The E46 325ti Appreciation Thread

The E46 325ti Appreciation Thread

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e21Mark

16,205 posts

172 months

Monday 1st August 2016
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Sadly a bereavement means my 318ti has to go. It's ripe for an M52/2.8 and LSD.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282113455076?ssPageName=...


Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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e21Mark said:
Sadly a bereavement means my 318ti has to go. It's ripe for an M52/2.8 and LSD.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282113455076?ssPageName=...
Sorry to hear of your situation. frown

That looks like a really clean example of an E36 Compact!

But I hope the sale is painless. thumbup

As a slight aside I think I saw your M3 at Donington on Sunday - if I did I hope you had a good day!

e21Mark

16,205 posts

172 months

Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Mr Tidy said:
e21Mark said:
Sadly a bereavement means my 318ti has to go. It's ripe for an M52/2.8 and LSD.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282113455076?ssPageName=...
Sorry to hear of your situation. frown

That looks like a really clean example of an E36 Compact!

But I hope the sale is painless. thumbup

As a slight aside I think I saw your M3 at Donington on Sunday - if I did I hope you had a good day!
Thanks and yes, you did. It was there as part of the PH 2 day stand.....or that was what we were told anyway.



Captain Answer

1,347 posts

186 months

Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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e21Mark said:
Sadly a bereavement means my 318ti has to go. It's ripe for an M52/2.8 and LSD.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282113455076?ssPageName=...
Watching with interest, the logistics of a collection would be "interesting" by the look of it biggrin

e21Mark

16,205 posts

172 months

Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Captain Answer said:
e21Mark said:
Sadly a bereavement means my 318ti has to go. It's ripe for an M52/2.8 and LSD.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282113455076?ssPageName=...
Watching with interest, the logistics of a collection would be "interesting" by the look of it biggrin
I can collect from Newquay airport if helps? Or possibly deliver.

Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Thursday 4th August 2016
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Sadly we lost an appreciator on Monday - my nephew sold his 325ti! frown

But he became a dad in April and he couldn't get his daughter's seat in the back easily (no front airbag switch on his) or get the buggy in the boot! (How big are babies these days)?

Still he is with us in spirit as he has bought an E46 325i Sport Touring (and it is Imola Red)!

First impression is it drives pretty similar, just looks different!

BTW, it was built in 2004 and is on a 54 plate but only a 5 speed - did the 325i Touring not get the 6 speed with the facelift?

s m

23,164 posts

202 months

Thursday 4th August 2016
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Mr Tidy said:
Sadly we lost an appreciator on Monday - my nephew sold his 325ti! frown

But he became a dad in April and he couldn't get his daughter's seat in the back easily (no front airbag switch on his) or get the buggy in the boot! (How big are babies these days)?

Still he is with us in spirit as he has bought an E46 325i Sport Touring (and it is Imola Red)!

First impression is it drives pretty similar, just looks different!

BTW, it was built in 2004 and is on a 54 plate but only a 5 speed - did the 325i Touring not get the 6 speed with the facelift?
Did you let his old one go again? wink

Only 330i and 325ti got 6-speeder in non M E46 petrol
320d and 330d engine cars got it as well though in E46 ( so you can have a 320td Compact with 6-speed )

JakeT

5,406 posts

119 months

Thursday 4th August 2016
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To build on what s_m said, the sixth gear isn't all that necessary in the non tis, as they have a longer diff ratio. Both the 320d and 330d were originally 5 speeders too, then upgrading to the 6.

ethomas

315 posts

229 months

Thursday 4th August 2016
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I recently picked up an absurdly cheap set of KW V3 coilovers, needing a little TLC. One shock needs servicing, and the front springs could do with some powder coating, but once this is done I will be fitting these to replace my Bilstein B12s.

If anyone is interested in a suspension upgrade, let me know smile

JakeT

5,406 posts

119 months

Friday 5th August 2016
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What's the B12 like? My car rides pretty well, but I could be swayed by some yellow and Blue kit... wink Also what condition is it in? Like mileage etc.

ethomas

315 posts

229 months

Friday 5th August 2016
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JakeT said:
What's the B12 like? My car rides pretty well, but I could be swayed by some yellow and Blue kit... wink Also what condition is it in? Like mileage etc.
I sent you an email via the forum, let me know if it does not arrive. I don't want to clutter this thread up too much smile

JakeT

5,406 posts

119 months

Friday 5th August 2016
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ethomas said:
JakeT said:
What's the B12 like? My car rides pretty well, but I could be swayed by some yellow and Blue kit... wink Also what condition is it in? Like mileage etc.
I sent you an email via the forum, let me know if it does not arrive. I don't want to clutter this thread up too much smile
Indeed it has arrived. I'll get a reply to you by the end of the day. Thanks.

Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Saturday 6th August 2016
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s m said:
Did you let his old one go again? wink

Only 330i and 325ti got 6-speeder in non M E46 petrol
320d and 330d engine cars got it as well though in E46 ( so you can have a 320td Compact with 6-speed )
I didn't so much let it go as he sold it! laugh

But everyday is a school day! My first E46 was an 04 plate 320td Compact so did indeed have the 6-speed - thanks! thumbup (But as an SE the seats were cr*p)!

Ag51bye

269 posts

138 months

Saturday 6th August 2016
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Picked this up today for SOTW money.

Have no need or use for it but this thread is totaly to blame!

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272312050390

Heres the ad but got it heavily reduced due to 4 bald tyres and the heater not working at all.

Was after a late 6 speed with a few toys but wasn't willing to pay the premium or wait it out for one to come up, but this was to cheap.in my opinion to ignore.

Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Sunday 7th August 2016
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Ag51bye said:


Picked this up today for SOTW money.

Have no need or use for it but this thread is totaly to blame!

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272312050390

Heres the ad but got it heavily reduced due to 4 bald tyres and the heater not working at all.

Was after a late 6 speed with a few toys but wasn't willing to pay the premium or wait it out for one to come up, but this was to cheap.in my opinion to ignore.
Wow what a bargain, especially for a Sport! Welcome to the thread!

Max M4X WW

4,789 posts

181 months

Friday 12th August 2016
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All, I'm thinking about getting an E46 again and am looking at 330i Saloons and 325ti's.

Obviously the 330i is 'quicker' but I like the idea of a ti. Next question is 5/6 speed - is a 6 speed really worth it? Which box would be more 'fun'?

Thanks in advance!

JakeT

5,406 posts

119 months

Friday 12th August 2016
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Many say that there is little/no difference in it due to the shorter gearing of the compact models. However, another change is needed to make 60 so you will find a 330i pull away there. I have a 5spd and find it can cope fine on motorway driving but at 100+ it definitely gets buzzy. If there is a well optioned cared for 5spd I could choose it any day over a dog of a 6spd. That's what I did in the end!

gregs656

10,818 posts

180 months

Friday 12th August 2016
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The 5 and 6 speed boxes are the same ratios, the 6 speed box just has one extra - so the 6 speed doesn't loose out in the fun stakes.

Personally I use 6th quite a bit and I do think I would miss it. There are more 5 speeds available however so it is easier to find a good one.



gregs656

10,818 posts

180 months

Friday 12th August 2016
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The 5 and 6 speed boxes are the same ratios, the 6 speed box just has one extra - so the 6 speed doesn't loose out in the fun stakes.

Personally I use 6th quite a bit and I do think I would miss it. There are more 5 speeds available however so it is easier to find a good one.



Max M4X WW

4,789 posts

181 months

Friday 12th August 2016
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gregs656 said:
The 5 and 6 speed boxes are the same ratios, the 6 speed box just has one extra - so the 6 speed doesn't loose out in the fun stakes.
Ah, sounds good. I wrongly assumed the 5 speed would be a closer box = more fun. Obviously not! It won't be a motorway car so either should suit.

Thanks