Arrival of E90 323.....

[proscar]

Re: Arrival of E90 323.....

Got the same SMS. 177 BHP is very disappointing. Worse still, if it is 2.5L, you are paying road tax for a pretty "inefficient engine". If priced at $150k, I definitely pass. There are a lot of cars that you can buy for $150k these days.

 

[Puny]

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323i Specifications

Vehicle Length 4520
Vehicle Width 1817
Vehicle Height 1421
City Cycle 12.1 [12.9]
Highway Cycle 6.2 [6.7]
Overall 8.4 [9.0]

CO2 Emissions 203 [218]
Tank Capacity 63
Cylinders/Valves 6/4
Capacity 2497
Stroke/Bore 78.8/82
Rated Power/Rated Engine Speed 130/5800
Max Torque/Engine Speed 230/3500-5000
Compression Ratio 11.0

Tyre Dimensions 225/50 R16
Wheel Dimensions 7J x 16
Material Light Alloy

Top Speed 229 [226]
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.9 [8.8]
Standing Start 0-1000 28.7 [29.4]
Acceleration 80-120km/h with manual transmission in 4th gear 8.4
Drag Coefficient 0.29

Unladen (DIN Unladen) 1415 [1445]
Max Permissible (GVM) 1935 [1965]

Permitted Load 520
Permitted Axle Load front/rear 930/1070
Permitted Roof Load 75
Permitted Trailer Load (Braked) 1600
Permitted Trailer Load (Unbraked) 735
Permitted Towbar Download 75

 

[Puny]

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Just got news that 323i has reached and the retail price is abt $168k. But will be having a promo of $148k, will most likely display the demo car this weekend.... Comes exactly as 320(no i-drive), just an extra rear sunblind and in-line 6 engine......:singsing:

One small gripe about the *retail* pricing.. Correct me if I'm wrong..

At 182K (retail) for the 325i, you get i-drive, 17 alloy rims and more features? + a whopping 41bhp.
182K - 168K = 14K.

I believe the decision for 323i's retail pricing is taking into account the 320i in the region of (150K+). Perhaps the pricing should be adusted.

 

[ferd]

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saw the car in the showroom today... looks like a cross between the 320 and the 325 .... no idrive, but has the chrome window trims and twin tail pipe....

 

[emiffy]

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323i Specifications
Max Torque/Engine Speed 230/3500-5000

Considering the previous M54B22 can do 210Nm@3500rpm.

The N52 (R6) B25 in the 325i can do 250Nm@2750rpm.

What kinda tuning is that??

I agree with Ryan... the retail pricing needs to be adjusted...

BTW -- so, do we call the 323i's engine N52 B23 or N52 B25 (323i)? I'm loosing my mind trying to keep track of all their engines!!!

 

[Radon39]

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One small gripe about the *retail* pricing.. Correct me if I'm wrong..

At 182K (retail) for the 325i, you get i-drive, 17 alloy rims and more features? + a whopping 41bhp.
182K - 168K = 14K.

I believe the decision for 323i's retail pricing is taking into account the 320i in the region of (150K+). Perhaps the pricing should be adusted.

Tested the 323 today....nothing beats the in-line 6..sweeeeeeetttt

Speical price is 148k, so pretty worth it IMO..but i'll wait till they throw in the cruise cntrl:laughlik:

 

[pruxli]

Re: Arrival of E90 323.....

One small gripe about the *retail* pricing.. Correct me if I'm wrong..

At 182K (retail) for the 325i, you get i-drive, 17 alloy rims and more features? + a whopping 41bhp.
182K - 168K = 14K.

I believe the decision for 323i's retail pricing is taking into account the 320i in the region of (150K+). Perhaps the pricing should be adusted.

The retail price is just an indication of what the car should be price initially. This will be the price you get to see when you check on internet or magazine. But the actual price will always be so much lower.....just like the 320, retail at $155k.....see what they selling now....

 

[silverbeam]

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The retail price is just an indication of what the car should be price initially. This will be the price you get to see when you check on internet or magazine. But the actual price will always be so much lower.....just like the 320, retail at $155k.....see what they selling now....

Agree with you. Just look at the 523 and 520....from there you can easily see where it will finally find its place.

 

[mattpinky]

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well i certainly do hope the car prices come down for the 323...
320AA going for $123K.NOW
320non AA going for 128K.NOW...with promo retail @ $155K......HorsePower?????
323 going for =$148k /NOW........with promo retail @ $168K.........HorsePower177
325 going for=$???? NOW.........with promo retail$182K................HorsePower????

 

[mistraele]

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so basically, its a E46 320i... i guess in new guise. 150 not bad i suppose, considering previous E46 320 was closer to 170... but with the new competition on the block, will be a harder proposition to sell i think.