325i advice

[beeming05]

ive posted this on 2 other bmw forums,sorry if youve already read it)


Im looking into buying one but need some advice.some reviews i have read say that they can have dangerous handling in the wet and im wondering if this is quite accurate or just something thats been blown out of proportion.
i spose any rwd car is going to be a bit twitchy in the rain,but exactly how bad/good are they?my car will be fitted with 15 inch alloys anyway,and using the best tyres i can afford.any advice?

[amit325i]

I have an auto with standard open diff, with dunlop sp9000 tyres, and the car will still be tricky in the wet, i just take it easy, you could just get a sport, (standard lsd) making the car more predictable and controllable in handling in limited traction sitautions(but don't rely on it)

[6potWil6pot]

Ive owned 3 E30s now, a 316i on clapped out suspension, a 318is and my current custom 325i. I personally dont think theyre dangerous cars in the wet, just dont take the P!$$ (respect rwd in the rain dont fear it) and know what your doing (dont brake into a corner hard or lift off mid corner; e.g dont upset the balance). Altho once you have lost it and the cars sliding out then id say they need pratice to grab control of again!

[Jesus325iTouring]

I've driven about 150,000 miles in 3 different E30's(coupe,saloon,Tourer) and only once have I lost the backend,and that was on sheet ice.
As above,treat it with respect,you'll never have a problem.

[andyp]

in the wet they can be a handfull if you use all the power they have [also good fun] but drive it according to the conditions of the road and you will be fine [ but who wants to do that ] as they are great fun in the wet with a heavy foot,,,