325d

tadgerman · 02-18-2014, 02:26 PM

So I have had my new F30 325d M Sport for a week and just clocked over the 1000 mile mark. Not a nice sight as it now no longer feels that new!! However every time I get in it, I still feel like the day I picked it up. Finding every opportunity to take her out for a spin.

So having covered a 1000 miles the car is averaging 44mpg from new. Not bad I would say as it's taken a bit of a pasting.

I did drive up to Doncaster and back yesterday which is a 250 mile round trip and that journey averaged 56mpg which I think is very impressive for a new car. Stuck mainly on cruise control at between 75 - 80mph but a few foot down moments when certain ( I won't say what make ) car drivers try and take the pi**.

I love the 8 speed sport auto. Very smooth and a joy to drive. Gives a really nice power delivery and the acceleration from a standing start is becoming a bit of an obsession. Same as overtaking, the torque from the engine is just a pleasure. I am sure of the the 330/335d drivers will experience this a lot more, but I for one absolutely love my new car.

Thanks

Pietro · 02-18-2014, 02:27 PM

Posts like this make the next 12 weeks feel like 12 years!!

Post a video of it?

What colour/spec did you go for?

Rich9600 · 02-18-2014, 02:51 PM

Glad you're enjoying your toy!

Thanks for sharing, there really is a lack of information available on the 325d.

Defero · 02-18-2014, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich9600

Glad you're enjoying your toy!

Thanks for sharing, there really is a lack of information available on the 325d.

They are pretty rare

PrinceBarin · 02-18-2014, 05:07 PM

Great to hear you are enjoying your car. Would be great to see some pics too

BMWSKI · 02-18-2014, 05:11 PM

Glad you're enjoying it mate

MWA · 02-19-2014, 02:05 AM

There's nothing better than self satisfaction with what you have! Congratulations, happy for you...

The first e90 I drove was a 325d in manual, and thought it was amazing, went and got the 325i petrol version, which for a 3.0l was absolutely gutless (no turbos) and the fuel economy was absolutely shite... Got around 17mpg in town, swapped it for a 335i and got 18-19 in town

tadgerman · 02-19-2014, 10:27 AM

yes this new car replaced my old E90 325i SE as well.
I agree the old petrol felt gutless to my new Diesel.

gatsojon · 02-19-2014, 10:33 AM

Sounds a great car and of course you retain the better balance over the front end with the 4-pot.

Have we had photos? It is the law you know

tadgerman · 02-19-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gatsojon

Sounds a great car and of course you retain the better balance over the front end with the 4-pot.

Have we had photos? It is the law you know

Pics should be here.

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showth...4#post15425974

Paulvr6 · 02-19-2014, 11:27 AM

Clearly youre enjoying the new motor, thanks for sharing your feedback and magnifying the pain for us still waiting ;->

Meds · 02-19-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tadgerman

Pics should be here.

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showth...4#post15425974

WHAT?? No M Sport Plus. No Professional Navigation? No Auto?

Get-the-hell-outta-here!!!!!!!

But all kidding aside, looks amazing!! Congrats. I'm chomping at the bit to order mine. Have it all spec'd out, just waiting for March to come around so that BMW and Arval can update pricing and spec. (around Business Nav updates).

tadgerman · 02-19-2014, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meds

WHAT?? No M Sport Plus. No Professional Navigation? No Auto?

Get-the-hell-outta-here!!!!!!!

But all kidding aside, looks amazing!! Congrats. I'm chomping at the bit to order mine. Have it all spec'd out, just waiting for March to come around so that BMW and Arval can update pricing and spec. (around Business Nav updates).

I am likely to be the only BMW owner that did not spec one option, well except for the sport auto.
Slightly regretting it now to be honest, but a strict budget dictated no additions.
And I really wanted a 325d over the 320d
I will say that Rybrook Warwick did a great deal for me.

....,,,,..,,.. · 02-19-2014, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tadgerman

I am likely to be the only BMW owner that did not spec one option, well except for the sport auto.
Slightly regretting it now to be honest, but a strict budget dictated no additions.
And I really wanted a 325d over the 320d
I will say that Rybrook Warwick did a great deal for me.

At the end of the day, pretty much everyone has some form of budget.

If you don't stick to it, it's beans on toast for 4 years

Looks lovely and it's a great engine

MWA · 02-19-2014, 12:29 PM

The car looks beautiful regardless of options.. tbh there isn't an option that is a necessity and you couldn't live without..

JackEssex · 02-19-2014, 02:26 PM

Excellent colour choice

gatsojon · 02-19-2014, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tadgerman

Pics should be here.

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showth...4#post15425974

Thanks looks great

. Can't believe I missed your post originally

Mr NSB · 02-20-2014, 10:41 AM

I had never seen a 325d until yesterday and then I saw 2 within a couple of hours.

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tadgerman Enlisted Member 4 Rep 30 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Cotswolds iTrader: (0)	325d - First 1000 miles So I have had my new F30 325d M Sport for a week and just clocked over the 1000 mile mark. Not a nice sight as it now no longer feels that new!! However every time I get in it, I still feel like the day I picked it up. Finding every opportunity to take her out for a spin. So having covered a 1000 miles the car is averaging 44mpg from new. Not bad I would say as it's taken a bit of a pasting. I did drive up to Doncaster and back yesterday which is a 250 mile round trip and that journey averaged 56mpg which I think is very impressive for a new car. Stuck mainly on cruise control at between 75 - 80mph but a few foot down moments when certain ( I won't say what make ) car drivers try and take the pi**. I love the 8 speed sport auto. Very smooth and a joy to drive. Gives a really nice power delivery and the acceleration from a standing start is becoming a bit of an obsession. Same as overtaking, the torque from the engine is just a pleasure. I am sure of the the 330/335d drivers will experience this a lot more, but I for one absolutely love my new car. Thanks
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Rich9600 Colonel 741 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: i4 M50 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Glad you're enjoying your toy! Thanks for sharing, there really is a lack of information available on the 325d. __________________ Driving i4 M50 (G26) Previous 340i Touring MSport (F31)
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PrinceBarin Major 83 Rep 1,322 Posts Drives: F82 CP (sold) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Birmingham, UKWest iTrader: (0)	Great to hear you are enjoying your car. Would be great to see some pics too
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MWA Major 154 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: AY M4 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	There's nothing better than self satisfaction with what you have! Congratulations, happy for you... The first e90 I drove was a 325d in manual, and thought it was amazing, went and got the 325i petrol version, which for a 3.0l was absolutely gutless (no turbos) and the fuel economy was absolutely shite... Got around 17mpg in town, swapped it for a 335i and got 18-19 in town
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tadgerman Enlisted Member 4 Rep 30 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Cotswolds iTrader: (0)	yes this new car replaced my old E90 325i SE as well. I agree the old petrol felt gutless to my new Diesel.
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gatsojon Lieutenant Colonel 498 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: M4 CP SSII/SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 CP [10.00]	Sounds a great car and of course you retain the better balance over the front end with the 4-pot. Have we had photos? It is the law you know __________________ Current: F82 CP SS/SS
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Paulvr6 Private 5 Rep 83 Posts Drives: X3 2012, on order F30 330 MSpo Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Horsley, Surrey iTrader: (0)	Clearly youre enjoying the new motor, thanks for sharing your feedback and magnifying the pain for us still waiting ;->
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MWA Major 154 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: AY M4 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	The car looks beautiful regardless of options.. tbh there isn't an option that is a necessity and you couldn't live without..
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JackEssex Private 4 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 320d xDrive M Sport Touring Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Excellent colour choice __________________ Currently: F31 2.0d xDrive M Sport - Alpine White, Coral Red, M Sport Plus, Pro Media & Nav, Parking Pack and a few other bits and pieces Previous: F61 2.5d M Sport - Titanium Silver
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Mr NSB Captain 139 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 420d M-Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I had never seen a 325d until yesterday and then I saw 2 within a couple of hours.
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