Proud owner of a 320si

M3_Mad · 01-14-2015, 10:48 AM

After a few years of absence from this forum, I thought I would reintroduce myself having just put down the deposit on my new car, a 2006 BMW 320si!

Having looked at some videos on YouTube im really excited about taking delivery. Has anyone got any tips on what to watch out with them for or any information about true running costs?

Thanks guys! It's good to be back.

Mike

krahooligan · 01-14-2015, 12:11 PM

one question..why? not bashing just curious as to why a 320.

norsairius · 01-14-2015, 12:33 PM

Congratulations and welcome back! Post up some pics!!

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Originally Posted by krahooligan

one question..why? not bashing just curious as to why a 320.

Why not? It's an available option across the pond in Scotland where the individual is from. Cars are generally more expensive to buy and run over there.

M3_Mad · 01-14-2015, 12:50 PM

Truth be told I wanted something a bit different. I've heard really good things about the characteristics of them and decided to take the plunge since my GTI was getting a bit old. I'm aware it's not the quickest 3 series to grace the roads by a fairly big margin, but I'm a sucker for that carbon fibre cylinder head under the bonnet!

M3_Mad · 01-14-2015, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norsairius

Congratulations and welcome back! Post up some pics!!

I collect it on Saturday so will be sure to get some on here as soon as possible!

PTinVT · 01-14-2015, 12:55 PM

si model? Is that the one with VTEC?

Dozhdbog · 01-14-2015, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norsairius

Congratulations and welcome back! Post up some pics!!

Why not? It's an available option across the pond in Scotland where the individual is from. Cars are generally more expensive to buy and run over there.

Most BMW owners in the US don't realize that our options are actually quite limited when it comes to european car models (and cars in general vs the bevy of interchangeable options elsewhere).

KeepRidingDirty · 01-14-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PTinVT

si model? Is that the one with VTEC?

VTec Yo

calicolorado · 01-14-2015, 02:19 PM

Awesome car! I wish we had this car released in the states back then. It's a very special E90, I'm sure you know. From the Wikipedia article:

It is a limited (2600 units) version of 3 Series saloon built to qualify the homologation requirement for the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).[36] The 320si uses a modified 4-cylinder engine (N45) different from the standard 320i (N46). Modifications include an increased redline to 7.300 rpm, a shortened stroke (by 2 mm), an increased bore (by 1 mm) and a higher compression ratio (11,0:1). The engine is mostly hand-built and does not have Valvetronic, decreasing the number of moving parts.

Congrats and hope to see some pics.

GOS7 · 01-14-2015, 03:29 PM

Wow the 320si seems pretty awesome, a lot more special than the average 30/35i sport. Congrats, you should hold on to her since they're so rare and keep it OEM.

ihc95 · 01-14-2015, 03:32 PM

Just googled a pic of the engine bay and DAMN. Gorgeous car OP.

GOS7 · 01-14-2015, 03:35 PM

^Yeah I did the same. Carbon Kevlar valve cover!!!!! The stock wheels are some of nicest i've seen from BMW also.

Alex_323i · 01-14-2015, 03:36 PM

LOL

JeM9 · 01-14-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceGhos7

^Yeah I did the same. Carbon Kevlar valve cover!!!!! The stock wheels are some of nicest i've seen from BMW also.

Yeah, those are some nice wheels! kind of makes me want one...

silver07335i · 01-14-2015, 03:51 PM

Congrats OP on your new car purchase!

krahooligan · 01-14-2015, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norsairius

Congratulations and welcome back! Post up some pics!!

Why not? It's an available option across the pond in Scotland where the individual is from. Cars are generally more expensive to buy and run over there.

thanks for answering for the OP.

NGEE · 01-14-2015, 08:25 PM

Nice pickup!! Can't wait to see pictures.

OP, PLEASE put an M3 cowl on that car. What a shame to cover 1/4 of that sexy engine with a clunky, intrusive cowl. Here's a DIY of sorts:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...0&postcount=35

norsairius · 01-14-2015, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calicolorado

Awesome car! I wish we had this car released in the states back then. It's a very special E90, I'm sure you know. From the Wikipedia article:

It is a limited (2600 units) version of 3 Series saloon built to qualify the homologation requirement for the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).[36] The 320si uses a modified 4-cylinder engine (N45) different from the standard 320i (N46). Modifications include an increased redline to 7.300 rpm, a shortened stroke (by 2 mm), an increased bore (by 1 mm) and a higher compression ratio (11,0:1). The engine is mostly hand-built and does not have Valvetronic, decreasing the number of moving parts.

Congrats and hope to see some pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihc95

Just googled a pic of the engine bay and DAMN. Gorgeous car OP.

Wow, awesome stuff! Really is a special engine under the hood!

GOS7 · 01-14-2015, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NGEE

Nice pickup!! Can't wait to see pictures.

OP, PLEASE put an M3 cowl on that car. What a shame to cover 1/4 of that sexy engine with a clunky, intrusive cowl. Here's a DIY of sorts:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...0&postcount=35

Or complete cowl delete with BMS filters.

335NJ · 01-14-2015, 09:50 PM

That engine bay is glorious. I think it's even cooler that the 320si was mostly a hand-built engine, and with so few ever made, I think you got yourself a damn nice ride OP.

http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/10/28/bm...l-drivers-car/

Post pictures soon!

sublime1996525 · 01-14-2015, 11:59 PM

Sounds like a cool car.

norsairius · 01-15-2015, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krahooligan

thanks for answering for the OP.

Sorry, didn't intend to step in like that. Was just offering my theories.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335NJ

That engine bay is glorious. I think it's even cooler that the 320si was mostly a hand-built engine, and with so few ever made, I think you got yourself a damn nice ride OP.

http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/10/28/bm...l-drivers-car/

Post pictures soon!

I just geeked out reading that article. The numbers on paper would put some people off from it, but the details there are just really cool! I bet that motor is just a real hoot to wind out while driving spiritedly.

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GOS7 Enthusiast 67 Rep 236 Posts Drives: F82, E28 535is Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	^Yeah I did the same. Carbon Kevlar valve cover!!!!! The stock wheels are some of nicest i've seen from BMW also.
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NGEE Fuck it dude, let's go bowling. 888 Rep 2,480 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Nice pickup!! Can't wait to see pictures. OP, PLEASE put an M3 cowl on that car. What a shame to cover 1/4 of that sexy engine with a clunky, intrusive cowl. Here's a DIY of sorts: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...0&postcount=35 __________________ 1M. Previously: '13 135is; '07 E90 335i; '02 325i; '99 Z3; '98 328is; '87 L6; '77 320i
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