wassup with the engine sound on the 325i?

D-Rock · 10-24-2005, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by visor

I think the "growling" engine sound you refer to is from the intake, specifically from the triple resonance one on the E90 330i.

However, I truly miss the much more throatier growl of my previous E46 330i. On the E90, the extra refinement and insulation has subdued it too much for the masses, IMHO.

yes when you change the intake you will love the car

ACZakka325i · 10-24-2005, 09:44 PM

I beg to differ, I whole-heartedly believe that the 3 is a sports car. It is not as extreme as some, but it DOES classify as a sports car, hence its sporting nature. The whole purpose is that driving the car is that it is involving. THen again, i do agree with some of you who state that it is a compromise between versatility and sports uses. But i cant see how you guys dont think the 3 is not a sports car.

is this to say that the 5 series is not a sports car. (m5 and lesser versions)

ward · 10-24-2005, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

is this to say that the 5 series is not a sports car. (m5 and lesser versions)

bingo!!!

also, the 7 series, X5, X3 are not sports cars either

BMW 2006 · 11-08-2005, 02:18 PM

Maybe should have test drove the 330 before buying the 325?

jhbodle · 11-08-2005, 05:55 PM

I wonder if the Euro 325i (2.5l) sounds different to the US 325i (3.0l)? The Euro model has the three stage intake of the 330i. My car, whilst sounding a bit 'electrical' at low RPM when you lift off the throttle, makes a beautifully cultured BMW growl higher up the rev range.

success · 11-08-2005, 06:50 PM

I have owned a pretty extensive list of BMW 3's and I have to say I kinda like the 325's sound.

My other cars:
87' 325is
92' 325i
95' m3
95' 525i
01' 530i
01' 330i 5 spd <--- BEST sound
02' m3 coupe 6 spd
01' m3 conv. 6 spd <--- worst car EVER
04' m3 coupe 6 spd <--- favorite drive
06' 325i auto

from driving these cars back to back aside from the m3 coupes which the 04 replaced the 02 i had all of them to drive day to day. no bmw has sounded better than the deep sound of the e46 330i IMO... but that car also had quicker handling and steering response than the m3 conv. I will be putting a aftermarket muffler on the e90 325i in the next week or so but i have great hopes for the new sound. its just a little quiet stock but the note is great compared to the e46 m3 which sound like shit, no matter what exhaust you put on those are raspy and terrible sounding. i had complete eisenmann (sp?) titanium setup for the 04' m3 and although i put it on at different stages ie. midpipes, muffler, headers it never got rid of the terrible buzz note... just my experience but if you want your car to sound louder just buy an aftermarket exhaust. but know that the engines note or sound will not change drastically.

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ACZakka325i Colonel 278 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	I beg to differ, I whole-heartedly believe that the 3 is a sports car. It is not as extreme as some, but it DOES classify as a sports car, hence its sporting nature. The whole purpose is that driving the car is that it is involving. THen again, i do agree with some of you who state that it is a compromise between versatility and sports uses. But i cant see how you guys dont think the 3 is not a sports car. is this to say that the 5 series is not a sports car. (m5 and lesser versions) __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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BMW 2006 Private First Class 15 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 330I - '06 - 6 Spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: California - USA iTrader: (0)	Maybe should have test drove the 330 before buying the 325?
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jhbodle Captain 146 Rep 898 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i M-Spo ... [10.00] 2005 E90 325i SE (E ... [0.00]	I wonder if the Euro 325i (2.5l) sounds different to the US 325i (3.0l)? The Euro model has the three stage intake of the 330i. My car, whilst sounding a bit 'electrical' at low RPM when you lift off the throttle, makes a beautifully cultured BMW growl higher up the rev range.
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success I damn near had to wreck a hoe! 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Black/Black Bitch! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	I have owned a pretty extensive list of BMW 3's and I have to say I kinda like the 325's sound. My other cars: 87' 325is 92' 325i 95' m3 95' 525i 01' 530i 01' 330i 5 spd <--- BEST sound 02' m3 coupe 6 spd 01' m3 conv. 6 spd <--- worst car EVER 04' m3 coupe 6 spd <--- favorite drive 06' 325i auto from driving these cars back to back aside from the m3 coupes which the 04 replaced the 02 i had all of them to drive day to day. no bmw has sounded better than the deep sound of the e46 330i IMO... but that car also had quicker handling and steering response than the m3 conv. I will be putting a aftermarket muffler on the e90 325i in the next week or so but i have great hopes for the new sound. its just a little quiet stock but the note is great compared to the e46 m3 which sound like shit, no matter what exhaust you put on those are raspy and terrible sounding. i had complete eisenmann (sp?) titanium setup for the 04' m3 and although i put it on at different stages ie. midpipes, muffler, headers it never got rid of the terrible buzz note... just my experience but if you want your car to sound louder just buy an aftermarket exhaust. but know that the engines note or sound will not change drastically. __________________ There are no real limits.
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