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scooba0010 · 06-30-2007, 12:52 PM

Hi i would like your advise i have just ordered a e90 325d m sport in SG and black leather with auto box ,do i need any other extras ie nav or sunroof ,also does anyone seem to know the exact difference between 325 and 330 i was told they share the same block but why the big difference in bhp ? I am just selling my x5 3.0d sport and have done 10k in 3 yrs im also cautious as to spending £ for the sake of it any advise would be greatly appreciated ,i have read nav is a must ? the bmw salesman is a friend i got 8% of the new car and trade for my x5 any comments again are welcome ,I have wanted a e90 for some time and will be keeping it for 3 yrs so i want to get the spec about right thanks Paul

Oli · 06-30-2007, 01:06 PM

8%!, push for 14%, or at least 12%, which is readily availble from most dealerships

scooba0010 · 06-30-2007, 01:20 PM

Hi thanks for the advise ,what discount is the normal at bmw uk dealers?

keithIOW · 06-30-2007, 01:39 PM

Hi,

The 325 and 330 are identicle. The only difference is that the 325 is de-tuned. I think that this is done electronically.

As regards Sat Nav. If you can afford it then get it. Personally I think that it makes the interior more complete and it will help the residual value when you come to change it. The other option that is a must is the IPOD/MP3 connector (option code 6FL).

Good luck and welcome to the forum.

scooba0010 · 06-30-2007, 01:48 PM

Hi so could you have it re maped to increase bhp ? ,thanks

Z4 Beemer · 06-30-2007, 03:51 PM

Welcome scooba0010!

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Originally Posted by keithIOW

The 325 and 330 are identicle. The only difference is that the 325 is de-tuned. I think that this is done electronically.

Is this not only true for the E93? My E92 325i is definitely a 2.5 litre engine, where as the 330i is a genuine 3.0i litre.

mjh93sa · 06-30-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

Welcome scooba0010!

Is this not only true for the E93? My E92 325i is definitely a 2.5 litre engine, where as the 330i is a genuine 3.0i litre.

It's a diesel thing. The 325d is a detuned version of the 330d, though I don't know if it is limited to electronics, or perhaps a smaller turbo as well.

Z4 Beemer · 06-30-2007, 04:08 PM

Aaaahhhhh ok... of course the 325d is a newish model. I'm glad we have cleared that up

squeezebm · 07-01-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by scooba0010

Hi i would like your advise i have just ordered a e90 325d m sport in SG and black leather with auto box ,do i need any other extras ie nav or sunroof ,also does anyone seem to know the exact difference between 325 and 330 i was told they share the same block but why the big difference in bhp ? I am just selling my x5 3.0d sport and have done 10k in 3 yrs im also cautious as to spending £ for the sake of it any advise would be greatly appreciated ,i have read nav is a must ? the bmw salesman is a friend i got 8% of the new car and trade for my x5 any comments again are welcome ,I have wanted a e90 for some time and will be keeping it for 3 yrs so i want to get the spec about right thanks Paul

squeezebm · 07-01-2007, 04:41 PM

i don't know how that happened? i was trying to put it in my name box thingy,bastard tinternet.Sorry

peterg1965 · 07-01-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by squeezebm

i don't know how that happened? i was trying to put it in my name box thingy,bastard tinternet.Sorry

Forgiven, squeezebm!!! Next time post a few more, keeps the spirits up during the long wait !

dxb335d · 07-01-2007, 05:16 PM

so the 325d is a 3.0 ?

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scooba0010 Colonel 158 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: F32 430D-MOTORSPORT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Hi everyone new member Hi i would like your advise i have just ordered a e90 325d m sport in SG and black leather with auto box ,do i need any other extras ie nav or sunroof ,also does anyone seem to know the exact difference between 325 and 330 i was told they share the same block but why the big difference in bhp ? I am just selling my x5 3.0d sport and have done 10k in 3 yrs im also cautious as to spending £ for the sake of it any advise would be greatly appreciated ,i have read nav is a must ? the bmw salesman is a friend i got 8% of the new car and trade for my x5 any comments again are welcome ,I have wanted a e90 for some time and will be keeping it for 3 yrs so i want to get the spec about right thanks Paul
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scooba0010 Colonel 158 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: F32 430D-MOTORSPORT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	stealer margins Hi thanks for the advise ,what discount is the normal at bmw uk dealers?
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keithIOW Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 222 Posts Drives: E93 325 SE Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isle of Wight, U.K. iTrader: (0)	Hi, The 325 and 330 are identicle. The only difference is that the 325 is de-tuned. I think that this is done electronically. As regards Sat Nav. If you can afford it then get it. Personally I think that it makes the interior more complete and it will help the residual value when you come to change it. The other option that is a must is the IPOD/MP3 connector (option code 6FL). Good luck and welcome to the forum. __________________ E93 325 SE, Sparkling Graphite, Black Dakota, hi-gloss black trim, 230's, Folding Mirrors, C/A, Sat Nav, Sport Seats, Front Seat Heating, prof Hi-Fi
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scooba0010 Colonel 158 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: F32 430D-MOTORSPORT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	bmw 325 d msport Hi so could you have it re maped to increase bhp ? ,thanks
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