2008 325i vs 320d

[evdberg]

Hi All

I'm new to the "fanatics" page (as a Hilux driver DC driver)....

I'm looking at replacing my wife's 2001 320i model (only 140,000 km's on the clock - should anyone be interested) with a friend's 325i (pre-facelift 2008 model- manual - with only 55,000km on the clock).

I'm however a bit confused if I want to go for another straight six (fantasic sound and engine) or should I rather go for the low down torque and frugal 320d as I'm used to my 3.0 D4D diesel bakkie......

Oh - by the way I can pick up the 325i for R 200k which I think is a fairly good price?

Any suggestions ??

And.....what kind of fuel consumption can I expect on the 325i - mostly driven in town?

Kind regards

Ernst

 

[Coisman]

imp:
Go for the 325i, I owned both, a 320d and now a 325i, both were E46's, but once you drive the straight 6, with that sound and rev-range, you will be smiling from ear to ear. :rollsmile:
and remember, it should still have motorpan as well, cause it's a 2008 model. :thumb:

 

[Doomsdaya]

Hmmm now that is a tough choice..... 325i or 320d :thinking:

For economy reasons I would say 320d :thumb:, for glorious straight 6 engine I would say 325i :drool:

If you going to replace the car once MP has expired then I would say 320d :thinker:

 

[drugekull]

I used to get about 12+ l/100km's driving in town on my 323i which has the same enginer as the 325i on my 320d I am getting between 7.5 to 8.5 l/100km and it goes a lot better so its up to you

All you getting extra on a 325i is the nice sounding engine thats it.

 

[Coisman]

I used to get about 12+ l/100km's driving in town on my 323i which has the same enginer as the 325i on my 320d I am getting between 7.5 to 8.5 l/100km and it goes a lot better so its up to you

All you getting extra on a 325i is the nice sounding engine thats it.

imp:
What do you mean Thats it??? Seriously!! "skiet die bliksem!!" :facepalm:

 

[moranor@axis]

323i is underpowered i would not be surprised it the 325i will get better consumption...

 

[drugekull]

imp:
Go for the 325i, I owned both, a 320d and now a 325i, both were E46's, but once you drive the straight 6, with that sound and rev-range, you will be smiling from ear to ear. :rollsmile:
and remember, it should still have motorpan as well, cause it's a 2008 model. :thumb:

Ok what you getting extra then please tell me its a 3 series e90 right

They are identical cars

The 320d is more powerfull has greated 0 to 100 than the 325i it also uses a lot less petrol.

All you will be missing on the 320d is the nice sounding engine am I missing something here

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323i is underpowered i would not be surprised it the 325i will get better consumption...

The difference between the 323 and the 325 is nearly nothing

I had plenty of robot to robot runs against them and we were even all the way

I even had a run on the highway once then we were stuck together all the way the 325i could not pull away from me we did not go to top speed though then it might of had a bit of an advantage.

 

[moranor@axis]

2008

320d:
130.5 kW
350.0 Nm
0-100 7.90s

325i:
160.3 kW
270.0 Nm
0-100 6.70 s

well driven petrol > diesel

 

[killua]

I had to make the same choice last year, and test drove both the 320d and 325i. The 325i was alot smoother than the 320d. In the 320d, you can feel the car idle through the gear lever. I chose the 320d purely because if you include fuel consumption and purchase price, then the 325i is alot more expensive. And as the petrol price went up, and the financial turmoil is escalating, I am not a bit sad about my choice.

@drugekull: the 325i gets brake function with the cruise control, and usb is standard too, if I am not mistaken.

@Moranor etc: remember, Ernst is in joburg, so the diesel will obviously loose less power. So, basically, I do have to agree with drugekull that all you really get is sound, which you will pay for at the pumps and you have to have a stong ego not to feel bad if a guy in a polo tdi beats you....

Another angle is whether the cars will be driven out of motorplan when it expires. This will swing things in favor of the 325i again if you are not savvy with DIY car repairs etc.

 

[Doomsdaya]

Another angle is whether the cars will be driven out of motorplan when it expires. This will swing things in favor of the 325i again if you are not savvy with DIY car repairs etc.

Agree with you on the practical side of the 320d.... question is how much will you lose out when its time to sell the 320d ? Diesel cars depreciate quicker then petrol cars

 

[evdberg]

Hi all

Does the 325i drop a lot of power - due to non-turbo on the Highveld? What will the difference be? 10%??

I'm still undecided, however having had a straight six (which is now 10 years old - with no problems), I might be leaning towards the 325i.
My wife will drive the car - mostly short distances - so for the start-up and go (at a speed) is maybe better on petrol than diesel.......

Another thing to consider is that I'm buying the 325 via a friend's family member - saving the "dealers mark-up".
It still has about 18months left on the motorplan - should there be any issues....

Anyway - thank you for all the feedback - keep it coming. The more info -the better.

Kind regards

Ernst

 

[killua]

Hi all

Does the 325i drop a lot of power - due to non-turbo on the Highveld? What will the difference be? 10%??

I'm still undecided, however having had a straight six (which is now 10 years old - with no problems), I might be leaning towards the 325i.
My wife will drive the car - mostly short distances - so for the start-up and go (at a speed) is maybe better on petrol than diesel.......

Another thing to consider is that I'm buying the 325 via a friend's family member - saving the "dealers mark-up".
It still has about 18months left on the motorplan - should there be any issues....

Anyway - thank you for all the feedback - keep it coming. The more info -the better.

Kind regards

Ernst

The petrol will lose about 14% depending on where in the highveld, and the diesel will only lose half of that in real life. And yes, its about the turbo. In theory it will lose nothing though. But it sound like the 325i is a better deal in your case...

 

[FaSTandFurious]

I am biased on this. 325i FTW

 

[Raybimmer]

Heart says ..Straight 6 :thumbs::thumbs:
Head says diesel .:thumbs:

 

[evdberg]

Heart says ..Straight 6 :thumbs::thumbs:
Head says diesel .:thumbs:

Think it is the perfect "summary". For me a BMW should be a straight 6 - that is what they do best, however my brain says "running costs""......

 

[drugekull]

Another angle is whether the cars will be driven out of motorplan when it expires. This will swing things in favor of the 325i again if you are not savvy with DIY car repairs etc.

Agree with you on the practical side of the 320d.... question is how much will you lose out when its time to sell the 320d ? Diesel cars depreciate quicker then petrol cars.

Do they depreciate faster

Its all about demand for the cars and its fuel economy makes it very attractive and easier to sell this will become more important as time goes by

I would go with the 325i in this case since your know who you getting it from and you have a good history on it also it seems that you are going to be keeping the car out of MP so it seams to be the better buy

 

[Reese130]

325i:
160.3 kW
270.0 Nm
0-100 6.70 s

at the highveld :roflol: :biglol:

 

[Coisman]

Another angle is whether the cars will be driven out of motorplan when it expires. This will swing things in favor of the 325i again if you are not savvy with DIY car repairs etc.

Agree with you on the practical side of the 320d.... question is how much will you lose out when its time to sell the 320d ? Diesel cars depreciate quicker then petrol cars.

Do they depreciate faster

Its all about demand for the cars and its fuel economy makes it very attractive and easier to sell this will become more important as time goes by

I would go with the 325i in this case since your know who you getting it from and you have a good history on it also it seems that you are going to be keeping the car out of MP so it seams to be the better buy

imp:
So let me get this straight!!! First you call us out about the diesel being the best, and the only thing that makes the 325 worth having is the sound, "...The 320d is more powerfull has greated 0 to 100 than the 325i it also uses a lot less petrol. All you will be missing on the 320d is the nice sounding engine am I missing something here..."

Now, you say he should go for the 325?? :facepalm:

 

[Bayn46]

I think short distance travel will wear a bit on the diesel turbo, you also have a better idea of what you are getting by buying the 325i from a friend.

Another consideration is driving style, if your wife prefers the feel of a petrol engine then the 325i is the answer. Maybe drive a 320d and see how you feel after that but I would still go for the 325i if I had to choose between the two.

 

[Dogland]

320d FTW !!