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ZfrkS62 · 03-16-2006, 11:54 PM

ok, last 2 days we started to get the facelifted Z4's in. Subtle differences really. Tail lights and front bumper change slightly. They have recieved the N52 Valvetronic motor, i haven't gotten to rive one yet though, so i don't know if it drives any better. The 's' badge as returned, last seen on the E36 and E31, however instead of the familer 'is' it is now 'si'. All we've gotten are 3.0L, so if the 2.5 badge is still availible for the Z4, i haven't seen it yet, so it's just a guess by adding the 2.5 to the designation list.

I'll get pics up this weekend. Due to some transport damage, the sold car i pdi'd monday will be coming back to swap out a body part from another unit next week, so we're holding one of the cars to be able to swap out parts, which will allow me to photograph the car tomorrow or saturday.

ae86_16v · 03-17-2006, 12:34 AM

^ What's the difference with the "S" badges? If I recalled correctly the S badge in the E36 didn't really mean much except that it was only on Coupes. Sports package and all was still avialable with the regular sedan.

ZfrkS62 · 03-17-2006, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by ae86_16v

^ What's the difference with the "S" badges? If I recalled correctly the S badge in the E36 didn't really mean much except that it was only on Coupes. Sports package and all was still avialable with the regular sedan.

The S was for the Sports Package 5spds on all E36's which included sedans (i almost bought a 318is sedan). The trend continues with the Z4 but with the 6spd trans Sport Package. One of the cars pdi'd today was an automatic which didn't have the S badge.

ae86_16v · 03-17-2006, 01:00 AM

But there were Automatic "S" ' s too. And I am 99.9999% sure that there where no E36 Sedan S Models in the US. And that all coupes were iS designation.

ZfrkS62 · 03-17-2006, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by ae86_16v

But there were Automatic "S" ' s too. And I am 99.9999% sure that there where no E36 Sedan S Models in the US. And that all coupes were iS designation.

I may have to double check the sedan thing....

I know i havent seen automatic S models before, but then again they did make the M3 an automatic, so i guess anything is possible

ae86_16v · 03-17-2006, 01:58 AM

I had a 328is before that's why

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Bernardo · 03-17-2006, 11:17 AM

Will the CLS 63 AMG be faster than the current E60 M5, and how about the RS6?Just wondering how BMW is going with their rivals.

I'm impressed that the 320i dont come with eletric seats and sun roof as standart. In there must be ok because the car must be cheap, but here in Brazil Its costs $170,000, 70%+ of TAX when every imported car goes in the country, so a BMW Its defenely not cheap In here.I would say that a 170k car without those such normal things as standart Its a shame. And plus the 06 320i model comes with a inline 4 Its even worst.But still Its a BMW, and thats what takes most of the brazillians customers to buy It.

Just wondering about your opinion.

and sorry for the gramatical errors.

B.O.

ZfrkS62 · 03-17-2006, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Bernardo

Will the CLS 63 AMG be faster than the current E60 M5, and how about the RS6?Just wondering how BMW is going with their rivals.

I'm impressed that the 320i dont come with eletric seats and sun roof as standart. In there must be ok because the car must be cheap, but here in Brazil Its costs $170,000, 70%+ of TAX when every imported car goes in the country, so a BMW Its defenely not cheap In here.I would say that a 170k car without those such normal things as standart Its a shame. And plus the 06 320i model comes with a inline 4 Its even worst.But still Its a BMW, and thats what takes most of the brazillians customers to buy It.

Just wondering about your opinion.

and sorry for the gramatical errors.

B.O.

hooo...i'm really not sure on the international markets. Here we don't have the 320. none of our vehicles are 4 cylinder anymore in the US.

That really bites about the tax on cars there

as for not coming with the sunroof, those are damn near impossible to find here. The only reason i could see it not being standard is to cut the production cost of the vehicle to TRY and make it more affordable. Yes it's a bit dissappointing, but on the other hand, trying to offset the taxes would be a little more important. At least in my mind. Sorry i couldn't be of any more help.

Is the E87 1 series in Brazil yet? we don't have it here, but it was rumored to come over next year, but now i don't know. i haven't heard anything on it.

PS: Thanks to TT for making this topic a Sticky

Bernardo · 03-17-2006, 05:39 PM

Yes the E87 It's already here since the beginning of last year, but with It's base price of 140K it was better to give an extra 30k for the inline 6 320i, but now the new 320 has the same inline 4 as the E87 and its way heavier than the 1 series, so I would choose the E87 rather than the 320.But I feel dissapointed with the lack of power and standart equipments of an 170K car.

And I actually drove my dad's new 330i and Its actually much faster and better equiped that his previous 320i, which in my opinion sucked.Too bad the 330i with Its base price of 230-270K (not sure) Its too expensive for me.

Bernardo · 03-17-2006, 05:43 PM

And about the TAX Its completely pathetic.I wonder If we didnt had It and If our money value was the same as in Europe or so, I could be probly be driving an awesome ferrari.

B.O.

ZfrkS62 · 03-17-2006, 06:49 PM

The prices you are mentioning, are they in US Dollars or the Brazillian Currency? (sorry, i don't know what it's called there)

Bernardo · 03-17-2006, 06:57 PM

The Brazillian Currency (Reais), something around the half price of the dollar.

ZfrkS62 · 03-17-2006, 07:12 PM

shit. You're still looking at 70K for a 1 series??? :shock: that must put the Golf GTI around 60K :shock:

Bernardo · 03-17-2006, 07:14 PM

The Golf GTI came to Brazil just for a little while as I can remember, and yes, It was around that.(With a stunning better perfomance). =)

ZfrkS62 · 03-17-2006, 11:27 PM

pics are linked to the gallery.

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