320i good or bad

Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:21 pm

hi all, it seems that many people dont seem to like the 320i why?, i have one and sounds great and great to drive, i have only seen one other around my area, but there are loads about but where?. just wondered why they are not so popular as others? thanks peter...

Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:59 pm

no quicker than a 318i with 325i fuel consumption...

sound nice tho

Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:08 pm

nothing wrong with them, they are nice cars, have torque and a nice sound. But most people dont go for them because they can pick up a 318is or 325i for the same amount of money.

Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:20 pm

I have both. The 320i feels smoother, and more leisurely. With a 325i throttle body, and chipped ECU, it's not slow at all. I'd have 320i smoothness, and sound over a 318i any day. Only the mpg lets it down over the 318i imo.

Stuart

Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:34 pm

i love mine but in the back of my mind i know i could be running a 325i for the same money

Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:36 pm

i no they are not good on fuel, but i love mine, one of the best cars i have had. any way its only a fun car and i do not drive it everday. i will look for a 325i next if i can find one. thanks for all your comments. peter.

Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:02 am

I have a 320 and everyone who gets in comments on how smooth it is. It really should only be sold in auto guise, but I have a manual.
Fast it isn't, economic it isn't, but I just don't like 4 pots.

Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:21 am

got both (325+320), but the sound of the 320 once it finally hits 3k is worth the wait. it a cab its an auto its slower then the 325 but as quick as most modern cars, it easy to drive and smooooooooth as you like!

nought wrong with em mate.

mrlee

Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:09 am

i have a 320i with a 325i muffler among other things. i think it sounds crap. im hoping itll sound better when it gets the 2.7 bottom end and the cat goes.

oh yeah as for your question i say 320i is a good starting point if your willing to do the work to get it over 200hp. BUT if you wanted it as a standard car go the 318i or IS even better. they are a totally different car to drive the ligther front end and faster rack on the older models give it a fantastic ability to flick into a corner. with a great deal less understeer.

after driving a 318i for a week then gettin back into the 320i i felt it was very boring.

of course a nicely modified 325i is another world better than both.

Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:40 pm

thanks guys for all comments, i like the six pot sound great, but i have not driven 318i so i can not compare, any way mine is smooth and i love it. i think 325i is next on the list, but will still keep 320i as it is still all origanal and low miles,. thanks peter.