Looking at 3 series BMW convertables

[Pondrew]

Hmm. Need a cloth cap, cravat and a pipe to drive one of those, looks good though

Sorry. I thought everyone in Devonshire over the age of 30 had those already.

[True-Blue]

Don’t buy anything with a N43 in it.

I had a 3 series folding hard top with this engine, nothing but problems. A local BMW Indy told me to move it on, and I did.

Google N43 problems

[True-Blue]

No it will be the N43 engine. N20 in the E89.
The E93 325i has the N52 six pot which is he same as in the E85 2.5i.

I’m not sure the second part is correct, the 1 series Cab and Coupe designated 125i had the 3.0 N52 that’s fitted to the E85/E89 and was software restricted, I think this is also the same for the 325i. One of the only NA cars where a remap gave a big power increase. It’s something like vanos is disabled but is enabled by the remap, still only a handful of tuners who can do this though.

I had a 125i Cab remapped, was like night and day afterwards

Here you go;

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[MikeyH]

Hmm. Need a cloth cap, cravat and a pipe to drive one of those, looks good though

Sorry. I thought everyone in Devonshire over the age of 30 had those already.

Ooo arrr

[MikeyH]

Don’t buy anything with a N43 in it.

I had a 3 series folding hard top with this engine, nothing but problems. A local BMW Indy told me to move it on, and I did.

Google N43 problems

How would I know it has the N43 engine?

[MikeyH]

No it will be the N43 engine. N20 in the E89.
The E93 325i has the N52 six pot which is he same as in the E85 2.5i.

I’m not sure the second part is correct, the 1 series Cab and Coupe designated 125i had the 3.0 N52 that’s fitted to the E85/E89 and was software restricted, I think this is also the same for the 325i. One of the only NA cars where a remap gave a big power increase. It’s something like vanos is disabled but is enabled by the remap, still only a handful of tuners who can do this though.

I had a 125i Cab remapped, was like night and day afterwards

Here you go;

IMG_0530.jpeg

That is exactly what I would buy but it's the wife who will be using it most of the time. So prefer Manual gearbox, smaller wheels and the non sport version for comfort. But I love the red seats and sat nav, moves the car to another level IMO.

[True-Blue]

No it will be the N43 engine. N20 in the E89.
The E93 325i has the N52 six pot which is he same as in the E85 2.5i.

I’m not sure the second part is correct, the 1 series Cab and Coupe designated 125i had the 3.0 N52 that’s fitted to the E85/E89 and was software restricted, I think this is also the same for the 325i. One of the only NA cars where a remap gave a big power increase. It’s something like vanos is disabled but is enabled by the remap, still only a handful of tuners who can do this though.

I had a 125i Cab remapped, was like night and day afterwards

Here you go;

IMG_0530.jpeg

That is exactly what I would buy but it's the wife who will be using it most of the time. So prefer Manual gearbox, smaller wheels and the non sport version for comfort. But I love the red seats and sat nav, moves the car to another level IMO.

I wasn’t suggesting that car specifically, I was pointing out that it’s designated 325i but has 3.0 N52 engine - you’re a remap away from an extra 40+ BHP and more torque

[MikeyH]

I’m not sure the second part is correct, the 1 series Cab and Coupe designated 125i had the 3.0 N52 that’s fitted to the E85/E89 and was software restricted, I think this is also the same for the 325i. One of the only NA cars where a remap gave a big power increase. It’s something like vanos is disabled but is enabled by the remap, still only a handful of tuners who can do this though.

I had a 125i Cab remapped, was like night and day afterwards

Here you go;

IMG_0530.jpeg

That is exactly what I would buy but it's the wife who will be using it most of the time. So prefer Manual gearbox, smaller wheels and the non sport version for comfort. But I love the red seats and sat nav, moves the car to another level IMO.

I wasn’t suggesting that car specifically, I was pointing out that it’s designated 325i but has 3.0 N52 engine - you’re a remap away from an extra 40+ BHP and more torque

Oh I see

[True-Blue]

Don’t buy anything with a N43 in it.

I had a 3 series folding hard top with this engine, nothing but problems. A local BMW Indy told me to move it on, and I did.

Google N43 problems

How would I know it has the N43 engine?

Basically, avoid anything from that era that has a 2.0, 4 cylinder non-turbo engine. I think there was a second engine of the same ilk, can’t remember the designation, that was nearly as bad… the one in the E85 2.0.

[MikeyH]

Don’t buy anything with a N43 in it.

I had a 3 series folding hard top with this engine, nothing but problems. A local BMW Indy told me to move it on, and I did.

Google N43 problems

How would I know it has the N43 engine?

Basically, avoid anything from that era that has a 2.0, 4 cylinder non-turbo engine. I think there was a second engine of the same ilk, can’t remember the designation, that was nearly as bad… the one in the E85 2.0.

So anything after 2010 should be okay for the 2.0 engine?