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Do BMW cars have Easter eggs? An even better question, what is an Easter egg ? Many people think that these treats are the sweet preserve of a certain mysterious bunny. While this may be true, they're also cunningly concealed messages, images or features hidden.  According to Hotcars.com: An Easter egg, in automotive terms, is anything the automakers have added to a car as a bonus that's usually hidden. In an allusion to the holiday tradition, it requires one to keep their eyes peeled to find these cool features. So do BMW cars have an Easter Egg? The answer is YES the BMW z4. The design team behind this dazzling car decided to etch a self-referencing shape into its fender, that stretches along the door toward the bottom. The all-new M4 is also the bearer of an Easter egg that’s conveniently located on the front, driver-side fender.  BMW is just one of the many automotive companies producing these thrill finding eggs, keep your eyes out for new models and new eggs coming soon.

Take advantage of great deals this President’s Day Weekend at Competition BMW of Smithtown! Visit our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY and explore great deals on all your favorite BMW vehicles! Presidents Day Savings on the last of the remaining 2019 New Vehicles. Head to our online showroom to explore all of the last remaining New 2019 Vehicles. New 2019 BMW 530i xDrive with Navigation & AWD Exterior: Bluestone Metallic Interior: Black Dakota Leather The New 2019 BMW 530i xDrive #17311 is equipped with Heated Seats, Sunroof, Navigation, Back-Up Camera, iPod/MP3 Input, CD Player, All Wheel Drive. EPA 33 MPG Hwy/23 MPG City! New 2019 BMW 740i xDrive wih Navigation & AWD Exterior: Glacier Silver Metallic Interior: Zagora Beige Nappa Leather The New 2019 BMW 740i xDrive #16486 is equipped with a Moonroof, Navigation, Heated Leather Seats, Back-Up Camera, Turbo Charged, Rear Air, All Wheel Drive, Light Polar Wood Trim, Front Massaging Seats. FUEL EFFICIENT 29 MPG Hwy/20 MPG City! New 2019 BMW 330i xDrive with Navigation Exterior: Mineral Grey Metallic Interior: Black SensaTec The New 2019 BMW 330i xDrive #17553 is equipped with NAV, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Back-Up Camera, Rear Air, Onboard Communications System, iPod/MP3 Input, Turbo and much more. FUEL EFFICIENT 34 MPG Hwy/25 MPG City! Courtesy Vehicle Clearance – Over 80 to choose from!! Head to our online showroom to explore Clearance Courtesy Vehicles. Pre-Owned 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Exterior: Glacier Silver Metallic Interior: Black SensaTec The Pre-Owned 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i #U29360L is equipped with Heated Seats, Moonroof, Power Liftgate, Rear Air, Onboard Communications System, iPod/MP3 Input, Back-Up Camera, All Wheel Drive and much more! CARFAX 1-Owner, GREAT MILES 2,217! FUEL EFFICIENT 29 MPG Hwy/22 MPG City! Pre-Owned 2019 BMW 530i xDrive Exterior: Atlas Cedar Metallic Interior: Black Dakota Leather The Pre-Owned 2019 BMW 530i xDrive # U29437L has only 1,960 miles! Equipped with Navigation, Heated Seats, Moonroof, iPod/MP3 Input, Back-Up Camera, Onboard Communications System, CD Player, All Wheel Drive and so much more. FUEL EFFICIENT 33 MPG Hwy/23 MPG City! CARFAX 1-Owner. Pre-Owned 2019 BMW X6 xDrive 50i Exterior: Alpine White Interior: Black Dakota Leather The Pre-Owned 2019 BMW X6 xDrive 50i #U30020L is equipped with Nav System, Moonroof, Heated Leather Seats, Rear Air, Power Liftgate, All Wheel Drive, Turbo Charged Engine, Aluminum Wheels, Multi-Contour Seats, Front Ventilated Seats, Heated Rear Seats. CARFAX 1-Owner, GREAT MILES 3,857! Head to our website to explore all of the last of the remaining New 2019 Vehicles and our Clearance Courtesy Vehicles. Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY! We hope you take advantage of these great Presidents Day Weekend Sales!! Also, be sure to clear your calendars and join us on Wednesday, February 26th for our 2020 BMW 2 Gran Coupe Launch Event!! This is an RSVP Event Only!!! Save yourself a spot here!

BMW and Alfa Romeo both offer highly competent, entry-level compact sports sedans. Car and Driver Magazine shares with us their comparison of both the 2019 BMW 3-Series and Alfa Romeo Giulia to decide which car comes closest to delivering driving nirvana while satisfying the practical requirements of daily life. Engine Comparison The seventh-generation 3-series was introduced for 2019. The 330i is equipped with a standard engine that is a 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four mated to ZF’s eight-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. With All-wheel drive available as an option, Car and Driver’s example did without it. The BMW they test drove was $59,920 and was packed with a stout $18,675 in options, some of which are mandatory when you order the $2450 Track Handling package. This also requires getting the $700 adaptive dampers and the $5000 M Sport package, which adds a number of features. However, the most important for performance is the 19-inch set of wheels wrapped with summer tires. The four-cylinder Giulia TI Sport was chosen to go against the 330i due to extremely similar characteristics and designs. Just like the 330i, the Alfa Romeo is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that produces 280 horsepower. The Giulia TI Sport asserts its power through its ZF-supplied eight-speed automatic which is transferred to the rear wheels. The Giulia TI Sport Car and Driver used for this comparison was priced at $52,240, with its most important feature being the TI Sport Performance package, which adds adaptive dampers, a limited-slip differential, and 19-inch summer tires. On The Road The Giulia TI Sport drives with a feathery lightness with ultraquick steering when it comes to lane changes and turns. The model hit 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, which is a half-second quicker than the 330i. Its engine growls quietly and pulls strongly down low. In normal driving, the Giulia is responsive and seems to be an effortless highway cruiser. Car and Driver shares that “where the Alfa is friendly and frisky, the BMW is cold, hard, and focused on the job of going fast.” However, steering for the 330i isn’t as quick as the Alfa’s, but it is every bit as precise. The 330i’s brakes are strong and easy to use, while also maintaining great grip. It is easily refined enough for use as a daily commuter. Its powertrain is extremely smooth and quiet. Interior The Giulia TI Sport offers 13 cubic feet of trunk space compared to the 330i which offers 17 cubic feet of cargo room. Both cars offer more room with fold-down rear seatbacks. However, the 330i’s cabin is a class above the Alfa’s. Everything you see or touch is richer and more expensive feeling, making it the more practical, better-outfitted sedan. Conclusion The Giulia TI Sport is friendly, engaging, and accessible in a fun-spirited kind of way. However, the BMW is a “steely-eyed athlete, hungry to devour a piece of road.” The BMW was designed with more room, superior comfort, nicer furnishings, and more cargo space. “In this comparison, the BMW 330i, to paraphrase David E., does the better job of successfully bridging the gap between the diametrically opposed automotive requirements of fun and practicality—between wanting a sports car and needing a sedan. The BMW 330i is the better answer to the enthusiast's dilemma.” Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown and test-drive the 2019 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan yourself! Explore other great new vehicles like the 2020 BMW 750i xDrive or the 2020 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe. Be sure to also check out our pre-owned vehicles! Schedule a service online, contact us, or visit us at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!