Females driving e90

Nikki · 05-29-2006, 10:30 PM

A lot more females have been posting lately and I noticed they all have a 325i or 325xi. Are there any females here with a 330i?

I have seen one 330i at my school driven by a female, and I am assuming this because it has a hot pink Florida Atlantic University window cling in the rear window and an 'Angel" emblem under the 330i badge.

Otherwise, I don't think I've seen a female driving a 330i. Maybe once. Is it a coincidence?

Dani · 05-29-2006, 10:38 PM

personally I got a pretty low end 325i and it was all I could afford at the time. I've never driven a BMW and thought gee this needs more power (well except the X3) so if I had extra money to spend I'd go for the extra features before going to the 330.

marzapan81 · 05-29-2006, 10:46 PM

I got a 330i. At first i was lookin at a 325xi fully loaded, but when comparin the cost to a 330i , i went for the stronger engine, w/o some featues vs 325 w/ extra features. No regrets, made sense to me.

But u are right, here in dc area, It seems that mainly it guys drivin the 3 series, and the few ladies ive seen are in a 325i /xi.

Give it some time, I am sure the number of females w/ 330i will increase.

geeslice · 05-29-2006, 10:48 PM

I couldn't tell that big of a difference between the 330 and 325 so I opted for the 325... more money in my pocket to spend on other things.

Dani · 05-29-2006, 10:51 PM

is the xi much more common among women? To me a BMW is about handling so I never would've considered it even if it had been available when I got mine. plus I grew up in Mass so I can drive fine under any conditions; I know rear wheel drive isn't as good in bad weather but it's not an issue for me.

geeslice · 05-29-2006, 10:52 PM

Well I tried to drive up Wisconsin Ave from georgetown in my friends 325i and ourselves and a few other "i" BMW got abandoned on the side of the road that night in the snow so Iopted for the xi.

Better safe than sorry.

Tiffz MiniS · 05-29-2006, 10:58 PM

I've driven my boyfriends mom's 330 and i now have a 325 and i mean there is a difference.. but i mean teh 325 in my opinion is good for a girl unless u have a "need" for speed.. I mean you get a little more money in your pocket and it is still a wonderful car.. I mean i couldn't ask for anything better becuase i'm so in love with my 325... My boyfriend kept asking me... are you sure you dont want a 330 and I just kept saying that I was happy with the 325 and he will still ask but my answer is still.. I love my 325!!!

Artz 330 · 05-29-2006, 10:58 PM

my mom drives a 330xi. Well i picked it out

lol, she wanted the Xdrive tho. My girlfriend drives a 325i... I kinda picked that too, she doesnt need all the extra 40 HP shes a calm driver, and the car suits her fine. Plus for some reason i have noticed the 325i gets better gas mileage. Even at 1500 miles. WTF? compared to my 330i 6speed, if I clear the mpg on highway at 75mph, her 325 Auto gets a consistant 39.5 mpg in M6 Mode. In my car at 75mph i tried 5th gear I get 29.7 mph and 32.9 in 6th... hmmmmmmmmmm

Tiffz MiniS · 05-29-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

my mom drives a 330xi. Well i picked it out

lol, she wanted the Xdrive tho. My girlfriend drives a 325i... I kinda picked that too, she doesnt need all the extra 40 HP shes a calm driver, and the car suits her fine. Plus for some reason i have noticed the 325i gets better gas mileage. Even at 1500 miles. WTF? compared to my 330i 6speed, if I clear the mpg on highway at 75mph, her 325 Auto gets a consistant 39.5 mpg in M6 Mode. In my car at 75mph i tried 5th gear I get 29.7 mph and 32.9 in 6th... hmmmmmmmmmm

haha posted at the same time!

Artz 330 · 05-29-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiffz MiniS

I've driven my boyfriends mom's 330 and i now have a 325 and i mean there is a difference.. but i mean teh 325 in my opinion is good for a girl unless u have a "need" for speed.. I mean you get a little more money in your pocket and it is still a wonderful car.. I mean i couldn't ask for anything better becuase i'm so in love with my 325... My boyfriend kept asking me... are you sure you dont want a 330 and I just kept saying that I was happy with the 325 and he will still ask but my answer is still.. I love my 325!!!

hey, you read my mind and posted at the same time.

Artz 330 · 05-29-2006, 11:02 PM

well anyhoo, i have seen a majority of girls driving 325's around here, but also NOT alot of guys around here drive 330's. Theres a few and some are on this board. All the other guys I have seen in 325's are aged around 18-30, 80% of them dont have xenons or ZSP or Navi, and most I have seen drive around are Auto. You can tell an auto from a 6 speed when in motion from a light or while accel.

geeslice · 05-29-2006, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiffz MiniS

I've driven my boyfriends mom's 330 and i now have a 325 and i mean there is a difference.. but i mean teh 325 in my opinion is good for a girl unless u have a "need" for speed.. I mean you get a little more money in your pocket and it is still a wonderful car.. I mean i couldn't ask for anything better becuase i'm so in love with my 325... My boyfriend kept asking me... are you sure you dont want a 330 and I just kept saying that I was happy with the 325 and he will still ask but my answer is still.. I love my 325!!!

Yeah I don't ever get much of a chance to drive fast... bumper to bumper traffic most my life... :thumbsdown:

marzapan81 · 05-29-2006, 11:06 PM

Actually, one regret: getting stepronic, not stick. I drove a friends 645 stick.....so much fun. Dunno what i was thinkin.

Tiffz MiniS · 05-29-2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by geeslice

Yeah I don't ever get much of a chance to drive fast... bumper to bumper traffic most my life... :thumbsdown:

I have my times that I get to drive fast.. but theres always them times u just can't drive fast because of traffic and hell wen i do drive fast my 325 is fast enough hahah

marzapan81 · 05-29-2006, 11:07 PM

Gee- u right too much dc traffic for a stick

Tiffz MiniS · 05-29-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by marzapan81

Actually, one regret: getting stepronic, not stick. I drove a friends 645 stick.....so much fun. Dunno what i was thinkin.

I sometimes wonder if I should have let my boyfriend keep teaching me stick because he was trying so hard for me to get a stick car.. and theres days that I am like yea I should have learned more and then lazy days that Im juss like yes i love my auto

geeslice · 05-29-2006, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artz 330

hey, you read my mind and posted at the same time.

You guys are too cute!!!

Tiffz MiniS · 05-29-2006, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeslice

You guys are too cute!!!

thanks

Nikki · 05-29-2006, 11:10 PM

When I added up a 325i with the options I wanted it came out to about $40k. It was $42k for the 330i. As soon as I heard the exhaust growl, I knew I wanted the 330i.

ward · 05-29-2006, 11:13 PM

the vast majority of E90's are 325's so it makes sence that you're seeing mainly women in 325's. you should see more men in 325's too

I think the 325 sells about twice as many as the 330

Tiffz MiniS · 05-29-2006, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

When I added up a 325i with the options I wanted it came out to about $40k. It was $42k for the 330i. As soon as I heard the exhaust growl, I knew I wanted the 330i.

Not that big of a difference in money soo heyy theres no wrong in going for the 330

marzapan81 · 05-29-2006, 11:23 PM

Get him to teach u..its completely different. U will love it!!

IMO- all drivers should learn stick. U never know what situation u may end up in/ what car u need to drive.

05-29-2006, 10:30 PM	#1
Nikki Major General 992 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Females driving e90 A lot more females have been posting lately and I noticed they all have a 325i or 325xi. Are there any females here with a 330i? I have seen one 330i at my school driven by a female, and I am assuming this because it has a hot pink Florida Atlantic University window cling in the rear window and an 'Angel" emblem under the 330i badge. Otherwise, I don't think I've seen a female driving a 330i. Maybe once. Is it a coincidence? __________________ Nikki
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Dani Major 51 Rep 1,022 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	personally I got a pretty low end 325i and it was all I could afford at the time. I've never driven a BMW and thought gee this needs more power (well except the X3) so if I had extra money to spend I'd go for the extra features before going to the 330.
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05-29-2006, 10:46 PM	#3
marzapan81 New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 330i 2006 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McLean, VA iTrader: (0)	I got a 330i. At first i was lookin at a 325xi fully loaded, but when comparin the cost to a 330i , i went for the stronger engine, w/o some featues vs 325 w/ extra features. No regrets, made sense to me. But u are right, here in dc area, It seems that mainly it guys drivin the 3 series, and the few ladies ive seen are in a 325i /xi. Give it some time, I am sure the number of females w/ 330i will increase.
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geeslice Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 283 Posts Drives: '06 325xi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00] 2004 Audi TT [0.00]	I couldn't tell that big of a difference between the 330 and 325 so I opted for the 325... more money in my pocket to spend on other things. __________________ It's called "HAPPY" Hour for a reason. '06 E90 325xi Sparkling Graphite, Dakota Black Leather, Dark Walnut Burl Trim, Steptronic, Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons = LOVE
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Dani Major 51 Rep 1,022 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	is the xi much more common among women? To me a BMW is about handling so I never would've considered it even if it had been available when I got mine. plus I grew up in Mass so I can drive fine under any conditions; I know rear wheel drive isn't as good in bad weather but it's not an issue for me.
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geeslice Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 283 Posts Drives: '06 325xi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00] 2004 Audi TT [0.00]	Well I tried to drive up Wisconsin Ave from georgetown in my friends 325i and ourselves and a few other "i" BMW got abandoned on the side of the road that night in the snow so Iopted for the xi. Better safe than sorry. __________________ It's called "HAPPY" Hour for a reason. '06 E90 325xi Sparkling Graphite, Dakota Black Leather, Dark Walnut Burl Trim, Steptronic, Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons = LOVE
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05-29-2006, 10:58 PM	#7
Tiffz MiniS Artz Girl 9 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2007 Sapphire Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I've driven my boyfriends mom's 330 and i now have a 325 and i mean there is a difference.. but i mean teh 325 in my opinion is good for a girl unless u have a "need" for speed.. I mean you get a little more money in your pocket and it is still a wonderful car.. I mean i couldn't ask for anything better becuase i'm so in love with my 325... My boyfriend kept asking me... are you sure you dont want a 330 and I just kept saying that I was happy with the 325 and he will still ask but my answer is still.. I love my 325!!! __________________
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Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	my mom drives a 330xi. Well i picked it out lol, she wanted the Xdrive tho. My girlfriend drives a 325i... I kinda picked that too, she doesnt need all the extra 40 HP shes a calm driver, and the car suits her fine. Plus for some reason i have noticed the 325i gets better gas mileage. Even at 1500 miles. WTF? compared to my 330i 6speed, if I clear the mpg on highway at 75mph, her 325 Auto gets a consistant 39.5 mpg in M6 Mode. In my car at 75mph i tried 5th gear I get 29.7 mph and 32.9 in 6th... hmmmmmmmmmm __________________
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Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	well anyhoo, i have seen a majority of girls driving 325's around here, but also NOT alot of guys around here drive 330's. Theres a few and some are on this board. All the other guys I have seen in 325's are aged around 18-30, 80% of them dont have xenons or ZSP or Navi, and most I have seen drive around are Auto. You can tell an auto from a 6 speed when in motion from a light or while accel. __________________
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05-29-2006, 11:06 PM	#13
marzapan81 New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 330i 2006 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McLean, VA iTrader: (0)	Actually, one regret: getting stepronic, not stick. I drove a friends 645 stick.....so much fun. Dunno what i was thinkin.
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marzapan81 New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 330i 2006 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McLean, VA iTrader: (0)	Gee- u right too much dc traffic for a stick
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05-29-2006, 11:10 PM	#19
Nikki Major General 992 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	When I added up a 325i with the options I wanted it came out to about $40k. It was $42k for the 330i. As soon as I heard the exhaust growl, I knew I wanted the 330i. __________________ Nikki
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	the vast majority of E90's are 325's so it makes sence that you're seeing mainly women in 325's. you should see more men in 325's too I think the 325 sells about twice as many as the 330
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05-29-2006, 11:23 PM	#22
marzapan81 New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 330i 2006 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McLean, VA iTrader: (0)	Get him to teach u..its completely different. U will love it!! IMO- all drivers should learn stick. U never know what situation u may end up in/ what car u need to drive.
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