This is where I've landed

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
08/17/2016 at 21:06 • Filed to: None

I’ll probably be pursuing the 320i Jalopnik Edition once I settle in.

DISCUSSION (32)

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 21:17

The steering is garbage.

CB > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 21:23

Fun fact: in Canada, the only 3 series you can get with a manual or rear wheel drive is the 340i (although I can’t find out if the 330e is rear wheel drive, so I could be wrong).

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
08/17/2016 at 21:24

No it’s not. Drove one yesterday and it felt good.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > CB
08/17/2016 at 21:25

Wow. That’s crazy.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 21:27

What about the Beetle?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 21:27

Drive an E90 with the sport package

CB > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 21:28

Yup, And no 5 series can be had without AWD.

therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 21:30

WTF you don’t get standard heated front seats in a BMW 3 series? My mom’s Kia Rondo has that.

BringBackTheCommodore > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 21:35

I always thought this was the Jalopnik standard:

Kinja'd!!!

The BMW would be way more fun to drive, though.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/17/2016 at 21:42

If this goes thtough, the Beetle will be relegated to winter duty.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now)
08/17/2016 at 21:43

Well yeah, because it’s a Rando, and the only things its got going for it are gadgets and cheap pricing :\

iaintafraidofnoghost > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 21:46

You need brown, diesel and used to go full Jalop.

LongbowMkII > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 22:01

I bet it has standard fold down seats...

LongbowMkII > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
08/17/2016 at 22:02

I think the same about a standard e46. So....

LongbowMkII > BringBackTheCommodore
08/17/2016 at 22:02

Wouldn't be so sure...

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > LongbowMkII
08/17/2016 at 22:15

Your point is?

BringBackTheCommodore > LongbowMkII
08/17/2016 at 22:25

Well, with a new BMW, at least one knows the AC works and it has a decent sound system. Then again, $40k builds one hell of a 300TD, including initial purchase price.

404 - User No Longer Available > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 22:33

And I’m sitting here cursing at BMW Canada for scrapping all RWD and Manual models except the 340i. Really like those Orbit Grey 398 though. Thought about them but backed off when I heard they were C$3000 for a set.

jjhats > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 22:37

I find it utterly appalling that a modern 2.0T engine makes 180 hp. It seems so bizarre and strange when cars like the brz have 200 from a NA motor. I don't know what BMW was thinking with this car but that price makes me nauseous

DasWauto > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 22:43

You drive a current VW, not exactly a high point for comparison.

I say that as a current VW owner, I love my car but the steering feel is far from one of its strong suits.

The F30 is better than our cars for steering feel but rather lacking compared to previous Bummers.

AM3R shamefully returns > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/17/2016 at 22:47

Get a 328i, you'll like it a lot better.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > DasWauto
08/17/2016 at 23:16

Drive a 2nd gen Tacoma sometime. Steering feels as numb as a dental patient’s face and when fully cranked it turns into what I can only describe as two cheap bungie cords for harbor freight snapping under stress.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/18/2016 at 00:38

I’ve seen employee lease deals on those for less than half that per month. Be patient.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > 404 - User No Longer Available
08/18/2016 at 08:19

These are rolled into the 1700 Track Package on this car.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > DasWauto
08/18/2016 at 08:20

I made mine even worse by out to g all terrain tires on. So everything is an upgrade at this point.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > jjhats
08/18/2016 at 08:22

Yes, but the BRZ is also down 50 ftlbs of torque. Plus this engine is just a refresh from making much more. The BRZ can’t make any real extra power without investing heavily into a forced induction solution.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/18/2016 at 08:26

$40k for a 3 series with 180hp? No thanks

pjhusa > 404 - User No Longer Available
08/23/2016 at 21:35

Everyone complains how loaded BMWs are so expensive in Canada, but the standard equipment level is better than the US, and the base price is cheaper too.

404 - User No Longer Available > pjhusa
08/23/2016 at 23:26

Yeah, except if you try to order ones with no options, expect no service at the dealer. This year the new cars dealers are listing are like $61k for a 328i xDrive, on top of that there are no credits, 5.9% lease rate and 34% residual.

pjhusa > 404 - User No Longer Available
08/24/2016 at 10:22

Wow, they won't allow you to order base models? That sucks.

404 - User No Longer Available > pjhusa
08/24/2016 at 10:37

Yeah, base model cars are rare, I mean after all our baseline lease special is a loaded 320xi.

pjhusa > 404 - User No Longer Available
08/24/2016 at 11:02

That’s terrible, as your base model 328s could be considered “well-equipped” here.