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02-24-2005, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Feb 24 2005, 11:33 AM
[quote name='ipp' date='Feb 24 2005, 01:56 AM'][quote name='m630' date='Feb 24 2005, 06:26 AM']...wait for the MY 06 525i, it will actually have a 3.0L engine making ~218bhp, which may make it quicker than your current car
...should be available in a few months?
...should be available in a few months?
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BimmerStev3:
Wait for the new 525. I drove a 525i Steptronic Touring, I thought it would be enough for me, but it really wasn't. But if you still want to buy the 193hp 525i, take the 6-speed stick tranny. Much more agile IMO.
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[/quote]Yes it is a 3.0 litre engine..
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!!Do you have a proper source?
02-24-2005, 01:37 AM
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Welcome Bimmerstev3. Great looking ride you have there. Why not keep it a little longer. Wait for a facelift model to come in before you make the switch. Might be another year or so, but what the hell; you've got a really nice car there, so go ahead and enjoy your investment to the most first.
02-24-2005, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Feb 24 2005, 11:33 AM
Yes it is a 3.0 litre engine..?
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The BMW 325i is also making its debut in spring 2005: Maximum output is 160 kW/218 bhp at 6,500 rpm, maximum torque 250 Nm/184 lb-ft between 2,750 and 4,250 rpm. Engine displacement, as the model designation indicates, is 2.5 litres."
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02-24-2005, 02:00 AM
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US - 3.0 Liter
Non-US - 2.5 Liter
Reason - US emission certification requirements are too expensive to justify another engine and there is very little market in the US for a 2.5 liter engine in a $50k car.
Non-US - 2.5 Liter
Reason - US emission certification requirements are too expensive to justify another engine and there is very little market in the US for a 2.5 liter engine in a $50k car.
02-24-2005, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 300TTto545' date='Feb 24 2005, 12:00 PM
US - 3.0 Liter
Non-US - 2.5 Liter
Reason - US emission certification requirements are too expensive to justify another engine and there is very little market in the US for a 2.5 liter engine in a $50k car.
Non-US - 2.5 Liter
Reason - US emission certification requirements are too expensive to justify another engine and there is very little market in the US for a 2.5 liter engine in a $50k car.
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OK! Thats funny, then at least you'll get the sound of a 3.0 litre engine in the 525..
I've hard to see why there is a 525 in the US. It's not that big difference between 525-530 anyway. I was at bmwusa.com and built "my own" fully loaded 545i SMG, i was shocked to see that it was $23.000 cheaper than my NOT fully loaded 530d..
02-24-2005, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by m630' date='Feb 24 2005, 05:26 AM
[quote name='BimmerStev3' date='Feb 23 2005, 11:33 PM']
like i said...i am not really worried about a 0-60 car...but i dont want to compromise what i have now...if it is equal...then i am OK with that....prob have to do the test drive......see how it feels to me......
any word on going price for the 525i (invoice)...
like i said...i am not really worried about a 0-60 car...but i dont want to compromise what i have now...if it is equal...then i am OK with that....prob have to do the test drive......see how it feels to me......
any word on going price for the 525i (invoice)...
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Even better get a 530i with 258bhp!
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I had a 323i, and a 325i before moving to an E39 525i.
Whilst the 5 was a bit heavier, it did not really make the car feel slower or sluggish.
I loved the 3 series, but after experiencing the added space, more refined ride and more luxurious interior of the 5, I can never go back to the 3. (I really noticed on the couple of occasions I drove rental 3's, whilst owning the 5)
As someone else already said, the new engines also have increased power.
Another advantage of buying the 5 is that you also have the best board on the net dedicated to it.
Good luck deciding.
Whilst the 5 was a bit heavier, it did not really make the car feel slower or sluggish.
I loved the 3 series, but after experiencing the added space, more refined ride and more luxurious interior of the 5, I can never go back to the 3. (I really noticed on the couple of occasions I drove rental 3's, whilst owning the 5)
As someone else already said, the new engines also have increased power.
Another advantage of buying the 5 is that you also have the best board on the net dedicated to it.
Good luck deciding.
02-24-2005, 04:37 PM
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THANKS ALL!!!!!!
your all making great points.....and true...i love the o4'facelifted 3 but your new 5's are sooooooo nice..... i am going to do more research....and if anyone wants to add any pics of their 5's...please.....feel free
i wouldnt mind at all......
In the mean time...i will just continue to peruse the thread and hopefully learn more and mroe....
If anyone wouldnt mind....can u post some interiors as well as exteriors...thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve
your all making great points.....and true...i love the o4'facelifted 3 but your new 5's are sooooooo nice..... i am going to do more research....and if anyone wants to add any pics of their 5's...please.....feel free
i wouldnt mind at all......In the mean time...i will just continue to peruse the thread and hopefully learn more and mroe....
If anyone wouldnt mind....can u post some interiors as well as exteriors...thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve
