Came across this review this morning and thought you guys would like to see it:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/06_bmw_3.htm
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Quote: Hmm... What's the proposed price diff between the 325 and 330?
I see a HUGE market for intakes and engine reprogramming devices. | My SA told me the difference would be about the same $5-$6k that exists on the '05s, as prices will not change that much.
I am not as knowledgeable on engines, as most here; but thought the same thing about the after-market potential on the 325. I wonder what that $5k would pay for?
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Quote: | Have to wonder if the power/torque numbers provided by BMW for the 325i are understated to help sell the 330i model. | Good point. Can't see an intake giving you 50 hp, under any circumstances. I bet the cams are different.
Might be tempting to get a 325i w/ manual seats, no moonroof, and then throwing on cams/intake/software for 250 hp. 
I like this from the article:
Quote: | The handling and performance of the 330i is nothing short of brilliant, and continues to be the benchmark against which other cars of this type will be judged. In many ways it felt as nimble as a Mini Cooper S, such was its immediate and appropriate response to driver inputs. |
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yep seems like the 325 might be the way to go. Aftermarket will probably easily get those horses/torque back.
kind of sad bmw is players the numbers game, kind of like nissan and their 3.5l
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Quote: My SA told me the difference would be about the same $5-$6k that exists on the '05s, as prices will not change that much.
I am not as knowledgeable on engines, as most here; but thought the same thing about the after-market potential on the 325. I wonder what that $5k would pay for? | Is BMW really going to do the same thing (or mistake if you wish to call it that) it did with the e46 323/328? As usual, 325s are going to outsell the 330 by a good percentage. I mean, an intake and a reprogramming will turn an e90 325 to a 330?! At first glance, it seems almost impossible to make 40 hp from an intake and software, so there must be a few other things here and there. (Larger throttle body, HFM, etc, etc)
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