325i or 318i.

[gooseadrian]

i cant decide what to buy. help.

[Ayman]

325i.















































cause yo daddy said so.

[Sample UF]

Lol, really?

Maybe if the choice was out of 318iS, or 325i this thread would have made a bit more sense.

318i is worthless junk. Only good for a cheap base to swap another drivetrain in.

Edit: Unless it's a late model with the M42.

[psyber_0ptix]

buy my 318i, 7k it's great on insurance.

but yea, the late model 318 makes it real easy for m/s5x swaps. A less parts to source.

[ill4noreason]

91 318is I have an alpine fs...

[slammin.e28]

Since you posted this, get the 318. It's better.

[N2MYE30]

It all depends on what your goal is. You can get them all for the same price. I personally would get the car that had the most ponies but I would definitively consider a 318 only because I have never had one.

[dannyyisntt]

Lol, really?

Maybe if the choice was out of 318iS, or 325i this thread would have made a bit more sense.

318i is worthless junk. Only good for a cheap base to swap another drivetrain in.

I like my late model 318i, thank you very much. Though I will admit, they're great for swaps, but I won't go as far as to say the m42 makes it worthless junk. That's just closed mindedness.

That's like saying a 325e vs. the 325i is worthless junk. And how many people on this forum rock an eta everyday? BMW made different versions of these cars for a reason and each (for the most part) have something to offer a potential buyer, enthusiast, modifier, etc.

[Sample UF]

M42 in a 318i... Is that a US thing?

I thought only 318iS got the M42.

[slammin.e28]

M42 in a 318i... Is that a US thing?

I thought only 318iS got the M42.

Late models got the M42 in US.

I'd personally roll with the 318....seriously. My dad has a 318 'vert and it's an absolute blast to drive, dare I say it rolls right up there with the 325 'vert he has. Both 5sp, both 'verts, and I'd rather have the 318 any day.

Really, I just hate M20s.....

[psyber_0ptix]

I like my late model 318i, thank you very much. Though I will admit, they're great for swaps, but I won't go as far as to say the m42 makes it worthless junk. That's just closed mindedness.

they're called baby M3's for a reason. for some overall handling and power to weight > more cylinders.

something something M20 = 67.2hp/Liter

something something M42 = 77.8hp/Liter

maintenance just sucks since the 4 cylinder motors arent all too popular stateside like it is in Europe

[psyber_0ptix]

M42 in a 318i... Is that a US thing?

I thought only 318iS got the M42.

2 door vs 4 door with the same motor; all things being late model

iS came with LSD, for the i it was only an option

(iirc)

[Sample UF]

If you can get one with the M42, I'd go that way too.

I'd love an M42 but over here they only come in the 318iS, and they're a fair bit more expensive than 320i/323i's.

[Kershaw]

yep. the only engine option for a late model 318 is the m42 here in the us. you see them in junkyards all the time. in fact, i even saw a 318i cabrio at the yard not too long ago.

the only difference between the 318i and the 318is here in the states is the lsd and 2 doors, and sometimes no sunroof.

[slammin.e28]

I want a 318 sedan now....