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      01-14-2013, 11:57 PM   #1
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Moving up to f30 US spec debut 320i from e90 325i

I was really excited to hear BMW is bringing over the 320i over the states.

My question is will this car be considered a good upgrade if I decide not to get the 328i? Also, will it be comparable power wise??

I know the newer version will have around 180hp versus my current car's 215hp. I don't track my car & thought the acceleration is comparable when looking at the specs.

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      01-15-2013, 12:59 AM   #2
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bump...anyone??
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      01-15-2013, 02:36 AM   #3
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The car will have stronger low & mid-range acceleration due to the extra torque over a wider rev range, as well as having 2 extra gears (meaning gears being stacked closer).
If u don't track the car & u have no qualms abt the engine being rather quiet (some ppl cannot accept anything but the straight 6 sound) then it's a good replacement, & it'll be a good upgrade over the E90 cos the F30 is smoother riding plus it has a more spacious interior.
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      01-15-2013, 07:20 AM   #4
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I was really excited to hear BMW is bringing over the 320i over the states.

My question is will this car be considered a good upgrade if I decide not to get the 328i? Also, will it be comparable power wise??

I know the newer version will have around 180hp versus my current car's 215hp. I don't track my car & thought the acceleration is comparable when looking at the specs.

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It will be slower than your current E90...I would stretch for the 328.
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      01-15-2013, 08:05 AM   #5
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It will be slower than your current E90...I would stretch for the 328.
Doubtful, they maybe close on the 0-60 times though. This will actually be faster around town and lower speeds with the low end torue.
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      01-15-2013, 08:22 AM   #6
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Thanks...when looking at the specs, the new 320i had a 0-60 time of 7.1 secs w/ either transmission. My old car with an auto is 7.2 according to the old specs.
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I think it would be a great move. Definitely go test drive an F30. You might just fall in love with it.

Part of me thinks that in 1-2 years, they'll put the B38 3cyl into the 320i, and it could be the best bang-for-the buck with a tune/mods. You'll have a VERY lightweight engine that is set way back in the engine bay. If they could get that thing up to 225HP with a free-flowing exhaust, it would be pretty fun to whip around a track.
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      01-15-2013, 08:57 AM   #8
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You'll have a VERY lightweight engine that is set way back in the engine bay.
The N20 is already lightweight & set way back in the engine bay.
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The N20 is already lightweight & set way back in the engine bay.
Well of course. But lighter and even further back is just more of a good thing
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N20 in the 320i will be more bang for the buck esp. with a tune, the 3cyl is just 75% of the n20 but it will sound very different (better)
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It will be slower than your current E90...I would stretch for the 328.
Are you sure?

0-60 for auto 320i is 7.1 secs vs. e90 325i 0-60 7.2 secs
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Are you sure?

0-60 for auto 320i is 7.1 secs vs. e90 325i 0-60 7.2 secs
compared to the 328i, sorry, meant to be specific...yes, would be the same for the 320i v 325i
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It will be slower than your current E90...I would stretch for the 328.
Are you sure?

0-60 for auto 320i is 7.1 secs vs. e90 325i 0-60 7.2 secs
0-60 is hardly a complete measure of what you'll feel in day to day performance. There's already been a thread where someone thought a 2013 328i would be of similar performance to an older 335i for the same reason, but it turned out not to be.
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honestly the 320i is a pretty good deal. You get the ZF8 speed auto, the N20 engine, the 3 series body and that interior all for under $40k. You are sacrificing some power but remember the N20 figures are under rated so the car will developed a bit more power than what is stated. Plus you can tune that engine for under $1000 to deliver 328i figures easily. This is probably the best bang for buck in the whole Luxury Sports Sedan line up. Remember this thing still comes with the 4 year free maintenance.
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honestly the 320i is a pretty good deal. You get the ZF8 speed auto, the N20 engine, the 3 series body and that interior all for under $40k. You are sacrificing some power but remember the N20 figures are under rated so the car will developed a bit more power than what is stated. Plus you can tune that engine for under $1000 to deliver 328i figures easily. This is probably the best bang for buck in the whole Luxury Sports Sedan line up. Remember this thing still comes with the 4 year free maintenance.
That sounds good to know
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The car will have stronger low & mid-range acceleration due to the extra torque over a wider rev range, as well as having 2 extra gears (meaning gears being stacked closer).
If u don't track the car & u have no qualms abt the engine being rather quiet (some ppl cannot accept anything but the straight 6 sound) then it's a good replacement, & it'll be a good upgrade over the E90 cos the F30 is smoother riding plus it has a more spacious interior.
Yeah.. giving up on the inline 6 may not be easy for me. But we'll see...
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Yeah.. giving up on the inline 6 may not be easy for me. But we'll see...
look at it this way, it may not sound as nice as an I6 but its more powerful and you can drive it harder for longer! i think thats a win
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look at it this way, it may not sound as nice as an I6 but its more powerful and you can drive it harder for longer! i think thats a win
And better mpg.

I have driven cars with the N52 several times. Never understood the fascination with them. Unless you're 5000rpm+, it's pretty anemic.
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I drove a 320i here in Canada and they are gutless. Sad to see BMW diluting the brand so much.
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I drove a 320i here in Canada and they are gutless. Sad to see BMW diluting the brand so much.
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I wouldn't do it. The e90 325i is a pretty fun car with a great sounding motor.

The 320i to me would be clinical. I don't like the 328i loaner I had at ALL.
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I drove a 320i here in Canada and they are gutless. Sad to see BMW diluting the brand so much.
So u mean they've been diluting the brand since 1955, when they first made the Isetta?
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