BMW 325ti sport

Maccy · 27 Feb 2011 at 19:08

Can people please give me reasons why the ti is simply dreadful please.
Thanks

Conanius · 27 Feb 2011 at 19:17

I think the 325ti sport should actually be pretty reasonable..... Historically I think there was a feeling that people bought a compact as they couldnt afford a 'proper' 3 series... but a 325ti should be pretty decent

[TW]Fox · 27 Feb 2011 at 19:28

The only real issue with them is the frankly horrific doorcards which look like they came straight from an E36. The rest is pretty much E46. Pretty quick, short wheelbase means its quite fun, handles well.

Usual E46 6 pot issues apply Re: being a black hole to suck money into now they are what, 8 years old.

Morba · 27 Feb 2011 at 20:27

Only real issue is those front headlights...... they look foul

mrk · 27 Feb 2011 at 21:05

I suppose if you don't quite have decent eyesight they're fine but those of you who can see properly... Prepare your sick bags....

Someone at BMW actually took a chainsaw to the back of an e46 and then had the decency to mould something bubbly to the front and spray it body colour.

Morba · 27 Feb 2011 at 21:19

The backs not bad tbh.

mrk · 27 Feb 2011 at 21:20

It is, more so with the lights taken from a Lexus!

Sukh · 27 Feb 2011 at 21:21

The clear tail lights look quite good.

Begbie · 27 Feb 2011 at 21:23

Yuck.

ajstan · 27 Feb 2011 at 21:30

I can't think of any BMW hatchback that looks decent.... (not counting mini)

1 series, 5 series GT and that 325ti all look odd and out of proportion to me.

Wicksta · 27 Feb 2011 at 21:30

Khaaan! said:
It is, more so with the lights taken from a Lexus!

It actually reminds me of a Vauxhall Astra with aftermarket Lexus lights on the back.

MarkDavis · 28 Feb 2011 at 00:34

What's not to like it?

The only thing that can be criticised IMO is that the front headlights are a bit big ugly.

Other than that, its a great driving car.

nas · 28 Feb 2011 at 00:36

Khaaan! said:
It is, more so with the lights taken from a Lexus!

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2518187.htm

MarkDavis · 28 Feb 2011 at 00:44

I have to say looking at these some more, they really don't look too bad at all:

£3k Ford Focus or something like this?

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2451116.htm

NickXX · 28 Feb 2011 at 00:46

The facelifts have a better rear end (light clusters are tinted/wider boot handle).

mrk · 28 Feb 2011 at 00:46

nas said:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2518187.htm

Yup those lights are much better!

Still doesn't make the rear look nicer with half it's arse missing

End Creditz · 28 Feb 2011 at 01:11

It's a proper engine in a girls car :confused:

Can't you get that sort of thing in Thailand a lot cheaper and potentially more attractive?

Mr_Sukebe · 28 Feb 2011 at 12:54

[TW]Fox;18560855 said:
...short wheelbase means its quite fun, handles well....

Interesting. How much shorter wheelbase is it than an E46? Didn't realise that.

mrk · 28 Feb 2011 at 13:17

According to Wiki & othe sources both Compact and E46 share the same wheelbase?

2,725 mm (107.3 in)

[TW]Fox · 28 Feb 2011 at 13:24

So it is, seems only the E36 had a shorter wheelbase.

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