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BMW 325i

  • 09-06-2012 5:21pm
    #1
    flyer2oo8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭


    Hello,

    I am thinking of buying a 325i coupe somewhere between 2007 and 2011.

    A) How much do these things cost to run ? Fuel consumption; servicing; maintenance; etc.

    B) What are they worth, or more to the point, what should I offer ? Fair condition, average miles.

    C) What do people who've actually owned them and ran them as a daily driver think of 'em as an all-rounder ?

    All information appreciated.


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  • #2
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,714 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    Good all rounder, you could look to pick up the 2.5l higher tax 07 SE for 16/17 depending on mileage and a low tax 3.0l 08 for 20 or so. Or a couple of k more if from BMW dealer with warranty.

    They do ok on petrol, especially the 3.0l but maint cost can be high as you pay for 6cyl. Tyres in particular are steep, especially if running 19s. Can be problematic in ice and snow if you live somewhere hilly and have wide all season run flats on.

    There were various recalls for high pressure pumps etc, make sure they were done and check wheels for cracks.


  • #3
    Shane732
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭Shane732


    I drive a 335i as a daily drive.

    I get about 270 miles to a tank and a tank costs about €95 to fill.

    I drove various 325i's, 330i's, 335i's and M3's before going for the 335i. Personally I found the 325i to be somewhat sluggish. I'd recommend going for a 330i + for the extra power. Naturally you could mod the engine of the 325i and end up with a quick car.

    I had the High Pressure Fuel Pump issue, cracked 225 alloys and also injectors replaced. I had these replaced out of warranty by BMW under their goodwill scheme.

    The runflats are a pain in the arse and aren't cheap. A new tyre is €350 + for a 255/30/19 runflat.

    Other than the known issues I've had no issues with the car at all and have been very happy with the car.


  • #4
    carbon nanotube
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 994 ✭✭✭carbon nanotube


    you would need to have a few lose screws to pay that for a runflat.


  • #5
    Shane732
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭Shane732


    carbon nanotube wrote: »
    you would need to have a few lose screws to pay that for a runflat.

    Unfortunately that's how much the tyre is.

    You can bring them in slightly cheaper but your runflat goes you don't exactly have 2 weeks to wait for one to come in.

    It's hard enough to get the bloody things in Ireland as it is.


  • #6
    gollywog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,344 ✭✭✭gollywog


    Shane732 wrote: »
    carbon nanotube wrote: »
    you would need to have a few lose screws to pay that for a runflat.

    Unfortunately that's how much the tyre is.

    You can bring them in slightly cheaper but your runflat goes you don't exactly have 2 weeks to wait for one to come in.

    It's hard enough to get the bloody things in Ireland as it is.

    Ditch the runflats and get regular tyres, get a couple of cans of that tyre foam and keep them in the boot, save yourself a packet and be heard improve the ride also :)


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  • #7
    Shane732
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭Shane732


    gollywog wrote: »
    Ditch the runflats and get regular tyres, get a couple of cans of that tyre foam and keep them in the boot, save yourself a packet and be heard improve the ride also :)

    No question non runflats are the way to go.


  • #8
    carbon nanotube
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 994 ✭✭✭carbon nanotube


    Shane732 wrote: »
    No question non runflats are the way to go.


    cans of shoite are a waste of time too, a steel spare wheel is way to go.

    run flats are ridiculous.

    unbelievable crap...


  • #9
    CharlieR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭CharlieR


    Run flats are a waste of time at that price, you could call out a tow truck and he would have champers on ICE for the price of 4 tryres. If you want cheap tyres look at camskill and get them fitted over here. For certain specialist tures they are cheaper here but for the majority they are not. In the UK they are massively cheaper if they are delivered there as I have used them for the last 5 years and had prob 40 tyres off them.


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