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**528man** · 05-26-2005, 09:24 PM

Whats your opinion on a 95 red 325. it was just mentioned to me. should i be interested? specs on this model? i really want a e36!

**catalyst** · 05-26-2005, 09:39 PM

325's are great cars, OBD1 is easy to work with, and theyre alot cheaper than 328's.

Manual is a must though, the auto's rob power and are from what ive heard, pretty unreliable.

**tomctx** · 05-26-2005, 10:41 PM

My automatic doesn't seem to be a robber to me. And it's been working fine for 133,000 miles. But, whatever floats your boat. I have a 95 and it's been very reliable.

**Spieluhr** · 05-26-2005, 11:07 PM

328 power!

**komodo** · 05-26-2005, 11:25 PM

Autos don't rob too much power, I believe it's 20% compared to about 15% loss for manual from crank hp to wheel hp. Not too bad. The main reason to choose manual over auto is it's more fun to drive and you have more control of the car.

**tomctx** · 05-27-2005, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by komodo

The main reason to choose manual over auto is it's more fun to drive and you have more control of the car.

Well i disagree with that. I have all kinds of control and fun. But it's all personal opinion, and a "manual vs auto" thread is useless. 528, the 325 is a nice auto, the 328 is better, if you can afford one.
You will have fun in both. The 325 works best at high rpms, the 328 has more torque and seems to work best at lower rpms. Choose your fun.

**Addicted?** · 05-27-2005, 08:11 AM

you can not say that you can have more control and drive your car just as hard with your auto slushbox that shifts whenever it feels like it haha. if its hellrot it would be a sick car! i say go drive it see how you like it, butmake sure its a 5 speed (if that is what you are looking for)

David

**528man** · 05-27-2005, 10:55 AM

it is a 5 speed. i wouldnt buy it if it wasnt =). he is asking 8,000, might get it for less. i hope it is a hellrot too! im talking to him later today about a test drive. ill keep you posted

**zeaq328i** · 05-27-2005, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 528man

it is a 5 speed. i wouldnt buy it if it wasnt =). he is asking 8,000, might get it for less. i hope it is a hellrot too! im talking to him later today about a test drive. ill keep you posted

You have a 528i, so why do you want to get another 3series?

**528man** · 05-27-2005, 12:06 PM

hoping it will be a little quicker, and i love the 3 series look when they're fixed up

**Rooz** · 05-27-2005, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zeaq328i

You have a 528i, so why do you want to get another 3series?

Another? 528 is a 5 series, not a 3

**528man** · 05-27-2005, 12:17 PM

didnt even catch that, its hopefully just an honest mistike though...

**///95M3** · 05-27-2005, 01:31 PM

sounds good but dont take the attention away from your 528i. I think you would be much better off investing some of that money into mods for your 528. Maybe M5 body kits, exhaust, chip, M50 manifold.

**catalyst** · 05-27-2005, 02:03 PM

Just to let you know, 8 grand could easily grab you a 328, or a 3.0L M3 with a bit higher mileage if you look around. (10g could very easily snag you a 3.0)

I wouldnt spend more than 5-6 grand on a 325, thats just me though. It also depends on the condition and what the car already has on it, but i wouldnt drop more than 6 grand on a stock 325. You could spend more than that though.. if its low low mileage, and cooling system problems have already been dealt with.

An example of how low 325's are getting down these days is how much i got my car for; i bought my car for 4500 with 124k on it. Recent clutch, and all preventative maintenance done. My car has a worn in interior, and a couple dings though.. but she still shines like a champ with a coat of wax.

**cruzin 323is** · 05-28-2005, 09:38 AM

e36 is the way to go!!! go for it man!