[CazuaLLUK]

18 months ago on the 20th December 2015 I started the process of buying a BMW, after owning 2 Vauxhalls. I got in from work, went down my local dealer and around 2pm, by the time I left I had put a deposit down on my car after a few hours of negotiations.

I collected it about a week later between Christmas day and the new year as it was sent down from a dealer up north and they had to prepare it. I have done a lot to my car and it's been a cool journey but I love it so much!

It looks great, and I am still so happy to own it!

[gr4z]

Awesome job! The MPPK kit really does make a difference.

I have had my 440i for 15 months already! Goes so quick when you get old. Still love it as much as I did when I drove it away from the dealer.

[robbiep]

I've had my car since December 2013 - three and a half years.

I'm normally a serial car changer - something gets past 12 months with me, it's doing well.
I've driven a few other cars in the last 2 years, but nothing that comes close to the overall package that this car has. In terms of grunt, economy, looks, driving fun, practicality, the ergonomics, how well the tech is integrated without being obtrusive ... just everything rolled together.

In my book, that is high praise.

[CazuaLLUK]

Originally Posted by robbiep

I've had my car since December 2013 - three and a half years.

I'm normally a serial car changer - something gets past 12 months with me, it's doing well.
I've driven a few other cars in the last 2 years, but nothing that comes close to the overall package that this car has. In terms of grunt, economy, looks, driving fun, practicality, the ergonomics, how well the tech is integrated without being obtrusive ... just everything rolled together.

In my book, that is high praise.

I wonder what figures you can get from a remap on a 325d compared to my 235 bhp and 440nm on my 320d.

[robbiep]

Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

I wonder what figures you can get from a remap on a 325d compared to my 235 bhp and 440nm on my 320d.

Well, the 325d is allegedly on 218bhp as stock, with a quoted 0-60 of 6.9 seconds. I suppose a remap would take it to somewhere around stock 330d (260bhp) levels ?
Not sure I'd want to though. They deliberately didn't offer the 330d with a manual gearbox because of the sheer amount of torque going through a clutch / DMF, and concerns about longevity.
As standard, it certainly feels quick. You can really have some fun with it, which is a bit weird for a 4 pot diesel estate car.

[PurpleTT]

Aaaah, he's in love

Fair play, it is a cracking looking car. Have you modified it at all?

I'll keep an eye out for it tomorrow (I'm at Ben Ainsley Racing for a function).

[225]

Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

18 months ago on the 20th December 2015 I started the process of buying a BMW, after owning 2 Vauxhalls. I got in from work, went down my local dealer and around 2pm, by the time I left I had put a deposit down on my car after a few hours of negotiations.

I collected it about a week later between Christmas day and the new year as it was sent down from a dealer up north and they had to prepare it. I have done a lot to my car and it's been a cool journey but I love it so much!

It looks great, and I am still so happy to own it!

Let me me finish that post for you....

" I now however have just put a deposit on an approved 340i!/agreed a great pcp deal on a 340i! (delete as appropriate)

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

18 months ago on the 20th December 2015 I started the process of buying a BMW, after owning 2 Vauxhalls. I got in from work, went down my local dealer and around 2pm, by the time I left I had put a deposit down on my car after a few hours of negotiations.

I collected it about a week later between Christmas day and the new year as it was sent down from a dealer up north and they had to prepare it. I have done a lot to my car and it's been a cool journey but I love it so much!

It looks great, and I am still so happy to own it!

Didn't know you had a disabled badge.

[Rukka]

Originally Posted by 225

Let me me finish that post for you....

" I now however have just put a deposit on an approved 340i!/agreed a great pcp deal on a 340i! (delete as appropriate)

And we just know it's coming . . . .

[Hooded]

Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

I wonder what figures you can get from a remap on a 325d compared to my 235 bhp and 440nm on my 320d.

You can get 280bhp and 550nm torque from an F30 325d

[CazuaLLUK]

Originally Posted by Hooded

You can get 280bhp and 550nm torque from an F30 325d

That's decent!

[CazuaLLUK]

Originally Posted by Rukka

And we just know it's coming . . . .

Originally Posted by 225

Let me me finish that post for you....

" I now however have just put a deposit on an approved 340i!/agreed a great pcp deal on a 340i! (delete as appropriate)

In good time guys, when the time is right and I can find the right deal.

Until I have moved out I dont have big money to spend like you lot!

[CazuaLLUK]

Originally Posted by PurpleTT

Aaaah, he's in love

Fair play, it is a cracking looking car. Have you modified it at all?

I'll keep an eye out for it tomorrow (I'm at Ben Ainsley Racing for a function).

Ah cool, me and Promethius1 will be washing the cars today literally half a mile from you. Came say hi if you can nip out!

[CazuaLLUK]

Originally Posted by robbiep

Well, the 325d is allegedly on 218bhp as stock, with a quoted 0-60 of 6.9 seconds. I suppose a remap would take it to somewhere around stock 330d (260bhp) levels ?
Not sure I'd want to though. They deliberately didn't offer the 330d with a manual gearbox because of the sheer amount of torque going through a clutch / DMF, and concerns about longevity.
As standard, it certainly feels quick. You can really have some fun with it, which is a bit weird for a 4 pot diesel estate car.

Yeah thats a good point!

[CazuaLLUK]

Originally Posted by Lobb

Ever thought of modding it?