New BMW owner out of necessity.

couch000 · 03-08-2014, 08:04 PM

I was recently laid off from my job and had to turn in my company car. My dad works at an auto auction so I ended up picking up a 2006 BMW 325i with 86,000 miles on it for $9,100.00 for transportation. It had a clean car fax with two previous owners. No accidents and looked to be well maintained. It is equipped with the sport package and magna flow aftermarket exhaust. Not sure about any other aftermarket modifications.

I love driving this car and can only imagine what it's like driving a 330i with the extra hp. I have driven a company car for the last 8 years and almost forgot how much fun driving can be. My last company cars were a Chevy Equinox and Chevy Impala. LOL

So far I have added (2) Alpine Amps (4) Alpine Speakers and an Alpine Subwoofer. It's amazing how much better this setup sounds than the original BMW Professional stereo.

Snapped a couple quick iPhone pics.

mjleamy · 03-08-2014, 08:09 PM

Nice score. I thinks those are later 328i wheels.

Mardio · 03-08-2014, 08:42 PM

Clean ride, my 06 325 was very reliable. Enjoy...

ctuna · 03-08-2014, 09:14 PM

You can change the 325 into a 330

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=378

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37444

with the addition of a three stage intake and
a AA tune.

The engines are basicly the same except for the intake and exhaust both are 3 liter motors.

NJ Krish · 03-08-2014, 09:17 PM

Welcome to the BMW club! nice car

enjoy it

e92_enthusiast_1 · 03-08-2014, 09:19 PM

Nice, grats.

Supreme214 · 03-08-2014, 09:35 PM

Congrats! and WELCOME!!

e90Mark · 03-08-2014, 10:00 PM

A driving blessing in disguise. Nice pick up. Hopefully your job situation works out.

MGT81 · 03-08-2014, 10:03 PM

Nice ride. 6 MT and sport package. What else do you really need?

couch000 · 03-08-2014, 10:18 PM

Thanks guys. I would like to do some performance mods to it once I find a job but I've read that the cost/performance ratio isn't that great with the 325i engine. Everyone says to save your money and buy a 335i. LOL Trying to read and research as much as I can but first things first- Gotta find a job.

It is a real pleasure to drive. Like I said, I almost forgot how much fun it was to drive a car. Now I know what they mean by the Ultimate Driving Machine. ;-)

Dylanize · 03-09-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by couch000

Now I know what they mean by the Ultimate Driving Machine. ;-)

Haha! Same thing I said when I got my first bimmmer. My E92!

Welcome! Nice ride!

Taskmaster · 03-09-2014, 12:29 PM

Every BMW driver is one out of necessity: until we can afford a Porsche.

couch000 · 03-09-2014, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Every BMW driver is one out of necessity: until we can afford a Porsche.

Ha ha, that's true. It's hard to fit three young kids in a Porsche though.

John 070 · 03-09-2014, 12:55 PM

This is an awesome country. When you lose your employment, you downgrade to a BMW. Seriously, that doesn't happen anywhere else. Winning!

oregondonor · 03-09-2014, 01:01 PM

Congrats! I too am a recent purchaser and trying not to have 335 envy!

Taskmaster · 03-09-2014, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

This is an awesome country. When you lose your employment, you downgrade to a BMW. Seriously, that doesn't happen anywhere else. Winning!

Well, I mean the car was the right price, and it was clean. It doesn't mean that we magically have great social mobility or that wages aren't stagnate.

bimmette · 03-09-2014, 01:55 PM

Congrats and Happy Birthday!

Funny, from the title it's as if we are supposed to feel sorry for you!

MattMD · 03-09-2014, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by couch000

Ha ha, that's true. It's hard to fit three young kids in a Porsche though.

Now you know why they make a $150,000 Cayenne Turbo S.

GL on finding employment. It's remarkable how affordable these cars can be.

BenchRacerYo · 03-09-2014, 02:49 PM

Nice ride.

couch000 · 03-09-2014, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattMD

Now you know why they make a $150,000 Cayenne Turbo S.

GL on finding employment. It's remarkable how affordable these cars can be.

That's funny because they had a Porsche Cayenne Turbo at the auction that we looked at but it had a long service history and we didn't feel comfortable with that or the mileage. Plus I would have felt guilty getting that kind of car while being out of work. We also looked at Explorers but thought the BMW was the best value and I needed a car ASAP. I was paying for a rental at the time.

We also wanted to get something that I would want to drive at my next job if I didn't get a company car. Now my goal is to obviously find a job (LOL), keep this car for the next 3-4 years and upgrade to a slightly used 335i or M3 depending on my job and income. Gotta have dreams and goals.

Efthreeoh · 03-09-2014, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjleamy

Nice score. I thinks those are later 328i wheels.

Yup, those are not the stock '06 325i sport package wheels.

Efthreeoh · 03-09-2014, 05:29 PM

OP, for the money you paid, I think you got a great deal. Regardless of the job situation (I really hope you find one soon) keep the 325i forever. I'm at 242,000 miles; I can attest that your car will run a long, long time. Just keep it as a back up once your finances improve.

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couch000 Private First Class 42 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (0)	New BMW owner out of necessity. I was recently laid off from my job and had to turn in my company car. My dad works at an auto auction so I ended up picking up a 2006 BMW 325i with 86,000 miles on it for $9,100.00 for transportation. It had a clean car fax with two previous owners. No accidents and looked to be well maintained. It is equipped with the sport package and magna flow aftermarket exhaust. Not sure about any other aftermarket modifications. I love driving this car and can only imagine what it's like driving a 330i with the extra hp. I have driven a company car for the last 8 years and almost forgot how much fun driving can be. My last company cars were a Chevy Equinox and Chevy Impala. LOL So far I have added (2) Alpine Amps (4) Alpine Speakers and an Alpine Subwoofer. It's amazing how much better this setup sounds than the original BMW Professional stereo. Snapped a couple quick iPhone pics.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1917 Rep 13,107 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You can change the 325 into a 330 You can change the 325 into a 330 http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=378 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37444 with the addition of a three stage intake and a AA tune. The engines are basicly the same except for the intake and exhaust both are 3 liter motors.
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couch000 Private First Class 42 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I would like to do some performance mods to it once I find a job but I've read that the cost/performance ratio isn't that great with the 325i engine. Everyone says to save your money and buy a 335i. LOL Trying to read and research as much as I can but first things first- Gotta find a job. It is a real pleasure to drive. Like I said, I almost forgot how much fun it was to drive a car. Now I know what they mean by the Ultimate Driving Machine. ;-)
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Efthreeoh General 17362 Rep 18,756 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	OP, for the money you paid, I think you got a great deal. Regardless of the job situation (I really hope you find one soon) keep the 325i forever. I'm at 242,000 miles; I can attest that your car will run a long, long time. Just keep it as a back up once your finances improve.
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