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I think you've missed something in your BMW price
Posted by Price [Email] (more from Price) on Tue, 15 Oct 2002 13:08:27
In Reply to: Losing to BMW, Sieglo, Tue, 15 Oct 2002 11:42:57
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calculation. A 325i comparably equipped with automatic, moonroof, fold-down rear seat, heated front seats, Bi-xenons, on-board computer(SID not navigation) and sport package (17" wheels) lists for $36,120 on the BMW site.
That makes the new 9-3 comparable equipped over $3000 less expensive. That's a lot in my book. By the
And as you say you get a higher horsepower rating, but you get less torque at higher rpm (175 lb.ft. @ 3500). Based on some independent testing I've seen, the 0-60 for a 325i is 0.5 seconds quicker but that's not a primary factor in my mind. As for handling, I have driven the 2 cars back to back and expected to like the BMW better, but actually preferred the Saab. It had quicker steering response and less body roll.
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