Car Shopping

[Chadd77]

I have been car shopping for the last couple months and I think I have decided on one. It’s the BMW 330ci. I was never a big BMW fan until I saw this one. I mean I do like the M3’s but they are just a tad bit expensive. It gets excellent reviews too. Any of you own one?? Would like to hear some personal feedback.

[Chadd77]

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[Bouncer]

Nice car. Just dont test drive an M3 because you will feel like the 330ci has about 2 horse power. The pick up is good with a 330ci. An m3 is like a rocket.

[BBAddict]

IMO, that is definitely the affordable alternative to the M3. I haven't driven this years but the little things they do to make it drive better-stiffer suspension, seats that hold you in place, really good traction control, rear wheel drive, really low-profile tires-make it super fun to drive. Gotta agree with B though, the M3 or M5 make it feel like childs play!

[BBAddict]

Wait a second--that's not a automatic transmission in those pics is it? There's no way I'd get that car without a manual transmission. Does the car in those pics have the sport package??
Make sure you check out the optional performance options cause they make a big diff in the way the car performs and rides.

[BBAddict]

M3's are nice, but can't compare to an NSX-T...

The prices don't compare either--that's like saying a Passat doesn't compare to a G35.

[beefcake]

M3's are nice, but can't compare to an NSX-T...

Since you're not factoring in price, then we can say that the nsx-t doesn't compare to the carrera gt2 either.

[BBAddict]

Since you're not factoring in price, then we can say that the nsx-t doesn't compare to the carrera gt2 either.

Well, the carrera gt2 is no F430! We could do this all day if price isn't a factor.

[beefcake]

Well, the carrera gt2 is no F430! We could do this all day if price isn't a factor.

Huh? The carrera gt2 owns the F430. We could, but then we're hijacking chadd's thread. For the price of a 330i, i'd rather have an STI.

[Chadd77]

That is not the exact car I am looking at. I was but found one a lot closer to me. The one I am looking at has the sport/premium package and I like the wheels a lot better too. But yes, I am looking at an automatic. It is a tiptronic automatic. I don’t think I could ever go back to a manual. Too much work.

[Chadd77]

Never liked BMW's; they seem more of a status symbol. "....Oh you have a Beemer?..."

You just earned more "Me 2" points.....Nice care, but not my style.....M3's are nice, but can't compare to an NSX-T...

Believe me I'm not buying the car so I can say, "I'm driving a Beemer". I just like the looks of the car.

[beefcake]

Believe me I'm not buying the car so I can say, "I'm driving a Beemer". I just like the looks of the car.

I think the bmw coupes look better than the mercedes coupes that's for sure.