Nic325i
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Same block, bigger cylinder bores means less metal between cylinders. Longer stroke means more stress on the crank (??). Early 6 speed gearboxes seem to have a reputation for being weaker than 5 speed boxes from the same era - in particular thinking of 6 speed E36 M3's.
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Top Gear review of the M3, CLK63 AMG and the RS4
Nic325i replied to Driftit's topic in General Discussion
Quite likely trying to forge a link to the original super saloon - the 300SEL 6.3 Besides, BMW are worse - 323i/523i from the mid 90's springs to mind. 320 was a 2.2 at one point also. 540/740 was 4.4 litres... trainspotter mode off. -
They are expensive to buy, but seem to depreciate a lot slower than most cars, so maybe not so expensive over 2-3 years of ownership. Of course the seemingly high residuals could reflect people having an orgy with the options list and bumping the original price up some
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Just a quick plug for Zenetti/Johno - thanks for sorting out my tyres, excellent price, and from excellent service. Would recommend anyone needing tyres get in touch with Johno
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Not sure about the 3rd brake light, but lack of headrests is not unusual - my old M325i didn't have them either, and was close to full spec otherwise.
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Even if that is the official logic it doesn't really answer the question. Having non-functional foglights is no different to having no foglights... It would make more sense (but obviously be harder) for them to test airbag or ABS functionality, which could actually make a difference to the safety of the vehicle.
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Been playing Grand Theft Auto I take it?
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The thread is here. Cheers Nic
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e30 325i Motorsport debate (Also MTech 1 vs Mtech 2)
Nic325i replied to Gus's topic in General Discussion
Nice and concise. Am I right that the first Mtech 1 models came with 14x6.5" basketweaves? -
Not sure. I found the link to this on Pistonheads. I think it is still all at the discussion stage, so who knows what the final result will be.
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This topic seems to come up regularly. Not sure if people have seen this document. Definition of a collectable car seems pretty good. 50/year limit is... limiting
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Someone had to do this I guess.
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Not BMW, but I suspect that Lotus's (Lotii?) can be had quite a bit cheaper in the UK than here.
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Indeed - just thought that it might be a more noteworthy number than 1700 watts, which does not sound huge. Jonah's Patrol had something like 10,000 watts (RMS) of amplifiers in it.
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If this is the blue 4 door now floating around NZ with a 2.7 in it, it is not an official Sport either - last(?) time it was for sale I emailed BMW UK about it and got told it was simply a 325i. Short answer seems to be no 4 door Sports/M325i's/M-Pakets etc
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Surely this is meant to be 17000 watts?
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Fuel light in my M325 used to come on with about 10-12 litres left in the tank, so should be able to do 80-100km after that.
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My E30 used to beep if temp dropped below 4(?) degrees as you were driving along - normally in the vicinity of Ohakune. Was quite useful as a reminder to watch for black ice.
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National Auto Club are reasonable for insurance of otherwise difficult cars.
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My eyes! that spoiler is hideous...
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Irrespective of kits, "official" M325i's were all two doors. And please, no one start the debate about the "difference" between an M325i and a 325i with all the same options...
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Western Access is pretty easy to get to from Rotorua - head out of the south side of Rotorua (towards Taupo) then immediately turn right onto SH30 - this crosses SH1 and then heads straight to Whakamaru. Map here
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Suddenly the M635 looks like pretty good value! Seriously though, would be hard to justify over twice the price of this, which has been sitting on Trademe for a looonnnggggg time.
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That doesn't surprise me - surely they'd be advertising all round the planet, only ship it once someone ponies up. Probably fly you to Singapore for a viewing if you were the right person
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Peak power @ 5500 Peak torque @ 3500 Redline @ 6500 I think (edited for spelling)