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2006 BMW 325xi Sports Wagon Review

The all-wheel-drive xDrive European sports wagon is the perfect motor if you can afford it. There are a few choices when it comes to European sports wagons. They are the Volvo, Saab and Audi. The Mercedez-Benz may have built the C320 4matic wagon, which is still a hit until today, but this sports wagon beats them all.

The BMW 325xi wagon is unmatched in its simplicity and perfection of its machinery. It is a package that has it all; It has a classic touch with modern style. It will be hard for another car to beat this model.

This 2006 edition 3-series wagon is based and inspired on the interior design of the sedan that was launched last year. The vehicle is powered by a 3 liter in-line six cylinder 215 horsepower engine. The engine block of this wagon is made of aluminum and magnesium casting. It uses the latest BMW Valvetronic system and with the variable-geometry induction the engine works smoothly. This all gives the engine the polish that is far beyond other engines.

All the devices in the BMW 325xi sports wagon give precise and modulated pumping volume with a wide range of engine speed. This enables the car to utilize at maximum level of the torque and efficiency of the car. and minimizes the emission level of the engine.

This new wagon is 2 inches longer that the previous model. It weighs 3,781 pounds, which is lighter compared to the previous model. This car will give the power of under 7 seconds 0-60 mph speed. No wonder this is one of the fastest sports wagon sold in the market today.

The BMW 325xi wagon is an all-wheel-drive and has the “xDrive” feature that BMW is been known for. It uses a multi-clutch system that allows the torque to split between the rear and front axles. The split may vary depending on the grip available for it.

It has the start-off assistant feature, which is loved by many car users. This feature will control and prevent the car from rolling back whenever a driver is shifting to the first gear.

The BMW 325xi wagon has a front suspension of double pivot while the rear has a five-link suspension. The car also has run-flat tires that will allow upto 150 miles of driving at reduced speeds.

The 2006 BMW 325xi Wagon is priced at just over $40,000. With the features and benefits it provides, it is worth the try. The specifications include a horsepower of 215 at 6,250 rpm. There are two engine size options 2.5 or 3 liter, and most reveiwers say that to go for the larger engine. The powertrain has 2.5-liter inline 6 cylinder engine with a 24 valve DOHC. It has the variable valve for perfect timing and lift. It also comes with a six speed manual transmission. The torque is 185 at the rpm of 2,750. It weighs 3,781 pounds and the speed is 60 mph per seven seconds. The length of the wheelbase is 108.2 inches and the overall length is 178.3 inches. The fuel economy of the BMW 325xi wagon is 19 miles per gallon on a 28 highway.

Overall the BMW 325xi is a great sports wagon, where performance and luxury are perfectly blended.

 

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