[EXSKIN]

So I scratched it, next friday I will be the proud owner of a 2011 325D M SPORT.
Not a great spec but oh boy the sound of that engine and fast enough for my needs.
Spec
2011 325D M SPORT
Mineral white
Coral red leather
Options
19" light alloy Double-spoke style 313M
5Year/60000 Miles Service Inclusive
Anthracite Bamboo wood. high-gloss
Auto transmission M Sport leather steeri
Automatic Gearbox
Bluetooth hands-free facility
Metallic paint
Seat heating. front
Sun protection glass
Trackstar
USB audio interface

Had to go the PCP( which I know sod all about) route as I owe bmw a lot of money as I only got my 320D SE COUPE in july this year.
But ha ho I will be in a 6 pot at last, of course pics to follow.

[JJD]

Congrats! The 3.0d is a great engine.

[fivespice]

Nice! Cracking combo, looking forward to see the pics

[Tunbridge]

I take it it's another E92? The mineral White with Red leather looks great. Enjoy.

[SO8]

Sounds great ... you will love it !

[BanziBarn]

Awesome engine, exactly the same as in the 330d which means for a few hundred quid you gain nearly an extra 100bhp which is very rare with just a simple remap!

I love the sound of mine, especially in manual mode where you can carry say 3rd gear cleanly from about 30 mph and listen to the engine note change right through the rev range!

Congrats on the new car!

[chris_s1]

+1 for the remap, you won't believe the transformation

[V88TAC]

What sort of bhp u running chris?

[chris330D]

Nice car and a good spec which I am sure you will enjoy.

[skyper]

good choice you wont be dissapointed

[Bob S]

Aye, you'll enjoy it. I got mine in May........ plenty power when you need it but as has been said, an easy remap which I'm looking forward to getting done once I'm out of warranty. Planning on keeping mine a long time so I'll just be patient! Averaging 47mpg too which can't be bad.

[ALPANDY]

Originally Posted by BanziBarn

Awesome engine, exactly the same as in the 330d which means for a few hundred quid you gain nearly an extra 100bhp which is very rare with just a simple remap!

I love the sound of mine, especially in manual mode where you can carry say 3rd gear cleanly from about 30 mph and listen to the engine note change right through the rev range!

Congrats on the new car!

Is this for real? I have been looking at 325d's and thought that the 204bhp quoted seemed a bit weak really. So your saying this can be improved on to the tune of 100bhp for a few hundred quid?

@OP cars sounds a beaut, lovely colour combo that.

[Bob S]

Don't know about the extra 100bhp but the 2011 325d is apparently the same oily bits as the 330d, including injectors, and is just restricted by the engine management system.

[SO8]

Originally Posted by Bob S

Don't know about the extra 100bhp but the 2011 325d is apparently the same oily bits as the 330d, including injectors, and is just restricted by the engine management system.

.. but apparently the pre LCI one is not the same and doesn't map as high.

[EXSKIN]

Thanks guys, can't wait.
Oh btw can anyone recommend a good GAP inurance company that they have or may use.
Have done a search and got a few just wondered if anyone has a personal view or are they all the same, except bmw one a £499.

[BanziBarn]

Originally Posted by ALPANDY

Is this for real? I have been looking at 325d's and thought that the 204bhp quoted seemed a bit weak really. So your saying this can be improved on to the tune of 100bhp for a few hundred quid?

@OP cars sounds a beaut, lovely colour combo that.

Have a word with P-torque because I believe they map them to between 290 and 300bhp. I follow them on Facebook and was amazing at the increase and found out it is indeed because the 325 (LCI only) is a disabled 330 so massive gains are possible.

So, if you're going to buy a 3 series diesel 6 pot with the intention of a remap then you're simply wasting money going for the 330.

[fivespice]

Originally Posted by EXSKIN

Thanks guys, can't wait.
Oh btw can anyone recommend a good GAP inurance company that they have or may use.
Have done a search and got a few just wondered if anyone has a personal view or are they all the same, except bmw one a £499.

I bought mine from click4gap.co.uk just a couple of weeks ago. It came to £139 for £17.5k over 3 years, RTI. Quidco also tracked at £30.

[EXSKIN]

Originally Posted by hairyhen

I bought mine from click4gap.co.uk just a couple of weeks ago. It came to £139 for £17.5k over 3 years, RTI. Quidco also tracked at £30.

Cheers hairyhen, gave the 4 pot her final blast Sunderland to bristol today( they are still lively those 320D's)
Talking to the self aclaimed PCP expert(brother in law) he said don't bother with GAP insurance, still not sure.
Anyway 5 days to 6 pot heaven.

[dxb335d]

Congrats, I look forward to seeing the pics!!

[rich1068]

ALA or click4gap. And we all know that brothers in law usually talk out of the back of their neck, get the GAP.

[GaD]

Congrats nice spec!

I can confirm - 325d (204 bhp Model) goes to around 300 bhp and from 600 to 700 nm.

Mine is currently about 295 and a tad more than 650 nm Goes like nuts!

[bh021]

I really wish I hadn't read this post. I used to have a 325d Msport and Loved it, traded it in for a older 320d due to my mileage at that time, since then my mileage has come down considerably, and since then I've really missed the noise of the 6 pot diesel - so much that when I saw your post I thought ahh I'm not the only one, anyway, popped into local bmw dealer to see what was about, got chatting to a salesperson who had a rather nice 325 on the books, but it had brown leather, so wasn't too fussed, and i walked away saying the figures didn't add up, anyway he phoned me today and said he had a le mans blue 330d specced up to the eyeballs going, and proceeded to give me a reasonable deal, so i snapped it up, so If I hadn't of read your post, I'd be richer, but pissed off every time I listened to the engine, can't wait to get me new 330d, I just need to tell the misses now - time for a crash helmet !!