Get a new 325i

[Anthony81]

Hi I'm Anthony, I'm new here, just need some sifu advice, I just get a E90 325i second hand. I heard that this model engine and gear box got a lot of problems.
I need a sifu to help me if I get a car what I need to do?.
I scared when I get it just always repair only,
Pls advise me tq all sifu and appreciate it.

 

[F10 CREW]

Get an E90 320d . Most of the users here no problem with it. Very durable engine as well.

 

[keantan]

Hi I'm Anthony, I'm new here, just need some sifu advice, I just get a E90 325i second hand. I heard that this model engine and gear box got a lot of problems.
I need a sifu to help me if I get a car what I need to do?.
I scared when I get it just always repair only,
Pls advise me tq all sifu and appreciate it.

Had an E90 325i for 6 years. Very few problems overall.

You bought the car already or planning to buy the car?

 

[trentssh123]

Had an E90 325i for 6 years. Very few problems overall.

You bought the car already or planning to buy the car?

Hi Keantan, May i know whats the few problems overall and also the frequency of breakdown ? I have a e36 ( yes still stubbornly driving it because i like it so much). But i have a traffic jam problem. The car tend to jerk once I jam more than 15mins , and brake assistance went off if i gas it too much and let go , rpm also jitter between 0.5k to 2k then it suddenly surges with power.

Still looking for option for a e90 but am afraid I will be disappointed if breakdown occurs frequently.. I need to travel outstation often and also city which basically full of traffic jams. :motz:

 

[Mun]

I won't be too worry. Had been driving for 6 years now. No major issues. There were some niggling problems initially, sensors and bugs, but for the past 5 years, mostly just wear and tear. Almost all my pulleys had been replaced along with other parts.
It has been reliable so far. I won't say there are problems. Problems means there is something wrong with the car. Have not encountered 'problems". Just forking out money for replacement parts.

 

[gimli]

the 325i is quite a reliable car. if possible get the LCI (facelift) model (end 2008 - 2012). the lci has the updated engine (n52k) and there are no major issues (most common problem was "makan minyak hitam"). other than that make sure to service the gearbox every 30k or 40k (still not sure which is correct )

 

[kolamp]

Just normal routine maintenance & never had any major issues even after 5 years of hard driving & never change my gearbox oil :65:

Really reliable cars but don't know whether its applicable to CKD model

 

[AVRY]

hi, anthony,

i ve been driving a 325i e90 m sport so far so good past 5 years .i had 1 issue where needed to change the water pump as it is an electrical pump n it failed .....no damage to the engine thank god..usually what i hv learnt frm the mechanics that to change the thermostat on the same time ..i hv done that ... till now my 325i is running well .no issues.