1st Beemer -325i m sport

gchild · 04-15-2012, 06:06 AM

Hi. Search is over!

Bought a 325i sport in grey. Wanted a 330i following recommendations on hear, but was finding I difficult to get one in my budget and the spec wanted.

Happy with my purchase and collect next week. In the meantime, need t source black grill and dark rear lights!

Looking forward to properly joinin the forum now as an owner!

Cozy · 04-16-2012, 05:13 AM

Congrats! Is it the early 2.5L or the later 3.0L? I believe that the 325i was actually the more reliable so despite a few less BHP, you've got yourself a decent car with that lovely 6cyl BMW lump.

davyk31 · 04-16-2012, 05:37 AM

I had the 2.5 325i, very sweet and smooth engine, needed plenty of revs to perform though. In the end I tired of the lack of torque but still fondly remember how smooth that engine felt.

gchild · 04-16-2012, 06:19 AM

It appears to be the early one, 2.5l

When I drove it, it felt plenty quick enough.

Has all the toys, even a sunroof. In London you spend so much time in traffic, figured a could settle for 325 over 330.

Maybe that will be a future upgrade if BMW ownership is a positive one.

MEGA · 04-16-2012, 10:26 AM

You picked the better of the two in terms of reliability. That 325 is pretty bullet proof. The 6 cyl 3 litre version that came later very commonly suffers fuel pump issues, etc etc.

Get some pics of the motor up!

dobbo99 · 04-16-2012, 10:44 AM

nice, an excellent purchase in my opinion!

Phil325i · 04-16-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

You picked the better of the two in terms of reliability. That 325 is pretty bullet proof. The 6 cyl 3 litre version that came later very commonly suffers fuel pump issues, etc etc.

Get some pics of the motor up!

Having just bought a 3-litre 325i coupe, I'd be interested in what the "etc, etc" are. Mine had a new HPFP before I got it...

DUI Elite · 04-16-2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil325i

Having just bought a 3-litre 325i coupe, I'd be interested in what the "etc, etc" are. Mine had a new HPFP before I got it...

x2

I have a US Spec 325i (3.0 liter)

What reliability issues am I missing / apparently due to experience?

I think the turbo 3.0's have the issues.

Jay2301 · 04-16-2012, 01:11 PM

I think the etc, etc's are Hpfp and related problems like injectors, plugs and coils.

I have the N53(3.0) 325i and have had a new Hpfp paid for by BMW whilst out of warranty and injectors changed under recall.. but no other major problems touch wood.

The Hpfp etc etc problems definately do affect the NA petrol engines aswell as the turbos.

MEGA · 04-16-2012, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay2301

I think the etc, etc's are Hpfp and related problems like injectors, plugs and coils.

I have the N53(3.0) 325i and have had a new Hpfp paid for by BMW whilst out of warranty and injectors changed under recall.. but no other major problems touch wood.

The Hpfp etc etc problems definately do affect the NA petrol engines aswell as the turbos.

HPFP and coils yes.

Mate of mine (Moe_ on here) had all coils replaced, 3 fuel pumps, HPFP, and in the end an ECU... on his 3l 225i... 58 plate.

Within 18 months!

Maybe he was unlucky but seems it's quite common to have a whole range of fuelling issues!

Whereas I've not personally heard of any problems with the 2.5l variant ..

gchild · 04-16-2012, 05:22 PM

Wow. I was a bit gutted initially thinking I didnt get the 3.0 engine. Glad now is the 2.5.

Just bought the black perf grill from the classifieds so looking forward to fitting that.

insane79 · 05-16-2012, 05:23 PM

congrats on your 325i, i will be buying mine very soon

any pics??

Thanks..

QUiKSR20 · 05-16-2012, 05:56 PM

HPFP is not on the 3.0 N52 only turbo models ( N54 ) " Direct Injection " Cars.. N52 3.0s do not have the HPFP issues.

chris325 · 05-16-2012, 06:17 PM

they are lovely cars the 2.5s

DUI Elite · 05-16-2012, 07:54 PM

I don't think I've run into anyone with a US spec 325i that had as many problems as the US 335's despite also having 3.0 litre Inline-6's.

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Cozy Major 111 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Is it the early 2.5L or the later 3.0L? I believe that the 325i was actually the more reliable so despite a few less BHP, you've got yourself a decent car with that lovely 6cyl BMW lump.
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davyk31 Major General 1042 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	I had the 2.5 325i, very sweet and smooth engine, needed plenty of revs to perform though. In the end I tired of the lack of torque but still fondly remember how smooth that engine felt.
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gchild First Lieutenant 23 Rep 340 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: london iTrader: (0)	It appears to be the early one, 2.5l When I drove it, it felt plenty quick enough. Has all the toys, even a sunroof. In London you spend so much time in traffic, figured a could settle for 325 over 330. Maybe that will be a future upgrade if BMW ownership is a positive one.
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	You picked the better of the two in terms of reliability. That 325 is pretty bullet proof. The 6 cyl 3 litre version that came later very commonly suffers fuel pump issues, etc etc. Get some pics of the motor up! __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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dobbo99 Major 227 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: E39 530 oldskool Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	nice, an excellent purchase in my opinion!
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Jay2301 Private 0 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2008 325i m sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: leicester UK iTrader: (0)	I think the etc, etc's are Hpfp and related problems like injectors, plugs and coils. I have the N53(3.0) 325i and have had a new Hpfp paid for by BMW whilst out of warranty and injectors changed under recall.. but no other major problems touch wood. The Hpfp etc etc problems definately do affect the NA petrol engines aswell as the turbos.
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gchild First Lieutenant 23 Rep 340 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: london iTrader: (0)	Wow. I was a bit gutted initially thinking I didnt get the 3.0 engine. Glad now is the 2.5. Just bought the black perf grill from the classifieds so looking forward to fitting that.
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insane79 Major 83 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	congrats on your 325i, i will be buying mine very soon any pics?? Thanks..
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DUI Elite ///M at Heart 90 Rep 1,954 Posts Drives: 06 SGM E90, 15 BSM E84 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (4)	I don't think I've run into anyone with a US spec 325i that had as many problems as the US 335's despite also having 3.0 litre Inline-6's.
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