BMW 325i M Sport - Why it is the E90 3 Series' most popular variant | EvoMalaysia.com

[@ktloo4598]

The E90 and E60 are one of the best line ups BMW has ever made. In my humble opinion. :)

[@KonWaiLuen]

Valid opinion!

[@ktloo4598]

Anyway, thank you very much, Kon, for the review of the e90 Msport LCI as not much review for this particular model. The 320d is a beast also.

[@matthewtong123]

Gorgeous car, still turns heads to this day. Parts are not terribly expensive, and mechanically quite a straightforward thing to maintain. I daily mine (a late 2011 model, got it used in 2020) and have done 50,000 blissful kilometres. For prospective owners, just do your due diligence and service on time. Don't skimp on parts and replace them as the handbook suggests. Thanks for taking the time to do this video, Kon! Looking forward to part two ;)

[@KonWaiLuen]

In your case, I think the owner more gorgeous. 😄

[@incisor78]

Hey Matt, is yours a 323i or 325i? Thinking of getting a 323i over an E60 525i

[@matthewtong123]

@@incisor78 325i! The 323i is quite a bit cheaper, but I had to go with the sportier one hahah. No regrets at all. Just curious, why are you undecided between the E90 323i and E60 525i?

[@incisor78]

@@matthewtong123 I like E60 design more but I think E90 is easier on the pocket and newer. They are the last breed of straight 6 NA BMWs.

[@Clinton325i]

Yes, it does turn heads still compared to somewhat anodyne F30. I have a 2011 as well and it still looks butch. Agree that parts are (relatively) inexpensive. Only caveat on ownership is that it drinks fuel like a lager lout!

[@razinma485]

Great review. I own 325i msport last batch of 2012. 100% in original form. Never regret. Been driving it as daily commute of 80km round trip. The refinement of straight 6 is awesome. Power is enough. F30 mayb powerful, but how e90 deliver it is different. Will surely keep for many years to come.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Glad to hear of your lovely experience!

[@silentangelbandofficial]

Hi @razinma485. I'm a 323i owner and I'd like to check with you on the max rev in manual mode for the 325i M Sport. Mine in manual mode auto shifts at around 6,200 / 6,300 RPM. Does yours do the same or does your 325i have a higher rev limit?

[@razinma485]

@@silentangelbandofficial so far i never rev up to that rpm even in any mode.

[@silentangelbandofficial]

@@KonWaiLuen Hi Kon. Enjoyed that video and the 323i video thoroughly. How's your experience with the rev limit of the 325 m sport? Have you tried to rev it to the max in manual mode?

[@KonWaiLuen]

@@silentangelbandofficial no my own car, so didn't push the engine's to their limit, but I feel the 323i is creamier in the mid-rangem

[@Clinton325i]

Your best review by far, in my opinion. As I am an owner of an E90 325i as well. Thank you!

[@KonWaiLuen]

Glad you liked it! Share your experience of ownership!

[@Clinton325i]

@@KonWaiLuen am looking forward to Part 2. Again, thanks for taking the trouble to post this; you have just made all the N52 fans happy.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Stay tuned for it!

[@ariffineusoff3571]

Nice review.. i've been searching for a Malaysian review on this car for quite a while. I own one.. 2010 model .. bought it in 2019. Did the necessary maintenance so my wife could use it as a daily driver. I only drive it on weekends or on long trips. Nice car .. love the way she handles the twisties. Recently took her to Krabi and back without any issues... now my 17 year old son wants her as well..😊😊

[@KonWaiLuen]

Handling wise, I personally think the E90 is peak 3 Series. Glad you have happy experience to share.

[@hiproton4260]

I own a 2012 E90 LCI MSport 320D and absolutely love it.. recently been spending on some wear and tear being 11 Years old and 180k kms, parts are cheap and easy to source. Fuel consumption is great and the torque fantastic, and still looks very handsome in my opinion.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for sharing! Lovely to know you're enjoying your car!

[@matto2047]

I’m surveying this car today then stumbled to this video. ❤ very good video for newbie like me

[@daenesh]

I love my e90 325i msport.. great video!

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@155stw]

Are the rear seats hard? The F30 standard seats has horribly hard rear seats, never imagined it would be so hard. Feel like sitting on a plank.

[@daleclutterbuck9763]

I have a 2009 in NZ. Should have shown the rear seat console opening to the boot... Unless not in Malaysian model. Mine has a ski bag which goes to the trunk

[@KonWaiLuen]

Yeah, that feature is omitted in the Malaysian market.

[@janea.dripin4546]

I love my E90 325i.

[@jsebastian457]

still the best model of bmw in its class. Btw you don't mind review the x6 e71?

[@KonWaiLuen]

Happy to do so if the opportunity arises.

[@VivekananthVivekananth]

So long wating for this review 😍 I own 2012 BMW 320i M Sports owning about 6 years so far all ok for me f30 can’t feel not there wating to try G20 specially for M340i

[@KonWaiLuen]

M340i is an awesome target to aim for!

[@peroduasikacamata]

Hi sir ist e90 325i is msport category ? How many class in e90 325i ? Ist all 325i e90 is msport ?

[@lagibizar]

The 323i i believe has the more comfortable suspension setup compared to the 325i, which had the lowered M Sport suspension. Looks wise, of course the 325i will look more garang. But the 323i looks more elegant. In the end, looks is subjective.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Your points are spot on

[@silentangelbandofficial]

I just got my hands on a 323i 2012 Edition model exactly 1 month ago. No regrets as I was choosing between the 325i and the 323i. All I did after that was to send it to RS Dyno for a remap to unleash the power of the engine similar to the 325i, but the rev limit still stays the same and auto shifts at 6,200 / 6,300 RPM.

[@simonloi6929]

Hi Mr Kon, I own a 320d LCI 180bhp 380nw , bought brand new in 2012 , still driving it until today, maintain as a first wife , every parts are genuine bmw parts, service still goes back to bmw . I have been told by bmw service department, saying gear oil is for life, meaning no need to change, is it true ?? Please advise. The mileage now is 297+++ km .

[@KonWaiLuen]

When they say gear oil for life, what you need to take note is the definition of a car's lifespan, which the industry considers to be 10 years before most cars end up being scrapped. If you have never changed ATF before, don't bother to do it now at 297,000km, but be ready to overhaul the transmission when you feel the gearbox starting to jerk.

[@simonloi6929]

Wish you could check out my car one day

[@camel201090]

Nice car. I'm currently driving 2014 Jetta. Just bought a used 2018 Tiguan for wife to replace her Polo 1.6. Looking to replace my Jetta now in anticipation of more 1.5T+DCT on the road (HAHAHAHA). Care to comment on 2014 328i GT vs A4 2.0 Quattro vs W204 C300 sir? (W204 C300 is very rare, only 1 unit i found in the range of 328GT and A4).

[@KonWaiLuen]

Have you tested them? Very different cars. I would go for 328i GT in this three, but the A4 Quattro merits consideration too. The W204 is also not bad, but that 3.0 V6 is old tech and quite lazy in its character.

[@shamimaizat]

Nice Kon, bee eyeing for one recently.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Go get one!

[@shamimaizat]

@@KonWaiLuen waiting for your 323i review first, haha.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Tomorrow!

[@daenesh]

323i is a detuned version of the 325i.. So still paying Roadtax and fuel comsumption of the 2.5liter 6 cylinder engine but getting lesser power.. Why bother? 323i wooden interior also looks like an uncles car.. Go for the 325i.. Same engine more power

[@shamimaizat]

@@daenesh here at my place a similar condition, same year 323i and 325i have about rm10k difference. Might seems little to some but i can easily use that 10k to do a major overhaul and checking, and also refurb interior and exterior. Not looking for power, tried 323i before and for me it is more then enough

[@mustaqimmustafa1018]

I sold my F30 and get E90 325i 6 cylinders. Enough for me😊

[@KonWaiLuen]

Congrats! And glad to know you're happy with your car!

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

Nice review...agree with you....320i is pointless to be considered, especially in the current used car market

[@KonWaiLuen]

The 320i probably made some sense when it was new, but when you can get a 323i/325i at below RM40k, no point to bother with 320i. You get less power and less reliability.

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

@@KonWaiLuen agreed

[@MH-tg2ng]

nah for e90 the most preferred model is 320d. more powerful, reliable and efficient thn any 4 or 6 cylinder na models.thus the e90 320d holds the resale value better than 320/323/325i

[@KonWaiLuen]

I was supposed to video a 320d, but the car was sold before I managed to start filming

[@MH-tg2ng]

@@KonWaiLuenhigh demand

[@ShaunKKS86]

​@KonWaiLuen Want to borrow my unit? It's the 320d that turned up to your G20 launch writeup. Had it till now and plan to keep it for many years to come!

[@KonWaiLuen]

@@ShaunKKS86 sure!

[@marwanmustfa]

i hade e46 befor 2004 330i coupe , adn a mini john works 2009 , and merceds 2012 c350 coupe man the merced i just on diffrent level maybe iam getting old but mercedes just got the full packe speed haldling and comfirt

[@brandonbogart7195]

The e90 and e46 are not really comparable. The e90 is light years ahead of the e46

[@apw1465]

love it but hv to let go. tired of endless dashboard warnings.

[@KenjiBiH]

my cousin has the 325d and when he does a launch control i feel my soul leaving my body XD

[@KonWaiLuen]

Nice. Where are you from? We didn't have the 325d in Malaysia

[@maheswarenriyaz706]

Owner hadir🙋😂

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for lending me the car!

[@maheswarenriyaz706]

Pleasure is mine 💪

[@maheswarenriyaz706]

Pleasure is mine 💪

[@Johnmith626]

Magnesium sleeves

[@alvin5603]

Lol actually the N42/46 is quite reliable .. just owners that skimp on preventive maintenance and maintain like Japanese cars then complain about problems .. these cars have inpa diagnostic systems and it’s easy to monitor and find out the root cause .. any minor problems must be repaired asap to avoid bigger problems coming up

[@KonWaiLuen]

You are right, but then again, when the price gap between 320i and 323i is relatively small, still more worth it to go for the 6-cylinder model

[@alvin5603]

@@KonWaiLuen yes, but some might consider the roadtax .. fuel consumption is about the same .. btw, BMW parts are damn cheap if you source it from the parts supplier instead of getting garages to supply and install

[@incisor78]

@@alvin5603 Roadtax is always painful to pay when you know the tax is not going anywhere to improve roads🤣🤣

[@agusabdullah5909]

Hai I'm 1 of the owner 323i 😂 i have some qoutation here

[@TunPiccolo]

Hmmm will E90 price go slightly upward after this hahaha

[@KonWaiLuen]

Hahaha... E90 owners better thank me!

[@ericeric2580]

Own e46 . Unstop repair on diesel consumption problem and parts replacement. Own a year and let go .

[@KonWaiLuen]

Which market are you from? We never had the E46 diesel here in Malaysia

[@arhhong5412]

Anyone want to sell their 325i same with this video spec

[@incisor78]

Habisla, after this all E90 Lci gonna increase price 😂

[@KonWaiLuen]

Don't worry. Thana haven't started snapping them up yet

[@incisor78]

@@KonWaiLuen Thana must be damn loaded 🤣🤣

[@hatikl6924]

Just too old to keep maintaining...

[@KonWaiLuen]

Cars age. But some with diligent care, can continue serving for years.

[@leongsw1462]

For you my friend, I introduce you the G20. So new, it pops your wallet. 😁

[@KonWaiLuen]

@leongsw1462 first 5 years free service !!