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      03-15-2019, 05:57 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by Fronttwelv View Post
This is way off too. Inflation has been pretty flat at zero at least from 2006. The new car is actually 10k more. But it does come with way more tech, way better engine/trans and is a blast to drive compared to the e90 330.
Inflation has been steady, but not zero. If inflation were 0, we wouldn't be seeing the amount of economic growth we are experiencing since the end of the recession. Are you thinking of interest rates? Fed interest rates and inflation are different things. In fact, generally low interest rates tend to increase inflation and higher interest rates decrease inflation. The job of the Fed is to keep inflation in check and it does this primarly by adjusting interest rates. The long period of low interest rates has increased inflation though tempered by the recession.

Also, the E90 330i was a 3.0L inline 6 with a 6 speed manual. Far better than the current 330i as far as driver engagement and feel. The G20 is technically superior and flat out better in a lot of ways. But the E90 330i was a great car with a solid engine/transmission (if you optioned it properly). in fact, the E90 330i had more power than the G20 330i.

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