323i vs 328i
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Yep, if the milage is the same, get the 328, you get a little bit more HP. Nothing extremely noticible, but when is more hp not better? ![[:)]](/images/smilies/smile.png "Smile [:)]")
Nothing wrong with the 323, 2.5l is a nice 'lil engine.
(I have a 323 btw, I *didn't* do what you're looking to do because I found a 323 with low milage, but couldn't find a 328 the same way, they always had racked up milage on 'em..)
Nothing wrong with the 323, 2.5l is a nice 'lil engine.(I have a 323 btw, I *didn't* do what you're looking to do because I found a 323 with low milage, but couldn't find a 328 the same way, they always had racked up milage on 'em..)
Thanks.
The 328 has about 68K on it and the dealer wants 18K for it. I thought it was a little high, but it does come with a warranty and is BMW certified.
The 323 has about 60K on it and the dealer wants 16K for it. Sounds like a little better deal, but I know it is a smaller engine. I was thinking that the 99 was a new year and I didn't know if the newer 2.5 was closer in horsepower to the older 2.8 or not.
How's the prices sound? I'm having a hell of a time finding anything with a 5 speed.
Thanks
Jared
The 328 has about 68K on it and the dealer wants 18K for it. I thought it was a little high, but it does come with a warranty and is BMW certified.
The 323 has about 60K on it and the dealer wants 16K for it. Sounds like a little better deal, but I know it is a smaller engine. I was thinking that the 99 was a new year and I didn't know if the newer 2.5 was closer in horsepower to the older 2.8 or not.
How's the prices sound? I'm having a hell of a time finding anything with a 5 speed.
Thanks
Jared
Sexualwasabi said:
I have a 323 00' and love it, hey lot you can do with the extra $2k 
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i would assume it is the new 3 body style seeing as it's posted in the E46 section. the cost of cars really depends on the area you live in. i can get a car for about 5 grand less here in sarasota, FL as opposed to Seattle, WA where i actually live. so 16.5 may not be unreasonable..check www.kbb.com (kelly blue book) usually regulates the cost of used cars. [driving2]
go with the body style you like the best. thats all i have to say. i could buy an E36 328i or an E30 M3. I would go for the M3 in a second, because i much prefer the E30. I'll tell you the same thing I was told - do what you want, because if you end up not liking it, you can always resell it. if the hp gain doesn't matter to you, then go for the 323. just remember, you're posting in the E46 section, so you're likely to have a bias =)
If the price difference isn't the big swaying point, then think of what you could do to the 323 with 2k. Thats a nice set of 18's w/ tires and a little money left over to save towards slamming it.. Oh but I digress.. ![[;)]](/images/smilies/wink.png "Wink [;)]")
Or.. if it already has decent wheels.. 2k in performance parts would probably make you *faster* than the 328.. a Cold Air intake, Exhaust, and Software (Shark Injector) set would be sweet. Those 3 together would range from 1100-1600 depending on what sorta CAI and Exhaust you put on. And possibly gains of 15-25hp with those 3 items, not to mention the limiter being taken off, more torque at lower revs, (blah blah BLAH blah).
Or.. if it already has decent wheels.. 2k in performance parts would probably make you *faster* than the 328.. a Cold Air intake, Exhaust, and Software (Shark Injector) set would be sweet. Those 3 together would range from 1100-1600 depending on what sorta CAI and Exhaust you put on. And possibly gains of 15-25hp with those 3 items, not to mention the limiter being taken off, more torque at lower revs, (blah blah BLAH blah).
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Hey Jared , I like to use kelley blue book to get a general idea. www.kbb.com