Thanks BMW: 325d is coming in september

Dante · 03-07-2006, 08:23 AM

Wohoo, good news from my dealer:

There will be a 325d with 2,5l inline six and 197hp available in september 2006 (at least on the german market.)

This is exactly what I (and many others I think

) have been waiting for.

Going to order in September, can't wait!

Disclaimer: This is no official info!

EnI · 03-07-2006, 08:39 AM

I can confirm 325d for European markets.

Also additional 335d and 335i E90 are coming in Spetember (Europe).

Broken1 · 03-07-2006, 08:56 AM

325d... wooo :-)

Just up my alley. I wonder how it will be priced?

Paul330d · 03-07-2006, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

This is exactly what I (and many others I think

) have been waiting for.

Why? Is there a tax issue with the 330d in Germany? If not, I can't really see the point of a 325d.

SCA · 03-07-2006, 09:29 AM

I'm looking forward to the diesels coming to the US.

RichP · 03-07-2006, 09:32 AM

around next spring...shhh. New sulphur level standards go into effect around the end of this year, then there will be a transition phase in the diesel supply, then we are going to see some diesels here.

Dante · 03-07-2006, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul330d

Why? Is there a tax issue with the 330d in Germany? If not, I can't really see the point of a 325d.

No tax issue. The point is my budget.

It will be a company car with many gadgets and 330d is way too expensive!

But 320d is a 4 cyl. so every step between is very welcome. 325d maybe also be too pricey.

We will see...

Dante · 03-07-2006, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregA

I can confirm 325d for European markets.

Thank you!

oilbelcher · 03-07-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichP

around next spring...shhh. New sulphur level standards go into effect around the end of this year, then there will be a transition phase in the diesel supply, then we are going to see some diesels here.

RichP, I am hoping you have good information -- I have been dying to buy a BMW diesel in the states. 3 liter diesel please... Mercedes is bringing their new BLUETEC diesel technology and new V6 diesel this fall, and putting it in several new models. I would hope that BMW would like to compete with Mercedes in the US. Its a way to build very loyal customers (my dad has bought E class mercedes every decade since 1970).

vladinecko · 03-07-2006, 02:17 PM

oh shit, i got excited for nothing, this is only for non-US markets, again!

Robin_NL · 03-07-2006, 02:22 PM

The brother of one of my best friends has collected his 330dA(ut)Touring 4 weeks ago, coming from a E46 320d.

Difference is between heaven(330)and hell(320d E46)

325d would be Earth then

mjh93sa · 03-07-2006, 02:24 PM

I hope that they bring this one to the UK.

The 320d was consistently the best selling E46, but I'll bet that there are a lot of people (myself included) that would have pushed the budget a couple of k for a 325d, more for the smooth 6cylinder engine than the power hike.

The problem at the moment is the 5k gap from the 320d to 330d. Which would you go for, a 320d with toys or a poverty spec 330d?

I just hope that if it does come here they don't use it as an excuse to push the price of the 330d up.

Paul330d · 03-07-2006, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OilBurner

I just hope that if it does come here they don't use it as an excuse to push the price of the 330d up.

On the contrary, I believe they have realised the 330d is too expensive. I discovered yesterday that as of March 1 all Sport & Luxury models would be getting satnav as standard. When I ordered my Sport in January, it was a €3000 option, but fortunately, as my car will be built after the March 1 cut-off date, I will be getting the satnav 'free'. Prices have increased by €400, but this is effectively a €2600 price cut.

David328M-Sport · 03-08-2006, 12:30 AM

BMW's Diesel engine technology has really come of age with new releases of various engine sizes and capacities.

I suppose they need to make money on all the massive R&D costs. It is a win win situation for BMW and customers.

dtelle · 03-08-2006, 09:05 AM

Luxe and Sport model with Nav for only 400 Euros would be only in France or Belgium for example.
In Germany, the rules are always the same: No pack, only individual list of options added on basis model is possible.

So i don't think we will se a 330d (basis model) with Nav in Germany.

Otherwise a 325d with about 3 kE off compared with a 330d would be perfect...

Anyway too late, my E91 320d will be delivered in 3 WE...
And in Belgium, a 325 d have no interest since with his actual spec. the taxes will be the same than a 330d (2,5 kE for registration and about 600 euros/years for road taxes).

Can't wait until september because of special condition in my case (diplomatic purchase)

But i am not sure that the 325d will be a good deal. Look at the price of a 520d-525d-530d. there is still a big gap from 520d to 525d.

We should expect the same gap to purchase a 325d, don'T you think?

6 cyl will be always much more expensive than a 4, (especially with a diesel engine, look at the price of a single piezo-injector for a common-rail injection system...)

I think the price of a 325d will be much closer to a 330d than the 320d (or may be BMW will remove a lot of equipment from a 325d compared to a 330d?)

Paul330d · 03-08-2006, 10:06 AM

When they brought out the e39 525d, nobody was interested (at least in France). I think you're either sensible and/or on a budget, in which case you get the 320d, or else you want to indulge your passion and/or have spare cash, in which case you get the 330d (or 335d shortly).

Dante · 03-08-2006, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtelle

6 cyl will be always much more expensive than a 4, (especially with a diesel engine, look at the price of a single piezo-injector for a common-rail injection system...)

I think the price of a 325d will be much closer to a 330d than the 320d...

Thats my concern too! It clearly will be closer to 330d.

But if I can save € 3.000 compared to 330d, I will be happy!

dtelle · 03-08-2006, 06:12 PM

At least the 325d will allow a lot of people who want to control their Budget to drive a 6 cyl with somes extra instead of going with a "basic" 330d.....
But i don't expect to find a "cheap" 6cyl BMW...

remmib · 03-09-2006, 06:08 AM

Does anybody know how much torque the 325d will have?

Paul330d · 03-09-2006, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Does anybody know how much torque the 325d will have?

400Nm

remmib · 03-09-2006, 06:29 AM

Thats only 60nm more than the 320d. I wish it would have been more

Paul330d · 03-09-2006, 06:34 AM

You should be able to remap it to produce about 490Nm no problem. I have been quoted €400 to have my 330d remapped to 275hp/600Nm once it's broken in.

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