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The E9X is the latest evolution of the BMW 3 series including a highly tuned twin turbo 335i variant pushing out 300hp and 300 ft. lbs. of torque. BMW continues to show that it sets the bar for true driving performance! -- View the E9X Wiki |
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08-25-2006, 12:36 PM
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Test drove a 328i in Chicago!!!
I just test drove a 328i at Fields BMW in Northfield (Chicago)!! (No 335's yet)
Black, Automatic, Premium, Beige interior, Lt Poplar. I loved the black exterior. (I think it was better than the silver I saw at HQ) I didn't feel cramped driving (I'm ~6'1") and I fit in the back seat comfortably. Traffic was pretty bad so I couldn't really open her up although 80 on the highway came pretty quickly. The car was very smooth and suprisingly quiet, maybe that's why I didn't notice the acceleration. To answer a few questions I saw in earlier posts: No, the rear windows do not open, and yes, there is an electrical outlet in the armrest right next to the auxillary (iPod) input. Not that I didn't think it was a great ride, it was, and I understand that I may get some grief for saying this, but I'm glad I went with the 335, Manual, sports package, Premium, Black Dakota, Gray Poplar instead. Sorry about the the $h!tt/ Razr pics attached, hope you enjoy them anyway. JT2
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335i A35 LCSW 4AS ZPP ZSP 322 ED 9/26/06 Chicago Redelivery 11/10/06 5500 miles Last edited by jeftrz; 08-25-2006 at 12:50 PM. 
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08-25-2006, 02:40 PM
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Very cool. Was it jet black or metallic?
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08-25-2006, 04:29 PM
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Metallic?
I think it was metallic, it looked great!
JT2
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08-25-2006, 06:43 PM
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I just looked at, but didn't drive, a car identical to the one you drove. I don't go for black cars so much but this car was stunning. Don't bother posting pictures because they can't do it justice. Walking back to my car I passed a line of E90s and I was struck by the contrast. The E90 looks like the E92s ugly sibling, and it makes me wonder if it was deliberately made to look frumpy for some reason. So much that is wrong with the E90 was made right with the E92.
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08-25-2006, 09:50 PM
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Like the g35 coupe/sedan. Talk about ugly sibling - yikes that sedan is grotesque...
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08-26-2006, 06:40 PM
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I was able to drive a 328 at Knauz as well. They have a black/beige non-navi one. A lot of fun, I'm buying one for sure. I will say that I was a bit disappointed with the suspension, my E46 330i was tighter I think. And remember the suspension is the same amongst all the cars, there's no option of a sport suspension, they all have it.
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08-26-2006, 07:11 PM
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We received our 328 yesterday as well,black with creme beige and it's available.
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Irv Robinson U.S. Director Of European Sales BMW,Mercedes,Porsche and Saab Motor Werks, Barrington, Illinois | email: irobinson@motorwerks.com For detailed ED information, visit my BMW European Delivery website and my autos blog Wall Street Journal article on BMW European Delivery 
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08-26-2006, 07:30 PM
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I can't wait to see one in person. Some have commented the suspension is too stiff. Guess it really is subjective. Like I said- can't wait.
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