3, 5 or 7

Laplacian · 05-24-2006, 05:17 PM

Only a 545 or 550, though. (Or 645 or 650, but those weren't choices.) I think I'd rather have my 330 than a 530.

But now that I have driven my 330 for a while, I know that the 5 is not as fun to drive. They are distinct driving experiences, with the 3 being more fun to drive. Close, but not quite. If I had gotten one (only a 545/550) it would have been a trade-off: space for fun-to-drive-ness.

JSpira · 05-24-2006, 05:37 PM

I have been driving a 540i borrowed from BMW for the past week and really didn´t like it.

Much prefer the 3.

nyyankee · 05-24-2006, 05:44 PM

Where's the 6er option????

Or maby the Z4 M coupe
HAWT!

Nikki · 05-24-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I didn't add the 6 since I figured it isn't the same at all, I was comparing sedans.

If I were to add the 6 then I should add the Z4, X3 and X5 too. You want me to make another poll?

JSpira · 05-24-2006, 06:00 PM

The poll is really

1.) I would have bought a 5er, 6er, or 7er if I had the money
2.) I do have the money (for a 5er, 6er, or 7er) yet I still bought a 3er
3.) I would still have bought a 3er even if I could have afforded a 5er, 6er, or 7er

Nikki · 05-24-2006, 06:03 PM

so what about the X5, X3, and Z4? Or M3? or M6? or M5?

I was just trying to compare the sedans.

RGRAY · 05-24-2006, 06:04 PM

Since I wanted an XI I am glad I have the 330xi.

The 530xi would have been slower and less sporty.

What I REALLY would like is a 335xi.

Silver bullet · 05-24-2006, 06:16 PM

I love my e90 330i, I test drove the 525 and the 530 both with sport package and the 330 just felt better. I thought, I don't need the extra room so whey drag the extra wieght and stuff around. I have a Z3 to go to the beach with the top down. My wife and I just needed a little extra room to haul a couple of friends, a little bit of luxury and not have to sacrafice preformance.

JSpira · 05-24-2006, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

so what about the X5, X3, and Z4? Or M3? or M6? or M5?

I was just trying to compare the sedans.

Well, those are comparably priced to the 3er. Come to think of it, depending on how the car is equipped, a 330xi can go for more than a 530i. So it´s a question of "did you want a 3er more than any other BMW" yes or no.

Nikki · 05-24-2006, 06:29 PM

yep, that's a good rephrase

David328M-Sport · 05-24-2006, 06:30 PM

A fully loaded 330i, no question.
But then again, there is.....the BEAST!!!

Gearcraft · 05-24-2006, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juve29

If I had the money I would have purchased the 5 series. Its one of those cars that the more you look at it, the nicer it gets.

i totally agree with this. but i would highly consider an M3 too.

///MWA · 05-24-2006, 07:48 PM

e60 M5

ALPINE6SPD · 05-24-2006, 10:28 PM

I would still get the 3 for handling and size and the 7 is out of the question because you cant get a manual transmission.

Asiann · 05-25-2006, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

How many of you would have bought a 5 or a 7 instead of a 3 if you had the money?

If I could and had the money I would have bought an M5. There is nothing like having that awesome power combined with infamous BMW trademark styling. Just knowing that you can drive normal or come to a stoplight with a Ferrari or any other exotic car and smoke them. The E-90 is well balanced but more of the safe side for BMW and then there is the M5. Oh well I guess I can dream. Still no problems with the E-90 and love it!

JamieA · 05-25-2006, 06:49 AM

I love my 3

If I could get a 550, or M5 I would, nothing like that lubberly BMW V8 (or V10) surging all creamy smooth under your foot

BmwOwnsMe · 05-25-2006, 07:36 AM

I bought the 325xi, 550 and 760 in one day...great deal too...200k

thunderbirdsarego · 05-25-2006, 09:33 AM

Definitely the 3 was my car of choice!

However, an M6 with AWD would have been very tempting, but somehow I don't think BMW will ever put xDrive on an M car.

I also love the little Z roadsters. Basically I prefer small, agile machines but had AWD as a requirement due to the extensive mountain roads, snow, ice and dirt roads I encounter.

gdnyc · 05-25-2006, 09:47 AM

Even though I am 6'5" and would have more space in a 5 or 7 series, i prefer the 3 because it is easier to manuver. Better handling and easier to park. i never liked big cars

View Poll Results: Would have bought...
I would have bought a 5 if I had the money	72	27.48%
I would have bought a 7 if I had the money	39	14.89%
I would have still bought a 3 even if I could afford a 5 or 7	151	57.63%
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05-24-2006, 05:17 PM	#45
Laplacian Private First Class 14 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Only a 545 or 550, though. (Or 645 or 650, but those weren't choices.) I think I'd rather have my 330 than a 530. But now that I have driven my 330 for a while, I know that the 5 is not as fun to drive. They are distinct driving experiences, with the 3 being more fun to drive. Close, but not quite. If I had gotten one (only a 545/550) it would have been a trade-off: space for fun-to-drive-ness. __________________ 2006 BMW 330i \| TiAg \| Gray - burl \| Sport \| Prem \| Steptronic \| AS
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05-24-2006, 05:44 PM	#47
nyyankee The Ultimate Posting Machine 42 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325I Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ft.Lauderdale iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Where's the 6er option???? Or maby the Z4 M coupe HAWT! __________________ DISCLAIMER: Poster makes no guarantee that the above expressed information is accurate, complete, current, funny, new, spelled correctly, or grammatically correct. The above-stated information is instead provided on an "AS IS" basis, and is subject to revision with or without notice.
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05-24-2006, 06:00 PM	#49
JSpira Freude am Fahren 336 Rep 5,254 Posts Drives: Fünfer, Dreier, + Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York, München, Wien iTrader: (1)	The poll is really 1.) I would have bought a 5er, 6er, or 7er if I had the money 2.) I do have the money (for a 5er, 6er, or 7er) yet I still bought a 3er 3.) I would still have bought a 3er even if I could have afforded a 5er, 6er, or 7er __________________ Freude am Fahren. Jonathan E90 2006 330xi E90 2006 325i E39 2003 530i Sport* E46 2000 328Ci* E36 1996 328iS* E36 1992 325i* E30 1991 318is E21 1982 320iS* E21 1979 320 (6-Zyl)* *retired Nominated: Most Contributing Member
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05-24-2006, 06:03 PM	#50
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	so what about the X5, X3, and Z4? Or M3? or M6? or M5? I was just trying to compare the sedans. __________________ Nikki
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05-24-2006, 06:04 PM	#51
RGRAY Captain 28 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330xi SG/TERRA/STEP/SP/HS/CA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	Since I wanted an XI I am glad I have the 330xi. The 530xi would have been slower and less sporty. What I REALLY would like is a 335xi. __________________ 330xi/Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Walnut Burl/Steptronic/Sports Package/Heated Seats/Comfort Access...(blacklines, tint and a black grill). http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...20TINT%20A.jpg
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05-24-2006, 06:16 PM	#52
Silver bullet Private 2 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Moreno Valley CA iTrader: (0)	I love my e90 330i, I test drove the 525 and the 530 both with sport package and the 330 just felt better. I thought, I don't need the extra room so whey drag the extra wieght and stuff around. I have a Z3 to go to the beach with the top down. My wife and I just needed a little extra room to haul a couple of friends, a little bit of luxury and not have to sacrafice preformance.
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05-24-2006, 06:29 PM	#54
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	yep, that's a good rephrase __________________ Nikki
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05-24-2006, 06:30 PM	#55
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	A fully loaded 330i, no question. But then again, there is.....the BEAST!!! __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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05-24-2006, 07:48 PM	#57
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05-24-2006, 10:28 PM	#58
ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	I would still get the 3 for handling and size and the 7 is out of the question because you cant get a manual transmission. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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05-25-2006, 06:49 AM	#60
JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	I love my 3 If I could get a 550, or M5 I would, nothing like that lubberly BMW V8 (or V10) surging all creamy smooth under your foot __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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05-25-2006, 07:36 AM	#61
BmwOwnsMe Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2006 325 xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bergenfield, NJ iTrader: (0)	I bought the 325xi, 550 and 760 in one day...great deal too...200k
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05-25-2006, 09:33 AM	#62
thunderbirdsarego Private 5 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Definitely the 3 was my car of choice! However, an M6 with AWD would have been very tempting, but somehow I don't think BMW will ever put xDrive on an M car. I also love the little Z roadsters. Basically I prefer small, agile machines but had AWD as a requirement due to the extensive mountain roads, snow, ice and dirt roads I encounter.
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05-25-2006, 09:47 AM	#63
gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Even though I am 6'5" and would have more space in a 5 or 7 series, i prefer the 3 because it is easier to manuver. Better handling and easier to park. i never liked big cars __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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