Question for future 2007 e90 purchase

IUBMW · 12-29-2005, 04:41 PM

Hello all. I am saving up for a 2007 e90 and just wanted to get some opinions on a couple of options I am looking at.

I am most likely going to get a 325 and also due to the snowy climes here, going to get the AWD. I want to get the 17 in wheels, my question is do you guys think the AWD w/ sport pkg is the best alternative or is there an option to add 17 in wheels w/o sport pkg? I was reading the description of the sport pkg and it describes the upgraded wheels and seats but doesn’t really say anything that I saw about the suspension. I didn’t know if anyone had an AWD w/ ZSP and if it still drove with the sportier feel.

Also, for those 2006 e90 owners, what changes, if any, would you like to see and think are feasible to be made for the 2007 e90?

Thanks for any and all replies, this site is awesome and I can’t wait till I am able to give advice as an e90 owner.

Petercat · 12-29-2005, 04:51 PM

I came from years and years of AWD with Audi A4's and a 911 C4. I was very hesitant to get a RWD car but I was totally suprised by the DSC. This car handles very well in the wet, ice and snow. Indy winters are a bit better than those in Minneapolis too.
Really think of where you want to spend your money before you limit yourself to the xi as the only option.
Go drive the 325 and 330 on a crappy day to decide. With the money you save on the AWD you may want to bump to 330.

underDAWG · 12-29-2005, 05:41 PM

I agree with Cat. It is most likely that with proper snow tires, RWD may be just fine for your location. Obviously, it is your call; We are just bystanders.

IUBMW · 12-29-2005, 07:35 PM

Thanks for the replies, I will have to do a test drive with just the RWD in the snow to see how it feels to me.

Does anyone know if there is a way to get 17 in wheels on the 325 w/o getting the ZSP, besided aftermarket?

- Paul - · 12-29-2005, 08:01 PM

Is it just me??? Why do the US call their new cars by the next years number. My car is a 2005, not a 2006. No-one owns a 2006 car yet! It's impossible - It's not 2006 yet! We haven't got long to wait though. All the best for the new year. 2007

BMW F22 · 12-29-2005, 08:49 PM

well it's a 2006 model...I guess it's cus if you say 2005 people will think of the older version...

AW330i · 12-29-2005, 09:18 PM

model years are different than calendar years duhhh... lol

- Paul - · 12-29-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AW330i

model years are different than calendar years duhhh... lol

Why? Is it only BMW that do this in US or all manufacturers?

RichReg · 12-29-2005, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Why? Is it only BMW that do this in US or all manufacturers?

Only here in the good old U.S.A.
Capitalism at its finest!

Bimmerista · 12-29-2005, 10:10 PM

I agree with Cat as well (ex Audianer) and the winters in Montreal ARE brutal.

For 2007 you are likely to get the new engine (which really is the same engine just with more hp and likely nominally more torque). I am guessing you'll be drivin' a 235 hp car.

Make sure you consider the 325 w/o the "x" factor. I think that BMW sells 17 inchers which you can hagle for with your dealer.

IUBMW · 12-29-2005, 10:27 PM

Thanks for the input, I will definitely look at the non-x, the more I think about it we typically only get 4 or 5 days of really bad conditions, so probably not worth it to get the x just for those days.

Any other thoughts on possible changes for the 07 model, maybe bring back the amber lights on the rear or interior changes - hopefully the ipod integration that the e46 has.

govtec · 12-29-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Why? Is it only BMW that do this in US or all manufacturers?

my guess is marketing and tradition in the states for all manufacturers to introduce model year different from calendar year. if u think about it don't u want to build momentum from late 05 introduction of 06 car to when 06 comes around and u'll have entire year to put up sales numbers.

- Paul - · 12-29-2005, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by govtec

my guess is marketing and tradition in the states for all manufacturers to introduce model year different from calendar year. if u think about it don't u want to build momentum from late 05 introduction of 06 car to when 06 comes around and u'll have entire year to put up sales numbers.

Maybe seems even weirder to me as I have had my car since April 05.

E90Fleet · 12-30-2005, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Is it just me??? Why do the US call their new cars by the next years number. My car is a 2005, not a 2006. No-one owns a 2006 car yet! It's impossible - It's not 2006 yet! We haven't got long to wait though. All the best for the new year. 2007

Many manufacturers, including US and European ones, change their model year (major parts changes ) in September after August holidays. So the 2006 model year started in September 2005.

The USA get a bit strange sometimes and calls any change during the year a new model year, causing some march 2005 cars to be called 2006 models.

Here we work on calendar years. Few people want to buy a car in December here, because if you register it on say 30 December 2005, its called a 2005 model, and you would loose a years depreciation on it for trade in on 1 January 2006

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IUBMW New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: not a bmw :( Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Question for future 2007 e90 purchase Hello all. I am saving up for a 2007 e90 and just wanted to get some opinions on a couple of options I am looking at. I am most likely going to get a 325 and also due to the snowy climes here, going to get the AWD. I want to get the 17 in wheels, my question is do you guys think the AWD w/ sport pkg is the best alternative or is there an option to add 17 in wheels w/o sport pkg? I was reading the description of the sport pkg and it describes the upgraded wheels and seats but doesn’t really say anything that I saw about the suspension. I didn’t know if anyone had an AWD w/ ZSP and if it still drove with the sportier feel. Also, for those 2006 e90 owners, what changes, if any, would you like to see and think are feasible to be made for the 2007 e90? Thanks for any and all replies, this site is awesome and I can’t wait till I am able to give advice as an e90 owner.
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Petercat Cat Herder 8 Rep 274 Posts Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	I came from years and years of AWD with Audi A4's and a 911 C4. I was very hesitant to get a RWD car but I was totally suprised by the DSC. This car handles very well in the wet, ice and snow. Indy winters are a bit better than those in Minneapolis too. Really think of where you want to spend your money before you limit yourself to the xi as the only option. Go drive the 325 and 330 on a crappy day to decide. With the money you save on the AWD you may want to bump to 330. __________________ Waiting for my e93.
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underDAWG Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 278 Posts Drives: E30 on Stands Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: First State iTrader: (0)	I agree with Cat. It is most likely that with proper snow tires, RWD may be just fine for your location. Obviously, it is your call; We are just bystanders.
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IUBMW New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: not a bmw :( Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies, I will have to do a test drive with just the RWD in the snow to see how it feels to me. Does anyone know if there is a way to get 17 in wheels on the 325 w/o getting the ZSP, besided aftermarket?
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	I agree with Cat as well (ex Audianer) and the winters in Montreal ARE brutal. For 2007 you are likely to get the new engine (which really is the same engine just with more hp and likely nominally more torque). I am guessing you'll be drivin' a 235 hp car. Make sure you consider the 325 w/o the "x" factor. I think that BMW sells 17 inchers which you can hagle for with your dealer.
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IUBMW New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: not a bmw :( Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input, I will definitely look at the non-x, the more I think about it we typically only get 4 or 5 days of really bad conditions, so probably not worth it to get the x just for those days. Any other thoughts on possible changes for the 07 model, maybe bring back the amber lights on the rear or interior changes - hopefully the ipod integration that the e46 has.
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