My new 325i M Sport Auto

Benny on the Loose · 04-26-2006, 08:56 AM

Hi All,

Been lurking here for a while in anticipation of today!

I finally took delivery of my 325i M Sport Auto this morning.

Unfortunately, work has meant only a quick half hour spin round the block, but what a car!

The Sport version had only just been released when I ordered it, so could only test drive the 325i SE version, but I definitely think I've made the right choice.

The performance and handling are just fantastic, although I'm hoping to push it a bit harder later on on some quiet country roads and see how it really performs.

I've read some comments about the M Sport suspension giving a hard ride, but I can't say that it's any worse than any other car with 'sports' suspension that I've driven in the past. This could, in some part, be down to the incredibly comfortable sports seats.

I'm a pretty big guy (over 6'3 & I'm not telling you much I weigh!) and they are by far and a way the most comfortable I've ever sat in.

I think it's fair to say that I'm pretty much delighted with it!

Anyway, here's the photos!

vladinecko · 04-26-2006, 09:07 AM

damn, i love those M-sport rims.

congrats!

deutschmann59 · 04-26-2006, 09:08 AM

Awesome, congrats!!!

stressdoc · 04-26-2006, 09:11 AM

IMO the 325i M-sport might be the best E90 configuration, given the low weight for excellent handling, and decent fuel economy (not in diesel land, but still excellent). Congrats on a wonderful car.

325er · 04-26-2006, 09:47 AM

Congratulations Bud, it looks gorgeous!

E90Fleet · 04-26-2006, 11:09 AM

Very nice.

Redguy · 04-26-2006, 11:15 AM

Well done. Looks superb!

txusa03 · 04-26-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

damn, i love those M-sport rims.

congrats!

yeah, it seems like a perfect matched for the car exterior color as well.

congrats...

noflash · 04-26-2006, 11:53 AM

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.... sport!

JonMad · 04-26-2006, 12:15 PM

Nice one, see you at the next UK meet (I'll get in before Viv sees this thread!)

shragon · 04-26-2006, 12:22 PM

congrats!

carl_d · 04-26-2006, 02:01 PM

Excellent. Good to see so many UK drivers opting for the 325i over the 320d

john802 · 04-26-2006, 02:12 PM

Looks great. Congrats!

hkj · 04-26-2006, 03:48 PM

Congratulations! Very sharp looking car. I love the M-sport look.

And welcome to the board.

-hkj

moO moO nEL · 04-26-2006, 04:55 PM

how's the ride quality with 18" runflats + M sport suspension?

rayman · 04-26-2006, 08:02 PM

nice rims... congrats !

ase2dais · 04-26-2006, 08:09 PM

Looks great! wish that option is available here in the states
2 twin bazooka pipes would be a nice addition

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benny on the Loose

I finally took delivery of my 325i M Sport Auto this morning.
The Sport version had only just been released when I ordered it, so could only test drive the 325i SE version, but I definitely think I've made the right choice.

I think it's fair to say that I'm pretty much delighted with it!

Anyway, here's the photos!

zamboni · 04-27-2006, 01:39 AM

Benny,

Is UK version offer the amber signal for the E90 ?

romain · 04-27-2006, 11:57 AM

If there is an option in Canada for M-aero, I would pick it up. It looks so so so good. Really love it, especially the seats and Bodykit, Steering wheel too....Oh I want to sell my car ...

E36_325i · 04-27-2006, 12:23 PM

Looks good. I saw the M sport pack on LeMans blue up close at the BMW centre in Kuwait. Looked

. Nice ride!

DonnyGirl · 04-27-2006, 02:06 PM

Thats agreat looking car !

Yeah I was really tempted by the M Sport, when I ordered in Jan. ( I thought it had been available or several months) Its a great looking car, with a more agressive front grill, lovely door sills, with M badges every where. Yummy.
But I do differ in your opinion on the seats, I am typical middle aged, and felt the sports seats were a bit narrow, and hugging in the sides. Since I wanted leather, I didn't want such a 'snug' fit, despite all the seat adjustments. They couldn't offer me a M Sports qwithout the sports seats, and for the extra £1.8K I couldn't justify the extra costs. So I ended up with a 325 SE, plusSports suspension, which feels perfect for me. Very happy with.
I am seeing quite a few Sparkling Graphites E90 on the roads. perhaps we could have a SG Meet

stressdoc · 04-27-2006, 02:10 PM

IMO that M-sport is the best interior ever for a 3-series. Looks like it synchs nicely with the SG too.

04-26-2006, 08:56 AM	#1
Benny on the Loose Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E90 BMW 325i M Sport Auto Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North West England iTrader: (0)	My new 325i M Sport Auto Hi All, Been lurking here for a while in anticipation of today! I finally took delivery of my 325i M Sport Auto this morning. Unfortunately, work has meant only a quick half hour spin round the block, but what a car! The Sport version had only just been released when I ordered it, so could only test drive the 325i SE version, but I definitely think I've made the right choice. The performance and handling are just fantastic, although I'm hoping to push it a bit harder later on on some quiet country roads and see how it really performs. I've read some comments about the M Sport suspension giving a hard ride, but I can't say that it's any worse than any other car with 'sports' suspension that I've driven in the past. This could, in some part, be down to the incredibly comfortable sports seats. I'm a pretty big guy (over 6'3 & I'm not telling you much I weigh!) and they are by far and a way the most comfortable I've ever sat in. I think it's fair to say that I'm pretty much delighted with it! Anyway, here's the photos!
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04-26-2006, 09:08 AM	#3
deutschmann59 Captain 174 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	Awesome, congrats!!!
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04-26-2006, 09:11 AM	#4
stressdoc Moderator 617 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	IMO the 325i M-sport might be the best E90 configuration, given the low weight for excellent handling, and decent fuel economy (not in diesel land, but still excellent). Congrats on a wonderful car.
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325er Banned 2 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 325i Jet Blk Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Congratulations Bud, it looks gorgeous!
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04-26-2006, 11:15 AM	#7
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04-26-2006, 11:53 AM	#9
noflash Captain Caveman 148 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: '06 325eyeyiyi Join Date: May 2005 Location: midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.... sport! __________________ E90 325i Monaco Blue, Black Leatherette, Sport, Cold Weather, Xenon, Sat Prep, 18" BBS RGR Mods: Polorized Film for Business CD, added lumbar, rock chip on hood
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JonMad Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 320d SE;Mazda MX-5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 Mazda MX-5 [0.00] 2005 BMW 320d [0.00]	Nice one, see you at the next UK meet (I'll get in before Viv sees this thread!)
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04-26-2006, 02:01 PM	#12
carl_d General 38 Rep 683 Posts Drives: E90 335i M-Sport N55 6SP Nov10 Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Excellent. Good to see so many UK drivers opting for the 325i over the 320d
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04-26-2006, 02:12 PM	#13
john802 Riptide 1 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2006 325i SG Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Looks great. Congrats!
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04-26-2006, 03:48 PM	#14
hkj Major 60 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Congratulations! Very sharp looking car. I love the M-sport look. And welcome to the board. -hkj
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04-26-2006, 04:55 PM	#15
moO moO nEL First Lieutenant 20 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 323i Msport; DC2R (track car) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 M Sport [0.00]	how's the ride quality with 18" runflats + M sport suspension? __________________ cheers, Nelson 2010 NSW CAMS Supersprints champion (3B class)
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rayman coming soon 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: PASSAT V6 4Motion Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dammam iTrader: (0)	nice rims... congrats ! __________________
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romain Good MAN.... 21 Rep 483 Posts Drives: AW-325i e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: canada iTrader: (2)	If there is an option in Canada for M-aero, I would pick it up. It looks so so so good. Really love it, especially the seats and Bodykit, Steering wheel too....Oh I want to sell my car ... __________________ Parting out!!! sub, sub box, N2, and Module wheels. :rocks:
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E36_325i Private First Class 9 Rep 142 Posts Drives: E36 325i + '06 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Looks good. I saw the M sport pack on LeMans blue up close at the BMW centre in Kuwait. Looked . Nice ride! __________________ '06 M3 \| Jet/Cinn \| ZPP \| Xenons \| NAV \| Military Sales.
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04-27-2006, 02:06 PM	#21
DonnyGirl Private First Class 23 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 325 SE + sports susp SG Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sutton UK iTrader: (0)	Thats agreat looking car ! Yeah I was really tempted by the M Sport, when I ordered in Jan. ( I thought it had been available or several months) Its a great looking car, with a more agressive front grill, lovely door sills, with M badges every where. Yummy. But I do differ in your opinion on the seats, I am typical middle aged, and felt the sports seats were a bit narrow, and hugging in the sides. Since I wanted leather, I didn't want such a 'snug' fit, despite all the seat adjustments. They couldn't offer me a M Sports qwithout the sports seats, and for the extra £1.8K I couldn't justify the extra costs. So I ended up with a 325 SE, plusSports suspension, which feels perfect for me. Very happy with. I am seeing quite a few Sparkling Graphites E90 on the roads. perhaps we could have a SG Meet
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04-27-2006, 02:10 PM	#22
stressdoc Moderator 617 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	IMO that M-sport is the best interior ever for a 3-series. Looks like it synchs nicely with the SG too.
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