fuzyfrog 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Hi guys im looking for a new car and ive got some questions Should i got for an auto 328i or a manual 325i Specifically This or http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=202529591 This http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=200647047 The 325 would be a bit harder on my pocket but i can afford it and i really would prefer a manual but i just would like some advice from some people who own bmw's. Also the mods done to the 325 seem practical and it doesnt have clear rear lights or anything horrible what do you guys think ? Found out with my Starion that there can be alot of differences even just between the years let alone models. Thanks for any advice ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Manual 325 no questions. Although the 325 you've posted is a lot of coin for a '93! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 +1 for anything manual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Personally I would go with the 325i. For obvious reasons like it has leather, M3 rims (reps?), white (the new bleck), manual etc... Having the manual bolted to the 2.5l would certainly make up for the extra cc's the 328i has. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuzyfrog 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Is 8 alot for a what looks a not to thrashed manual ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantdavis28 8 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 that white 325 is ALOT nicer than that 328. imo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert.fowler 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 manual 325i coupe anyday over auto 328 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Is 8 alot for a what looks a not to thrashed manual ?8.5 is a lot for a '93 e36. I got my '99 323 manual for not much more. Just a standard car underneath, not even a motorsport. M3 reps. Don't get me wrong, I think its a nice car, but you could definitely find better. Isn't there a 328 auto or manual (can't remeber0 on trademe for 8.5? '98 and all. My 2c. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Definatly the Manual 325! Has a racing dynamic bodykit which you dont see everyday, NZ new, Manual, White, Low km's for age, leather...the list goes on. Who cares if its a 93? Its still an E36 and the same shape as a 98! I dont think 8.5k is too over the top. 8k or under would be better. Remember its just an asking price and from memory its been on trade me for a while so you can always make an offer. The 328 hmmmmm, let me think........ahhhh, it has nothing going for it IMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) I got bored so found another option. By the looks of it you dont care if its 2 or 4 door? This one is a fairly straight, original E36. Is older but still NZ new, alot cheaper and most of all manual. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-202903956.htm May or may not be a goer. Edit: Carjammer: http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=bwm404 Edited February 19, 2009 by 3 SERIES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Between those two - the 325. You are obviously from the Canterbruy area, so I'd say wait for the perfect one - best cars in nz are in canterbury - no rust, and for some reason really mint examples. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 64 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 The 328i you have listed doesn't look particularly exciting. If you look harder, you will find several nice M-kitted examples on TradeMe for not much more cash. This one (TradeMe link) is owned by a member on here and looks like a nice example. Auto / manual is personal preference really. I'd love a manual for the occassional weekend thrash, but find my 328i auto to be an excellent allrounder - easy around town and enough fun in the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 the manual 325i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stylish_division 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 manual 325 coupe ...ull regret auto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Manual 2.5 ltr, also don't forget the manual box will last a long time unlike the auto .Just offer low, get a BMW prepurchase done first, if only a few minor issues come up start at 6k, you can always increase your offer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Hold off, be patient ! Manual all the way, but $8.5 is a tad over priced imo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 The manual one has some nice mods that I'd pay up for a little, but the price is definitely up there for a 325i. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 I personally think 8.5k is a fair asking price. The km's aren't high. Adjustable koni shocks aren't cheap, coupe w/ leather, chipped, v/ tasteful mods. Buy it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 I personally think 8.5k is a fair asking price. The km's aren't high. Adjustable koni shocks aren't cheap, coupe w/ leather, chipped, v/ tasteful mods. Buy it Agreed! Find me one that looks as good as that with the same tasteful mods for cheaper.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
323e30 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Yeah i think you should wait aswel , especially seeing as the recession is likely to get worst before it gets better, so im guessing in the near future there are going to be alot of cheap deals coming up. Stay away from autos if you want performance, and stay even further away from the japanese assembled automatic ones there gearboxes cost heaps in comparison and are prone so break. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuzyfrog 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Hey thanks for all the info. I have about $8 to spend and want a manual ideally. The other option from the e36 would be something similar to this and spend the rest on improvements http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-203446938.htm buti what is the 2.7 from and what should i watch out for. oh and i would need new rear lights ASAP those ones are horrible.... Edited February 22, 2009 by fuzyfrog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 Hey thanks for all the info. I have about $8 to spend and want a manual ideally. The other option from the e36 would be something similar to this and spend the rest on improvements http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-203446938.htm buti what is the 2.7 from and what should i watch out for. oh and i would need new rear lights ASAP those ones are horrible.... he still has the std tail ights . i told him to change them they look yuk ,but he siad each to there own opinion. other than that looks to be a pretty good car . 2.7L m20 block from a e28 525e with 2.5head etc . go quite well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites