BMW330xi vs. STI
09-08-2004, 11:16 PM
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BMW330xi vs. STI
Okay I am stuck. I am really not sure which one on shoud get. A 02 BMW330XI or a 04/05 STI. Other than the obvious HP difference which one do you think I should get?
09-08-2004, 11:45 PM
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Well, if you want a performace car, get the STi... if you want a pseudo luxury car, get the BMW.
STi = Faster, handles better, better value
BMW = More expensive, but you get a bigger name and less performance.
STi = Faster, handles better, better value
BMW = More expensive, but you get a bigger name and less performance.
09-09-2004, 12:08 AM
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Yeah, I know. I was going for a bit more comfort as well. but I found out you can put a supercharger on there with 8psi for like 5gs. Can't do that to a Subaru yet. If I did get the BMW, I still would love Subaru's though.
09-09-2004, 12:09 AM
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There is the "chick" factor but i will be we damned if I let a B**** decided what car I am gonna get. She ain't driving it. Yes and if you can't tell I am bitter! lmao
09-09-2004, 12:14 AM
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I own an STi and have driven a few 330's. The 330 is overpriced. I used to have an Audi A4 with chip and exhaust, and plenty of other mods. The 330 was not up to par with my A4 IMO. When looking at new cars I looked at the 330's and a took the STi over the 330. 4 door to 4 door, AWD to AWD The 330 is a great car, the STi is just better.
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Originally Posted by Icon25rs
Yeah, I know. I was going for a bit more comfort as well. but I found out you can put a supercharger on there with 8psi for like 5gs. Can't do that to a Subaru yet. If I did get the BMW, I still would love Subaru's though.
Why would you want to get a supercharger for the STi?! Go to Vishnu and pay $2,000 to get about 400whp out of your STi. No one will be able to touch you really...
Even with the supercharger... the BMW STILL isn't faster than the STi... straight or turning.
The STi also has a variable center diff... BMW... DOESNT! haha.
09-09-2004, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by need4sti
sti is a nice car ?!?!?!
i believe he was reffering to the sti, when going fast, and driving the "nice" car would be the bimmer.
09-09-2004, 01:21 PM
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well the bmw would be a 2002 330 something. I know the STI is faster but the BMW is more comfortable. I like the look of the STI but on car domain they be kitten the hell out of those cars. Plus I know a BMW with navigation but I have heard some people say it wasn't that great. But around here in DC it is better than nothing.
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Originally Posted by Icon25rs
I like the look of the STI but on car domain they be [bkitten the hell out of those cars.[/b]
huh? Do you mean body kits?I would take the STi for sure. I don't use my car to pick up chicks though. Regardless, it's comfortable inside, the interior is pretty nice (especially on the '05s), it looks good, it outperforms the BMW in every way. It might be a little louder on the inside but who cares?