Today I had the chance to test a BMW Premium Selection BMW 323i at Glenmarie.The best part of this car is the I-drive system. My bb can easily hook up with the I-Drive via bluetooth and I can browse the internet if the car is stationary.It can also play my songs in my BB via bluetooth which I think is great.The voice command is excellent too.The Nav is a bit fiddly and not as great as those in Garmin or Papago but it does the job okay.The power and acceleration is awesome.BMW PS also gives out an extra 1 year warranty plus the 5 years BSRI. Good value IMHO.The only downside is that the noise level is too high. Well..yes coming from the E39 maybe the E39 has more insulation.It is already 10 years old ...but I am a bit surprised for the E90..Is this engine noise intrusion prevalent in all E90s? I haven't tested the 320i.But nonetheless quite tempted.Opinions and comments welcomed.Cheers.
Brief test :E90 323i 2011
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huskar3399
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i thought your intention of letting go the 525i is more for power?
huskar3399;755105 said:
323i is also 6cyl 2.5liter but I think it is using a newer engine. So quite powerful as it is mated to a lighter and smaller chassis.
Nothing is being decided just look look see see ..
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The 323i is the "cut cost, cut corners" version of the 325i while my 320i is the base line model of the entire range of BMW fleet. So it's unfair to compare them to the high production cost and price tag siblings. However, my base line BMW is still quieter than Polo and the 323i still quieter than Golf.. :4:
I've got a 2010 323i. Before that was a E60. The E90 is definitely not as quiet as the E60. But is still reasonably quiet and refined.
It's also reasonable peppy on Sport mode, but don't expect to chase after GTIs (or even modded protons).
Fuel consumption isn't all that great around town, but reasonable on highways.
Was relatively problem free over the last 2.5 years and 70k km, only suffered from suspension noises and a passenger side window which had a mind of its own. Was solved under warranty.
The lack of the M Sport suspension is probably the only thing I missed on this car. The M Sport cars do handle better and feels alot sportier.
Back then, if my budget could stretch somemore, I would have gone for the 325i M Sport.
It's also reasonable peppy on Sport mode, but don't expect to chase after GTIs (or even modded protons).
Fuel consumption isn't all that great around town, but reasonable on highways.
Was relatively problem free over the last 2.5 years and 70k km, only suffered from suspension noises and a passenger side window which had a mind of its own. Was solved under warranty.
The lack of the M Sport suspension is probably the only thing I missed on this car. The M Sport cars do handle better and feels alot sportier.
Back then, if my budget could stretch somemore, I would have gone for the 325i M Sport.
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astroboy;755346 said:
Ure right bro astroboy...M sport is design for the DRIVERS to get the feel but feeling from passenger is totally different...my wife & behind passenger never liked my car & always bugging me to change to more comfortable car....me? don't bother with the nagging and njoy every second of it :love:
kolamp;755405 said:Ure right bro astroboy...M sport is design for the DRIVERS to get the feel but feeling from passenger is totally different...my wife & behind passenger never liked my car & always bugging me to change to more comfortable car....me? don't bother with the nagging and njoy every second of it :love:
Change to non RFT ... its heck of a lot better but then lose a bit in handling. Got rid of my RFT and its nice now.
