Buy or not?

[Wurst_e30]

Have 318i, can buy everything I need for m42 swap for $1250 from a local shop,
so my question to you good people is yes or no?

[KenC]

Sounds spendy.

List "everything" and details on the motor.

[be34st]

No

[Wurst_e30]

Essentially replacing everything: running engine, all engine accessories, trans, driveshaft, diff.

[KenC]

Unless the engine is in excellent shape with replaced timing gear, I'd pass.

[e30austin]

No. Do a 24v swap.

[slammin.e28]

For $1250 I'd buy another e30.

[325ix]

Take that money and put it towards 24vs.

Or rebuild your engine and turbo it.

[Roysneon]

So do you have an early 318 with M10? Even if labour is included that's still a bit steep unless everything is new and the engine has been completely rebuilt.