[mundo74]

I think 1K over current price ($38, 500)

[bos]

Originally Posted by mundo74

I think 1K over current price ($38, 500)

I wish it were true . . . though I would expect a little more than that for even a 330 coupe. For a 335 coupe though?

[akhbhaat]

Originally Posted by ward

BMW tends not to burn their customers

You're right, they don't. That's why they replaced my friend's 193 hp 328i with a 225 hp 330i and increased the price by a whole $500.

[mundo74]

Originally Posted by bos

Unless you mean the 328 coupe.

Time will tell

[bos]

Originally Posted by mundo74

Time will tell

I gotta resist the temptation to edit my posts.

What make me really skeptical are the prices of the CLK350 and CLK500.

[RichReg]

Originally Posted by akhbhaat

You're right, they don't. That's why they replaced my friend's 193 hp 328i with a 225 hp 330i and increased the price by a whole $500.

I believe it was actually a $1000 increase. Or was that only the Ci model?

[mundo74]

Originally Posted by akhbhaat

You're right, they don't. That's why they replaced my friend's 193 hp 328i with a 225 hp 330i and increased the price by a whole $500.

We here in the US have always been about displacement, and always view Turbos as Being expensive and exotic. I Japan The Gs 300 is turbo and in Europe scores of turbo gasoline and turbo deisels are driven everyday. If you read what BMW has to say http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.d...1024/LATESTNEWS, You will know that turbos along with other technology is the wave of the future. I would submit that even the entry level 3 series will have turbos very soon as the cost of oil spirals.

[shragon]

Originally Posted by shragon

1 million dollars.

i concur.

[David328M-Sport]

Originally Posted by ward

glad I bought a 325 and not a 330!!!!!!

The 325 - be it a detuned 330 for USA or a 2.5 litre job - has more than ample power and torque for everyday driving, country trips, mountain climbing and whatever else you wish to do with it in a sensible, safe manner.

I have had my car since July 2005 and I still smile at its performance.

I certainly agree with you on your point Ward.

The E90 325 is a great car now and will be a great car in 10 or even 15 years time. In fact ALL of the E90 lineup is FANTASTIC!

Enjoy your cars.

[eshamas21]

How much hp does the 328 have exactly?

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by eshamas21

How much hp does the 328 have exactly?

230Hp

[speedyj88]

Originally Posted by ward

I like that situation!

if that's the truth, then 330 sedan owners didn't get burned

BMW tends not to burn their customers

Yeah, I didn't mean any harm by it. It's just that you were comparing coupe engines to the sedan engines, which wasnt a feasible argument.

[3aficionado]

Originally Posted by Brett

Its replacing the 330 Coupe which is currently $37,500. 42K will NEVER happen. The car will base for near $39k.

-Brett

Cool. My guess in the e92 335i Base Price Poll was $39,999.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16641

[ward]

Originally Posted by speedyj88

Yeah, I didn't mean any harm by it. It's just that you were comparing coupe engines to the sedan engines, which wasnt a feasible argument.

that's cool, I actually didn't even piece together that there would be different engines in the sedan vs the coupe till fleet's post explaining it

hence my attitude toward the situation

now I know, which I hear is approximately half of the battle

[DDTAN]

Since my next 3 is a year away. This discussion is somewhat pertinent. It surely does make the decision interesting, since there was not much doubt that I would choose a 330 over a 325. There's also no question that, as sexy as the coupe is, I still need a sedan. So, is it going to be E90 330i or E90 328i or 335i? If the E90 lineup remains the same (325, 330) then my decision remains unchanged. but if 15 months from now it is E90 328i and 335i. I suppose my choice would then be the 328i.
Life's a compromise.
And while I'm engaging in idle speculation (for what it's worth), let me hope that BMW does not make significant sheet metal changes for the 08 E90. I'm guessing from previous history that BMW has remained faithful to body styles for at least 6 years. Although it seems that the differences between the E92 and E90 are more than subtle. In the past it the coupe and sedan models have been more similar. If an 08 revision of the E90 changes it significantly in the direction of the E92 I am afraid that BMW will be in danger of cheapening its whole 3 series lineup.

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by DDTAN

And while I'm engaging in idle speculation (for what it's worth), let me hope that BMW does not make significant sheet metal changes for the 08 E90. I'm guessing from previous history that BMW has remained faithful to body styles for at least 6 years. Although it seems that the differences between the E92 and E90 are more than subtle. In the past it the coupe and sedan models have been more similar. If an 08 revision of the E90 changes it significantly in the direction of the E92 I am afraid that BMW will be in danger of cheapening its whole 3 series lineup.

As per usual the E90 facelift should include new front and rear lights and new bumpers

[DDTAN]

I can live with that.

[StevoSEA]

Originally Posted by David325Australia

The 325 - be it a detuned 330 for USA or a 2.5 litre job - has more than ample power and torque for everyday driving, country trips, mountain climbing and whatever else you wish to do with it in a sensible, safe manner.

I have had my car since July 2005 and I still smile at its performance.

I certainly agree with you on your point Ward.

The E90 325 is a great car now and will be a great car in 10 or even 15 years time. In fact ALL of the E90 lineup is FANTASTIC!

Enjoy your cars.

As usual David, your statements are spot(right)on.

[wahoo]

brett, talk to me when you have your 335 OPTIONED and not leatherette, non sports etc...ie, if I want a 'base' car for a premium over another vehicle it would make good sense to purchase another brand. BMW preys on those that buy into the 'hp isn't everything war'. While I own BMW and will continue to do so, hp LEAVES you on exit of corners regardless of whether or not you can drive it more deeply than say a G35. Whats this mean??? Nothing. But to tell me the 335 isn't going to be a premium is simply ignorant. It will be mid 40s all day long if you get leather...I mean honestly, who in the hell is going to order a 40k car and NOT get leather???? are you serious??? Why would you NOT get xenons or the prem. package? You came that far, why not do purchase what BMW is known for...luxury and performance combined...not good handling with ugly 16" wheels and leatherette.

[poldim]

I've enjoyed having a 330 up to now. On that note, I dont really care what happens to the model line. I've enjoyed my car till now, and will continue to do so.

[Brett]

Originally Posted by wahoo

brett, talk to me when you have your 335 OPTIONED and not leatherette, non sports etc...ie, if I want a 'base' car for a premium over another vehicle it would make good sense to purchase another brand...But to tell me the 335 isn't going to be a premium is simply ignorant. It will be mid 40s all day long if you get leather...I mean honestly, who in the hell is going to order a 40k car and NOT get leather???? are you serious??? Why would you NOT get xenons or the prem. package? You came that far, why not do purchase what BMW is known for...luxury and performance combined...not good handling with ugly 16" wheels and leatherette.

Uh, first 17" wheels are standard, as are xenons. Putting that aside, base is for a "base" comparision. I did not say the car would not be in the 40s when commonly equipped. Please read my post twice before attempting to call my comments ignorant.

-Brett

[Pretender]

I still believe it'll be close to $42k. You also SAT prep, CD changer prep and phone prep as standards.