[bradleyland]

This thread is hilarious.

OH NO3S!!! THE FILTHY PEASANTS CAN AFFORD OUR GERMAN LUXURY SEDANS NOW!

No wonder BMW drivers get such a bad rap. Get over it. For every person who buys a BMW because they think they're hot shit, there are 100 senior citizens or normal businessmen/women buying them because they value the traits that make a BMW a BMW.

If BMW tried to please the idiots in this thread, they'd have been out of business years ago.

[kevlartoronto]

does anybody think that they are going to actually get the same mpg out of a 335 from a 328 or 320?

[clarence]

Originally Posted by bradleyland

Not likely. By that line of reasoning, BMW would be throwing out a significant portion of their current engine manufacturing cycle because they were unable to attain the specified power output. There simply isn't that much variation in manufacturing these days. We (humans) are too good at it.

Any differences in the engine are intentional and introduced by specification.

No, they're not throwing them out, merely badging them as 20i if it cannot attain 28i's level of performance. That's the only reason why no tuner can attain 28i's level of output using a 20i if all parts are identical.
BMW has been making 20i version of the N20 since 2011, so they're wasting nothing.

[Cisitalia]

Originally Posted by Frencholivier

Where did you emotionally go? Anywhere?
Also, could owning a 335i F30 reconcile you with BMW?

You did not get his point, so I will clarify. He is entertaining leaving BMW to get an ATS. I already did jump and happy I did.

[TheGuru2You]

Originally Posted by E9TOU

Price-wise, wouldn't this eat into 1-Series sales?

That would be true if there were any 1 series sales... Ha

But the 1 is a coupe.

[thebest]

As a past owner of E90 and currently drives a E92 I agree that this cheapens the 3 series overall. I was planning to get a 335xi but now I don't want to see someone getting a 320i and pay $20,000 less, knowing that the car will look almost identical. Maybe BMW will sell more cars but this will cheapen the 3. They should do what Audi does and bring a 2 series (as in Audi's A3 sedan). Some might say BMW has the 1 but that's not really a mass market model.

I think I'll jump to a X3 3.5 with M sports package the next time I shop for a new car. At least I'm quite confident that BMW won't put the detuned 2.0 in there.

Lastly, I don't think the 320 bodes well with 328. BMW already forced us to pay more for a 4 cylinder and now this? If I'm looking at a 3 I will lean toward a 320 or 335 since a 320 might be able to get modded and get 328 power.

[Jamesons Viggen]

Originally Posted by thebest

As a past owner of E90 and currently drives a E92 I agree that this cheapens the 3 series overall. I was planning to get a 335xi but now I don't want to see someone getting a 320i and pay $20,000 less, knowing that the car will look almost identical. Maybe BMW will sell more cars but this will cheapen the 3. They should do what Audi does and bring a 2 series (as in Audi's A3 sedan). Some might say BMW has the 1 but that's not really a mass market model.

I think I'll jump to a X3 3.5 with M sports package the next time I shop for a new car. At least I'm quite confident that BMW won't put the detuned 2.0 in there.

Lastly, I don't think the 320 bodes well with 328. BMW already forced us to pay more for a 4 cylinder and now this? If I'm looking at a 3 I will lean toward a 320 or 335 since a 320 might be able to get modded and get 328 power.

What a mentality.

Without the 320 you would have seen people driving around in a car for $20k less. You can spend mid 50's to low 60's on a 335.

I just don't get it.

You buy the best car you can, the one that fills your needs.

Why do we care so much about other people and what they are paying or not paying for models similar to ours.

This whole thread really makes the US look/sound ridiculous to all the countries that have had smaller output 3 series for years. We were one of them! We had the 318TI! You could get a 318TI with am M-kit so from the front it looked like an E36 M3!!!!! Yeah, E36 M3 buyers, I bet they stopped buying 'em once the TI came out for $20k less!

[sean10mm]

I hate to break it to everyone, but at least in America the 3er mainly confers the "status" of "asshole" to the owner. It's been seen mainly as an entry level status whore car going back to the E30, and has never conferred any real prestige to the owner.

(I bought mine because I like the actual car, call me weird.)

And the US had the 318 without causing the end of the world for shitty posers, either.

[J Tiberius]

Originally Posted by barkles

Real enthusiasts are always harking for a great handling car with decent power. This is it. This car harkens back to the E30. It has PLENTY of power. Yet everyone wants to complain about how "posers" will be leasing these in mass and how they just want a badge.

So what is is fellas — do we want a great handling car at a reasonable cost with decent power or do we want to continue to make fun of sorority girls and secretaries for not being "true enthusiasts" and "badge whores" even if the sales they generate allow us to get these cars in the first place? Who cares? They are building better cars then they ever have before and because they dropped a couple cylinders doesn't diminish that (remember the E30 318is and M3).

Very well said. I concur.

[Never Convicted]

Originally Posted by sean10mm

I hate to break it to everyone, but at least in America the 3er mainly confers the "status" of "asshole" to the owner. It's been seen mainly as an entry level status whore car going back to the E30, and has never conferred any real prestige to the owner.

(I bought mine because I like the actual car, call me weird.)

And the US had the 318 without causing the end of the world for shitty posers, either.

Actually, by your own reasoning, "weird asshole" would be more appropriate.

[Thud]

Originally Posted by thebest

As a past owner of E90 and currently drives a E92 I agree that this cheapens the 3 series overall. I was planning to get a 335xi but now I don't want to see someone getting a 320i and pay $20,000 less, knowing that the car will look almost identical.

If I'm looking at a 3 I will lean toward a 320 or 335 since a 320 might be able to get modded and get 328 power.

Did somebody else with a completely different opinion swap keyboards with you halfway through your post?

First you say you're no longer considering a 335 because the 320i cheapens the brand.

Then you say you will lean toward either a 320i or a 335i.


Well alrighty then. In either case, WHO THE HELL CARES if somebody is driving a car that looks like yours but costs less? Are you happy with driving a 335i?

If looking important is your #1 goal you should be looking at a Mercedes.

[bmwx3805]

I would have no problem here in SC. Diesel is every were.

Originally Posted by wdlv

I'm all for diesel but we need more diesel gas stations in the U.S. For me on the east coast they are very rare so, with that great gas mileage, I'll be using all of it to find the next gas station!!!



BTW, I love that we will be getting options. IMO they had it right the first time with the 335D, I think it helped to change peoples minds about diesel. Regardless, I'm hopeful for the 320D.

[ZheHbKa]

Originally Posted by jdong

No doubt it will sell well due to it being the lowest price 3 series. Disappointing fuel economy numbers though.

+1

[sean10mm]

Originally Posted by Never Convicted

Actually, by your own reasoning, "weird asshole" would be more appropriate.

For buying a car because I like it, and not because of some perceived status it (doesn't really) give the driver?

I don't think you understand my very simple reasoning here.

[shivaswrath]

Originally Posted by bradleyland

This thread is hilarious.

OH NO3S!!! THE FILTHY PEASANTS CAN AFFORD OUR GERMAN LUXURY SEDANS NOW!

No wonder BMW drivers get such a bad rap. Get over it. For every person who buys a BMW because they think they're hot shit, there are 100 senior citizens or normal businessmen/women buying them because they value the traits that make a BMW a BMW.

If BMW tried to please the idiots in this thread, they'd have been out of business years ago.

Yeah diluting the brand is always a concern.

But from a marketing perspective, this move makes good sense - you get a sedan's full potential realized at 3 price points: 30's, 40's, and 50's. With the introduction of the M3, 60's too.

I just think it's odd to offer the packages they are offering at that level...

[vladberca]

It's very funny to hear from someone that he will not buy the top model from a series if a new entry level is available
In Europe is very popular to debadge the car so nobody will care if I'm driving a 3xx or a 3yy

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by bradleyland

This thread is hilarious.

OH NO3S!!! THE FILTHY PEASANTS CAN AFFORD OUR GERMAN LUXURY SEDANS NOW!

No wonder BMW drivers get such a bad rap. Get over it. For every person who buys a BMW because they think they're hot shit, there are 100 senior citizens or normal businessmen/women buying them because they value the traits that make a BMW a BMW.

If BMW tried to please the idiots in this thread, they'd have been out of business years ago.

So very true. I remember similar posts on the forum from 3 series owners when the 1 series came to the US. They were claiming the 1er was cheapening the brand and dragging down the values of their own cars. What a joke.

[Xcution]

This is stupid and gay at the same time. Why will I buy a car with a smaller engine to get pretty much the same MPG?

[Frencholivier]

Originally Posted by Thud

Did somebody else with a completely different opinion swap keyboards with you halfway through your post?

First you say you're no longer considering a 335 because the 320i cheapens the brand.

Then you say you will lean toward either a 320i or a 335i.


Well alrighty then. In either case, WHO THE HELL CARES if somebody is driving a car that looks like yours but costs less? Are you happy with driving a 335i?

If looking important is your #1 goal you should be looking at a Mercedes.

+1,000

[Frencholivier]

Originally Posted by vladberca

It's very funny to hear from someone that he will not buy the top model from a series if a new entry level is available
In Europe is very popular to debadge the car so nobody will care if I'm driving a 3xx or a 3yy

Indeed it's called being understated. When you don't show the model designation but you leave only enthusiast know what model you are driving (because you have staggered tires or dual tailpipes, say). But being understatement is not an American favorite.

[Frencholivier]

Originally Posted by Xcution

This is stupid and gay at the same time. Why will I buy a car with a smaller engine to get pretty much the same MPG?

Oooooh my.

[shabadoo25]

Originally Posted by sean10mm

I hate to break it to everyone, but at least in America the 3er mainly confers the "status" of "asshole" to the owner. It's been seen mainly as an entry level status whore car going back to the E30, and has never conferred any real prestige to the owner.

(I bought mine because I like the actual car, call me weird.)

And the US had the 318 without causing the end of the world for shitty posers, either.

Oh, it's worse than that as I've said before.

Your 1998 Camry driving neighbor will think you are either:
1. a jerk
2. putting on airs
3. someone who wastes money willy nilly

Your neighbor in the mansion around the corner will wonder why you are driving a car meant for his 16-year-old daughter and not a proper 7-Series like him.

Therefore, you better enjoy your car because you will get very little "rep" from anyone for driving a 3er.