Quote Originally Posted by ciars
Just so I have this right in my noggin...

The early 07 325i coupes are 2497cc versus the 08 (LCI model) 2996cc?

Giving 218bhp/250Nm (2750 - 4250) from the 2497cc engine and 218bhp/270Nm (2400 - 4200) from the 2996cc engine?

Anyone know the exact engine codes? I've a feeling the feedback here is to hold out, and try source the later 2996cc model 325i? However the premium for this in the asking price is astonishing..I don't care about emissions tax versus CC in this instance, however the dealers seem to hence the premium price
I think LCI was in 2010 Ciars. The engine change is similar to the change from 323/328ci to 325/330ci in the e46 before the rest of the the car was facelifted

I haven't driven the 2.5 325 but I drove the 3.0 325 and it feels much quicker than the figures BMW quote. I would hold out to be honest. Better performance, and half the tax. Hard to beat! that said, they seem to be firmly in the region of 16-17k for a sport vs some low mileage 2.5 SE examples for less than half that!