The E46 325ti Appreciation Thread

[s m]

eezeh said:

ti325 said:

I am going to be looking at improving the handling/responses of mine once it comes off it's winter tyres in the spring. My car is bone stock at the moment, on about 60,000 miles. Interested to know what you guys would recommend/prioritise? Cheers!

Probably replace all bushings and put a strut bar in.
Thats about it I think?

+1 on the front Brace - they feel a bit ‘tighter’ with one on

What summer tyre set up do you run? If it’s a Sport staggered set up try a square set up for a different handling feel/response - may feel more neutral balance

[ti325]

Thanks guys. Running a staggered setup at the moment, may give a square a try. Cleaned up nicely today (gratuitous I know!)...

[Mr Tidy]

Nice photo.

Sadly I don't really care for those wheels or for SE fog-lights, but given the mileage that may be a price worth paying.

Enjoy - they are great cars!

[giorgio652]

Hi, looking for a little advice on my 325ti (sport) please.

One of the rear springs has snapped, so it needs replacing - I've read that all e46 compacts came with sports suspension, but when I look at parts websites they list two options for this car. Can anyone confirm please? Also if you can suggest a good website for OEM quality springs that would be appreciated.

Or, if there's an aftermarket alternative for a reasonable price then I would consider this too.

Thanks in advance.

[Mr Tidy]

The UK 325tis definitely all had the Sport suspension (and seats).

I'm just wondering if you are getting quoted 2 part numbers because they were different for pre- and post- facelift models - in the same random way that the tailgate struts were!

[gooner1]

giorgio652 said:

Hi, looking for a little advice on my 325ti (sport) please.

One of the rear springs has snapped, so it needs replacing - I've read that all e46 compacts came with sports suspension, but when I look at parts websites they list two options for this car. Can anyone confirm please? Also if you can suggest a good website for OEM quality springs that would be apprecia
Or, if there's an aftermarket alternative for a reasonable price then I would consider this too.

Thanks in advance.

Have you tried the site below giorgio, and then rang the dealers with the relevant
part numbers? It's sometimes suprising how competitive the dealers prices can be.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/en/showparts?id=BJ62-EU...

[helix402]

A set of Eibach springs is a good buy.

[dubster2007]

Here's my 325ti in silver grey with black leather.

Have to be honest im still not 100% on its looks but the immaculate condition (last owner 14 yrs) and the low miles (currently 56k) sold it for me.

[Max M4X WW]

ti325 said:

Thanks guys. Running a staggered setup at the moment, may give a square a try. Cleaned up nicely today (gratuitous I know!)...

Also for sale?

[anonymous-user]

dubster2007 said:

Here's my 325ti in silver grey with black leather.

Have to be honest im still not 100% on its looks but the immaculate condition (last owner 14 yrs) and the low miles (currently 56k) sold it for me.

Looks real nice! where did you find that?

[anonymous-user]

Does anyone else's compact groan like a constipated chewbacca from cold on startup?

[Max M4X WW]

eezeh said:

Does anyone else's compact groan like a constipated chewbacca from cold on startup?

Secondary Air Pump? Mine doesn't have one but some may do.

[dubster2007]

eezeh said:

Looks real nice! where did you find that?

My friend's father owned it and was going to pass onto him but he wanted something newer so i was offered it

It really is one of a kind condition wise, pictures don't do it justice.

[anonymous-user]

Max M4X WW said:

Secondary Air Pump? Mine doesn't have one but some may do.

mine doesn't have one either

dubster2007 said:

My friend's father owned it and was going to pass onto him but he wanted something newer so i was offered it

It really is one of a kind condition wise, pictures don't do it justice.

yeah you did really well with that! wish a really low mileage one like that came up when i was looking.
clocked 125k miles this morning. to think i bought it at 100k about a year ago

[mwggriffiths]

eezeh said:

Does anyone else's compact groan like a constipated chewbacca from cold on startup?

Mine started doing this a few months and is gradually getting worse. I suspect its one of my fuel pumps (I run one on each side to prevent starvation on track). Will report back when I eventually get around to changing them.

[anonymous-user]

A very rare white 325ti has surfaced on ebay, sadly its being broken following a moderate front end collision.
There really can't be many left after 1 was crashed and 2 being broken, one from here

[Max M4X WW]

This looks good, I think: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-325ti-compact-sport...



Not sure how relevant the wheels 'being refurbished last year' is when they are now curbed to death!

[s m]

eezeh said:

A very rare white 325ti has surfaced on ebay, sadly its being broken following a moderate front end collision.
There really can't be many left after 1 was crashed and 2 being broken, one from here

CSS’ car was broken wasn’t it? Was Glen’s car broken or repaired after the accident?
There’s at least one without a sunroof and 3 with

[helix402]

Max M4X WW said:

This looks good, I think: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-325ti-compact-sport...



Not sure how relevant the wheels 'being refurbished last year' is when they are now curbed to death!

New leads too! 80% feedback.

[anonymous-user]

s m said:

eezeh said:

A very rare white 325ti has surfaced on ebay, sadly its being broken following a moderate front end collision.
There really can't be many left after 1 was crashed and 2 being broken, one from here

CSS’ car was broken wasn’t it? Was Glen’s car broken or repaired after the accident?
There’s at least one without a sunroof and 3 with

Yeah css broke his for parts, was glens car the one that was posted here before?