I Can't Stop Obsessing! I Have 318is Fever!

[Rennsport]

I've been thinking I want a 318 for awhile now to use as a daily. Alpine late model 4 door with H&R sport springs would be perfect for a DD.

[HarryPotter]

That's also another plus of the eta, the mpg. It get's very good mileage for a s6. I am contemplating selling my 325i and getting a 325e instead for a DD.

[Butler]

... Really?! That kind of changes it then. Hmmm.

I have loved my eta from day one, but it has a little bit of body damage and I cant justify putting more money in to it. I bought for $800 and have put about $400-500 into it since then. I don't know what to do. :(

Its an everyday battle with the eta because I DD it so I spend a lot of time in it which makes me want to mod. Once you start you can't stop.

[///M42 sport]

also your eta gets better mileage than a 318is. I've been looking at getting a eta for that reason.

[HarryPotter]

I'd just leave the eta stock, maybe put a chip in it and a rear end but that's it. They are fun DD's as long as you only rip on it in first gear.

[Butler]

Got this one for $500. Had a cracked lower oil pan. I have since spent probably $1500 doing maintenance and mods.

HHHHAAAA so jealous! $500 is nothing... thats the deal I'm looking for.

And then my other problem is what to do with my eta!? I go back and forth trying to decide what to do with it. 327i?! Leave it stock and just drive it!? Its really hard to not want to mod.
I can't have three cars right now.

[///M42 sport]

The only joy you will get out of a 318is is IF its been maintained. So if you get a cheap one, plan on spending the couple hundred to bring it up to par. Also it has alot less torque than a eta. You'll enjoy it only if your autox or on the track when your going fast enough and at high enough rpm...that brings you back to having a properly maintained car. Daily driving is boring unless you drive crazy on the streets and rev your car.

318is are not quick...unless you have the $$$ to work on the engine. Just well balanced to handle corners so I think you'll be dissapointed.

[Butler]

You guys are awesome. :rofl:


I have no interest in a 318i. I would love a 325i or 325is, but the problem there is that out of the box they are aren't fast enough, but they are quick... I'm not sure how to explain what I really mean. ~They have potential to be pretty quick, but it takes a lot more than I can afford to spend to make that happen.

Thats what I have my M3 for. :twisted:

Whether it be a 318is or 325is. Both are amazing cars and I wouldn't complain having either one, but I like the idea of my other BMW being a 4 cylinder. Mainly for the nibble handling and gas consumption because my M3 drinks like a damn V8 sometimes.

[HarryPotter]

I'm glad you enjoy trolling me. I love the fact that you care enough to single me out <3

Ohhh the tension is killing me. Can we just do it already? Getting me all hot n bothered ya stud.

[z31maniac]

Ummm, I'd take this one over that beat thing.

[MR E30 325is]

Just look at all the cool stuff you could do to the 318is that you dont have!!! Muahahahaha

[z31maniac]

God you suck at spelling. :hitler:

At least use the right there and for fuck sakes it's plenty not pleenty. Oh and it's then not than. Fuck.

You know, there's a saying: People in glass houses should not throw stones.

It IS "than", not "then"; as in < (less than) 2 thousand.

Also. You. Really. Need. To. Stop. Fragmenting. :hitler:

Oh go back in your hole. It was 5:30 am, and I had just gotten home from a two hour drive.

Call other people out on stupid grammar shit, get shown that you are in fact a fucking moron, then try to cop out with a lame excuse.

We can only pray your latest user name gets banned as well.

[Simon S]

Please post some pictures or stories or whatever of your 318is' so that I can feel even more pain and suffering than I already do.

Check out link in my signature. Should be good for an hour or two of the pain and suffering that you seek.

[rThor432]

^^My old car.

[Turf1600]

Get a 84 318i. That will satiate your 4 banger needs and not hurt your pocketbook too badly.