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. TIA |
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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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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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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compared to the 328i, sorry, meant to be specific...yes, would be the same for the 320i v 325i
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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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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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