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320i vs 335i
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AshG108
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Coisman said:imp:
Why close it?? :dunno:
Cause, i will say this for maybe the 7th or 8th time Cois, pointless threads like these will scare away potential future members, they who will join and majority who have 320i's will feel offended or get a negative message from these type of threads and we will forever be a drop in the ocean in SA.
currently, you know for yourself about the Charity thread, that really shows a lot about the growth of this club and honestly, we need to get more members on board, people who will be willing to join events and contribute towards initiatives.
So, taking the above into consideration, it shows that a lot of members feel these threads are pointless and should be closed (not forgetting that pointless threads just take up more space and add no value whatsoever). Thats my take on why the guys want it to be closed.
imp:I dont agree with you aZZ, let me re-post my first post in this thread:
I also had to drive a 320i once when my car was in for repair at bmw, and it was one of the more luxerious mdels, it had parking sensors front and rear, sunroof, auto everything, 18" wheels, I mean almost everything I can think of.
I actually put in an aplication on the car, and almost bought it, until I got my baby back and re-experienced how she handles and performs, and cancelled the aplication.
I agree with you both, for someone having a "better" bmw than a 320i, you will feel let down by the 320i, but for someone coming from a tazz, a citigolf, a corsa... you catch my drift, to a 320i, they will be in heaven. :rollsmile:
Now by what I wrote here, I was, and still am more than willing to buy a 320i, depending on what the car offers in extras, in order to make up for the lack in performance. How is that scaring away potential forum members??
Sabretooth tiger
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Now why does the other forums not get all yuppy like and look down on the entry level cars? This has got to be the only car forum where people with the entry level cars have to endure gripe from someone who thinks his sh@t dont stink caus he has a bigger tool in his bonnet :yuck:
Kinda makes me not want to be part of such a forum where I can be a fanatic of the brand I love.
Kinda makes me not want to be part of such a forum where I can be a fanatic of the brand I love.
imp:Sabre, I even enjoy driving my wife's Honda every now and then, so nothing wrong with a smaller engined car.
Like I posted, I ALMOST bought a 320i, and I would have been happy, because it was 7 years newer than my 325, had more extras in it, was black on the outside, and like I said, the main reason I cancelled the deal wa because I just love my car.
Now I have to add that my car will be settled in July if all goes well, so I think that also influanced my decision to cancel the deal.
It once again comes back to what you can afford, and from what car you coming into the 320i.
Sabretooth tiger
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Coisman said:
Sabre, I even enjoy driving my wife's Honda every now and then, so nothing wrong with a smaller engined car.
Like I posted, I ALMOST bought a 320i, and I would have been happy, because it was 7 years newer than my 325, had more extras in it, was black on the outside, and like I said, the main reason I cancelled the deal wa because I just love my car.
Now I have to add that my car will be settled in July if all goes well, so I think that also influanced my decision to cancel the deal.
It once again comes back to what you can afford, and from what car you coming into the 320i.
You 100 percent correct. Just a pitty not everyone sees the point. There is a reason there is not only one model of any car. If I didnt travel so much I would have bought a 320I anyday. Its still a BMW.
imp::bravo: EXACTLY!!!!!
raise:When I drove the E90 330d with msm a while back, I was totally hooked. Hell, msm went and bought a 330d and sold his 330i E46, I think because of what he felt in the 330d.
I also drove a 528i that day, and if I was finacially able, I would have traded my 325 in without even thinking twice.
My first bmw was a E46 320d, 2000 model, and I bought it because I wanted to get into the bmw brand, and at that moment it was the only model I could get and afford.
Its the same with the guys that buy the 1 series bmw's, I feel the 1 series is a let down, both in space, and performance, refering to the 116, 118, and 120i on the previous shape 1 series...
I wont buy one for myself, but yet I find myself talking my mother into buying one... :rollsmile:
Funny, but true, that even if I dont like a particular model, FOR MYSELF and my needs, it doesn't mean that I wont support someone else when they buy it, cause like you say, the brand is still bmw. :thumb:
AshG108
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Coisman said:
I dont agree with you aZZ, let me re-post my first post in this thread:
I also had to drive a 320i once when my car was in for repair at bmw, and it was one of the more luxerious mdels, it had parking sensors front and rear, sunroof, auto everything, 18" wheels, I mean almost everything I can think of.
I actually put in an aplication on the car, and almost bought it, until I got my baby back and re-experienced how she handles and performs, and cancelled the aplication.
I agree with you both, for someone having a "better" bmw than a 320i, you will feel let down by the 320i, but for someone coming from a tazz, a citigolf, a corsa... you catch my drift, to a 320i, they will be in heaven. :rollsmile:
Now by what I wrote here, I was, and still am more than willing to buy a 320i, depending on what the car offers in extras, in order to make up for the lack in performance. How is that scaring away potential forum members??
you have the right to your opinion and i understand "YOUR" post and feelings towards the car, now Coisman, in no funny order, YOU are not THE forum and club, people would not look at YOU only and base the clubs reputation on YOU only, with that being said, you know i have no beef with you and if this club was focused on you only and your opinions, could be different.
you are welcome to differ towards my judgment, BUT, being within the motor world and club forums for a while, and also speaking to alot of people who i invite over to the forums i frequent, the forst thing these guys do are view the forum as guests, then judge it and join should they like it.
now you are one person with a good attitude and dont moan about the 320i with unequal comparisons, you are 1 out of how many again??? exactly....now in every basket are a few rotten fruits and the rest with rot from that,, like-wise with the view of the rep of this forum and club, people will view a couple negative posts and then portray the whole club to be like that. dont say i am wrong, cause we all know its human nature, there are people who will think like that.
and again, from knowing very strict and well moderated forums and clubs, worthless and pointless threads do nothing and have no value to add to the club, hence they are worthless and pointless. but keep it if you guys feel you should keep these threads, in the end, when guests view this nonsense, believe me, it will have an effect on their judgement(again, it is human nature).
i am looking at the bigger picture of the club, which honestly i don't see much of anyone else actually doing here, not much enthusiasm or planning being done with this club, we have random members having to provide ideas for events etc etc. would be nice, if our committee can start marketing our club more, getting more attraction, more events but until then, we can not talk about competing with massive clubs with the like of the VW Club etc etc. maybe we can look at this to start doing some stuff for the club?
Also, whether you are a Metro Cop or a friekin CEO, you will read something pointless and lost interest in it if it is over-played, and if you see people talk nonsense and have nothing better to contribute and it happens over and over again, what you will do is be less-likely to return to that forum/club/book etc etc etc. You get what i am saying?
Not forgetting, i say this in all due-respect and no slander to anyone, but like you said Cois- you will respect someone for buying a BMW, irrespective of engine designation, then why cant the rest do the same. there isnt anything wrong with the 320i's, it caters for it's owners needs.
also, this is what i see of the BMWFanatics club currently, to be honest, it has come some way, but could be a lot better should we have more unity, direction and structure. Ask Mr. Arbee, that man has been in the VW Club committee for a while, we should get some suggestions and maybe some tips and apply them to this BB to help us grow in a more positive way rather than just entertaining pointless threads throughout. Just a positive suggestion again, just for 'our' club.
this is my opinion and in no means want anything to come across as blunt or negative, please accept my apologies if i do, i would like the above suggestions to be taken as positive suggestions in light to better our club, there will be people who differ and welcome to comment, but this is what it is, unfortunately.
Smartiesman
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Smartiesman said:
lol :rollsmile:
JENICH
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I do not understand why you okes take shots at the 320i.
They are part of the BMW stable, and if you call yourself a BMW Fanatic, that would mean you like the brand and all that it stands for. Otherwise you would not be calling yourself a Fanatic.
If you got a 320i as a courtesy vehicle, you should be appreciative you got something.
So stop with your 320 comments. You guys should be living the Brand, that's what a fanatic is all about.
They are part of the BMW stable, and if you call yourself a BMW Fanatic, that would mean you like the brand and all that it stands for. Otherwise you would not be calling yourself a Fanatic.
If you got a 320i as a courtesy vehicle, you should be appreciative you got something.
So stop with your 320 comments. You guys should be living the Brand, that's what a fanatic is all about.
Smartiesman
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JENICH said:
:bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo:
Well said.
Slamz
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JENICH said:
totally AGREE... :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
i for one owned an E90 320i sportsback... i always wanted a BMW beacuse i once went for a drive in my cousins 530 and boy was it lovely...
so a few years later when i could afford a BMW, not an M3 but a 320i... i grabbed it at the first shot... for starters let me just point out, i also had a golf 1 (2 door) at the time which i built from the ground up and it had all the bells and whistles for a normally aspirated car... needless to say it ran circles around my 320i :flyfun::fencelook:
the thing is, i bought my BMW becuase i love the car/brand from my first ride... when i sit in my 320i,i wasnt looking for racing anyone else, i looked for comfort, adequate space, smoothness, quiteness and most importantly that SHEER DRIVING PLEASURE... for me, that drive to durban(every time my wifes mum foned:fencelook
is what i looked most forward to, because i could put on the cruise control and drive the car like it was meant to be driven..so in essence as a few guys here have said... it shouldnt matter whether you own a 320i or a 335i.. what should matter is that you love the car you drive... i for one... LOVE my E90 320i :inlove:
///M_Diesel
Active member
If you not happy with a BMW 320i sell ur BMW n buy a Audi or Merc....
You can't be a BMW Fanatic n hate some models in the range... Doesn't add up guys n gals... :argh: :bangdesk:
You can't be a BMW Fanatic n hate some models in the range... Doesn't add up guys n gals... :argh: :bangdesk:
Niju06
New member
Slamz said:JENICH said:
totally AGREE... :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
i for one owned an E90 320i sportsback... i always wanted a BMW beacuse i once went for a drive in my cousins 530 and boy was it lovely...
so a few years later when i could afford a BMW, not an M3 but a 320i... i grabbed it at the first shot... for starters let me just point out, i also had a golf 1 (2 door) at the time which i built from the ground up and it had all the bells and whistles for a normally aspirated car... needless to say it ran circles around my 320i :flyfun::fencelook:
the thing is, i bought my BMW becuase i love the car/brand from my first ride... when i sit in my 320i,i wasnt looking for racing anyone else, i looked for comfort, adequate space, smoothness, quiteness and most importantly that SHEER DRIVING PLEASURE... for me, that drive to durban(every time my wifes mum foned:fencelook
so in essence as a few guys here have said... it shouldnt matter whether you own a 320i or a 335i.. what should matter is that you love the car you drive... i for one... LOVE my E90 320i :inlove:
You could not have said it better Slamz. I love my 320i. Its my first BMW upgraded from a Fiesta. Its the same for me, when my folks in the eastern cape ask us to come over. I look forward to the drive eagerly from the cape on the garden route. Its SHEER DRIVING PLEASURE. The 320i is fantastic and I'm sticking with the brand for years to come. Now how would i be able to get a taste of the brand if not for a car in my price range first? Although i'm keeping my 320i LCI for a loooong time. Don't see the need to upgrade anytime soon.
Its simple.... different strokes for different folks.
pimpassdaddy
Well-known member
I totally agree with what most of the 320i drivers are saying. We all buy what we can afford and feel comfortable with. My 325i was my first BMW, and what an experience it has been. When I went shopping for a BMW, I wanted a vehicle that I could pay cash for and not have to worry about installments. If maybe I went the finance route, I coulda bought an M3 in the R600k - R700k.
But I had to be practical about my process. My car does 200 - 300km MAX a week. Why spend over half a million for something that will depreciate in the garage. This was my thinking.
What I'm trying to say is that it should never matter what anyone drives, cos that guy in an M3 or 335i etc, looks good at first glance, but may be financially in the red. I've seen many high end BMW's in auction houses, it's not a pretty picture.
We are not here to compete financially, cos trust me, not all that glitters is gold. We have one common love for a brand, and lets appreciate that. Whether it's a 320i, 316i, 116i etc, it shouldn't matter. We are all a priveledged bunch.
Nothing wrong with a 320i, and even if I had bought a 320i, trust me, i'd still be smiling from ear to ear.
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Your point makes very little sense... No one talks down to M3 drivers, but I think the 320i drivers feel thats what happens to them. You cannot compare the 2 situations at all.
But I had to be practical about my process. My car does 200 - 300km MAX a week. Why spend over half a million for something that will depreciate in the garage. This was my thinking.
What I'm trying to say is that it should never matter what anyone drives, cos that guy in an M3 or 335i etc, looks good at first glance, but may be financially in the red. I've seen many high end BMW's in auction houses, it's not a pretty picture.
We are not here to compete financially, cos trust me, not all that glitters is gold. We have one common love for a brand, and lets appreciate that. Whether it's a 320i, 316i, 116i etc, it shouldn't matter. We are all a priveledged bunch.
Nothing wrong with a 320i, and even if I had bought a 320i, trust me, i'd still be smiling from ear to ear.
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Josh-ZN said:
Your point makes very little sense... No one talks down to M3 drivers, but I think the 320i drivers feel thats what happens to them. You cannot compare the 2 situations at all.
