07-16-2020, 10:30 AM | #11 |
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One day to go. Still at 414k. Wonder what the run up will be...
Edit: D'oh! $14k Last edited by wdc330i; 07-16-2020 at 11:56 AM. |
07-16-2020, 10:47 AM | #12 |
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Um, that would be rather remarkable.
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07-16-2020, 11:09 AM | #13 |
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S54 swap candidate.
I'd say that the 323i drive a LOT better than the 325i if you want a stock RWD one.
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07-16-2020, 11:55 AM | #14 |
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For one... 323 and 328 had better steering vs. later 325 and 330 models
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07-16-2020, 12:39 PM | #17 |
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Yeah, the steering felt way better. 2001 was the WORST year for steering, but IMO, the 323/328 had better steering than the late cars as well.
For another, cable throttle. For another, the extra torque made a real difference vs. the 325, and with an intake and a chip, the motor wakes up at the top end. Edit: The 328 sucked, because it was barely better than the 323. The 330i was, obviously, a whole different animal, but you can put the 3.0 in either car. And if you put it in the 323, you get an M54B30 WITH a cable throttle! The only downside of the 323 is that it comes with dinky brakes stock, but it doesn't really matter.
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07-16-2020, 12:48 PM | #18 |
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That was the old BMW.
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