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#99462
15th Apr 2006 5:33pm
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Im after a 3 series as my next car,either that or an S13, depends on circumstances but i want both these cars within the next 18 months or so.
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1.Is there a 3 series owners club forum thing (i have googled to no avail 2.IS the 328 TDS any good(this is my first choice of engine, 323+320 petrol being 2nd chocie and 3rd respectively 3.Is the touring just as good as the saloon,a touring would be good for me as i lug a lot of kit around when travelling
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#99463
15th Apr 2006 5:49pm
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there are 2 diesels. a 1.8tds and a 2.5tds. Theyre the old type, as in not common rail diesel. I'm sure theyre decent, but the newest generation are superb compared to them.
the 1.6 and 1.8 petrols are 4 cylinders. Anything thats 2.0 and above is a 6 cylinder.
My dad's had a few over the years and theyve never given him any problems.
I wouldnt mind a 328i Sport myself, theyre lovely looking cars,
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#99464
15th Apr 2006 6:01pm
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ok so no 2.8 diesel, i have to make do with
325 Engine Size: 2497 cc 12v Cylinders: 6 0-60 mph: 10.2 s Top Speed: 128 mph Power Output: 143 bhp Torque: 192 lb/ft
Not sure if thats too slow? im assuming its 50-70 time would be better than a 1.8 escort,which has a 0-60 time of 9.2 secs?
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#99465
17th Apr 2006 9:41pm
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Originally posted by scoop2004: ok so no 2.8 diesel, i have to make do with
325 Engine Size: 2497 cc 12v Cylinders: 6 0-60 mph: 10.2 s Top Speed: 128 mph Power Output: 143 bhp Torque: 192 lb/ft
WERE DID YOU GET THEM FIGS FROM???
Not sure if thats too slow? im assuming its 50-70 time would be better than a 1.8 escort,which has a 0-60 time of 9.2 secs?
drifting drifting and yet more skidding
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#99466
17th Apr 2006 9:50pm
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parkers mate. Those are the figures for the E36 325 TDS (diesel remember)
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#99467
17th Apr 2006 9:54pm
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why go for a diesel, go for the petrol and the perfomance is good with a 0-60: 7.7 and 1/4 Mile: 16secs. U can Pic these up resonablly cheap now aswell £2500 should get you a reasonably decent one.
Zoom,Beep,Zoom,Beep,Zoom,Beep.....................
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#99468
17th Apr 2006 9:57pm
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I want a diesel for teh torque,economy and insurance I want a tourer(estate) for the looks,differentness and storage
However,now ive found that i can buy and insure a S13 for less than the cost of a decent escort i really want one of them,ill save gettin a beemer til i get my 4 1/2 year RAF bonus i think
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#99469
18th Apr 2006 10:54am
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The diesels pull for england in any gear, and certainly feel like more than 143bhp!! I was looking at a 325TDS to replace the Rover, but decided to run it in to the ground before buying a new runaround. The 2.5 TD is the same lump they fitted in the Omega TD and is very strong and reliable, though I was shocked to find a diesel pump cost over £500 when they go wrong LSDs can only be found on the "Sport" models, and non of the diesels have them. I belive chips can take them to 170bhp-ish
What If There Were No Hypothetical Questions?
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#99470
18th Apr 2006 5:02pm
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Good gen that stuy,deffo use it when i get one when i get my bonus,and dare i say it,a baby will prob be on the scene then (16 months yet)
For now tho,its S13 talk,new thread maybe
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