RE: 540i/6 vs. 740i Sport vs. 330i

["John Virnig" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg sez -

> FWIW, the E46 3 series is quite a bit bigger than your E36. As
a matter of
fact, the combined front + rear legroom on the E46 is slightly
more than a
new 5 series. Surprising but true, check out www.bmwusa.com.
Also, in
sitting in both back seats they feel similar. The 5 is wider, so
would be
better for 3 across. The 7 of course is much bigger inside. Just
my 2 cents;
I think I'd actually prefer a 3 to a 5 as it has similar interior
room and
is more agile.

An interesting point.  And a 330i would satisfy the "can't be
slower" edict from the wife.  I didn't realize the new 3 was so
much bigger.  That might change things a little bit as the main
reason to bumping up to the 5'er was more space.

John Virnig
'97 328is

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