7 seconds is pretty pedestrian (although being a driving god, I'm aware you can do it 6.9 secs :thumbup
206 lb/ft torque is frankly abysmal.
Any other gems you want to put forward to justify your 328i purchase?
The other fundamental error is the use of the word 'sporty' and '328i' in the same sentence.
193 bhp is Prius territory
0-60 in over 7 seconds is pretty pedestrian (although being a driving god, I'm aware you can do it 6.9 secs :thumbup
206 lb/ft torque is frankly abysmal.
Any other gems you want to put forward to justify your 328i purchase?
Not sure where you are getting your numbers but its 230 bhp/ 200 ft-lbs for a 328i, and unless you are riding a heavy xDrive wagon like I am, I'm pretty getting to 60 in under 7.0 seconds isn't a problem for most.
OP has never stood on the accelerator of an E9X M3 and heard the V8 sing. Of course the 328i is more practical, but there's no question if money and gas grew on trees any sensible person would be driving the M.
Not sure who said what regarding "simplicity" and which of the S65 or N52 is more simple. To me it appears the OP asserted that the N52 is "simpler". That is incorrect, as the N52 has Valvetronic - which is definitely NOT a simple system and introduces many more parts. Although the S65 has 8 individual throttle bodies, that doesn't overcome the part count and complexity of the head on the N52.
Not sure who said what regarding "simplicity" and which of the S65 or N52 is more simple. To me it appears the OP asserted that the N52 is "simpler". That is incorrect, as the N52 has Valvetronic - which is definitely NOT a simple system and introduces many more parts. Although the S65 has 8 individual throttle bodies, that doesn't overcome the part count and complexity of the head on the N52.
m3 is a bimmer of bimmers! no way can the 328 compare to it, but as stated, they each serve a different purpose.
i originally got my 328 with the main intent of commuting and nothing else. for that it's served it's purpose well. never given me any problems except the rear tow hook fell out and i had to get that replaced. sometimes i wish i had the extra horses of the 335, so ill be looking into an f30 335 when they become available.
Actually went with a friend of mine to do PDC delivery of his M3, and did in fact have the opportunity to drive one like I stole it on the track there.
Your the ONE who "personal attacked" me...calling me a :liar: or that I did not have experience with the car even though YOU had NO "basis" for that accusation...JERK OFF!
You're the ONE who "personal attacked" me...calling me a :liar: or that I did not have experience with the car even though YOU had NO "basis" for that accusation...JERK OFF!
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