SDuquette

2004 325Ci

bitkahuna

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Congrats, but if you have an IS, why would you want a 325 as well?

O. L. T.

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perfect choice.

juan01

and you have an IS too...... lucky dog.

SDuquette

I have a wife that won't drive an '88 subaru, hahaha

Neo

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So does that mean it is Merry Christmas to your wife or is she getting the IS?

D2-AUTOSPORT

Congrats man, you can make some pretty good comparisons with those 2!!

Have fun!

LB Lex

Congratulations on the new car! After spending a couple weeks with the BMW, it would be really cool if you could let us know your thoughts about your Bimmer and Lex.

SDuquette

Merry Christmas to me, because I get my lexus back after driving the '88 subaru for 2 months while we waied for the bimmer to come in, hehehe. but in all honesty, it's mostly for her, doesn't mean I don;t get to play in it.

As for a comparison, hmmm, off hand, the sport suspension on the bimmer makes my IS feel inadequate, so my christmas bonus is going towards sways/springs/shocks, or sways and a coilover set. IMO, the clutch is way too soft, but engagement is a lot easier than the IS. The shifter throws are huge, feel like I'm rowing a boat. The car is very quiet, the IS stereo is better than the Harmon Kardon 12-speaker thing, IMO. The IS has quite a bit more go, but I would imagine a 330 would be closer, and with the new 6spd, a bit faster. They have their tradeoffs, but I personally like the IS better, more car for the $$$, plus a bit more masculine.

Neo

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I hear ya.

Dude, she got the bimmer. I say go for coilovers/sways.

SDuquette

for some reason, I like the simplicity of a well matched set of springs and shocks. I really don't need the adjustability, and ride height isn't a huge concern, mostly looking for something that will be sportier than now, I only see the track 1-3 times a year.

D2-AUTOSPORT

Thanks for the quick comparo, keep them coming over time

O. L. T.

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I have driven a 2003 325Ci fresh off the truck. My 325i has Koni Yellow adjustable sports and Eibach springs. Makes the 325Ci seem like a lincon in the corners in comparison.

Edit: moral of the story, mod them both.

Seize

Lookin' good yo!

mmarshall

Well, good move....you at least got a new 3-Series before Chris Bangle screws this car up like he did the
5 and 7-series.
With the IS300 and the 325 you got two of the best sports sedans in the buisness.
Now go look at a minivan for the real work.