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Which BMW should I get ??

Hi,
I have a couple of questions that I hope the list can 
help me with.

My wife and I need a new car.  My car experience tends 
towards the fixer-uper type.  She wants something 
reliable and safe, I would like a nice sports sedan.  
We have decided that a BMW will fit the bill.  (this 
comes, in part, from my experience with BMW 
motorcycles, 1973 R75/5 68,000 miles, still runs great)

So, which one should we get ? 

She has some physical problems that require an automatic 
transmission. We also live in Idaho, so we get some snow.

What's the opinion on the 318ti with an automatic ??  Is 
it to wimpy ??  I drove a 318is at the local dealer 
and wasn't impressed with its acceleration, but did 
like the handling.

The dealer has a 1992 325i.  This doesn't have the 
variable valve timing on the engine, right ??  It seemed 
to respond much better than the 318.  Will be 6 cylinder 
engine last longer than the 4 ??  Is the lack of 
traction control a concern with the higher horsepower 
engine ??  I read the FAQ on winter driving, but there 
isn't much on the ASC system.

Should I just pay the extra money (lots of extra money) 
and get a 328i with ASC ??  What's the opinion on this 
car ?? Should I be concerned with the reliability of the 
automatic ??

Does anyone know if next years 3-series will have side 
airbags ??

Thanks,
Roger 

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Roger Rowley
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1967 MGB-GT Special,1974 Saab Sonnet III,1973 BMW R75/5