Advice on buying 325CI Sport

[Mk1GTI]

EvoTechnik! This is my first posting on the forum...After much persuasion from Tin and my bro, I've decided to make the move from Wolfsburg (I own a Mk1 Golf GTI) to Munich! Am looking at buying a 325/330CI Sport but am not quite sure as to the price I should be paying for condition, mileage etc. and the best place to buy...I'd prefer to buy from a garage as am having difficulty selling my other car (a Honda Civic Type R) and would like to p-ex...I've seen a 325CI Sport in Topaz blue, has satnav+tv, elec folding mirrors etc - it's on a Y-plate and the as the car hasnt arrived yet at the garage, the dealer told me its got in the region of 75k-80k on the clock - price is £13k...any good or should I stay away from high mileage cars? Any advice would be very much appreciated!!!

[MistaSmiff]

70-80K is a bit high, i'd looking about 40-55K mark. My advice to you would be to buy a genuine 325/330 Sport as they will hold their value much better than looky likey sport replicas. :D

[mystic sport]

I had a 325 which was brilliant, very revvy but lacked torque. I always thought literally after one week why didn't I get the 330 and so after only 14 months of ownership I picked up my 330. Much better torque makes it more relaxed for quicker overtaking etc and over 4500rpm the power is quite noticeable over the equivalent revs in a 325. If your budget can stretch to a 330 then that is what I would recommend, if you still go for the 325 then you won't be disappointed as it is still a very fine car.

[Tin]

wayhey.. nice to see ya sign up [jam welcome...

Does anyone know if there were any engine recalls/rebuilds done under warranty on 325/330's during the e46 lifespan? similar to the m3 bottom half engine recall on 03 & older..

[mystic sport]

AFAIK there were no big recalls, the only issue that does spring to mind were the spate of dodgy ignition coils but these should all be dealt with by now.

[M5 SC]

Welcome mate.
I know of a black 328ci, with cream leather, fully loaded with everything, 45000 miles for only £12995, how it has not sold i dont know, its a bargain!!!

[Nickleback]

Welcome M8 [hiya
I've owned both and although the 325 is very good the 330 is better for overall performance and torque & both are very close on mpg with the 325 slighly better.
Go for a 330 if you can, probably less thrashed and stick to the original sport not a looky likey.
There are lots of good ones out there, so be fussy on mileage, spec & price :D
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[Mk1GTI]

Thanks for the useful advice folks! Think I 'm gonna opt for the 330CI Sport and one with reasonable mileage so I can keep it for a few years - plenty of time for some mods...me thinks CCFL's are first on my shopping list!!! [ok

[Tin]

Thanks for the useful advice folks! Think I 'm gonna opt for the 330CI Sport and one with reasonable mileage so I can keep it for a few years - plenty of time for some mods...me thinks CCFL's are first on my shopping list!!! [ok

cool.. 330's are very nice!
ooooohhhh mods? what are they? :confused:
lol.. go for a asa sk+ variant dude.. hehehe that'll keep da smile on ya face! :D

[peppernick]

Yep go for 330 if you can. 325 is neither here nor there, and it's not like there's a major difference in fuel consumption and insurance premium. It has better tuning potential too [ok