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interesting thread.
I am a Bimmer n00b, and currently drive an Infiniti G35x right now. The problem though, is that I'm only getting ~17 mpg and I am driving much more these days. After much research, I have my sights set on a 320d, which I previously thought was starting production in July. With today's announcement, are we more likely to get the 320d or 328d on American soil? As an aside, I'm eyeing this car because of the safety, fuel efficiency, reliability, and superior German engineering. There is a lot of talk about brand status and whatnot ("badge whores?"). Those who are hung up on status are comparing themselves (bimmer owners) to those who are not. Those who are not typically don't understand the nuances of the various model numbers. As such, this elitist status really is a reflection of how you feel about yourself and what you feel your car says about you. Just an observation. Looking forward to owning one of the finest cars made, even if it means putting a minor ding in the egos of higher end bimmer owners. |
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01-15-2013, 03:27 PM | #225 |
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@SamS - appreciate the feedback.
I actually do a lot of highway driving (55-75mph), and my daily commute is roughly 55 miles round trip. What I forgot to mention is that I want xDrive too, because I live in an area that gets quite a bit of snow/rain. |
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Yep, you need an xDrive diesel
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01-15-2013, 03:30 PM | #227 | |
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The reason tuners can't get the same output from the 180 HP version as they do the 240 HP version is because of some difference in the engine that BMW put there. It may be intake related. It may be exhaust related. It may be turbo related. It may be Valvetronic related. It may be head flow related... I don't know, but I do know that there's no way that BMW's engine assembly line suffers from that degree of manufacturing variation.
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I paid $47k for my 335i, and that was AFTER massive discounting/haggling (and it came with Premium/Tech/Cold on a base)...!! The dealer markup is absurd.
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Originally Posted by 328inGE This does not cheapen the brand and is consistent with the strategy for other BMW sedans. F01: 740Li - $77,600 750Li - $90,500 760Ki - $140,700 = $63K spread F10: 528i - $47,800 535i - $53,500 550i - $62,700 = $15K spread F30: 320i - $33,445 2. 328i - $36,850 1. 335i - $43,150 = $10K spread What a hilarious thread. Im glad I don't buy cars based on some of their owners Quote:
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For city driving, the AH3 gets better MPG than 320d. 5.3L/100Km vs. 5.8L/100Km
http://www.autoevolution.com/engine/...ehybrid-3.html http://www.autoevolution.com/engine/...2012-320d.html Dealer markup is not very much, about 8%. |
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No one forced me to do anything. I have creature comforts I have grown to like with BMW's. So I want a car that has all that I like.. I am not one of those people you see starting a thread asking how to upgrade to the comfort seats or how I can upgrade my stereo because I did not want to pony up for the premium radio.
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And I will take a keys to a F-type competitor please. |
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Also let's not forget that this thing will put considerable pricing pressure on the competitors. The starting price for the 320i is basically the same as the base model A4, and undercuts the C250 by $3K. Granted there are differences in standard equipment level, but the point is that this will potentially benefit everyone shopping in this segment.
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As I (& many) said before, the major parts between 20i & 28i are identical (turbo, block, injectors, camshaft etc), & the binning theory has never been categorically denied by insiders even on threads where they have directly participated. |
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