>> >Single stage intake runner, different cam and software
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> I think you are probably right, and the fully tuned version is probably
> better equipped as well. Just a thought ...
The 330i comes with Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Logic7 audio, power seats,
17" wheels and chrome trim. The 325i has these as options (except the
chrome). If you add these to the 325i you're only about $1600 short of a
base 330i with now comparable features. Try it at
http://byo.bmwusa.com/configurator/config/frameset.asp?Acode=XAB60BMC141A0 .
I would imagine changing out the engine stuff on a 325i to get to the 330i
performance level would cost a bit more than that $1600.
Kyle.
98 740iL
97 M3
Jeff Strickland - 07 Jun 2005 17:07 GMT
>>> >Single stage intake runner, different cam and software
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> . I would imagine changing out the engine stuff on a 325i to get to the
> 330i performance level would cost a bit more than that $1600.
I agree. If one wants the performance of the 330, they should buy the 330
because they will get more than just the engine. The 330 gets better looking
tires and wheels if it gets nothing else.
R. Rikoski - 08 Jun 2005 00:53 GMT
> > The 330i comes with Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Logic7 audio, power seats,
> > 17" wheels and chrome trim. The 325i has these as options (except the
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> because they will get more than just the engine. The 330 gets better looking
> tires and wheels if it gets nothing else.
Mixed blessing. Low profile tires (esp Continentals) and soft alloy
wheels mean trouble in pothole cities.
R. Mark Clayton - 08 Jun 2005 01:30 GMT
>> > The 330i comes with Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Logic7 audio, power
>> > seats,
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> Mixed blessing. Low profile tires (esp Continentals) and soft alloy
> wheels mean trouble in pothole cities.
I live in Manchester UK, so I fit standard profile Uniroyal. OK so they are
not quite so good at the limit in the dry, but I rarely go near the limit in
the dry, and would get an awful lot of tickets if I did. It is however very
easy to find the limit unintentionally in the wet. It rains most days in
Manchester.