Dislike Loaner Car

xplicitstylez · 12-16-2009, 03:02 PM

forget it

Kroy · 12-16-2009, 03:08 PM

isn't it good that you're appreciating your car more?

BMWinNorthdakota · 12-16-2009, 03:12 PM

Lol

You seem to be very partial to your car. Probably were that way when you sat down in the car..

FYI your car is .8 seconds faster than the 328.

I had a loaner 328xi LCI while my 335i was in for service, I loved it. Simple, plain, and down to the point.

How is your loaner "Uncomfortable"? Simply because it has leatherette??? Lol...

Dubbedoutbimmer · 12-16-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by xplicitstylez

So im getting my E90 '06 330i and they gave me a e92 2009 328xi and i HATE it.It has leatherette interior and it so uncomfortable. The acceleration SUCKS, I floor it and it feels like im crawling!. But i must say it handles beautiful(the all wheel drive obviously). I miss my 330i i cant wait to get it back!

just talked to your dealer the lot boy likes your car alot too....says he has a date tonight hope you dont mind that he is borrowing it hahahah

cstavaru · 12-16-2009, 04:13 PM

If you had a MT 330i and they gave you an automatic 328xi then it's explainable...

Tee212 · 12-16-2009, 04:22 PM

seriously...

stimpy · 12-16-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Takashi

Just feel lucky that you have a loner car that has a BMW badge on it. There are lots that aren't so lucky and have to live with a loner car from the rental company. I would keep your mouth shut an stop complaining.

I got a Kia last time :P

jopa489 · 12-16-2009, 04:44 PM

Meh. I love the 330i engine very much, but as said the 328 isn't much slower. If your 330 is 6MT and the 328 is AT, that explains the difference you're feeling. The 328 is a very different car with an MT.

John 070 · 12-16-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xplicitstylez

So im getting my E90 '06 330i and they gave me a e92 2009 328xi and i HATE it.It has leatherette interior and it so uncomfortable. The acceleration SUCKS, I floor it and it feels like im crawling!. But i must say it handles beautiful(the all wheel drive obviously). I miss my 330i i cant wait to get it back!

I was given one brand-new, and I agree with your assessment, but I would add the i-drive caused the thing to get 15 mpg with a light-foot. That's ridiculous. No power and poor fuel economy. Dinky tires too, and tall (in the 80's would have been outrageous rubber LOL)

ibimmer954 · 12-16-2009, 04:53 PM

I had a 328i AT stripped loaner when my 335i was in for service. I came to the same conclusion... 328i with AT is just not a good mix. I'm sure with a MT it would have been fine, though. I did like one thing about the 328i over the 335i... the engine sounds better! I liked the more refined whirr of the 328i over the mad snarl of the 335i. And, you could actually rev the 328i up and hear it for a reasonable amount of time. If you rev up the 335i, it accelerates so quickly, you are going 70+ in no time and probably need to let off the gas!

E90SLAM · 12-16-2009, 06:12 PM

my loaner = Enterprise Rental...

Baoer · 12-16-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stimpy

I got a Kia last time :P

same.

lawwailok · 12-16-2009, 06:15 PM

well, its only a loaner, you are not gonna spend your life on it, right? i know sometimes dealers are short on loaner cars, i was once sent to enterprise due to all loaner cars was out. but it's all good, at least they get you something....

lonestar22 · 12-16-2009, 07:49 PM

i have a loaner right now, i call it an M3 to make myself feel better

2010 Mazda 3

Kroy · 12-16-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lonestar22

i have a loaner right now, i call it an M3 to make myself feel better

2010 Mazda 3

Way to keep up your spirit.

Name's close enough anyways.

lawwailok · 12-16-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lonestar22

i have a loaner right now, i call it an M3 to make myself feel better

2010 Mazda 3

wow, then i was better than you, they gave me an M6 to play with

Mazda 6

i335i · 12-16-2009, 08:00 PM

they both have the same engine dont they? why wud they be so different. the 330 has a different tuned suspension, and some other differences but the 328 and 330 shud be fairly similiar in performance. Anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

Brad335d · 12-16-2009, 08:10 PM

I don't understand how you "HATE" a 328 loaner? I rented a 328i AT base model from Hertz in LA and this is why I bought a BMW in the first place. After running the piss out of that little 328 through rush hour on I-10 Monday morning, up to Pomona to Auto Club Raceway for the NHRA Finals, and then out to Malibu and down the PCH, I fell in love with BMW. I never understood why people liked these cars, to me I couldn't get excited about a sedan or coupe that didn't post large HP numbers (M cars excluded) or in my mind at the time appear exciting to drive. I thought it was all about the nameplate. I was dead set on a CTS-V or Corvette. The little 328 you hate is what changed my mind about BMWs and three weeks after coming home from LA I bought my 335i and I couldn't be happier. Next stop M3 (in about 3 years).

jopa489 · 12-16-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by i335i

they both have the same engine dont they? why wud they be so different. the 330 has a different tuned suspension, and some other differences but the 328 and 330 shud be fairly similiar in performance. Anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

Similar engine, the 330 produces about 25HP more. Though 0-60 times aren't very different - the 330 might be 1/2sec faster to 60. It has larger brakes also.

teamadobo · 12-16-2009, 08:45 PM

Here you guys knocking off the 328 and Im waiting for mine. 328Xi MT. My first BMW.

Brad335d · 12-16-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by teamadobo

Here you guys knocking off the 328 and Im waiting for mine. 328Xi MT. My first BMW.

Its all opinion, if you like your 328Xi then not much else matters (unless your wife hates it, in which case sell it).

tek818 · 12-16-2009, 09:28 PM

Perhaps you should be happy they gave you a 328i rather than a 335i because then you would be severely disappointed getting back into your 330i.

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BMWinNorthdakota Banned 247 Rep 1,106 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335i e90 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fargo ND iTrader: (0)	Lol You seem to be very partial to your car. Probably were that way when you sat down in the car.. FYI your car is .8 seconds faster than the 328. I had a loaner 328xi LCI while my 335i was in for service, I loved it. Simple, plain, and down to the point. How is your loaner "Uncomfortable"? Simply because it has leatherette??? Lol...
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Meh. I love the 330i engine very much, but as said the 328 isn't much slower. If your 330 is 6MT and the 328 is AT, that explains the difference you're feeling. The 328 is a very different car with an MT. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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ibimmer954 Major 151 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: '23 i4 M50, '15 M3, '18 911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.75] 2023 BMW i4 M50 [10.00] 2018 Porsche 911 C4S [0.00] 2019 BMW X4 M40i [0.00]	I had a 328i AT stripped loaner when my 335i was in for service. I came to the same conclusion... 328i with AT is just not a good mix. I'm sure with a MT it would have been fine, though. I did like one thing about the 328i over the 335i... the engine sounds better! I liked the more refined whirr of the 328i over the mad snarl of the 335i. And, you could actually rev the 328i up and hear it for a reasonable amount of time. If you rev up the 335i, it accelerates so quickly, you are going 70+ in no time and probably need to let off the gas!
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lonestar22 Ground Clearance? 237 Rep 1,656 Posts Drives: 540i & X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (-1)	i have a loaner right now, i call it an M3 to make myself feel better 2010 Mazda 3 __________________ E90 330i - E90 335i - E92 335i
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i335i Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 335i grey/coral red Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	they both have the same engine dont they? why wud they be so different. the 330 has a different tuned suspension, and some other differences but the 328 and 330 shud be fairly similiar in performance. Anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
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Brad335d Oil Burner 26 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD [0.00] 2011 BMW 335d [0.00] 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 [0.00]	I don't understand how you "HATE" a 328 loaner? I rented a 328i AT base model from Hertz in LA and this is why I bought a BMW in the first place. After running the piss out of that little 328 through rush hour on I-10 Monday morning, up to Pomona to Auto Club Raceway for the NHRA Finals, and then out to Malibu and down the PCH, I fell in love with BMW. I never understood why people liked these cars, to me I couldn't get excited about a sedan or coupe that didn't post large HP numbers (M cars excluded) or in my mind at the time appear exciting to drive. I thought it was all about the nameplate. I was dead set on a CTS-V or Corvette. The little 328 you hate is what changed my mind about BMWs and three weeks after coming home from LA I bought my 335i and I couldn't be happier. Next stop M3 (in about 3 years).
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teamadobo Captain 43 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	Here you guys knocking off the 328 and Im waiting for mine. 328Xi MT. My first BMW.
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