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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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This might sound like a retarded question but what is the difference between the
BMW 328 Ci
328 i
328 iC
328 iS

i am only familar w. the 328 i
Old Oct 26, 2004 | 10:29 AM
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what year bmw? they only have 325, and 330 series now.

it's basically a trim package though. iS has limited slip, I is the 'basic' package, iC is a convertible, but I don't know what Ci is...
Old Oct 26, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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thanks alot bro, i was looking at 98's
Old Oct 26, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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something to do with engine displacement and trim level, but I don't know shit about European cars, ask blah, he might be able to help.
Old Oct 26, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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In E46's CI means coupe...I wasn't aware that there were any ci's in 98...
Old Oct 28, 2004 | 11:23 AM
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Default Re: BMW guys

here ill break it down for ya

328IS think of an M3 but with out limited slip, and about 40 less horse power
328I base model prolly puttin about 140-145 to the wheels
328IC = coup dont buy really shitty

and then as IAM-TOPIK said, 328CI is only for BMW E46 3 serie's
Old Oct 28, 2004 | 11:57 AM
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They should be putting down more than that... A friends stock E36 325 put down 149 rwhp
Old Oct 28, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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nah they're rated only for 189/195 to the flywheel
Old Oct 28, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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ok so does the iS have or does it not have the limited slip, because Moriar and Carted are saying two different things...
Old Oct 28, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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it does NOT, i repeat DOES NOT, only the Mtech 325IS, or an E30-E36-E46 M3's came with stock LSD's (talkin about 3 Serie's here)



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