correction, the e46 coupe was introduced as a 323ci and 328ci in MY2001. Thus, if the pattern remained the same, this next coupe would still be introduced as the e92 325 and 330ci. Possibly meaning that the engines wouldn't be introduced until 2007. I can't wait that long.
But then again, this is probably some good marketing, since the body style may stale over its 6-7 year life, up the engine, make some minor changes to keep the model "fresh." Thus, it's all about timing as a market strategy.
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Originally Posted by ZenDriver
How long have you been doing the whole BMW thing?
- MY92 E36 came out as the 318 and 325.
- MY93 E36 saw the 325 bumped to the S50B25 TU motor and 15bhp increase. (intro of VaNoS)
- MY96 E36 was the 323 and 328. 4 cylinder is dead in the USA.
- MY99 E46 Introduced as 323 and 328
- MY01 E46 Coupe introduced, 323 replaced for 325, 328 replaced for 330.
- MY05 E90 Introduced as 325 and 330.
- MY07 E90 Coupe/E92 Introduced as 328 and 335
Am I the only person who sees the pattern here?
I've said it before, I will say it again- the 325 will be replaced with the 328 and the 330 will be replaced with the 335. That is the way BMW has worked since god drove a 2002tii.
I am glad to hear a rumor that BMW won't fall for this turbo charging shit either. Turbos are for companies that don't know how to build efficient motors in the first place OR for motors which have been rung as far as possible with natural aspiration. BMW can get 340 out of the M motors, they can damn well get 310 out of an advanced N series motor.
310 should shut those people at Lexus and Infiniti up...
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