New BMW 335i Coupe... Not bad.
04-27-2006, 03:23 PM
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New BMW 335i Coupe... Not bad.
Sorry if ya'll already discussed this car, I just found out about it:
http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/futur...source=3COUFMA
Looks good AND has a 300HP twin turbo six cylinder...
Anyway, looks like really good competition to our C350s. I still don't like bimmer interiors though.
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http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/futur...source=3COUFMA
Looks good AND has a 300HP twin turbo six cylinder...
Anyway, looks like really good competition to our C350s. I still don't like bimmer interiors though.-Jeff
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
Maybe I'm nuts but wasn't BMW anti forced induction?
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04-27-2006, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by e1000
often critical of other manufacturers of using superchargers and turbochargers.
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04-27-2006, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
Yeah, that's what I remember. Talk about not putting your money where your mouth is. So, it's going to essentially be a first generation product for a company using (for them) pretty new technology. Lemon Alert.
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04-27-2006, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
Yeah, that's what I remember. Talk about not putting your money where your mouth is. So, it's going to essentially be a first generation product for a company using (for them) pretty new technology. Lemon Alert.
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04-27-2006, 05:34 PM
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05 SL500, 02 BMW Z3 (Mrs. VF), 05 FJR1300, 91 ZX-11
The 3 is the least offending of the Bangle abortions. 
I want to see the convertible. If they go folding hardtop maybe that will be enough to get one on the new CLK. If not, maybe another BMW in my future.
I want to see the convertible. If they go folding hardtop maybe that will be enough to get one on the new CLK. If not, maybe another BMW in my future.
04-27-2006, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by e1000
you're not nuts, they've been anti-FI in the past, often critical of other manufacturers of using superchargers and turbochargers. I guess things are different when the HP wars start to heat up. Lexus (toyota), MB, Infiniti, Acura, all have larger displacement 6-cylinders that produce more HP than even the newest BMW powerplants.
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Originally Posted by MHPHOCKEY
The back of that car is so ugly that I just threw up in my mouth...
In another note...are BMW's generally better in terms of quality? Or about the same with MB? When I was shopping for a car, I test drove the E90 325i with the Sport Package, and it handled great....honestly the only reason I got my C was because I really hated the way it looked.
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04-27-2006, 06:26 PM
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I don't think BWW has made a forced induction engine since the 2002 waaaay back in teh disco years
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04-27-2006, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
Maybe I'm nuts but wasn't BMW anti forced induction?
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04-27-2006, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TA-9FF
LMAO! In another note...are BMW's generally better in terms of quality? Or about the same with MB? When I was shopping for a car, I test drove the E90 325i with the Sport Package, and it handled great....honestly the only reason I got my C was because I really hated the way it looked.
In another note...are BMW's generally better in terms of quality? Or about the same with MB? When I was shopping for a car, I test drove the E90 325i with the Sport Package, and it handled great....honestly the only reason I got my C was because I really hated the way it looked.
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With two twin turbos imagine what just a chip upgrade could do 
!. The old Audi S4's with the TT 6cylinder were so easily tunable just cause you could put the boost up through the ECU.
!. The old Audi S4's with the TT 6cylinder were so easily tunable just cause you could put the boost up through the ECU.
04-27-2006, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by LDNA
BMW isn't anti FI ... they been making turbo desiels for a while ... just bmw m division is anti FI
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04-27-2006, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by e1000
From what I've seen, BMW and MB is about even. different problems but both have thier fair share. Buddy of mine had a E46 M3 that had a lot of little issues and one big issue.
Totally OT, but is anyone else getting tired of hearing about how great the M5 is?
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at least it looks better than sedan's...
But still no looker. Gawd. The old 3 Coupe was a very classy design...why this was considered a step forward is beyond me.
Oh well...another ugly german car. VW and BMW will have lots of company when MB rolls out the Acura C-Class design in a few months....
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But still no looker. Gawd. The old 3 Coupe was a very classy design...why this was considered a step forward is beyond me.
Oh well...another ugly german car. VW and BMW will have lots of company when MB rolls out the Acura C-Class design in a few months....
Oh well...another ugly german car. VW and BMW will have lots of company when MB rolls out the Acura C-Class design in a few months....
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hope i dont get a beatdown for this but BMW>MB!!!...
the new E92's are gonna be monsters!!! 300hp twin turbo...and i think with a couple mods on that car it will unleash a whole new monster with those turbo's...
the new E92's are gonna be monsters!!! 300hp twin turbo...and i think with a couple mods on that car it will unleash a whole new monster with those turbo's...
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Originally Posted by robohopar
hope i dont get a beatdown for this but BMW>MB!!!...
the new E92's are gonna be monsters!!! 300hp twin turbo...and i think with a couple mods on that car it will unleash a whole new monster with those turbo's...
the new E92's are gonna be monsters!!! 300hp twin turbo...and i think with a couple mods on that car it will unleash a whole new monster with those turbo's...
04-28-2006, 01:00 AM
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Nobody mentioned how quickly BMW M3 cars burn out and have to have large drivetrain parts replaced.
In terms of quality, both are quite evenly matched, they're both pretty bad. According to J.D. Power and Associates, BMW scored a better score in lack of small problems than Mercedes. Ironically, Jaguar beat Mercedes as well.
Now, before we start spiraling into the Mercedes problems, I do have to say one thing. Mercedes, in general, still looks much better than BMWs do today. BMWs of today look a bit weirder, to say the least. Their sharp creases enhance the muscular structure of the car but reduction in curvatures makes it look almost too masculine.
Keep in mind, in the long run, Mercedes-Benz vehicles last longer (drivetrain and transmission wise). I would say Mercedes-Benz is a better investment for those planning to keep their cars for a long time. However, in the short run, BMW might be a good answer.
That's my two cents.
In terms of quality, both are quite evenly matched, they're both pretty bad. According to J.D. Power and Associates, BMW scored a better score in lack of small problems than Mercedes. Ironically, Jaguar beat Mercedes as well.
Now, before we start spiraling into the Mercedes problems, I do have to say one thing. Mercedes, in general, still looks much better than BMWs do today. BMWs of today look a bit weirder, to say the least. Their sharp creases enhance the muscular structure of the car but reduction in curvatures makes it look almost too masculine.
Keep in mind, in the long run, Mercedes-Benz vehicles last longer (drivetrain and transmission wise). I would say Mercedes-Benz is a better investment for those planning to keep their cars for a long time. However, in the short run, BMW might be a good answer.
That's my two cents.
04-28-2006, 02:18 AM
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is it just me, or does the car just look ALOT longer? I dont like the way that bmw is going w/ their new line of cars... cept for the z4 and the 6 series.. :x sure this thing will be powerful though.
