330i Perfomance or 330i Sport & Premium

[Beemer Dreamer]

That was another thought, Is the ZHP going to be a little rough on the body on long trips to San Diego or to the Wine contry.

 

[codex57]

Can an eigth grader distinguish between a ZHP and non-ZHP? That is the question in this thread. We all love the handling on our cars, etc...but having the ZHP is pretty much like the placebo effect. I'm not saying that that the 10HP isnt there, or the suspenion isnt better, only that its nice to know that you are driving the faster 330. But really, folks, you driving to and from work!

My little cousin (a girl) could recognize Mercedes and BMWs (obviously lives in a rich neighborhood) when she was about 2. By age 3, she knew pretty much every major manufacturer. By 5, she knew all the models. Since she's about 10 now, I'm sure she can distinguish a ZHP. She knew AMG and ///M when she was about 5. You'd be surprised at how knowledgeable some kids are about cars, even the girls. She makes me so proud.

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

That was another thought, Is the ZHP going to be a little rough on the body on long trips to San Diego or to the Wine contry.

The 325i with the Premium package already gets my lower back and (left) posterior sore after I've been sitting in it for over 45 minutes... I can imagine with a stiffer suspension and being the same model car it isn't much better. The 3 series isn't the best car to take a roadtrip in, but compared with other cars it's size it certainly has an excellent ride.

 

[listener]

That was another thought, Is the ZHP going to be a little rough on the body on long trips to San Diego or to the Wine contry.

First of all, IMHO, get the ZHP. I love mine, and have done a few mods to it. It's an absolute BLAST to drive on our nice smooth Arizona roads, whether it's going to and from work or out on weekend cruise. I recently drove it to San Diego. It took about 4.5 hours and I felt great when I got there. No issues with the firm ride, 18" wheels and tires, seats, etc.

Since you can't find a red one....maybe you would like to buy mine?
[joke]

Anyway, good luck with your decision (get the ZHP)!