Better then I thought

[happychap]

Having previously owened a 2001 318 and enloyed the car, I recently bought a 2001 325 M Sport 6 cylinder. Buying the larger engine, I had some misgivings about the mpg I could expect. Having just returned from a weekend away, I was immpressed with the mpg that I achieved. Start of trip I put £45 of fuel in, covered a total of 220 miles on a combination of Motorway, A and B roads. Driving style could be discribed as keen and Miss Daisey. Car returned an average of 38 mpg at an average of 40 mph. What I found most suprising was how flexible the 325 engine is in comparison to the 318. The car would just coast along at less the 2000 rev in top gear at about 60, them when demanded respond without the need to change down. Very immpressed.

[NelsonR32]

I too have had a 08/2002 325 M sport for the last two months and very impressed. Returning 34mpg without trying.

The only worry is the dreaded rear boot floor failure one day rearing it's head. But all is fine at the moment

[happychap]

What happens to the boot floor, not aware of this issue.

[rich85uk]

it was mainly the pre 2001 cars affected so i wouldnt worry