If you had the choice what would you buy?

[atan88]

Im trying to decide. If you had a choice what would you buy?

a) 91 318is
b) 89 325i (4dr)
c) 325ix

Pls explain why thanks ;)

I want to slowly build a car I can enjoy. It was nice building magazine cars but in reality I dont enjoy them as much. Yes its nice to own them but its not something I can just drive and park in mall or go to the movies without thinking about it. I want something that I can daily drive and enjoy like most of you guys. I often troll here at R3V and enjoy everyones jokes. I also see that there are a lot of parts exchange going on thats why for 2010 I want an E30 ;). I plan to keep the motor stock and enjoy the mpg with just minor mods (fingers crossed). :nice:

[Aptyp]

depending on condition of all, but iX is simply better investment.

[Bishop]

Depends on what your plans are.... Looking back, I wish I had done some research and gone with a late model 318....

I wanted a late model 318 2 door, preferably iS, preferably white w/ good condition paint... Would be getting a motor swap and probably 5 lug or BBK.. something like that, fun project car.

[pureaudio]

I'd say the IX because of the other vehicles you own, something a little different. If you were wanting to do a swap later on I'd go with the 4 door.

[87e30]

Can't just choose like this with no context.

[Jand3rson]

The 318iS. All of my experience with E30's has been with the I6 M20. I really want an M42 car, and then I want the DASC kit.

[tjts1]

The 318is. I have a 4 door M42 now but the E30 is pretty useless for carrying back seat passenger and the sunroof leaks. A 2 door no sunroof M42 would be ideal.

[Alkasquawlik]

If I didn't have an E30, I'd get the iX for snow.

but since I already have an iX for that exact reason, i'd get a 318is.

[bimmer_E30]

318is. since you live in Northcal. you'll barely need any use outta of that IX. and a 4door E30s don't apeal to me.

good luck.

[Wh33lhop]

The iX if you enjoyed the M3's $300 per control arm pricetag ;)

[Mfever]

no consideration of a I6 coupe?

[Danny]

and then I want the DASC kit.

:facepalm.

[James Crivellone]

89I 4 Door.. The M42 should be sent to pasture like the E.T. Atari game :-p

[atan88]

Sorry for the stupid questions but...

depending on condition of all, but iX is simply better investment.

Why is that?

The 318iS. All of my experience with E30's has been with the I6 M20. I really want an M42 car, and then I want the DASC kit.

The 318is. I have a 4 door M42 now but the E30 is pretty useless for carrying back seat passenger and the sunroof leaks. A 2 door no sunroof M42 would be ideal.

Whats good about the M42?

Thanks :)

[Court M3]

318is. Good gas mileage for daily use.

I'd only get an ix if I was somewhere like Illinois or the east where it snows a lot and then only use it for winter use. Still don't understand why people that live in Florida need 4 wheel drive?