new 328 is out, close to pricing of 2012 G37
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new 328 is out, close to pricing of 2012 G37
just noticed on yahoo front page the new 328i is out, and its only 2k less than a G37? WOW.., a 34K with 240HP.. nice but not my cake.
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Similar pricing, but 88 less horses?
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I'm not gonna lie... the new 335i is bad ***. A coworker has one in the dark blue color and it is sweet. The leather interior is nicer than ours. But similarly equipped for 8k+ more. I just couldn't see it.
After he's had his for a few years and I have had mine for a few years... I'll compare notes and see how many issues he's had. If money were no object, I may have gone with that 335i. I'm just too damned practical for my own good, I think.
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I'm not gonna lie... the new 335i is bad ***. A coworker has one in the dark blue color and it is sweet. The leather interior is nicer than ours. But similarly equipped for 8k+ more. I just couldn't see it.
After he's had his for a few years and I have had mine for a few years... I'll compare notes and see how many issues he's had. If money were no object, I may have gone with that 335i. I'm just too damned practical for my own good, I think.
Last edited by MACS; 02-20-2012 at 03:58 PM.
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Guys...I *JUST* test drove a 328i this weekend. It's VERY impressive. Got to go WOT a few times. Mag reviews put it at 0-60 at 5.8 seconds. I believe it. I don't think my G37xS Sedan is much faster. Maybe the RWD G's are 5 second cars, but the turbo 328i 4cly is no joke. Nicely loaded it's 46-47K. That's only a few off a fully loaded G37.
And the gas mileage. Holy jesus! 36mpg highway. On my short drive I was able to average around 30mpg and that included the twice I went WOT 0-60. Steady state 45mph I was in the mid 40's MPG!!!!
So...do I get a 328i lease for a just a bit more than my current car and have ALL maint. included (I got hosed for front and rear brakes/rotors on my G, wiper blades, induction service b/c my car was stalling...somehow my fault)...or stick with the G?
I'm woried the sport brakes on the RWD G will set me back big money. You know they aren't going to last the lease.
Downsides to the 3: Boring. Looks the same year after year, no touch screen nav/Idrive, I guess a little bit slower than the G.
And the gas mileage. Holy jesus! 36mpg highway. On my short drive I was able to average around 30mpg and that included the twice I went WOT 0-60. Steady state 45mph I was in the mid 40's MPG!!!!
So...do I get a 328i lease for a just a bit more than my current car and have ALL maint. included (I got hosed for front and rear brakes/rotors on my G, wiper blades, induction service b/c my car was stalling...somehow my fault)...or stick with the G?
I'm woried the sport brakes on the RWD G will set me back big money. You know they aren't going to last the lease.
Downsides to the 3: Boring. Looks the same year after year, no touch screen nav/Idrive, I guess a little bit slower than the G.
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I actually like the new 3 design. Although I've never considered a 328 before, the new 328 with the turbo 4cyl looks good on both performance and fuel efficiency. One thing I read from the magazine reviews about the new engine is that it's not quiet and smooth at idle - something that I'd be concerned.
Mike S. - How did you feel the engine at idle?
Mike S. - How did you feel the engine at idle?
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Hmm...I don't remember any weired vibrations at idle. Under load....it certainly does NOT feel like a 4cyl. If you told someone it was a 6 cyl, they would have no reason to doubt you.
BTW: The 8sp tranny seems way cool. The salesman dropped it a few gears while I was driving and it shot up to 4-5K and seemlessly engaged. Super smooth.
I drove the "luxury" line model. Pushed it hard and the handling was great. At WOT the car has the same engine sound as a 335i (youtube it)....you hear this kind of sci-fi turbo whine.
I don't mean to harp on the MPG thing. One might ask...if you're buying a 40-50K dollar car, what difference does it make if it sucks gas. For me, it's a personal choice.
I was so ready to get a 2012 G37 Sedan RWD w/nav/prem/sport/aero parts.
Now...I don't know what to do.
BTW: The 8sp tranny seems way cool. The salesman dropped it a few gears while I was driving and it shot up to 4-5K and seemlessly engaged. Super smooth.
I drove the "luxury" line model. Pushed it hard and the handling was great. At WOT the car has the same engine sound as a 335i (youtube it)....you hear this kind of sci-fi turbo whine.
I don't mean to harp on the MPG thing. One might ask...if you're buying a 40-50K dollar car, what difference does it make if it sucks gas. For me, it's a personal choice.
I was so ready to get a 2012 G37 Sedan RWD w/nav/prem/sport/aero parts.
Now...I don't know what to do.
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Hmm...I don't remember any weired vibrations at idle. Under load....it certainly does NOT feel like a 4cyl. If you told someone it was a 6 cyl, they would have no reason to doubt you.
BTW: The 8sp tranny seems way cool. The salesman dropped it a few gears while I was driving and it shot up to 4-5K and seemlessly engaged. Super smooth.
I drove the "luxury" line model. Pushed it hard and the handling was great. At WOT the car has the same engine sound as a 335i (youtube it)....you hear this kind of sci-fi turbo whine.
I don't mean to harp on the MPG thing. One might ask...if you're buying a 40-50K dollar car, what difference does it make if it sucks gas. For me, it's a personal choice.
I was so ready to get a 2012 G37 Sedan RWD w/nav/prem/sport/aero parts.
Now...I don't know what to do.
BTW: The 8sp tranny seems way cool. The salesman dropped it a few gears while I was driving and it shot up to 4-5K and seemlessly engaged. Super smooth.
I drove the "luxury" line model. Pushed it hard and the handling was great. At WOT the car has the same engine sound as a 335i (youtube it)....you hear this kind of sci-fi turbo whine.
I don't mean to harp on the MPG thing. One might ask...if you're buying a 40-50K dollar car, what difference does it make if it sucks gas. For me, it's a personal choice.
I was so ready to get a 2012 G37 Sedan RWD w/nav/prem/sport/aero parts.
Now...I don't know what to do.
On an unrelated note, I drove by a black 2013 GS350 last night. Dang, it looked hot. The rear looked much better in person. I think I like the new GS better than the M.
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the 5K would makes a segment difference and with that being spent on, we could leveraging to a higher point
the value is on the G37 side.
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