Mountain bike in a 3 series compact?

[chris71]

Hi,

Slightly tempted by a 325 compact, can anyone tell me if they're any good?

Secondly, is there any chance of getting a full suss mountain bike frame in (wheels removed) - do the rear seats fold?

(this all stems from my deep seated regret at not buying a 328 coupe!!)

Chris.

[Neil_Bolton]

Yep, they do - a friend of mine used to take his DH bike in his Compact.

I should think the seats fold - would be a strange ommision if not?

[mat205125]

Dead easy, and loads of space. Thought about one of these attached to the rear of the back seat for when they are dropped?

www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360006702

[jay123]

325 compact sport... looks mean and quite rare..

seats fold down so should be able to squeeze in a bike...

[chris71]

RWD, space for a bike, small enough to park in suburbia. Hmmm.....

Does the traction control switch off fully one them and is it worth doing so?

Secondly, are they really worth the cost of an E36 M3?

[toltec]

chris71 said:

RWD, space for a bike, small enough to park in suburbia. Hmmm.....

Does the traction control switch off fully one them and is it worth doing so?

Secondly, are they really worth the cost of an E36 M3?

Persuaded my wife to get one - even if it is an auto. Quite nice to drive, heavy feeling but well controlled, there does seem to be a bit of a lag in response from standstill or closed throttle, though this may be down to it being auto. The dsc etc. does turn off enough to let the wheels spin whether it is totally off I do not know, yes it is nicer to drive without as it cuts in far to early. The centre response on the steering is a little dead at low speeds but improves above 20mph or so, not sure if this is down to speed variable assistance.

Got it in Jan this year and it is growing on me, I suspect the manual is a nice everyday car.

Late 02 model, ave mileage, individual leather and a few gadgets, cost just under £11K.

Edited by toltec on Tuesday 24th April 15:48