Can someone tell me the differences? Is it just the engine HP? And are the 2003 BMW's out yet, or only the 2002?
Differences between BMW 320i, 325i, and 330i?
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320 isn't made anymore I don't believe
Differences between 325 and 330 are mainly performance and price (i.e. more HP)
I don't believe '03's are out yet..probably this Fall
Differences between 325 and 330 are mainly performance and price (i.e. more HP)
I don't believe '03's are out yet..probably this Fall
well, from the limited knowledge i have, i haven't heard of much of a re-design for the 3 series for '03, so i might suggest you capitalize on possible deals on '02s.
of course, i'm an Audi guy, so i could be wrong
This could be retarded.. but the size of the engine is the difference between em
ie...
318i = 1.8 Liter Engine
325i = 2.5 Liter Engine
328i = 2.8 Liter Engine
330i = 3.0 Liter Engine
this is what ive always understood, i could be wrong though.... of course bigger engine = more hp along w/ other things....
ie...
318i = 1.8 Liter Engine
325i = 2.5 Liter Engine
328i = 2.8 Liter Engine
330i = 3.0 Liter Engine
this is what ive always understood, i could be wrong though.... of course bigger engine = more hp along w/ other things....
is this true for 5 and 7 series also?
last 2 digits = engine displacement
eg new 745 = 4.5 liter engine?
just wondering
it's mostly the engine and maybe some trim/performance options that are only available on the higher model, for example 17" rims/tires instead of 16". I'd also like to make a suggestion. as a real estate agent, she most likely wants the car to impress clients and drive them to look at houses. the 3 series is a bit small in the back seat and would probably uncomfortable for taller people. i'd look into a higher end 5 series, which will probably cost in the upper 40's CAD. she should probably look into leasing because the car wont be too impressive once it's been dated a few years and she won't have to pay for high repair costs on a high mileage BMW.. good luck
for bmw's the last two number generally means engine size, but it's not always exact. for example, 540 SHOULD have a 4L engine but it has a 4.4L. and for a while, before the 3.0L inline6 came out, the 323 actually had a 2.5L engine because they thought that people wouldn't buy the 328 because 25 and 28 seemed to similar to pay more for the 328. now that they have a 330, the 325 is back.. they never made a 2.3L engine.
As for other luxury manufacturers, their engine size is pretty easy to figure out too. Infinity Q45=4.5L, Lexus LS430=4.3L, Mercedes S500=5.0L, etc
As for other luxury manufacturers, their engine size is pretty easy to figure out too. Infinity Q45=4.5L, Lexus LS430=4.3L, Mercedes S500=5.0L, etc
I think there are sport packages that you can get on some and not on others .. like the is vs. i
or I could be totally pulling this out of my ass .. I think I'm close though .. a couple of my friends had BMW's .. one an M3 and one a 328is .. is it 'is'?
or I could be totally pulling this out of my ass .. I think I'm close though .. a couple of my friends had BMW's .. one an M3 and one a 328is .. is it 'is'?
Err... The 320i costs 36k basics, 325i costs 38k basic, 330i costs 46k basic, and 5 series goes up from 55k+
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But truth be told, the MB S600 does not have a 6.0L engine (the rest match the above numbering formula)
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Another thing... if anyone says that the BMW 3 series is common. It's not, at least where I live, I see maybe 1-2 per 3 days, and I don't live in the ghetto either
BMW 3 is one of the best cars out on the market for the money.. entry level 325 in america starts at 28-29K.. If you are trying to decide between 2002-2003 models, its better to wait until Sep or so when the 03's are released, then you can get the 02's at a bargain.. there are no signs of a major update for the next year.. chances are there won't be until 2005 anyway.. most bmws are on a 6 or 7 year product cycle..
All of the below is off the top of my head, and applies to US models only. Check out the BMW 3-series forum at edmunds.com for really detailed info, including what price you should shoot for ($1400 over invoice last I checked).
The 330 comes standard with some equipment that the 325 does not, such as the sport suspension.
The 330 is available with 18-inch wheels, the 325 is not.
I've heard the 330 gets better gas mileage, although I don't know for sure. The 325 engine is simply a destroked/bored version of the 330, so maybe it's possible.
The 330 sport package looks more like the M3 than the 325 sport package.
The 330 uses a ZF 5-speed manual whereas the 325 uses a Getrag unit.
There is no "is" trim line anymore. That stopped with the E36 (1998 was the last year) model. The available trim lines are i (rear wheel drive) xi (all wheel drive) Ci (coupe, rear wheel drive) CiC (Convertible, rear wheel drive), and of course M
The G35 is as good if not better car than the 330i, and it's cheaper. Period. Personally, I don't like the styling. I haven't seen the interior close up to make a judgment on that. If you like the styling of the G35, I doubt you'll be disappointed by anything else. But for the love of all that is good and holy, wait for the manual version.
Edit: BTW, there was a subtle styling change in 2002. Best I can describe it is that the headlights look more teardrop shaped. Frankly, I think 2001 was the best looking model year thus far. Think about buying a CPO BMW either this year or the next. There'll be a bunch of them coming off lease, and you get a 7 year warranty. Keep in mind that the sport suspension was not standard on the 330 before 2002, so if that's important to you, make sure it has it. Also, don't be afraid to buy your BMW at a dealership a good distance away from you if you can get a good deal. You can still have it serviced at your local BMW dealer. Also consider doing European Delivery. More info is available at BMWs website, but basically you get a hefty enough discount to pay for a trip to Germany to pick up your BMW. Good deal.
The 330 comes standard with some equipment that the 325 does not, such as the sport suspension.
The 330 is available with 18-inch wheels, the 325 is not.
I've heard the 330 gets better gas mileage, although I don't know for sure. The 325 engine is simply a destroked/bored version of the 330, so maybe it's possible.
The 330 sport package looks more like the M3 than the 325 sport package.
The 330 uses a ZF 5-speed manual whereas the 325 uses a Getrag unit.
There is no "is" trim line anymore. That stopped with the E36 (1998 was the last year) model. The available trim lines are i (rear wheel drive) xi (all wheel drive) Ci (coupe, rear wheel drive) CiC (Convertible, rear wheel drive), and of course M
The G35 is as good if not better car than the 330i, and it's cheaper. Period. Personally, I don't like the styling. I haven't seen the interior close up to make a judgment on that. If you like the styling of the G35, I doubt you'll be disappointed by anything else. But for the love of all that is good and holy, wait for the manual version.
Edit: BTW, there was a subtle styling change in 2002. Best I can describe it is that the headlights look more teardrop shaped. Frankly, I think 2001 was the best looking model year thus far. Think about buying a CPO BMW either this year or the next. There'll be a bunch of them coming off lease, and you get a 7 year warranty. Keep in mind that the sport suspension was not standard on the 330 before 2002, so if that's important to you, make sure it has it. Also, don't be afraid to buy your BMW at a dealership a good distance away from you if you can get a good deal. You can still have it serviced at your local BMW dealer. Also consider doing European Delivery. More info is available at BMWs website, but basically you get a hefty enough discount to pay for a trip to Germany to pick up your BMW. Good deal.
IIRC, i stands for fuel injected, c stands for coupe, x stands for cross country(? or is that the Volvo - either way, it has AWD).
Cheaper, more powerful, excellent navigation system, roomier backseat that reclines.
Also, since your mom is in real estate, leasing will yield tax benefits.
Yes, a man with some senses
Cheaper, more powerful, excellent navigation system, roomier backseat that reclines.
Also, since your mom is in real estate, leasing will yield tax benefits.
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