Subject: Re: Has anyone driven the new 3-series yet? Author: thx1138 : member since May, 2005 : 4 posts Posted on: 2005-05-16 16:33:08

Just picked mine up on Friday. 330i Auto Titanium Silver, Black interior, premium, sport, and cold weather package. W/ i-drive and Navigation.

So far, the performance is what one would expect from a 3 series. The car is fast and handles exceptionally well.

The new interior styling, in my opinion, is on par with the entry level class. I personally really like the new interior on the 3. When I test drove the 5, I didn't like the dash, but for some reason, the dash works better in a smaller car.

I've owned 3 e46's since they released that model. I currently own a 2001 325cic and a 2005 330cic. The 05 330cic has the performance package.

When I compare the 05 330cic w/ ZHP to the 05 330i, I find that the 06 330i is more refined. At this point, it is in my opinion purely subjective which car is faster. After I break in the engine, I'll be more comfortable with pushing the 06 to really see if the added power makes much of a difference. One noticeable difference is that the 05 330cic w/ ZHP rumbles where the 06 330i purrs.

• Has anyone driven the new 3-series yet? (nt) - DavidC 2005-05-16 01:05:43 (2273 views)
  • Re: Has anyone driven the new 3-series yet? - shadye90 2005-09-24 20:36:24 (1499 views)
  • Re: Has anyone driven the new 3-series yet? - bdraper99 2005-05-29 22:17:27 (2002 views)
  • Re: Has anyone driven the new 3-series yet? - thx1138 2005-05-16 16:33:08 (2040 views)
    • Let's see some photos! (nt) - DavidC 2005-05-16 19:40:17 (2076 views)
      • Re: Let's see some photos! - thx1138 2005-05-17 16:56:01 (2162 views)
        • Re: Let's see some photos! (pic) - thx1138 2005-05-17 16:57:51 (2808 views)
          • Love those wheels! I wonder if they'd fit an e36? (nt) - kingdom7 2005-08-04 06:02:40 (2455 views)