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05-12-2023, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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e90 325i (2.5)/330i automatic
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for the past 2 years i've been thinking about buying the e90, but been hesitant due to the uncertainty of repairs costs and possible issues that will be very costly, from what i know, the drivetrain is very good, but the plastic parts around the car will go bad at some point... vanos, water pump, radiator, plastic hoses etc. im planning on selling my current car, to buy an e90 and have some change for possible repairs that will be needed in the first year, i'm more than able to afford the repairs but unsure about the possible costs and afraid of getting a money pit. im driving a mazda 3 so i'm prepared to pay more for the fuel, however, i'm only driving about 3,500k miles a year. tips/thoughts? BTW, thoughts about the 2.5 with automatic? is it sluggish? I live at sea level and the terrain is flat so cars drive faster and feel less sluggish, feeling a lack of low end torque from my mazda 2.0 skyactive automatic. Last edited by sas180199; 05-12-2023 at 01:20 PM.. |
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No it is not sluggish. It will feel just fine and it has enough torque
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Thanks for the quick reply, i really want to start DIY and i've got the impression that this generation isn't that bad to work on except some replacements that require alot of removals and take more time like the water pump.
i want to get tools, a jack and start doing it myself, to save money, and also to invest time in learning one of my passions, in that, aswell, i've been hesitant, where i come from, it's less of a concensous to work on your own car, and the fear of screwing up something that will cost me in dear money held me back so far, but i really want to make that dream come true soon. Can you confirm what i've read that consumption is about 19 mpg in the city and 28 in the highway? (real mpg) |
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05-12-2023, 09:28 PM | #7 |
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What country do you live in?
In the USA, the 2006 325i has the N52B30 3.0L engine, NOT a 2.5L. Other countries got the 2.5L N52B25 in their 323i and 325i models, but not in the USA. |
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Water pump Radiator hoses (look up the 'mickey mouse flange' and other plastic connectors) Fuel pump housing and/or sending unit (pump is fine it's the plastic that cracks) Oil filter housing gasket Valve cover gasket Oil pan gasket Good news is that there aren't any big issues that will leave you stranded. Most of the common problems would give you advance notice that they need to be replaced. |
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