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  1. #91
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    I don't know, they've arguably simplified it by ensuring that the numbers have no meaning anymore. Except that what the rest of the world calls a 330i, the US will call a 328i. For no reason.
    Life's too short to drive bad cars.

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    Well, it gets worse than that actually. In the US the 320d is the 328d, but here we have a "lower" model (325d) with more power.
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    BMW has finally lost the plot when it comes to naming schemes.
    Car manufacturers haven't named cars within reason for years now. It's not anything new and honestly, it's only useful for us car folks.

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    The BMW 3 Series is not the benchmark for sports saloons anymore. The new benchmark is the Jaguar XE.
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    The BMW 3 Series is not the benchmark for sports saloons anymore. The new benchmark is the Jaguar XE.
    Unless you want a petrol engine and a manual gearbox.
    Life's too short to drive bad cars.

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    Touché.

    But at least you do not get understeer like you do in the Bimmer.
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    Pump up the volume all the way to eleven.

    Press play.

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5IWGgSjEms"]Alfa Romeo Giulia | Autoblog Uruguay - YouTube[/ame]

    Then tell me this is not the last great petrolhead era before electricality takes over everything.
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
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    It's nice, but..

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bueBeVBfcQ"]Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6 onboard! Fantastic sound!! - YouTube[/ame]
    Life's too short to drive bad cars.

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    See, I was right.

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3YFTFLmcfk"]2015 BMW 335i M Sport vs. 2016 Jaguar XE S! - Head 2 Head Ep. 67 - YouTube[/ame]
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
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    XE must be really good - even the German reviewers are admitting that XE has much better driving dynamics than 3-series or C-class.

    Now bring on Giulia!

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