Re: Next ??? 325 vs 330

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Re: Next ??? 325 vs 330

Phil Keller	25 Aug 2008 03:07
>>>>> Thanks Pete. Can I ask you where in the world (generally-speaking) you >>>>> are ?? [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Thanks..but its a bit too far to drive back home... I understand, but I would love an excuse to drive across the continent. Phil

Jack	25 Aug 2008 00:12
>>>> Thanks Pete. Can I ask you where in the world (generally-speaking) you >>>> are ?? [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Phil Thanks..but its a bit too far to drive back home...

Phil Keller

24 Aug 2008 23:00

>>> Thanks Pete. Can I ask you where in the world (generally-speaking) you
>>> are ??
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> Thanks

Before you go to Florida, call Import Connection in Campbell California.
I bought a 2005 330 in absolutely perfect condition for nearly $5000
below blue book. I have been dealing with the owner for 17 years and
trust him absolutely. Small store, never more than 10 or 15 cars.

Phil

Jack	24 Aug 2008 21:16
>> Thanks Pete. Can I ask you where in the world (generally-speaking) you >> are ?? > > Chicago, IL. Why? > > Pete No reason...just curious..lots of Euros on here. I'm on the East Coast of Canada (NB)..hence the plan to go to FL for my purchase. Thanks

Pete	24 Aug 2008 18:43
> Thanks Pete. Can I ask you where in the world (generally-speaking) you > are ?? Chicago, IL. Why? Pete

Jack	24 Aug 2008 17:53
>> are maintenance costs the same for the 330 as the 325?? > > Yes. > > Pete Thanks Pete. Can I ask you where in the world (generally-speaking) you are ??

Pete	24 Aug 2008 13:26
> are maintenance costs the same for the 330 as the 325?? Yes. Pete

Jack	24 Aug 2008 03:45
>> I realize that's not going to make you buy a sedan instead of coupe, but >> I'm just point out the differences. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Thanks Pete...that IS a difference. Perhaps I'll wait till the spring and > get an 07...coupe. Does that mean I'd get the newer engine and body ?? are maintenance costs the same for the 330 as the 325??

Jack	17 Aug 2008 15:39
>> Since I got so much good info on the "leather vs vinyl" post, my next one >> is 325 vs 330. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Regards, > Pete Thanks Pete...that IS a difference. Perhaps I'll wait till the spring and get an 07...coupe. Does that mean I'd get the newer engine and body ??

Pete

17 Aug 2008 14:53

> Since I got so much good info on the "leather vs vinyl" post, my next
> one is 325 vs 330.
> I'm looking at an 05 or 06 3 series. Is there any other "real"
> differences between them except the engines ??
> Not that it matters, but I'm looking for a coupe.

Actually it does matter. In '06 the coupe was still the old body style
(E46), while sedan was already new (E90). Along with that, the '06
325ci (coupe) had the old 2.5-liter 184-hp engine while the '06 325i
(sedan) had a new 3.0-liter 215-hp engine - a slightly detuned version
of the engine that was used in the 330i/ci.

I realize that's not going to make you buy a sedan instead of coupe, but
I'm just point out the differences.

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2006&make=BMW&model=3-Series

Regards,
Pete

Jack	17 Aug 2008 01:50
Since I got so much good info on the "leather vs vinyl" post, my next one is 325 vs 330. I'm looking at an 05 or 06 3 series. Is there any other "real" differences between them except the engines ?? Not that it matters, but I'm looking for a coupe. The plan is to head down to Florida in a few months and bring one back north. Something with under 35k miles.

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