.Catalyst. Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 once you get a bmw, you don't care for the badge. You like the car. If anyone had ever owned one here, would agree. If you never owned one... not talking about driving one in a parking lot... I've personally put in serious wheel time in a manual Jet Black/Black '04 e46 M3 with Ground Control COs, uprated brakes, Mason clutch arm upgrade (seriously why would they put a polymer clutch arm in a car like this???), and enjoyed it immensely (almost purchased it off my boss when he sold it - he really put in effort to get me sold on it allowing me several spirited test drives over a couple months). You are right I didn't own one, but that's because my interest in owning European is minimal when I can own cars that suit my needs much better (with many more grins per mile) in the same price range as your entry level sedan with a blue and white propeller roundel - try again Actually don't - just give up and move on... My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 *snip* The 328 comes with a free spare Y chromosome, in case you need it. I think you may already have one. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 once you get a bmw, you don't care for the badge. You like the car. If anyone had ever owned one here, would agree. If you never owned one... not talking about driving one in a parking lot... I've owned one, but I owned a real Bmw (e39). The plastic expansion tank exploded and dumped coolant all over the highway. By the time i realized what had happened about 14 seconds later the block was already cracked. I loved that car. But Bmw hasn't built a car like it since. Oh and it was ridiculously expensive to keep on the road and shit constantly broke.... and im a mechanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Have there been any road tests comparing a 328xi to a Spec B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskywizard Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Have there been any road tests comparing a 328xi to a Spec B? They started a road test, but the driver of the 328 kept stopping to shop for shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleurx Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 haterz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 haterz I know! Can you believe those BMW fanboys? Definitely "haterz". [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGiT in RI Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 once you get a COACH, you don't care for the badge. You like the BAG. If anyone had ever owned one here, would agree. If you never owned one... not talking about HOLDING one in a STORE... FIXED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkim05 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I recently traded in my 06 lgt for a 06 bmw 330i and I have ZERO regrets. I wanted something with more luxuries and I decided on the downgraded hp 330i compared to the 335 because of the mechanical issues many 335 drivers deal with. I loved my suby and miss the torque that my lgt had, however when compared to my bmw there is no comparison between the level of luxurious comfort and sporty feel that my 330 gives. I will say that the OP really dropped the ball on this one and is not helping himself from not looking like an arrogant prick, but to say that any 3 series besides a 335 and m3 is a girl car is simply ignorant. Many people buy a 3 series because they seek a luxurious sports sedan not just the badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 You should have read the whole thread before posting. If you were looking for a luxurious sports sedan, you should have bought a 5 series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Many women buy a 3 series because they seek a luxurious sedan with pretty colors on the badge. Fixed. at calling the 328 or 330 a "sports sedan". Sporty, and sports, are not the same thing. You have the V6 Mustang of the 3-series lineup. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 The V6 kinda has potential though.. ish. I'd relate it more to the I4 FWD version of the 3000GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskywizard Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'm tired of my LGT not being "sporty" enough; I'm going for a vehicle that has Sport right in its name. 1954 Powell Sport Wagon. Who needs a blue propeller when you have fishing rod tubes in behind the tail lights? http://www.allpar.com/images/powell/sport-wagon.jpg p.s. - after I get the Powell Sport Wagon, I will start making some pretty nasty accusations. Be prepared to be accused of harbouring jealousy if you're not smitten by its odd looks and vapid handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 If the OP had done the smart thing and gotten the 328xi or 328i WAGON all would have been forgiven. Since he didn't <insert poser/girl/brand snob comment here>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 The V6 kinda has potential though.. ish. I'd relate it more to the I4 FWD version of the 3000GT Don't even think they made an i4.. it was sohc v6, dohc v6 and twin turbo dohc v6. Its more like buying a jeep liberty and calling it a good plow truck. Or a scooter and saying you ride a motorcycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Its more like buying a jeep liberty and calling it a Jeep. Fixt. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 One of my (non-enthusiast) friends just got an IS250, and I can tell he thinks his car is WAY better than mine because of the chilled cupholders, navigation screen, wood trim on his steering wheel, and shiny L on the grill that makes him feel like a pro-baller; while all the real ballers are rolling around in Bentlys and Aston Martins. Made me think of this thread. He let me take it for a test spin, and boy am I glad to be alive! . . . I almost fell asleep at the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyFuture Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 I recently traded in my 06 lgt for a 06 bmw 330i and I have ZERO regrets. I wanted something with more luxuries and I decided on the downgraded hp 330i compared to the 335 because of the mechanical issues many 335 drivers deal with. I loved my suby and miss the torque that my lgt had, however when compared to my bmw there is no comparison between the level of luxurious comfort and sporty feel that my 330 gives. I will say that the OP really dropped the ball on this one and is not helping himself from not looking like an arrogant prick, but to say that any 3 series besides a 335 and m3 is a girl car is simply ignorant. Many people buy a 3 series because they seek a luxurious sports sedan not just the badge. Exactly. I didn't know this thread going to go this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Exactly. I didn't know this thread going to go this way. It only went this way because you steered it so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkim05 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 What are your guys opinions on why many car magazines choose the 3 series(325, 328, 330, 335) as a bench mark for testing performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkim05 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I will admit that there are many who drive the 3 series for the wrong reason, but I feel that you can't deny that it is a great performing car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 What are your guys opinions on why many car magazines choose the 3 series(325, 328, 330, 335) as a bench mark for testing performance? Show me one performance test, where the vehicle in question is arbitrarily compared to a 328ix. http://img.tapatalk.com/ad4f9942-eb5e-fbec.jpg [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkim05 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2006-subaru-legacy-25gt-specb-short-take-road-test?redirect=no First one I saw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Lol, that's not a performance test against a 3-series. That's saying they'd rather buy a slower, non-AWD BMW so they could put more options on it. See picture above. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkim05 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/comparison/all-wheel-drive-sport-sedans Comparison to a 325 with no sports package, which are notoriously slower than 328 still matched up quite well to the spec b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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