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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Default hey whats faster? A 350z or a bmw 330CI?

i know the bmw 330ci only has like 250 horses or something like that.

which one do you guys think is faster? i've heard that german engines are a bit different and faster? is this true?
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Z will beat a 330, you won't destroy it stock on stock, but Z should definitely win...

330ci's is a sweet whip...
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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Z should win all the way.
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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I haven't the faintest but I am willing to bet that both are faster than whatever you drive?
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Classic davidv, I love it.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 12:16 AM
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z w/o question. bimmers are quick but still ehh
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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My dad has the 03 model 330Ci, while it's not all that fast, it's quite a luxurious vehicle, especially with the appropriate packages. BMW claims a 0-60 time of 6.4 seconds with the steptronic transmission... check bmwusa.com for the other statistics.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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the 330 is like 300lbs heavier than the z and 50hp less. but the interior and comfort surpasses the z.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 02:36 AM
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who cares, our Z's look better
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:10 AM
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I haven't the faintest but I am willing to bet that both are faster than whatever you drive?
Hilarious...3.27am post? Are you nocturnal?
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 04:50 AM
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Davidv is a 24/7 troll hunter, if hes not asking people for locations or timeslips, he always post pics lol....
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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Z should win hands down. 330 only has like 255 hp and like someone said, is heavier than the Z.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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BMW 330Ci
Horsepower : 225 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque : 214 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
0-¼ mile : 14.8 sec @ 95.0 mph(manual)
Nissan 350Z
Horsepower : 287 hp @ 6200 rpm(auto/'03-'05 manual),
300 hp @ 6200 rpm('05-'06 manual)
Torque : 274 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
0-¼ mile : 14.1 sec @ 101.0 mph('03 manual)

now you tell us, which one is faster?
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jakesford
Z will beat a 330, you won't destroy it stock on stock, but Z should definitely win...

330ci's is a sweet whip...
whip? like whip cream? what the hell.. are you saying its all fluffy?
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Fa1rLadyZ
BMW 330Ci
Horsepower : 225 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque : 214 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
0-¼ mile : 14.8 sec @ 95.0 mph(manual)
Nissan 350Z
Horsepower : 287 hp @ 6200 rpm(auto/'03-'05 manual),
300 hp @ 6200 rpm('05-'06 manual)
Torque : 274 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
0-¼ mile : 14.1 sec @ 101.0 mph('03 manual)

now you tell us, which one is faster?
I heard the new '06 330Ci's have been upgraded to 250hp or so. The Z should still win though.

edit: I raced a pre '06 330Ci and it was no competition.

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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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My uncle owns the 05 330ci, not at all that fast - i have had a go at it, and to tell you the truth, there is no competition!
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Davidv is a 24/7 troll hunter, if hes not asking people for locations or timeslips, he always post pics lol....

I know i was once in his scopes...a while back.LOL
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by highside107
I heard the new '06 330Ci's have been upgraded to 250hp or so. The Z should still win though.

edit: I raced a pre '06 330Ci and it was no competition.
Yes you can pay about 4k more for the Performance Package available only on specific vehicle configurations.

You get, according to BMW:

235-horsepower engine
More aggressively tuned sport suspension
8-way power front sport seats with 2-way manual headrests and thigh support; 3-driver memory for exterior mirror and seat positions; automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear
Anthracite interior headliner
Alcantara/cloth upholstery
Aluminum "black cube" interior trim

And for the individual questioning the term "whip," it is simply just slang for a vehicle in general. Generally you'll notice a lot of rappers using the term for their expensive, high class vehicles.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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the only bimmer u need to worry about is the M series. the rest feels like racing with grannies.
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