E92 328xi 0-60 MPH faster than on paper?

Neon21db · 12-25-2006, 12:51 AM

I have an automatic and on paper, 0-60 is 7.0 seconds. But if I put the car in manual mode and start off in 1st gear and shift at redline, the car def goes from 0-60 in less than 7 seconds; more like 6 seconds tops and probably a little less. Anyone else want to try doing this with a stopwatch and confirm this?

vkk · 12-25-2006, 01:06 AM

Your post kind of implies this, but I've been wondering about the feel of the 328xi vs 328i. I'm awaiting an ED order in Jan. I was only able to test drive a 328i coupe in auto but ordered an xi. As a result I was a bit worried that I hadn't tried it and was wondering how different it felt from the 328i, both the handling as well as the automatic tranny which reportedly is different from both the 328i and the 335i.

BTW, I'm guessing you have a Monaco, I ordered the same.

Thanks for any info

Neon21db · 12-25-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vkk

Your post kind of implies this, but I've been wondering about the feel of the 328xi vs 328i. I'm awaiting an ED order in Jan. I was only able to test drive a 328i coupe in auto but ordered an xi. As a result I was a bit worried that I hadn't tried it and was wondering how different it felt from the 328i, both the handling as well as the automatic tranny which reportedly is different from both the 328i and the 335i.

BTW, I'm guessing you have a Monaco, I ordered the same.

Thanks for any info

I didn't test drive any car at all so I wouldn't be able to tell you the difference between the i and xi.

vkk · 12-25-2006, 01:22 AM

Yes, but how do you like the ride of the xi?

Saintor · 12-25-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon21db

I have an automatic and on paper, 0-60 is 7.0 seconds. But if I put the car in manual mode and start off in 1st gear and shift at redline, the car def goes from 0-60 in less than 7 seconds; more like 6 seconds tops and probably a little less. Anyone else want to try doing this with a stopwatch and confirm this?

This is just BS. Beware of yourself.

cal99_99 · 12-25-2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon21db

I have an automatic and on paper, 0-60 is 7.0 seconds. But if I put the car in manual mode and start off in 1st gear and shift at redline, the car def goes from 0-60 in less than 7 seconds; more like 6 seconds tops and probably a little less. Anyone else want to try doing this with a stopwatch and confirm this?

what gears did u use to reach 60mph? just redline the 1st and shift to 2nd?

BMW320i · 12-25-2006, 12:01 PM

under 6 seconds!! that's impressive if it's true!

ska///235i · 12-25-2006, 12:02 PM

i doubt it, but you might get 6.7 sec
anything under 6.........

m3power13 · 12-25-2006, 12:10 PM

not a chance.

Neon21db · 12-25-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vkk

Yes, but how do you like the ride of the xi?

The ride is very nice.

Neon21db · 12-25-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cal99_99

what gears did u use to reach 60mph? just redline the 1st and shift to 2nd?

I don't remember. Either 3rd or 4th.

NaViT · 12-25-2006, 12:31 PM

ill be surprised if you get 6.2... you said you tried on a stopwatch which is not accurate... buy a G-Tech to measure abit more accurately....

dmboone25 · 12-25-2006, 01:42 PM

The 328i w/MT is supposed to be 6.2 sec--I am guessing the difference between it and the xi is due mainly to weight? Or maybe the way the two are geared? Just curious....

Snakeii · 12-25-2006, 02:05 PM

nearly all bmw's are faster 0-60 than the book says just like the top speed. its all in how you drive, i have seen a porgram in england do 0-60 in a 330i same as mine in 5.796 seconds ive done it in 5.823 acording to my 0-60 reader and have done over 155 mph top speed its just what companys do.

Neon21db · 12-25-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakeii

nearly all bmw's are faster 0-60 than the book says just like the top speed. its all in how you drive, i have seen a porgram in england do 0-60 in a 330i same as mine in 5.796 seconds ive done it in 5.823 acording to my 0-60 reader and have done over 155 mph top speed its just what companys do.

Thank you. But then do most other car manufacturers do the same?

Snakeii · 12-25-2006, 02:27 PM

not many do i know that the folowing do

peugeot
bmw
subaru
skoda
honda
nissan (espechally the r34 gtr achually has 350hp stock)
merc (say there faster than they r)
dodge
audi
but you wont be hitting under 6 secs get a gforce or somthing and test it

Zeroday · 12-25-2006, 02:34 PM

i love the 328XI. i was torn between this and my 335i but my adolescent thirst for power got the better of me.

s4iscool · 12-25-2006, 02:53 PM

Probably a couple tenths faster than what BMW publishes, but I doubt its going to be as quick as what magazines were getting for the 2006 6 speed 330i that has more power.

Snakeii · 12-25-2006, 02:57 PM

the power is what they say it has they ahve exatally the same engine and ecu they all have arround 272 hp when dynod on a hub one well mine did. 0-60 will be a little fast not much 0.3-4 bout it tops

STE92VE · 12-25-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon21db

I didn't test drive any car at all so I wouldn't be able to tell you the difference between the i and xi.

Wow,

....you buy a sport coupe and not test drive it? What other cars, if any, were you considering and did you test drive those? Or else, are you a previous BMW customer and had total confidence that the ride would be to your liking?

Snakeii · 12-25-2006, 03:08 PM

ive never test drove a car ia hve bought lol, i jsut take test drives to rag the balls off cars i dont own

STE92VE · 12-25-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakeii

ive never test drove a car ia hve bought lol, i jsut take test drives to rag the balls off cars i dont own

That's the reason I never purchase a car from dealer stock...I do the same thing! :rocks:

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Neon21db First Lieutenant 38 Rep 380 Posts Drives: Audi Q8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	E92 328xi 0-60 MPH faster than on paper? I have an automatic and on paper, 0-60 is 7.0 seconds. But if I put the car in manual mode and start off in 1st gear and shift at redline, the car def goes from 0-60 in less than 7 seconds; more like 6 seconds tops and probably a little less. Anyone else want to try doing this with a stopwatch and confirm this?
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vkk Private First Class 8 Rep 161 Posts Drives: bmw 328xi coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	xi responsiveness? Your post kind of implies this, but I've been wondering about the feel of the 328xi vs 328i. I'm awaiting an ED order in Jan. I was only able to test drive a 328i coupe in auto but ordered an xi. As a result I was a bit worried that I hadn't tried it and was wondering how different it felt from the 328i, both the handling as well as the automatic tranny which reportedly is different from both the 328i and the 335i. BTW, I'm guessing you have a Monaco, I ordered the same. Thanks for any info __________________ ED Jan 29 2007, redelivery apr 14 2007 - 328xi coupe monaco blue/saddle brown sport premium cold nav step comfort access http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45881 http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=187322
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Snakeii Private First Class 11 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 330iSE E90 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Swindon, England iTrader: (0)	nearly all bmw's are faster 0-60 than the book says just like the top speed. its all in how you drive, i have seen a porgram in england do 0-60 in a 330i same as mine in 5.796 seconds ive done it in 5.823 acording to my 0-60 reader and have done over 155 mph top speed its just what companys do. __________________ http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/7735/pic2wi3.jpg]
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s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	Probably a couple tenths faster than what BMW publishes, but I doubt its going to be as quick as what magazines were getting for the 2006 6 speed 330i that has more power.
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