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The TI is a hatchback. The IS is a coupe (two doors and a trunk).
Hope that helps.
Where the heck did you come up with that price?!? On Edmund's own site (http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/editorial/innovations/xenon.html) they give a much lower price:
For one, they're expensive. The bulb manufacturers claim xenon bulbs cost 50 percent less than halogen bulbs. They must mean at the point of manufacture, because they certainly haven't passed it along at the pump. On a trip to a recent national auto parts chain, we were horrified (OK, we weren't horrified, just ticked), that xenon replacement bulbs were selling for $14.97 apiece, more than the price of a complete standard headlamp assembly, bulb included. After tax, you're shelling out more than $30 for a pair of these things. Someone somewhere along the supply chain is making a killing on xenon bulbs. We also checked online and found one site selling the Hella xenon replacement bulbs at roughly twice the price of the exact same halogen replacement. So much for the "half the price" argument.
Gee, this will add maybe $5-10 a year to the cost of my $35,000 car!
-Murray
I noticed that the engine is quite noisy, which I did not pay attention when I took a test drive...Anyone has the same experience? feeling your new car some noisy for a BMW? I believe it is too much for a new car, and seems like a defect...
Thanks for your opinion.
A Xenon light is just like a Neon light except the xenon gas produces a very white light while neon gas produces an orange light. As I said before, there is no filliment to burn out or break.
A power supply is needed to produce the high voltages needed for the light, just like a neon light.
The loud noise is the trademark "growl" of the BMW engine. Many people love that sound and pay $$$ to make sure they get it. It is louder on the 330 than on the 325. If you want quiet engines - buy a Lexus.
The paint problem seems very out of the ordinary for BMW which prides itself on high quality control. Your dealer should be willing to repair it without a hassle.
Try to enjoy the amazing handling of the 325 which no Japanese car matches in this class of car (especially Lexus). Good luck.
Fairly speaking, Lexus does do some good things. It gets very quite, excellent ride too (their service is the best!). However, I believe BMW is the only car coming with both performance, cool style, and most importantly, safety. Benz is super but just looks ugly (my own opinion).
I went to a dealer closest to me, and the guy told me I would be better off to go to the original dealer to speak with the sale-person for the paint problem.
I just got the production number from the dealer.
Thanks.
-John
alpine325i; I got Xenon's. One thing I would caution people about is the lack of vertical range of the lights. They are great except when approaching an up grade in the road. They brighten the bottom of the grade, but above the cut-off is complete blackness. It's a little disconcerting (to me, anyway).
josephl526; yes, the in-dash cd does control a trunk mounted changer.
usna88; I bought the alarm kit from Pacific BMW for $219. I will be installing it myself this weekend. I'll post my findings when done.
ccchen1102; The best way of tracking the progress is through your salesman. You can go to 'my bmw' at bmwusa.com, but i found this to be pretty inaccurate.
Sorry if I was a little condescending in my previous response :-)
-Murray
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The 330 does come with a lighter, but it's pretty low in the center console.
3 Series expected for model yr. 2002.
It is expected to get the following:
1. 5 Series head lites (with parking rings)
2. Modified hood and bumper
3. Tail lites similar to 5 series
4. Some minor interior changes
There were some spy shots and some auto magazines have talked about it.
But does anyone have "real" info?
1) yes, car computers/engines do adjust to a lower octane so no damage is done but power is lost;
2) if you are going to spend so much for the car, even if there's a 15 cent per gallon difference between low and high octane gasolines, assuming you take 20 gallons a tank, that's a $3.00 difference per tank. Over 52 weeks, that's +/- $150 a year, $450 over 3 years... actually not that much more money (to me at least) when put in that context.
Something to think about...
Good luck
behind (My agent faxed me the sheet showing it's in production, but the status in tracking system is still "on order"). You must sign in first to be able to track the vehicle.
After several frustrating trips to local dealer (I live in SF Bay area), I turned to south CA. and was able to find a fair deal I think, listed below:
2001 330i
Black Sapphire Metallic (New color, metallic paint option)
Automatic
SP
PP ($2800 MSRP, $2450 Invoice, BMW made Memory seat and one other item standard)
Xenon
Navigation
Real AirBag
Park Distance Control
$435?? MSRP - Not quite sure
$39380 INVOICE
$41480 My Price
For those of you want to find out how Black Sapphire look, go to local dealer and check
out Z3, this color is new for 330, but has been available on Z3 for a while.
-John
Thanks
Senthil
PS: The BMW is for my friend- I am helping him buy it.
You can go to the BOW web site http://www.bmwusa.com
Then go to "Owner Circle"
You'll love your car.. I just got mine Jan 2001...325 Sedan, PPackage, fog lights, in dash DC, step.. great car..
Good luck
how much would the new m3 go for in the us?
I have an opportunity to buy either one from Germany on us military sales but I was wondering if it would be much of a saving. I think the m5 would be a saving of about 10k, but I am still waiting on the paper work for that.
any one with military experiences on these issues?
Thanks for any input.
Thanks for any feedback.
Good luck.
HK Stereo: I know many disagree but I think the hk is very mediocre. I'm not an audiophile just an average listener and I'm extemely disappointed. The Bose in my wife's Audi is excellent by comparison.
Service: my car was delivered by a dealer in Gainesville but I live in Ft Lauderdale/Miami area. I can't say service is always wonderful--especially during season--but I have no sense that I get treated worse because I purchased elsewhere. When making an appointment, I have never been asked where I purchased the car and I have been given a brand new 330i for a loaner.
2. I have the 15 in wheels and factory continentals. What advantage/disadvantage of upgrading wheels/tires?
3. Anyone know if front license plates required in Cal? The thin plate that says BMW in the adds would be cool! Can you get these?
It seems the dealer doesnt have the kind of car I am looking for and would have to order it. Would I still have room for any discounts or do I have to pay sticker?
Looking to buy 325i black/black steptronic,premium pkg, cd, harmon kardon, heated seats in the Phoenix area.
Thanks
i know certain audi dealership has a free loaner
ref: http://www.bmwusa.com)
The other solution is to get one of those racks that are welded to the underside of the back of the car, although letting some guy weld my bouncing baby 330i gives me nightmares.
Has anybody found any satisfactory solutions?
Drew
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* A search of the Autotrader.com site for my area turned up the following: The cheapest 96 328 was listed @ $14950, miles not listed. The cheapest with the miles listed was $16000 with 84K miles... So $13000 looks like a great price in comparison.
Thanks in advance!
1x1x1x1, the 330 and 325 have the exact same traction system. Both have DSC which includes AST.