Should we keep BWM 325xi 2006 ?

nka · 04-09-2012, 12:13 PM

Hello,

I'm new here and new to the BMW world.

I currently have a Legacy GT LDT 2005 and my girlfriends did buy a 325xi 2006 with Sport Package (seems to be a based model with only the Sport Packge and 330 wheels) for her parental break (new baby born).

I really love my LGT, but he's manual, my girlfriends does drive manual.

I really like how the BWM drive, but I feel it's lacking a bit of power. But since it's already payed, I'm wondering if I should keep it at the end of the year of should we sell it?

So...

Is there's a way to give it a little more power? Like 250-270 bhp (to match my LGT). Is the AWD can hold it?

Is those care are prone to a lot of maintenance?

Ask your questions and give your comments !

MCoupeInsanity · 04-09-2012, 12:35 PM

I don't believe there is a non-insane way to get the 325i into that horsepower range. aftermarket performance gains are limited.

nka · 04-09-2012, 12:43 PM

okay and if we remove that from the equation, would you keep it ? Or I should target a newer one.

JuppiOne · 04-09-2012, 01:42 PM

keep it, new baby is expensive, save the $, unless you are loaded.

E90Company · 04-09-2012, 01:55 PM

I would keep it, and get BMW performance exhaust, and an intake.

nka · 04-09-2012, 06:27 PM

So, based on your comments, I should not fear for the fiability ?

I have to choose between my already payed LGT (not that reliable, but most of the bad things already been changed/upgraded.) and this BMW (might have to give 7000-8000$ to my girlfriend for it... still no big deal).

ctuna · 04-09-2012, 09:21 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37444

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=634855

turnermotorsports also has options.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=35

http://www.eurotuner.com/techarticle...25i/index.html

nka · 04-10-2012, 10:08 AM

Oh, I love that TSM article. The Stage 3 Dyno look weird on the torque line (was spinning?), but I like it!

Altrought I'm use to get 200tq at ~3000rpm, I guess I'll get use to that non-turbo car.

Thanks for those comments, at least, I know I can keep it and be confident. I only need to make a decision.

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nka Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 325xi 2006 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	Should we keep BWM 325xi 2006 ? Hello, I'm new here and new to the BMW world. I currently have a Legacy GT LDT 2005 and my girlfriends did buy a 325xi 2006 with Sport Package (seems to be a based model with only the Sport Packge and 330 wheels) for her parental break (new baby born). I really love my LGT, but he's manual, my girlfriends does drive manual. I really like how the BWM drive, but I feel it's lacking a bit of power. But since it's already payed, I'm wondering if I should keep it at the end of the year of should we sell it? So... Is there's a way to give it a little more power? Like 250-270 bhp (to match my LGT). Is the AWD can hold it? Is those care are prone to a lot of maintenance? Ask your questions and give your comments !
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MCoupeInsanity Lieutenant 74 Rep 569 Posts Drives: cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I don't believe there is a non-insane way to get the 325i into that horsepower range. aftermarket performance gains are limited.
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nka Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 325xi 2006 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	okay and if we remove that from the equation, would you keep it ? Or I should target a newer one.
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JuppiOne Captain 25 Rep 691 Posts Drives: everyone crazy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: MO iTrader: (4)	keep it, new baby is expensive, save the $, unless you are loaded.
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E90Company Major General 196 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	I would keep it, and get BMW performance exhaust, and an intake.
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nka Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 325xi 2006 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	So, based on your comments, I should not fear for the fiability ? I have to choose between my already payed LGT (not that reliable, but most of the bad things already been changed/upgraded.) and this BMW (might have to give 7000-8000$ to my girlfriend for it... still no big deal).
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1926 Rep 13,135 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	FYI you can turn it into a 330+ with this stuff http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37444 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=634855 turnermotorsports also has options. http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=35 http://www.eurotuner.com/techarticle...25i/index.html Last edited by ctuna; 04-09-2012 at 09:30 PM..
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nka Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 325xi 2006 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	Oh, I love that TSM article. The Stage 3 Dyno look weird on the torque line (was spinning?), but I like it! Altrought I'm use to get 200tq at ~3000rpm, I guess I'll get use to that non-turbo car. Thanks for those comments, at least, I know I can keep it and be confident. I only need to make a decision.
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