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good point, but i'd still like an internal trunk release... (Reply to this comment)
by herjazz
good point, elibou. but i'd still like an internal trunk release. but i guess you can get used to it.
also, the rear folding seats can only be folded down through controls that are in the trunk, which i thought was strange too-- most cars allow you to flip the seats down from inside. but that's again, for safety measures, so that people can't get in the trunk even if they broke into your car...
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Nov 13 '00
8:25 pm PST
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weight distribution correction (Reply to this comment)
by herjazz
you said:
"BMW makes every one of its cars, except for the Z3s and X5s, with 50-50 weight distribution between front and rear."
actually, the Z3s are also very close to 50-50 weight distribution; in fact, the Z3 coupe is perfectly 50-50. the 3-series, i believe, are about 49-51 or 49.5-51.5 depending on transmission type.
i'm not sure about the x5, though.
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Nov 13 '00
8:22 pm PST
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elibou (Reply to this comment)
by elibou
Good review. I own a 2000 323i Sport package and would like to comment on the issue that it does not have an internal trunk release. I find the lack of it very useful when I leave the car to a valet parking. The master key has the trunk release and the trunk cannot be opened with the valet key if you set the trunk keyhole to that position. So your valuables are safe in the trunk with the valet guy.
Overall I agree with the review but I would also add that the car needs a better power steering. The steering wheel is heavier compared to all the other cars I have owned.
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Nov 02 '00
10:31 am PST
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Re: Spot on on the things that matter (Reply to this comment)
by Mezzo
Thanks for your feedback. I knew I had the airbag issues wrong: it is not something I think about wery often. I can't believe I misquoted the hp figure for the 325. I neglected to mention the Sport-Premium package, which is in fact the only way you can some "Premium" options on the 330, unless you specify them (e.g. walnut trim) individually, as there is no distinct "Premium" package. The Sport-Premium is of course the way to go, but is unfortunately expensive (isn't that always a problem?).
I haven't driven the C240, but they say that it sounds much better on paper than it feels on the road. Not surprising, actually.
Thanks for the comments again.
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Oct 25 '00
9:50 am PDT
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Spot on on the things that matter (Reply to this comment)
by mkaresh,  in Cars & Motorsports
Great review of the car. I've driven and reviewed the c240 6-speed. In short, it's a dog. The BMW is clearly the better car for the kind of driver who wants a manual.
A few of the details need to be cleaned up.
1. New 2.5 makes 184 HP.
2. No such thing as whiplash prevention bag
3. There is a second front side air bag called the Head Protection System, though
4. AWD, as with Audi, is $1,750 extra; good call on why it's there.
5. AWD models in the past were ix, now they're xi. I have no idea why.
6. You imply that you must choose between the Sport and Premium Packages, when there was a Sport-Premium Package for 2000 and you can order both for 2001.
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Oct 24 '00
8:33 pm PDT
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