Bmw 320 or 325 hard top

Al 25

Hi could anyone give me some insight about
320 petrol 2008 hardtop it has 100 k mls I was wondering how good the engine and does it have chain problem s like other bmw chain type .Also it's big brother engine same year 325 se 3.0 litre engine with similar miles both are hard tops .Thinking which type would be a better car

Tea 1000

The 325 with the 3 litre is the N53 engine. It's a nice engine when it's working, but my own advise is to stay away. If you're lucky, it'll only cost you 6 injectors and 6 coil packs (more than once!) and possibly an oil pump. If you're unlucky, it'll ruin you! I don't think the 4 cylinder petrols post September 07 are any better. The diesels are the ones with the timing chain issue.

Al 25

Tea 1000 wrote: »

The 325 with the 3 litre is the N53 engine. It's a nice engine when it's working, but my own advise is to stay away. If you're lucky, it'll only cost you 6 injectors and 6 coil packs (more than once!) and possibly an oil pump. If you're unlucky, it'll ruin you! I don't think the 4 cylinder petrols post September 07 are any better. The diesels are the ones with the timing chain issue.

Ok so would you recommend the 320 over 325 !

Alanstrainor

I didn't realise the 6 cylinders of that era were that troublesome...

Tea 1000

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I didn't realise the 6 cylinders of that era were that troublesome...

I read some warnings about them before I bought one, then I found out first hand! I still get nightmares with that BMW "bong". They should just include a € symbol with the engine management symbol to be honest!

Tea 1000

Al 25 wrote: »

Ok so would you recommend the 320 over 325 !

To be honest, no, an Aunt of mine had one of similar vintage and it broke her heart too, some inside warranty, some outside.

Al 25

Tea 1000 wrote: »

To be honest, no, an Aunt of mine had one of similar vintage and it broke her heart too, some inside warranty, some outside.

Yeah so the dream is gone don't think I can take the risk on 320 0r 325 after all this . Is the m sport a risk also

mickdw

Go very slightly older and you should be safe.

Al 25

mickdw wrote: »

Go very slightly older and you should be safe.

Like 2006 2005 320 why different engine !!

mickdw

Al 25 wrote: »

Like 2006 2005 320 why different engine !!

I believe up to 2007 was safe. I think its when the efficient dynamics came in that the trouble started.
Plenty of bmw heads here who should be able to give you engine codes etc.

Foxhole Norman

I don't think these engines are as problematic as people let on, however, if you want back to the E46 model, the engines there are fantastic, the 2.5 and 3.0 specifically.

Tea 1000

Al 25 wrote: »

Yeah so the dream is gone don't think I can take the risk on 320 0r 325 after all this . Is the m sport a risk also

M Sport is just a trim level. Pre September 2007 should be OK.

Al 25

Tea 1000 wrote: »

M Sport is just a trim level. Pre September 2007 should be OK.

So pre 2007 what you think of this link below
http://m.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1236766&r=s.php%3Fm%3D10%26o%3D86%26f%3D1%26b%3D4%26yx%3D2008%26yn%3D2005%26g%3D0

Foxhole Norman

Al 25 wrote: »

So pre 2007 what you think of this link below
http://m.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1236766&r=s.php%3Fm%3D10%26o%3D86%26f%3D1%26b%3D4%26yx%3D2008%26yn%3D2005%26g%3D0

That's an M54 engined model, I have the same engine in my 5 series and it's fantastic, good pull and a great noise. Only thing you have to really look for is a leak in the rocker gasket, if it is leaking it's a cheap fix anyway.

Al 25

Think I'm gonna hold out for 2008 325 or 320i coupe (e92) probably 325i with bout 70 k miles . Anyone own e92 325i out there what's the mpg realistically

Foxhole Norman

Al 25 wrote: »

Think I'm gonna hold out for 2008 325 or 320i coupe (e92) probably 325i with bout 70 k miles . Anyone own e92 325i out there what's the mpg realistically

E92 325i's are very very hard to find, especially 08+.

Al 25

Just a quick question from other stuff I read what would people rather 320 i petrol coupe 2008 m sport 70k miles or
520 diesel m sport 2008 with 70 k miles.
Two different cars with both reported engine problems . So what would u pick .
Forget about fuel cconsumption.

Tea 1000

Al 25 wrote: »

Think I'm gonna hold out for 2008 325 or 320i coupe (e92) probably 325i with bout 70 k miles . Anyone own e92 325i out there what's the mpg realistically

Short runs expect around 30 mpg. Motorway at around 110-115kph you should be getting around 38mpg.

Al 25 wrote: »

Just a quick question from other stuff I read what would people rather 320 i petrol coupe 2008 m sport 70k miles or
520 diesel m sport 2008 with 70 k miles.
Two different cars with both reported engine problems . So what would u pick .
Forget about fuel cconsumption.

BMW are covering the timing chain now for free, so based on that maybe 520d. 530d would be much better. Or what about a 325d or 330d from UK?

Foxhole Norman

Al 25 wrote: »

Just a quick question from other stuff I read what would people rather 320 i petrol coupe 2008 m sport 70k miles or
520 diesel m sport 2008 with 70 k miles.
Two different cars with both reported engine problems . So what would u pick .
Forget about fuel cconsumption.

If fuel consumption is irrelevant why look at Diesel at all? Especially the N47 engine with its Chain problems!

Al 25

Tea 1000 wrote: »

Short runs expect around 30 mpg. Motorway at around 110-115kph you should be getting around 38mpg.

BMW are covering the timing chain now for free, so based on that maybe 520d. 530d would be much better. Or what about a 325d or 330d from UK?

Is this factual that they where covering It i thought they would cover if it happened before 60 k and if you had comprehensive service history and all the planets where a lined and u had a fairy godmother .FREE REALLY

Tea 1000

Al 25 wrote: »

Is this factual that they where covering It i thought they would cover if it happened before 60 k and if you had comprehensive service history and all the planets where a lined and u had a fairy godmother .FREE REALLY

Well, they do have criteria, but search here, there's a thread on it that discusses a few cases.

Al 25

Tea 1000 wrote: »

Well, they do have criteria, but search here, there's a thread on it that discusses a few cases.

Cheers thanks