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From: alex@uel (Alex Osadzinski )
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Subject: Re: 320i info wanted
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Date: Mon, 6-Jan-86 06:11:22 EST
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Posted: Mon Jan  6 06:11:22 1986
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We have two 320is on our company fleet. They have given no trouble whatsoever.
It is important to get the "new" 320i rather than the "old" model. The change 
came about three years ago, resulting in much improved performance and 
handling. The old model had a disturbing tendency towards terminal oversteer,
especially in slippery conditions. The new model still tends towards 
oversteer on the limit, but the condition is more predictable.

I don't know the relevant details for North America, but in the UK, the
new 320i has a 0-60mph time of about 9 seconds and a top speed of about
120mph. Sustained 95-100mph cruising is practical and unstrained.
Reliability is high, but servicing is expensive. ABS (automatic
braking system) is an expensive but highly desirable option. Both myself
and a colleague (we both drive 528is, but the principle remains the same)
have had good cause to thank BMW's ABS on at least one occasion.

Alex Osadzinski, Unix Europe Ltd, London.