We followed that in April with engine upgrades for the 2.8 VR6 12v, enjoyed in many VWs ... from a longer stroke (84mm vs 75mm for the 325i). Since BMW sought more mid-range power for the 328i ...

Few engines are as smooth as the 325i's inline-six, and few sports-sedan chassis are as engaging or as honest. "If I could sing like the engine in the new BMW 325is, I'd pack Carnegie Hall for weeks." ...

Time's up. The answer? BMW's least expensive U.S. car, the $30,995 325i. That's just the start of a long list of standard equipment on the '06 325i. Also included are a six-speed manual ...

She later bought another BMW, a white 1989 325i convertible, but we kept the gray E30 for parts. A month later, her transmission started to slip, and we decided it'd be a good idea to replace it ...