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Elitegibson · 04-12-2004, 11:46 AM

The switch from the 328 to the 330 happened in 2001. The 3.0 is a little stronger than the 2.8L (up about 20hp), but they are functionally equivalent. The main difference is that if you want a 2001 and newer 3-series you get to pick from a 325 (2.5L Inline-6) or a 330(3.0L Inline-6), and if you go older than that you still have the 2.5L (called a 323) or the 2.8L(328). Older than '97 and there is a 4-cylinder offered (318) which the critics normally only recommend for a "budget" BMW experience, and I'd only recommend with a 5-speed.

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Elitegibson More Freedom, Less Bullshit Location: Tulsa, OK	The switch from the 328 to the 330 happened in 2001. The 3.0 is a little stronger than the 2.8L (up about 20hp), but they are functionally equivalent. The main difference is that if you want a 2001 and newer 3-series you get to pick from a 325 (2.5L Inline-6) or a 330(3.0L Inline-6), and if you go older than that you still have the 2.5L (called a 323) or the 2.8L(328). Older than '97 and there is a 4-cylinder offered (318) which the critics normally only recommend for a "budget" BMW experience, and I'd only recommend with a 5-speed. __________________ -Erik Stupid people shouldn't breed.