xi or gs?

rayxi · 03-25-2006, 11:50 AM

Lets say you have $50,000. Would you get the 330xi or GS300 AWD? Just wondering. [not sure how to post a poll, but I'll try please reply anyways

] DESPITE THEIR CLASS DIFFERENCE.

Hunter399 · 03-25-2006, 11:50 AM

u mean a 330xi?

325 Baller · 03-25-2006, 12:05 PM

were biased here (its a bmw board lol) but I tested the IS and the GS and didnt like either of them. The styling on the 330xi is lightyears ahead of the GS

Hunter399 · 03-25-2006, 12:06 PM

I will never buy a lexus....ever

ward · 03-25-2006, 05:54 PM

I'd get a 325 and a WRX instead

ben1364 · 03-25-2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayxi

Lets say you have $50,000. Would you get the 330xi or GS300 AWD? Just wondering. [not sure how to post a poll, but I'll try please reply anyways

] DESPITE THEIR CLASS DIFFERENCE.

"DESPITE THEIR CLASS DIFFERENCE." Your caveat is noted but based on this, why the question? Apples vs. apples= good; Apples vs. oranges=no comparison. In other words, what's the point?

NaTuReB0Y · 03-25-2006, 06:01 PM

an Evo IX will eat both cars for breakfast...........

younghov85 · 03-25-2006, 06:15 PM

Neither, i would get either a Cadillac STS or an Infiniti M35

ward · 03-25-2006, 06:16 PM

50,000 lottery tickets!!

M3ti Compact · 03-25-2006, 06:38 PM

If I really wanted a 4WD, i'll go for an RX350

4WD on the BMW seems like a waste- you mess up the handling, accelleration and have a higher ride height as compared to the RWD's.

The GS on the other hand is not a handler, not an accellerator and ride height is already high- so there is really not much "tradeoff" in getting it in AWD.

dom1 · 03-25-2006, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M3ti Compact

If I really wanted a 4WD, i'll go for an RX350

4WD on the BMW seems like a waste- you mess up the handling, accelleration and have a higher ride height as compared to the RWD's.

The GS on the other hand is not a handler, not an accellerator and ride height is already high- so there is really not much "tradeoff" in getting it in AWD.

I don't want to start a RWD vs AWD argument here, but I've been extremely happy with the handling and acceleration that the 330xi gives in normal and especially in icy and snowy situations.

BKsBimmer · 03-25-2006, 07:03 PM

Dumb thread

ABR · 03-25-2006, 07:35 PM

GS roof line i too low for me. 330i is perfect.

rayxi · 03-25-2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben1364

"DESPITE THEIR CLASS DIFFERENCE." Your caveat is noted but based on this, why the question? Apples vs. apples= good; Apples vs. oranges=no comparison. In other words, what's the point?

the point is, what would you do with the $50,000. Go spend it all on the GS300 or go buy a 330xi and save some. This is a valid question, same as comparing one brand from the next, I'm simply comparing one class from the next. There's obviously no point in comparing a 5er to a 3er.

I appreciate everyone's constructive comments. If you don't like my stupid thread, then just click "next thread" and go on with your lives. I do the same when I see your stupid threads and don't say anything. I was just wondering something.

DeepGreenE90 · 03-25-2006, 09:45 PM

Have fun with that Avalon if you get it....Other wise have fun with ugliest wheels BMW makes...Besides the base 325i wheels...

joes3series · 03-27-2006, 12:06 AM

330xi rocks. I don't care for the lexus styling. I also don't care for the size of cars in the GS/5er class.
Lastly, I don't care to listen to the xi v. i arguments. Rarely will most of the posters notice the difference between the two, unless they are in heavy rain or snow, and they crash their i.

mtnyeti12 · 03-27-2006, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by joes3series

Rarely will most of the posters notice the difference between the two, unless they are in heavy rain or snow, and they crash their i.

Fully agree with joes3 on this. I've driven my xi through the twisties and it handled like a champ. I've also pulled into heavy traffic during a downpour on rain slicked streets - quickly accelerating to traffic speed from a complete stop with ZERO wheel spin. It's a great car for people who want to have fun on the curves and still have control in rain, ice etc... (and no.. not at high reckless idiocy speed - but at safe 'for the conditions' speeds). Okay I'm out - no AWD vs RWD arguments for me. Just my experiences and thought on my car.

davinet78 · 03-27-2006, 08:04 AM

there is no car like a bmw which is the ultimate driving machine

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GS 300 AWD	7	11.86%
330xi	52	88.14%
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