Test drive of BMW 330 Ci and Ford ZX4
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Originally Posted by jdepould
meh, no 2.0, I actually have an older and more reliable motor (same motor used in miata and it's built for boost), with 8 less hp, but it makes up for it in weight, because mine is significantly lighter than both the 3rd gen protege and ZX3. My friend has had a lot of stupid stuff break in her focus, and driving it is . . . meh at best, the suspension is fairly well sorted, but I still don't like it. Besides, I just like being contrary!
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Originally Posted by AntiochCali
Sorry, rental guy told me that it was M3 suspension. It was a touch soft for my liking, but I admit that on hard corners it was very balanced, better than my WRX.
It is not the suspension from the M3, it's merely "M-Tuned".
It's a great handling car, and yes it has good balance.
The SMG works better in the M3 than the 330 though.
Oh yeah and they don't cost 50k either, the E46 M3 starts at $47k+
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Originally Posted by zumnwrx
ford focus is the best beater rental ever! especially when the e-brake works still
haha
edgar,
oh and since it dont have abs this makes stopping fun fun fun every time! haha especially in parking garages
haha
edgar,
oh and since it dont have abs this makes stopping fun fun fun every time! haha especially in parking garages
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Originally Posted by razorlab
How is a 330ci 50k?
I have a printout of the car with VIN, including options and MSRP - it is $45K
I looked at Carsdirect.com and I can't quite match the options that the dealer had, but I notice it is $42K - with Xenon headlights and onboard navigation. These options are already installed on the only manual I can get.
The dealer is Concord BMW where I went to price one at - they were very helpful, but I bet I can at least get rid of the $2000 dealer markup.
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Originally Posted by Group B
Sorry, I work for BMW.
It is not the suspension from the M3, it's merely "M-Tuned".
It's a great handling car, and yes it has good balance.
The SMG works better in the M3 than the 330 though.
Oh yeah and they don't cost 50k either, the E46 M3 starts at $47k+
It is not the suspension from the M3, it's merely "M-Tuned".
It's a great handling car, and yes it has good balance.
The SMG works better in the M3 than the 330 though.
Oh yeah and they don't cost 50k either, the E46 M3 starts at $47k+
As for the 330Ci...a fully loaded one with all options and an auto transmission is $50K, actually slightly over $50K
Now what deparment was it that you worked in?, I hope it isn't sales
Originally Posted by razorlab
Which is actually from the Mazda 323 GTX, which is why it's fond of boost.
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Originally Posted by jdepould
good luck finding an M3 to buy though 
I can also put my hands on one with every option under the sun except convertable, painted yellow, brand new for around $60K
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