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11-09-2019, 04:13 AM | #46 | |
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Wrt the E90 320is, read once in German car mag that this is a car you don't want to own and certainly have to avoid second hand: no torque, not fast, very high fuel consumption seen the lack of bang, engine noise not ok, harsh ride, not reliable and expensive to maintain. |
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11-09-2019, 08:27 AM | #48 |
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Less drag and better cooling.
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11-09-2019, 11:38 AM | #49 |
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I really also wish they named all the top-tier levels as a 340is, 235is, X4 40is vs the M340i, M235i, X4 M40i, etc
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The advantage of "is" is that it is exactly clarifies what it is, a normal "i" with some adjustments to make it a more focussed car. It's not a half soft M lacking the focus the badge suggests. |
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11-10-2019, 06:06 AM | #52 |
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Aaah brings back memories as a person who grew up in SA. I'm not convinced the 330 is the spiritual successor of the e30 325is, the 340i in RWD format would be a better homage.
To give a bit more history on the South African e30 325is models, they were limited edition homologation cars to maximise performance in the very popular Group N standard production car race series. The first BMW motorsport fettled e30 325i was called the 'shadowline'. This was a stock 2 door e30 with race homologation enhancements, like an LSD, a base spec to keep weight down and the tartan fabric sports seats. Externally it looked like a standard e30. With the second version group N special the 'Shadowline' name was dropped and it got the extra S on the badge. These cars were fitted with the M technic bodykit including a large boot spoiler, BBS wheels and a special paint range. They had an engine capacity increase to 2.7 litres to give a 20kw (30hp) power increase and later the Evo 2 version had 30kw (42hp) upgrades. BMW dominated the group N series with these cars. I don't agree that the IS models were a mini E30 M3 replacement. For that South Africa had the super rare 333i. Which was a 325i with a 7 series 3.2 litre engine stuffed into it and sprinkled with Alpina magic. I agree, they should have kept the IS range instead of diluting the M badge. I'd much rather my M240i was a 240is |
11-10-2019, 02:12 PM | #53 |
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Why couldn't the m3/4 look more like this?????
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100% agree with you. The M performance models are so stupid. If I bought one, the first thing I'd do would be to take all the M badges off
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Limited Edition 330is Debuts in South Africa
This would be a great car to own given that the M3 is going to get a polarizing front grill. This car has an LSD and good power and a modern interpretation of the classic bmw design.
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