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Author Finding my 325 boring, what next?
Archie
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15th Jan 11 at 01:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Finding my 3 series a bit boring tbh after my XE.
Had the back end out, its not very fast or entertaining.

Should i just go back to a hot-ish hatch?

What else can i try? Plenty time for a sensible motor when i'm old and boring.
am4nf
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3.0 mv6 omega
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It is fast, just doesn't feel like it because of it's size.

I went from my Swift with GTi engine that felt faster than my 323i but they are about same speedwise in real world
am4nf
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s40 t4 or v40 t5
Raymond_11
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get a 328
Ash_EP3
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What do YOU want from the car?
Archie
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Something quick, tidy, easily modified, budget around 2k.

I never know what to look at car wise, go onto pistonheads and usually end up looking at Corsa's again

Wouldnt mind an older car MK2 GTE/RS turbo kinda lines.
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quote:
Originally posted by Raymond_11
get a 328


Same power, would be pointless.
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by Raymond_11
get a 328


Same power, would be pointless.


m50 manifold, remap = 220 bhp
Ash_EP3
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quote:
Originally posted by Archie
Something quick, tidy, easily modified, budget around 2k.

I never know what to look at car wise, go onto pistonheads and usually end up looking at Corsa's again

Wouldnt mind an older car MK2 GTE/RS turbo kinda lines.


Could probably pick up a mint 106 GTI for that money...
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328 has more torque and quicker. always liked mk2 gte's. what about a astra coupe turbo ??
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328 has more torque and quicker. always liked mk2 gte's. what about a astra coupe turbo ??


Easily modified though? 328 will weigh a fair bit more as well...
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quote:
Originally posted by Archie
Something quick, tidy, easily modified, budget around 2k.

I never know what to look at car wise, go onto pistonheads and usually end up looking at Corsa's again

Wouldnt mind an older car MK2 GTE/RS turbo kinda lines.



astra gsi ?
davcohen
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330i is a good choice

if your looking for a step up though you cant go far wrong with a 540i (e39) 6-speed
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In what way are you finding it boring??The E36 is a drivers car.
Only thing good about an XE Corsa is the straight line speed.The E36(325/328) has the full package.
Also 328i is quicker than the 325i even though they only have 1bhp more.Its the extra torque that makes up for it.I wouldnt go for 1 though if you are bored of the 325i.
Ive had both an XE Corsa and 328i Sport and i would pick the BM over a Corsa anyday.But thats just me,prefer the drive of the BM.
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impreza for fun and speed
Sean-B
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Nissan 200SX S13
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328 has lsd so is no fun at all. as the barnshaw says, a cheap wrx can be had for your budget. they start at £1000 for runners so 2k will get you something not too shabby. or even a turbo 2000
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for 2k id want hot hatch wise -mk 3 astra gsi, nova c20xe, v good spec corsa 20xe, mint renault 5 turbo, something along them lines but as said it depends what your after in a car
Archie
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
In what way are you finding it boring??The E36 is a drivers car.
Only thing good about an XE Corsa is the straight line speed.The E36(325/328) has the full package.
Also 328i is quicker than the 325i even though they only have 1bhp more.Its the extra torque that makes up for it.I wouldnt go for 1 though if you are bored of the 325i.
Ive had both an XE Corsa and 328i Sport and i would pick the BM over a Corsa anyday.But thats just me,prefer the drive of the BM.



Too comfy, doesnt seem quick or entertaining.
It's alright to piss about in the rain in a carpark, but if i was to keep it i'd want to mod it and i dont want to waste a perfectly good example by throwing money at it.

Impreza - HIC wont touch me with an Impreza.
S13, know people with them, off the road more than they are on.
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Don't know why people are suggesting mk3 Astra GSis when he thinks a 325 is slow.

I'd go with a 106 GTI
Archie
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It's looking like something along those lines Alan.
BMW seemed a reasonably sensible grown up option, just not quite at that stage i think.
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Aye mate, just put away a bit of cash and get an E36 M3 when it's possible.
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15th Jan 11 at 12:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
bit different.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2395770.htm
Archie
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quote:
Originally posted by mike56gte
bit different.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2395770.htm


Now we are talking

Might take some notes then pester HIC later today

May well stick the BMW on Pistonheads and see what i get offered, i didnt pay much for it, looking at similar ages/specs on PH i got a serious bargain.

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