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<blockquote data-quote="napee" data-source="post: 6088" data-attributes="member: 3609"><p>hi all,i&#039;ve been reading the threads here for quite some time. i&#039;ve seen a few 318i vs 325i discussion and the verdict is always towards the 6-potter. but for me the 318 is never considered, especially after people here also mentioned that it is underpowered, but to what extent i&#039;m not sure. so i&#039;m thinking of a 6-potter, used of course (cannot afford new <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown&nbsp; &nbsp; :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> ). i&#039;m looking at &#039;01 325i vs &#039;00 328ithese are what i&#039;ve gathered<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown&nbsp; &nbsp; :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />area):&nbsp; (325i) vs (328i)price:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; circa RM130k vs circa RM120kroad tax:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; RM850+ vs 1600+on paper power:&nbsp;&nbsp; 190 hp vs 193 hpon paper torque:&nbsp;&nbsp; 245 Nm vs 275 NMengine type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; M54 vs M52my questions:1. real world power: is the power advantage of 328i is really noticable over 325i? from autocar review, they said it is noticable with the 325i less willing to go to higher rev? is this true?2. fuel consumption: is there a lot of difference between the two? considering both are stock of course3. engine parts availability: the 328i easier to find since the same engine also used in E36 328i. no?4. reliability: 325i would be better since a year younger? by how much?5. interior: 325i nicer since its newer? no? much difference expected?practically i&#039;m trying to see if the higher maintenance cost for the 328i is justifiable or not.my driving profile: - i drive kinda fast, easily above average- but not with heavy right foot. prefers to drive with torque rather than outright horsepower. currently my manual waja suits me quite well since torque peaks at 2750 rpm. - always attack corners but maintains moderate cruising speed on the straights- sometimes do &#039;thrash&#039; sessions when with friends <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue&nbsp; &nbsp; :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="napee, post: 6088, member: 3609"] hi all,i've been reading the threads here for quite some time. i've seen a few 318i vs 325i discussion and the verdict is always towards the 6-potter. but for me the 318 is never considered, especially after people here also mentioned that it is underpowered, but to what extent i'm not sure. so i'm thinking of a 6-potter, used of course (cannot afford new :( ). i'm looking at '01 325i vs '00 328ithese are what i've gathered:(area): (325i) vs (328i)price: circa RM130k vs circa RM120kroad tax: RM850+ vs 1600+on paper power: 190 hp vs 193 hpon paper torque: 245 Nm vs 275 NMengine type: M54 vs M52my questions:1. real world power: is the power advantage of 328i is really noticable over 325i? from autocar review, they said it is noticable with the 325i less willing to go to higher rev? is this true?2. fuel consumption: is there a lot of difference between the two? considering both are stock of course3. engine parts availability: the 328i easier to find since the same engine also used in E36 328i. no?4. reliability: 325i would be better since a year younger? by how much?5. interior: 325i nicer since its newer? no? much difference expected?practically i'm trying to see if the higher maintenance cost for the 328i is justifiable or not.my driving profile: - i drive kinda fast, easily above average- but not with heavy right foot. prefers to drive with torque rather than outright horsepower. currently my manual waja suits me quite well since torque peaks at 2750 rpm. - always attack corners but maintains moderate cruising speed on the straights- sometimes do 'thrash' sessions when with friends :p [/QUOTE]

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