if the e90 was 400 lbs lighter i would buy it!!!

crex · 12-31-2005, 06:26 PM

looks nice, not too big but man it needs to go on a low carb diet...

theclay · 12-31-2005, 06:28 PM

Yeah, that extra 400 lbs is just killing me.

crex · 12-31-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by theclay

Yeah, that extra 400 lbs is just killing me.

If you weren't a complete moron I would take this thread seriously.

lighten up dude, its new years... !!!!

but hey even you have to admit it would be killer if it shed just a little weight.. as it stands though i am still buying one just waiting for the 335i. happy driving clay!!!!

theclay · 12-31-2005, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crex

lighten up dude, its new years... !!!!

but hey even you have to admit it would be killer if it shed just a little weight.. as it stands though i am still buying one just waiting for the 335i. happy driving clay!!!!

All things considered I don't think the car weighs too much. It is a sedan with a lot of electronic features. It is not a race car.

Happy New Year.

Ed_330i · 12-31-2005, 06:48 PM

theclay, sorry bout are totally wrong.

it does weigh too much.

ill be the first to admit its gots a fatty. i can only imagine how it would perform it was 3100 Lbs.

theclay · 12-31-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed_330i

theclay, sorry bout are totally wrong.

it does weigh too much.

ill be the first to admit its gots a fatty. i can only imagine how it would perform it was 3100 Lbs.

Its gots a fatty? Are you for real?

Ed_330i · 12-31-2005, 06:56 PM

dude its 3450lbs dry. hell ya its fat.

theclay · 12-31-2005, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed_330i

dude its 3450lbs dry. hell ya its fat.

Maybe if you can get your grammar skills above the second grade level BMW will hire you to shed those extra pounds.

Ed_330i · 12-31-2005, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theclay

Maybe if you can get your grammar skills above the second grade level BMW will hire you to shed those extra pounds.

now are you for real, your the one with the crack head for a avatar.

WOW GRAMMAR NAZIS.

So now you add a red herring into the argument because you can't admit that the car is overweight.

grammar nazis

theclay · 12-31-2005, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed_330i

now are you for real

Thank You.

Happy New Year

One-Way · 12-31-2005, 07:05 PM

I'm with theclay on this one.

BMW F22 · 12-31-2005, 07:05 PM

guys guys it's New Year!!! ANyways, there's no such thing as an overweight car. If the E90 lost 400lbs it wouldnt even drive the same. I think it wouldnt be as smooth and maybe the body wont be able to protect you as well in an accident. Most cars nowadays weigh around 3400lbs so it's not a big deal...

Ed_330i · 12-31-2005, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by One-Way

I'm with theclay on this one.

Apor, you think that 3500lbs is fine?

peakpro · 12-31-2005, 07:08 PM

I'm not sure about the weight issue but I think it looks a little bloated on the sides....

just my opinion....

i am hoping the coupe looks a little sleeker....

BMW F22 · 12-31-2005, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peakpro

I'm not sure about the weight issue but I think it looks a little bloated on the sides....

just my opinion....

i am hoping the coupe looks a little sleeker....

the purpose was to make the car LOOK big. THey made it longer so of course they have to make it look a little bit bigger as well. Otherwise it will look like a hot dog.

crex · 12-31-2005, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWE90

the purpose was to make the car LOOK big. THey made it longer so of course they have to make it look a little bit bigger as well. Otherwise it will look like a hot dog.

well hot dogs are low carb!!! hahahah

peakpro · 12-31-2005, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWE90

the purpose was to make the car LOOK big. THey made it longer so of course they have to make it look a little bit bigger as well. Otherwise it will look like a hot dog.

OK...but I still think it looks bloated.....

coco · 12-31-2005, 07:31 PM

peakpro, of course everyone is entitled to their own opinions whether good or bad but it seems that you're often an active participant in any anti-e90 threads.

anyways, e46 looks "bloated" compared to e36, and in that tradition the e90 probably looks "bloated" compared to an e46, but that doesn't make it bad looking. It's still a more modern and bolder design than the e46.

peakpro · 12-31-2005, 07:35 PM

I'm not against the e90... i think its the best driving sedan on the market...

However I am not thrilled with its styling....and as I stated I hope the coupe is more to my liking...

ksfrogman · 12-31-2005, 10:07 PM

Just replace those nice leather seats with light Recaro, Cobra or Corbeau seats, take out the radio, speakers, subwoofer, amp, etc., replace the windows with Lexan, get a carbon fiber hood, replace the run flats with conventional tires, and have the two rear seat passengers take another ride. That should cut out at least 400 lbs.

ksfrogman · 12-31-2005, 10:16 PM

Seriously though, I agree that it would be nice to make the 330i lighter. Look at its larger sibling the e60 5-series. Its weight is not much more than the smaller 3-series due to light weight materials in the front end (I've been told).

JamieA · 12-31-2005, 10:20 PM

Let's add some figures to the debate, in order of weight:

Car Kg Lbs *
Volvo S40 T5 1427 3146
Renault Laguna LX 1431 3155
BMW 330 1465 3230
Honda Accord Euro L 1470 3241 ^ @
Nissan Maxima 1480 3263
Alfa 166 1490 3285
Audi A4 3.2 FWD 1490 3285
Saab 9-3 Aero 1514 3338
VW Passat SE 1514 3338
Citroen C5 V6 Excl 1520 3351
Honda Accord V6 L 1525 3362 @
Opel Vectra CDXi 1535 3384
MB C350 Elegance 1570 3461
Hyundai Sonata 1580 3483 -
Lexus IS250 1593 3512 ~
Jaguar X Type 3.0 1595 3516
Peugeot 407 SV 1660 3660

* Figures are taken from Wheels Magazine, for Oz spec cars, with closest offering to a 3.0 6cyl, Auto, and not All Wheel Drive (unless either FWD or RWD is not offered)

^ 4 Cyl car

@ Sold as an Acura in the US

- Included for fun, and mainly to show the difference between cheap, low tech, and more expensice brands.

~ IS250 quoted because 350 not on sale in Oz. Weight used is an average of the 1560 to 1625Kg weight range (3439-3583lbs) quoted on Lexus' Australian Web Site.

I think the BMW does very well on this score. It will be interesting to see the kerb weights of the new C Class.

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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	guys guys it's New Year!!! ANyways, there's no such thing as an overweight car. If the E90 lost 400lbs it wouldnt even drive the same. I think it wouldnt be as smooth and maybe the body wont be able to protect you as well in an accident. Most cars nowadays weigh around 3400lbs so it's not a big deal...
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peakpro Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 290 Posts Drives: ex-Z4; now looking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure about the weight issue but I think it looks a little bloated on the sides.... just my opinion.... i am hoping the coupe looks a little sleeker....
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coco Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 284 Posts Drives: Bimmmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	peakpro, of course everyone is entitled to their own opinions whether good or bad but it seems that you're often an active participant in any anti-e90 threads. anyways, e46 looks "bloated" compared to e36, and in that tradition the e90 probably looks "bloated" compared to an e46, but that doesn't make it bad looking. It's still a more modern and bolder design than the e46.
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peakpro Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 290 Posts Drives: ex-Z4; now looking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm not against the e90... i think its the best driving sedan on the market... However I am not thrilled with its styling....and as I stated I hope the coupe is more to my liking...
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ksfrogman Major General 576 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Seriously though, I agree that it would be nice to make the 330i lighter. Look at its larger sibling the e60 5-series. Its weight is not much more than the smaller 3-series due to light weight materials in the front end (I've been told). __________________
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JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	Let's add some figures to the debate, in order of weight: Car Kg Lbs * Volvo S40 T5 1427 3146 Renault Laguna LX 1431 3155 BMW 330 1465 3230 Honda Accord Euro L 1470 3241 ^ @ Nissan Maxima 1480 3263 Alfa 166 1490 3285 Audi A4 3.2 FWD 1490 3285 Saab 9-3 Aero 1514 3338 VW Passat SE 1514 3338 Citroen C5 V6 Excl 1520 3351 Honda Accord V6 L 1525 3362 @ Opel Vectra CDXi 1535 3384 MB C350 Elegance 1570 3461 Hyundai Sonata 1580 3483 - Lexus IS250 1593 3512 ~ Jaguar X Type 3.0 1595 3516 Peugeot 407 SV 1660 3660 * Figures are taken from Wheels Magazine, for Oz spec cars, with closest offering to a 3.0 6cyl, Auto, and not All Wheel Drive (unless either FWD or RWD is not offered) ^ 4 Cyl car @ Sold as an Acura in the US - Included for fun, and mainly to show the difference between cheap, low tech, and more expensice brands. ~ IS250 quoted because 350 not on sale in Oz. Weight used is an average of the 1560 to 1625Kg weight range (3439-3583lbs) quoted on Lexus' Australian Web Site. I think the BMW does very well on this score. It will be interesting to see the kerb weights of the new C Class. __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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