test driving 328i

armenh · 01-18-2009, 02:53 AM

Hello all, i just rented a 328i for the weekend. I will be driving up to Las Vegas to really get the feel of it before pulling the trigger. Its an e90, what do you guys suggest I do and test to really see the performance of the car. I just drove it a while and noticed how quickly and quietly it accelerates from 60 on..Also it was very quick in sports mode, just about took any car on the street. But i wouldnt constantly drive on sports mode especially on free ways because i like to cruise. Another thing i noticed was the manual mode. It was very quick and good to react but i dont know about the downshifting. What are you supposed to do? Brake then bring it down?Also its not a sports package and the seats are very uncomfortable!!!

Thanks

Pitbull555 · 01-18-2009, 02:57 AM

if you just like crusing just stay on the D mode but if you want a little kick just shift it to DS. M1-M6 lets u drive manual shifting so if i were you il try it first before i fly on the highway. thats an awesome ride. enjoy it!

good luck

Jns2001 · 01-18-2009, 03:23 AM

A 328 is a nice car, has a good torque, but the engine is nothing to write home about, now, when it comes to handling performance, I am wondering if there is a better car in this price point. It is perfect.

sepsis · 01-18-2009, 04:09 AM

no need to brake when downshifting. open it up! and hitturns at 50mph... im convinced our cars are impossible to flip

Tallest · 01-18-2009, 09:00 AM

do everything you usually do while driving, plus do some hard braking, accelerating while around 30-60mph to see how it feels if you had to overtake, see how it is at highest speed you usually drive (stability, comfort, noise) and check how it handles on rutted roads if you get a chacne to see if you like how it 'tramlines' (they do).

captainaudio · 01-18-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sepsis

no need to brake when downshifting. open it up! and hitturns at 50mph... im convinced our cars are impossible to flip

Let's hope nobody proves you wrong.

CA

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-18-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jns2001

A 328 is a nice car, has a good torque, but the engine is nothing to write home about, now, when it comes to handling performance, I am wondering if there is a better car in this price point. It is perfect.

Complete BS.You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

I bet your 325 engine is better

The 328's engine has been praised time and time again and probably will continue to be praised for it's smoothness. The handling is best in class and so is the performance.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-18-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by captainaudio

Let's hope nobody proves you wrong.

CA

Wouldn't want that to happen.

Tim2189 · 01-18-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Wouldn't want that to happen.

they said the same bout porsche's....my dad proved them wrong

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-18-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc328ci

they said the same bout porsche's....my dad proved them wrong

bimmerbimmer · 01-18-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Complete BS.You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.
I bet your 325 engine is better

The 328's engine has been praised time and time again and probably will continue to be praised for it's smoothness. The handling is best in class and so is the performance.

Thank you.

jocamryn · 01-18-2009, 04:12 PM

328 has everything I need, 335 is (IMHO) a nice to have over the top rocket.

NeTWorKz · 01-18-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Complete BS.You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

I bet your 325 engine is better

The 328's engine has been praised time and time again and probably will continue to be praised for it's smoothness. The handling is best in class and so is the performance.

I actually though he was being serious until I read that he drives a 325

CyberGypsy · 01-18-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Complete BS.You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

I bet your 325 engine is better

The 328's engine has been praised time and time again and probably will continue to be praised for it's smoothness. The handling is best in class and so is the performance.

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Sorry I agree 100% with the OP

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-18-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberGypsy

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Sorry I agree 100% with the OP

The OP has nothing to do with my quote.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-18-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberGypsy

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Sorry I agree 100% with the OP

The OP has nothing to do with my quote. If you are agreeing with JNS, then you have no f*cking clue what you are talking about. I suggest reading up before making a statement and making yourself look like a fool.

CyberGypsy · 01-18-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

The OP has nothing to do with my quote. If you are agreeing with JNS, then you have no f*cking clue what you are talking about. I suggest reading up before making a statement and making yourself look like a fool.

Awwwww don't get your pantys in a knot because the 328i is not al that

bmw-hoya · 01-18-2009, 09:25 PM

If you're going to be a member of this forum, I think you have to at least TRY the 335i, because you don't want people to give you buyer's regrets. (The 328 vs. 335i forums seem to never die.) That way you know for yourself.

yogi4 · 01-18-2009, 09:29 PM

Test drive a 335I and notice the difference

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-18-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberGypsy

Awwwww don't get your pantys in a knot because the 328i is not al that

Not really. It's just that what your saying is absolute BS and you have not idea what you're talking about. I'm sure your 325 is the best thing that has happened to this world.

Better to keep your mouth shut then talk and remove all doubt. You know absolutely NOTHING BMW's.

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Originally Posted by bmw-hoya

If you're going to be a member of this forum, I think you have to at least TRY the 335i, because you don't want people to give you buyer's regrets. (The 328 vs. 335i forums seem to never die.) That way you know for yourself.

Already have. It is a monster. I mean a rocket.

CyberGypsy · 01-18-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Not really. It's just that what your saying is absolute BS and you have not idea what you're talking about. I'm sure your 325 is the best thing that has happened to this world.

Better to keep your mouth shut then talk and remove all doubt. You know absolutely NOTHING BMW's. A

Already have. It is a monster. I mean a rocket.

And you do....

You my friend are a @sshole

nicknaz · 01-18-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by armenh

what do you guys suggest I do and test to really see the performance of the car. s

take it to a performance driving event and drive it around a track

I wasn't very sold on my 328 after the test drive, but after several months of ownership it has really grown on me. great combo of daily drive comfort and weekend driving fun.

Also, try out a 335 and make darn sure you are ok with the power difference before buying the 328

01-18-2009, 02:53 AM	#1
armenh Major 91 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	test driving 328i Hello all, i just rented a 328i for the weekend. I will be driving up to Las Vegas to really get the feel of it before pulling the trigger. Its an e90, what do you guys suggest I do and test to really see the performance of the car. I just drove it a while and noticed how quickly and quietly it accelerates from 60 on..Also it was very quick in sports mode, just about took any car on the street. But i wouldnt constantly drive on sports mode especially on free ways because i like to cruise. Another thing i noticed was the manual mode. It was very quick and good to react but i dont know about the downshifting. What are you supposed to do? Brake then bring it down?Also its not a sports package and the seats are very uncomfortable!!! Thanks
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bmw-hoya Captain 25 Rep 634 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	If you're going to be a member of this forum, I think you have to at least TRY the 335i, because you don't want people to give you buyer's regrets. (The 328 vs. 335i forums seem to never die.) That way you know for yourself.
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