From Honda -> BMW E90

Xtrs87x · 11-06-2012, 09:06 PM

switched from a celica to e92... steering is heavier, handling is better, way faster, very quiet, very sturdy, horrible mpg :-D

obert · 11-06-2012, 09:08 PM

We're you on 8thcivic ?

cuiter23 · 11-06-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaynez

I test drove my friend's 03 Audi A4 Quattro, the steering wheel is not as heavy as the E90's, just wondering if my car is in a OKAY condition..>

A4 steering is considerably lighter than an E90. I am pretty sure there is nothing wrong with your steering wheel.

AndreyT · 11-06-2012, 09:33 PM

E90 does not have one specific steering feel. It has at least two different "steering feels": 1) E90 with Active Steering and 2) E90 without Active Steering. These two feel very differently. So, if you are comparing E90 to A4, first you have to figure out what kind of E90 your are talking about.

EJ_3 · 11-06-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaynez

I sold my 09 Civic and bought a 06 BMW E90 325i, still trying to get use to it, steering is heavier, the car is noticeably heavier as well, brakes act a little differently..
Any one switches from japanese cars to E90, might want to hear your opinions about both cars.

I was in love with my Nissan Altima SE-R and thought it was going to be with me through out life. When I found my 335i, I quickly noticed how right it felt to be behind the wheels of a RWD vehicle. The SE-R was what they called "track ready" with upgraded suspension, brakes, aerodynamics, sport seats, forged wheels, and few extra ponies.
To cut a long story short, I got married. I had 3 cars (Chrysler 300, the Altima, and the 335i) and decided to sell one to have a coupe and sedan. My Chrysler 300 was the first to go last year. After just driving my Nissan and BMW, the Nissan started to feel... well, cheap. So, we picked up a 530i in February and just sold my Nissan three months ago. I've started with American, moved to Japanese, and now staying with the Germans. Anything from now on will have the BMW roundel on it's hood.

Jaynez · 11-06-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by obert

We're you on 8thcivic ?

Yeah 8th Gen 2009 Civic

obert · 11-07-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaynez

Yeah 8th Gen 2009 Civic

Oh I am Admin over there

Neph · 11-07-2012, 10:40 AM

I came from an Acura Integra GSR to 6MT 328i SP. the steering is amazingly weighed as most have mentioned.

However the F30 was weighed almost the same as the GSR which is disappointing.

So for me I could see myself leaving for Japanese if BMW continues its softened ways to reach out to the main main mainstream.

ken1137 · 11-07-2012, 10:49 AM

Years ago...I went from a Camry to a 325 coupe. Loved it, then I bought an Acura TL, FWD boring, then I bought a TSX to save gas, FWD boring. I went back to BMW with a 328xi and never looked back. The fun factor and steering response is enormous compared to Acura/Honda and I feel like I wasted four yrs of driving. I have since purchased a 135 and now a 335.

KwlAznKid · 11-07-2012, 11:42 AM

once you go euro you don't go back! jk

i've owned a handful of euro cars and only 1 japanese car (2010 corolla) but i drive my gf's accord a lot, i will admit honda makes a good car, her accord is a 2000 i believe and that thing looks like ass but i actually really like driving it, decent amount of power (her's is the 4 cylinder one) and isn't really all that bad! with that said that for me personally if i could only have one car it's gotta be euro

VMRWheels · 11-07-2012, 08:14 PM

I feel like the civic's steering is lighter and the bmw's steering is heavier but smoother. I'm not sure if that makes sense. haha.

11-06-2012, 09:06 PM	#45
Xtrs87x Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 05 z4 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parsippany nj iTrader: (0)	switched from a celica to e92... steering is heavier, handling is better, way faster, very quiet, very sturdy, horrible mpg :-D
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obert Brigadier General 1781 Rep 4,456 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle Wa iTrader: (49)	We're you on 8thcivic ?
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11-06-2012, 09:33 PM	#48
AndreyT Major 57 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan, Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	E90 does not have one specific steering feel. It has at least two different "steering feels": 1) E90 with Active Steering and 2) E90 without Active Steering. These two feel very differently. So, if you are comparing E90 to A4, first you have to figure out what kind of E90 your are talking about.
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11-07-2012, 10:40 AM	#52
Neph Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2010 328i E92, Sport, 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: ///Milky way iTrader: (0)	I came from an Acura Integra GSR to 6MT 328i SP. the steering is amazingly weighed as most have mentioned. However the F30 was weighed almost the same as the GSR which is disappointing. So for me I could see myself leaving for Japanese if BMW continues its softened ways to reach out to the main main mainstream.
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11-07-2012, 10:49 AM	#53
ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	Years ago...I went from a Camry to a 325 coupe. Loved it, then I bought an Acura TL, FWD boring, then I bought a TSX to save gas, FWD boring. I went back to BMW with a 328xi and never looked back. The fun factor and steering response is enormous compared to Acura/Honda and I feel like I wasted four yrs of driving. I have since purchased a 135 and now a 335. __________________ BMWCCA member
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11-07-2012, 11:42 AM	#54
KwlAznKid Brigadier General 354 Rep 3,036 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	once you go euro you don't go back! jk i've owned a handful of euro cars and only 1 japanese car (2010 corolla) but i drive my gf's accord a lot, i will admit honda makes a good car, her accord is a 2000 i believe and that thing looks like ass but i actually really like driving it, decent amount of power (her's is the 4 cylinder one) and isn't really all that bad! with that said that for me personally if i could only have one car it's gotta be euro __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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11-07-2012, 08:14 PM	#55
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