BMW 325d : A BEAUTIFUL COMPROMISE-Might be coming to Malaysia!

[docrayboy]

A little bird tells us BMW Malaysia is considering bringing the 325d into Malaysia. You get a 2.5L 6 cylinders turbodiesel! I also hope they bring in the 120d!http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/bmw-325d-1005284.htmlhttp://www.caradvice.com.au/44430/bmw-120d-review-road-test/

 

[3er]

For the E90 series? Unlikely if this generation is being retired soon. Better if its for the next gen. Then maybe we'll get the 330d/335d next.

 

[gameover]

Actually the 325d uses a detuned 3.0l inline 6 diesel engine. The Yahoo UK article is wrong.

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/3series/coupe/2010/showroom/technical_data/index.html

So why not go for the 330d directly? The same engine tune is already being used in the X5 3.0d and the 730d already available in Malaysia.

 

[morrogan]

Doc, have you test-drive any 325d in your oversea trip? How's the vibration and noise level compare with 320d four? just marginally or significant better?

 

[docrayboy]

Doc, have you test-drive any 325d in your oversea trip? How's the vibration and noise level compare with 320d four? just marginally or significant better?

No morrogan bro, did not have a chance to test the 325d or 330d. would love to though! stiill the Powerkit gives us 201hp while the 325d only 196hp-go for the kit!! Yummy........

 

[TI-tan]

according to paultan's blog dated july 2

'The oil burner 525d has also got 2 cylinders lopped off but it gains one extra turbocharger – it is now powered by a 2.0 liter four cylinder engine with two turbos, an engine that was previously only found in smaller cars like the 123d. The new four cylinder 525d makes 218hp and 450Nm of torque.'

so which is which ..2.0, 2.5 or 3.0 ?

 

[docrayboy]

according to paultan's blog dated july 2

'The oil burner 525d has also got 2 cylinders lopped off but it gains one extra turbocharger – it is now powered by a 2.0 liter four cylinder engine with two turbos, an engine that was previously only found in smaller cars like the 123d. The new four cylinder 525d makes 218hp and 450Nm of torque.'

so which is which ..2.0, 2.5 or 3.0 ?

So many different engines nowadays TI-tan...wait and see which one BMW Malaysia brings in. But true, they are making more 4 cylinders these days. Even read of a 1 cylinder turbo engine recently! Haiyo!

 

[gameover]

AFAIK BMW only has inline 4 2.0l and inline 6 3.0l diesel engines. They come either with single turbo (2.0l in the 120d, 320d, 520d) or twin scroll turbo (2.0l in the 123d and X1 23d). For the inline 6 options it's the single turbo (330d, 530d, 730d, X5 30d) and twin scroll turbo (335d, X5 35d) as well.

Unfortunately for us the single turbo option works on Euro 2/3 fuel but the twin scroll turbodiesel only works on Euro 4/5 diesel fuel only. So from my layman's understanding our only options would be the 320d, 520d, X5 30d, 730d (all already here) and the 120d, 330d etc.

 

[docrayboy]

Will hear the latest news from BMW Malaysia Marketing Head this Monday! Will keep you guys posted!

 

[cklein]

any updates on this, ray?

 

[docrayboy]

any updates on this, ray?

Next monday bro the meeting...Aug 1st. Whats your car's mileage now cklein bro? Mine's 44K km.

 

[namidub]

Great news!

 

[aoch88]

I think diesel is the way to go The torque is amazing and makes city driving a hell lot better plus fun. Now I'm so tempted to get these E90 diesel, haha

 

[namidub]

I think diesel is the way to go The torque is amazing and makes city driving a hell lot better plus fun. Now I'm so tempted to get these E90 diesel, haha

you are inviting poison bro.hehehe.an army of dieselhead will tell u why u need a diesel bimmer. LOL

 

[aoch88]

LOL! Semua kaki racun ni, haha. Actually if they have idrive equipped in diesel versions then it'll be a plus.

 

[muhaiminrahim]

LOL! Semua kaki racun ni, haha. Actually if they have idrive equipped in diesel versions then it'll be a plus.

the 2011 320d comes with idrive now and 380nm torque there are 6nos of preowned (bmw premium select/ bps) cars listed in bmw.com.my, maybe you can start there searching for your next car bro.. not racun lah bro, just giving you advise

 

[namidub]

LOL! Semua kaki racun ni, haha. Actually if they have idrive equipped in diesel versions then it'll be a plus.

why not the f10 520d then? hehehehe
btw muhaiminrahim's 320d is idrive equipped!

 

[aoch88]

Thanks all but just got my E60 LCI not long ago so RM pon dah habis. Now it's time to save up for the next beemer

 

[docrayboy]

Just talked with Raymond Tan and David from BMW Malaysia-definitely not bringing in the bigger than 2L diesels engines for now-the bigger engines need better diesel grades.....sorry guys!