wdc330i |
03-17-2008 08:33 PM |
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Originally Posted by Sharp11
(Post 179797)
I was just looking at some more pics - I love the roofline of the soft-top and that denim finish is hot!!
If it's a bit lighter and stiffer than an e46 vert, a 128 vert with the six speed and SP for just under 40 is a decent deal.....
Damn, a test drive may be in the works.
Ed
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I had my e46 in for service today and low and behold, there was a 128 convertible on the lot. We are in the market for a replacement for my car--at some point--and are all over the map about what next. So the SA let me drive it. It was slushie with sport. But it was good fun. Somewhere in handling between our old Z3 and my e46. I also drove an e92--before the 1--and it is so composed as to be a little boring. The 1 was refreshing after that ride. And stick form would be even better.
All that said, I don't know if I'd want to live with one (1?) as a daily driver. But I could see it if I were younger and had no kids. The cockpit feels very 3 series-like. The back seat is actually doable for adults for short rides--decent leg room, but shoulder room is awkward because of the rake of the side panels. And access is tough.
I imagine the 135i iteration is even more fun. And no doubt the coupe form is the best for performance. But I do think the whole series is somewhat goofy looking
I also drove an e60 530i sport this weekend. It's a dealer demo. Very roomy and comfortable like our 530xiT wagon. Much more fun to drive, but less fun still than my 330i.
The last test drive was an X5 with sport. Amazing handling for a truck--completely flat in the curves. No tipsy, uncertain feeling at all. The 3.0 engine is haltingly slow offline but okay once she gets moving. The TT will transform this vehicle when it arrives--either in diesel or gas form. But it's still a truck, no matter how refined.
There was also an M3 sedan on the floor. Very sharp looking. Needless to say, I was not offered a test of that one.
Anyway, right now I'm leaning toward some sort of e90. Maybe a 328 sedan or wagon, if we want to buy it and keep it longterm. I'm still a little suspicious of the biturbo for off-warranty ownership.
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