330 ci vs i vs xi

[jes330]

Hell yeah we are sedan lovers ... i love the 330i, i love the 545i, and i absoultely love the m5.

Not to forget the Ausi Rs4...surely you family sedan types would simply druul over a hot station wagon......

 

[Black330]

Yeah I don't mind a RS4, anything that can murder a ci on the streets... like what the i does to the ci [shake]

 

[jes330]

Oh I get it....you are multi talented....while you (dream) you manage to dribble rubbish on the forum......you keep dreamin',.

BTW, perhaps you had better drop your strides and bend over to another i owner, you might get you you want that way....I'm just not that sort of fella!! hehehe

 

[Bryan330i]

Hey, I would get a ci, but it would need to be the M-Sport package or the ZHP.

May even get one next.

M3 is way too expensive to lease because of residual.

 

[jes330]

Bryan,

I don't think we have the M-Sprt pack, or the ZHP in Aust. Could you elaborate as to what those packages offer and are they able to be retro fitted?

We can get performance handling upgrades, but in my opinion one is better off getting proven aftermarket equipment like H&R or Eibach etc...I did look at Gold Chipping the car but was talked out of it as really getting poor bang for your buck. Chipping here cost's $1300 where as I can make some nice suspension mods for less than that, and as we all know, dollar for dollar, better handling will outperform increased power, certainly of you ever hit the track for some fun.

 

[DrWho]

I don't think we have the M-Sprt pack, or the ZHP in Aust. Could you elaborate as to what those packages offer and are they able to be retro fitted?

Yes, we do (I've got it)! It's called the M Sports II package, which includes suspension mods, 6 speed short throw manual box, fat rimmed sports steering wheel, M trim, M3 style bumbers, minor engine/exhaust mods, shadowline window trim, clear lenses.

 

[Black330]

I just want the rims ...

 

[Bryan330i]

I agree jes330, there are companies other than BMW directly to add these options. But they are nice packages that offer some very nice additions to the cars.

We still do not have this in the ci but I understand these cars should start to arrive soon.

That is a beautiful car DrWho, the package creates a whole different look I think.

 

[jes330]

For once we agree Black330..love those rims.

Dr Who, what performance gains did you get? What exactly are the mods?

I have priced Power Chip at $1300. That provides 180kw and 318Nm...Also for $870 installed I can get the German H&R Cold wound coils...this will lower the front 20mm and the back 0mm. A very nice handling upgrade I am told. Not that I am unhappy with the car ...I love it...Its just that , well, nothing exceeds like excess hey.

Hey, Bryan and Black, we should all post pic's of our cars on the thread...i'd be curious...

 

[Bryan330i]

Here is mine, not the best pics but all I have at work.

Mine has 235 HP, increased redline by 300 RPM, 6 speed, bigger tires, and aero pk.

 

[Bryan330i]

Here is a better pic I found.


My car but not "my" car. [fake]

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

Oh I get it....you are multi talented....while you (dream) you manage to dribble rubbish on the forum......you keep dreamin',.

BTW, perhaps you had better drop your strides and bend over to another i owner, you might get you you want that way....I'm just not that sort of fella!! hehehe

 

[jes330]

very, very nice!!!! Luuurve those rims. Ere's mine.....Work in progress )

mmmmm..how do u upload pic's???

 

[flashinthepan]

The Convertible does not handle as well as the convertible, but it is close.

MrE-

Thats a funny one !! I know what ya mean though.

The Cic's handle superbly for what they are, but not as good as the i or Ci, add 400 lbs or just throw a cow in your trunk. But the Verts are pretty as they come too.

 

[Bryan330i]

very, very nice!!!! Luuurve those rims. Ere's mine.....Work in progress )

mmmmm..how do u upload pic's???

Thank you!

You can upload pics by using the "attach file" at the bottom left corner of the posting page. I adjust the size to under 50k and then browse to select the photo and its done.

 

[MyHarley]

The Cic's handle superbly for what they are, but not as good as the i or Ci, add 400 lbs or just throw a cow in your trunk. But the Verts are pretty as they come too.

Flash, thanks for validating us vert drivers.............when its a sunny day, 45 to 85 degrees and the top is down, and the guys are fighting for who gets to drive beside you, we are all crying the blues because our car is slower and doesnt handle as well as a CI or I..........jeez guys.........

 

[Bryan330i]

I love the cic

From what I see it is the best around and I think the weight is due to safety features. It's like a small but quick tank.

All the BMW's are nice and if high performance was all we were looking for and valued we would all have M's.

 

[jes330]

Ill upload when I get home tonite.......I love verts as well....M3 convertable would be the dogs whatsits I reckon.....

 

[jes330]

Ok, here she is..sorry bout the quality...i had to keep down sizing the file size

 

[jes330]

And......