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2012 model 320i what engine?
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From the Caribbean. The BMW 320i is sold here as a base model. Due to our import and other duties we pay about 2X the MSRP for the same car in the US. So if a vehicle costs 34,000 US, we would pay about 60,000+ for the same car. This duty is based on the engine size above a 1.6 engine. However the duty on a 2.0 engine is still manageable (relatively). Once you cross a 2.0l engine, the duty starts to increase dramatically. So I'm curious whether the 320i will also carry the new 4 cylinder turbo engines? |
12-24-2011, 07:27 AM | #2 |
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RE: 2012 model 320i what engine?
Hello from Singapore
I wonder what will be the "2.0" engine offered in Singapore. I was stunned when coming to my knowledge that the current E9X series 320i engine offered here doesn't have direct injection, getting 156 hp rather than 170 hp in Europe. If that is also the case also with the upcoming F3X series 320i in Asia, that they will get an in every way worse engine (fuel consumption, less kW output and torque) that will definitely be a show-stopper for me to cough up 200k+ Sing-dollars to get one. Anyone knows? Cheers, Dan
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At launch, only the 328i, 335i and 320d engines will be available.
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12-24-2011, 08:41 AM | #5 |
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In countries offered the 320i will be available as of March 2012 production. It's the 2.0l Twinpower turbo inline 4 with 184hp.
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I believe it's just purely software. If there are any physical changes, it may be running a lower pressure than the 28i but otherwise I believe they are the same.
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Does this mean that by changing engine related parameters on a 3.20i, can you convert the car to a 3.28i? In other words, can it be possible to copy engine parameters of a 3.28i to a 3.20i?
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It depends on ur batch, if u have one that have different turbo or other components then it's not as simple as that.
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Yeah, for some reason, it's not as simple as that otherwise it would be common knowledge and they would never sell anything north of a 320! But have no other evidence or knowledge to say that mechanical stuff is changed...
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It's so crazy, we in Singapore pay more for a piece of paper entitling us to buy a car, than you in the US do for the actual car itself!
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Yes, that's right - from Performance Motors Limited, the authorized dealer. Still waiting for news...delivery might now be a bit earlier, at the end of June rather than in July. I can't wait!
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