With due respect to all taikors who own 328i I wish to highlight my few days experiences with 320i for the benefits of future undecided buyers. My car was delayed almost for 2 weeks due to waiting for WXP plate registration - there is a number that I insisted to have. The delay caused me excruciating pain especially during weekends and public holiday as I couldn't wait to drive the car.
Anyway, I took the car on late Wednesday morning last week (I had inspected the car the day earlier). SA took the trouble to go through the essentials in the car although I have pretty much known them after reading the user manual online:
http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/3/f30/F30_Sedan_Owners_Manual_F30POST.pdf
Finally it's mine. So, here is my review of 320i.
First I switched off the auto stop and changed to sport mode. I took off from the dealer shop and headed back to my house. Many things were on my mine in particular the power, the speed, etc. and the worries that I was buying a 2nd best (after 328i). I told myself just drive the car and to decide for myself. That I did. The moment I drove the car, I could feel that it is fast and responsive unlike the the 2.4 accord that I drove before this
. Secondly the driving comfort is phenomenal. The thick sport steering wheel is nice to hold, very responsive and precise.
I couldn't help myself but to press the pedal reaching 120km/h on a 80km/hr road..no AES eh...that was where I really felt the car is worth my money. It gives me all that I look for and more than satisfies my simple needs.
Thus I am going to say the following, pardon me, I will get shot, but for those who are considering buying 320i as their car we sometime have to say what needed to be said. So it goes as follows:
Speed - between 7.6 or 6.5 seconds - it is non issue as we are on a city road and limited speed highway, we are not on race tracks. The mind has to move away from this obession of speed. Speed has no limit and mostly found in sport cars. My immediate boss who used to own 911 porsche could talk at length about his car. But on the road or highway, please don't drive too fast endangering yourself and other road users. Please stick to max. 120km/h. Speed kills.
Power - A big trailer truck needs big power. Oh well..since we are talking about cars, why stop at 200 or 350 NM torque? Go for more! How about the new M6 coupe that could give 560 hp and 680 Nm? The truth is where do we stop? Acutally there is no limit. At best it stops at own needs, common sense and wallet.
Driving Dynamic: 320i satisfactorily fulfils your needs unless you live for performance driving and one who speeds.
Image: 320i more than fulfils, there are many others who wish to have one but couldn't make it yet.
Value for Money: Yes, worths every cent.
Will I buy again or change?: Yes but perhaps to Mercedes in my next purchase.
My apologies if what I had said trouble you! Cheers :rock:
Anyway, I took the car on late Wednesday morning last week (I had inspected the car the day earlier). SA took the trouble to go through the essentials in the car although I have pretty much known them after reading the user manual online:
http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/3/f30/F30_Sedan_Owners_Manual_F30POST.pdf
Finally it's mine. So, here is my review of 320i.
First I switched off the auto stop and changed to sport mode. I took off from the dealer shop and headed back to my house. Many things were on my mine in particular the power, the speed, etc. and the worries that I was buying a 2nd best (after 328i). I told myself just drive the car and to decide for myself. That I did. The moment I drove the car, I could feel that it is fast and responsive unlike the the 2.4 accord that I drove before this
. Secondly the driving comfort is phenomenal. The thick sport steering wheel is nice to hold, very responsive and precise. I couldn't help myself but to press the pedal reaching 120km/h on a 80km/hr road..no AES eh...that was where I really felt the car is worth my money. It gives me all that I look for and more than satisfies my simple needs.
Thus I am going to say the following, pardon me, I will get shot, but for those who are considering buying 320i as their car we sometime have to say what needed to be said. So it goes as follows:
Speed - between 7.6 or 6.5 seconds - it is non issue as we are on a city road and limited speed highway, we are not on race tracks. The mind has to move away from this obession of speed. Speed has no limit and mostly found in sport cars. My immediate boss who used to own 911 porsche could talk at length about his car. But on the road or highway, please don't drive too fast endangering yourself and other road users. Please stick to max. 120km/h. Speed kills.
Power - A big trailer truck needs big power. Oh well..since we are talking about cars, why stop at 200 or 350 NM torque? Go for more! How about the new M6 coupe that could give 560 hp and 680 Nm? The truth is where do we stop? Acutally there is no limit. At best it stops at own needs, common sense and wallet.
Driving Dynamic: 320i satisfactorily fulfils your needs unless you live for performance driving and one who speeds.
Image: 320i more than fulfils, there are many others who wish to have one but couldn't make it yet.
Value for Money: Yes, worths every cent.
Will I buy again or change?: Yes but perhaps to Mercedes in my next purchase.
My apologies if what I had said trouble you! Cheers :rock:
