I'm currently an owner of an e36 328, and my dad is now in the market for a new car. He loves BMW's, he lived in europe and had a really amazing euro spec 325 in the early 80's. He drives an Acura right now, and hes going to be looking for a new car for the fall.

He's interested in getting a 3 series, but hes not so fond of the new look of the 2007 3 series. However, if he were to consider one he would probably choose between the 323 sedan or the 328 sedan. He has a really long commute to work every day, and it's 80% stop and go. I would normally tell him to go for the 328 for the power, but would it even be economical considering the driving is primarily city? I don't know much about the new gen of the 3 series, how do they drive and are they built well etc?

I figured the best would be a fully loaded (sport/premium pkg) 323. It put out 200 horse (or so it says on the site) and I assume it would have pretty decent pep. Any input?

I'm currently an owner of an e36 328, and my dad is now in the market for a new car. He loves BMW's, he lived in europe and had a really amazing euro spec 325 in the early 80's. He drives an Acura right now, and hes going to be looking for a new car for the fall.

He's interested in getting a 3 series, but hes not so fond of the new look of the 2007 3 series. However, if he were to consider one he would probably choose between the 323 sedan or the 328 sedan. He has a really long commute to work every day, and it's 80% stop and go. I would normally tell him to go for the 328 for the power, but would it even be economical considering the driving is primarily city? I don't know much about the new gen of the 3 series, how do they drive and are they built well etc?

I figured the best would be a fully loaded (sport/premium pkg) 323. It put out 200 horse (or so it says on the site) and I assume it would have pretty decent pep. Any input?

230 HP and its fine.

Not much you can fully load onto the 323. If you're going to fully load that, I'd rather get the 328 base.

I tested the 323 for comparison and I did not feel the pep in the 200hp.
The 323 takes a few seconds before kickdown which will make the difference between making the light and red light cam ticket. :redspot

230 HP and its fine.

Bullcrap. For a few extra $1000s for the twin turbo and XEDE + exhaust mod you can have a car that accelerates like a Ferrari!!!

I'm currently an owner of an e36 328, and my dad is now in the market for a new car. He loves BMW's, he lived in europe and had a really amazing euro spec 325 in the early 80's. He drives an Acura right now, and hes going to be looking for a new car for the fall.

He's interested in getting a 3 series, but hes not so fond of the new look of the 2007 3 series. However, if he were to consider one he would probably choose between the 323 sedan or the 328 sedan. He has a really long commute to work every day, and it's 80% stop and go. I would normally tell him to go for the 328 for the power, but would it even be economical considering the driving is primarily city? I don't know much about the new gen of the 3 series, how do they drive and are they built well etc?

I figured the best would be a fully loaded (sport/premium pkg) 323. It put out 200 horse (or so it says on the site) and I assume it would have pretty decent pep. Any input?

I didnt think the 2007 series makes a 323, i thought it was just the 328 and the 335.

Is this a time warp? I feel like we are back in 2002.

the 323 is a 200 hp model that is sold in canada. here in the land of steak and budweiser we have only the 328 and 335 models available.