[toicy4ya]

Sup Guys,

When I originally test drove my bimmer I notice the steering was relatively heavier than previous cars I've driven. Considering that i'd never driven a Bimmer and this was a "sport model" I didn't think much of it. Recently I drove a 325i and noticed that while the steering did provide some feedback it was a little lighter than mine. I guess my question is, is the steering on the 2006 330XI suppose to be heavier than an 06 325I?

Thanks in advance

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[MrQuickR1]

I have an 07 sport. Steering is tight, I love it that way.
I have driven 2 other new 3's (loaners) and they were just plain jane without sport package. Steering on them were not as tight/heavy.
Now when I drive the wife's 2010 Maxima, it feels sloppy as all hell, almost like a boat.
When I went to Florida last week, I had a new Altima, Felt like I was being thrown around like a boat hitting waves.
The steering on the 3 is one of the reasons I have grown addicted to driving it.
Sits nice and tight on the roads.

[BKV122]

Xi's dont have sport suspension with the sport pkg due to the front diff and TC. They have a beefier sway bar and more suspension components to handle the extra weight of the diff and tc and a higher ride height. Thats what you may be feeling the difference in steering

[Tallest]

Just a quick guess to consider the following:

1) 325 could have been equipped with dynamic steering or servotronic and yours isn't
2) 325 might have had narrower and lighter wheels/tyre combo than your car
3) you have Xi so front wheels drive and steer unlike on 325, but I don't know if that's an issue

[toicy4ya]

Kool, I guess there's nothing to be concerned about then. I enjoy the tight steering when driving but parking can get annoying.

Thanks

[Three_thirty_I]

Originally Posted by toicy4ya

Kool, I guess there's nothing to be concerned about then. I enjoy the tight steering when driving but parking can get annoying.

Thanks

I think E90's in general have heavier steering - on my Wife's E46 the steering is considerably lighter, same size wheels and tyres, and even with my spare "service" wheels. Even my heavier pickup has lighter steering than my 330i, but I am perfectly happy with the 'feel' and therefore weight of my car's steering. But in your case being an Xi, I would think heavier front end, and isn't the front suspension height a bit different compared to the normal RWD E90's? But yes, active steering was an option for the E90 and makes especially low speed town driving a lighter affair...

[90rr]

i had exact same question when got mine... Now, I wouldn't change it for anything. Just enjoy your car!

[Lankster]

On my XI i read in my manual that I dont have adaptive steering or whatever its called. I drove a RWD 335 and it was much easier. Its just because we have AWD