E46 330 news

[Charles Galunic <charles.galunic@xxxxxxxxx>]

I am not sure how this news will translate to people in the States or other 
parts of Europe, but for France my local dealer has informed me of the 
following changes to the E46 330, as of the April production cycle.

- - For the 330i/330Ci, the standard wheels will now be Styling 89 225/45R17, 
not styling 79 205/50R17. The 330d will move from Styling 73 205/50R17 to 
Styling 44 225/45R17.

- - Sport suspension will now become standard for the 330i, 330d and 
cabriolet 330Ci.

- - Perhaps most interestingly, the steering will be "improved," meaning 
tightened, a common complaint about the steering at the moment. I have not 
seen the actual marketing document for this change (unlike the two points 
above).

(see the following article for a review of the 330i and a comparison with 
the 328i 
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caranddriver/roadtests/2000/December/200012_roadtest_BMW_330i.xml)

Charlie

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