I drove a 328i sportline on monday with BMW and I was so impressed at how hard this car kicks when you hit the gas! The 8 speed transmission is amazing, I forgot that I was driving automatic! The car almost sounds like a diesel on startup...not the same balanced sound as the 6 but nonetheless, easy to get used to hearing. This engine outperforms the old 6 and is 2l/100km more fuel efficient too..
In april the 320i will be available for around 36k with EXACTLY the same mecanical components as the 328i (same twin scroll turbos, everything), only it will we limited by its computer to 181 horsepower instead of 240hp....nothing a programming won't be able to fix a few months later down the line.