Why Do People hate the 318 so much?

[BlueBMW]

Having owned both (M20 and M42), I'd say they both have their own merits. Personally I enjoy my M42 better though. Just more fun to drive :)

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

Lol @ arguments over 20 year old dated engines.

[nando]

I have a love/hate relationship with the 318is. I love the car. The motor is just seriously flawed. And gutless. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't drive one. ;)

[gone002]

hey nando..

which motor did you like the least?

[freeride53]

LOL at where this went....

[nando]

the M40 has a belt though

what a horrible motor.. the worst of the M42, M10 and M20 combined.

[Danny]

udel... i have never been inside of an m42...im sure that they are good engines but just from my experince ...i just feel better with a chain.

Wow.

I have so much to say, but daddy told me to cool it.

[gone002]

udel... i have never been inside of an m42...im sure that they are good engines but just from my experince ...i just feel better with a chain.

[UDelaware30]

i totall agree with this ! rubber timing belt? eeewwwwhhhh!!!!!
i just dont look right!....but ive been around m10s since the 80's so im partial.

m42's use a timing chain

[gone002]

highway that pic just made me nut!!!!!

[gone002]

For DD duties an M42 is boring as watching Martha Stewart on TV. It also has a crap timing case design IMO. Bad oil pump? Enjoy removing the harmonic dampener, crank bolt, and timing cover.

i totall agree with this ! rubber timing belt? eeewwwwhhhh!!!!!
i just dont look right!....but ive been around m10s since the 80's so im partial.

[iwantspeed]

i give the m42 more respect after this video
even if the engine is not stock

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=161297

[TooTall90]

out of curiosity which car gets better MPG, the (91)318 or the Eta?

[Sepp]

My 318i is slow as slow can be, but I was used to some cars with 3 times the HP.
If you think back to 1984, it was a decently quick car.
Not fast, but (then) not a dog.

It handles great, despite being stock, and it's a blast to drive slow.
I love driving it.

[imprttuner88]

See my sig, I get the best of both worlds!