school me on the 318ic

[Emre]

What's the difference betwen the 318ic to the 318is?

A 318 'vert is likely to have an open diff. You really want the LSD if you can get it. Other than that, it's as the other guys have said. Basically, one is a soft-top and the other is a coupe. Two different markets, really.

[slaterd]

Damn that's the deal killr then. id like the lsd. Thanks for your input guys.

[flyboyx]

Man, leting that limit you is stupid. You can find a 4.10 lsd easily for 300.00 shipped to your door. You don't even know if the car in question has an lsd. Probably doesn't, but find out. If the cab is a manual, it will likely have 4.29 open.

Worry about changing something important that you would need to change on any m42 car like leather seats, cruise control, or a 13 button obc.

[slammin.e28]

M42 forged crank vs B25 cast....

Wait...whuuut?


There is a lot wrong with this short, short statement.

....unless sarcasm is intended...in which case, disregard my statement.

[naplesE30]

Whats the difference between a 318is and a 1200gs

Please help I have searched i swear.

[scottinAZ]

Whats the difference between a 318is and a 1200gs

Please help I have searched i swear.

1200gs has more power??

[slaterd]

Whats the difference between a 318is and a 1200gs

Please help I have searched i swear.

Really bud grow up

[Cabriolet]

if you like to drive very slow get the 318 vert. otherwise like all the rest of us vert owners know. get the 325i vert.
all e30s are loud. there is weird rattles and they leak in the rain. a removable hard top is a great addition in rainy or cold weather.

basically 318IC<318IS<325IC<325IS

[expressfish]

I thought they has 4:27 limited slips ?

[Kershaw]

they're slow and they're heavy.

you'll get laughed at by m10 owners.

[Den_k321]

would love to buy a vert for my wife ;)

if that vert that your looking at is in good condition, and less than $2200, manual, then buy it, and you will spend 250 to put LSD, and sell your old one for $50-$80.
318ic is good on gas mileage... maybe your vacation car during summer.. or daily.. or perfect for S50 swap =]

[Ryann]

If the cab is a manual, it will likely have 4.29

The 318ic's are all 5-speeds.

[iwantspeed]

verts have bigger doors
Smaller trunk
Extra 50 lb weight in the right rear corner of the trunk
Reinforced shock tower to body with a plate
Rear view mirror mounted directly to the windshield.
and something is different with the rear bumper allowing a plastic bumper conversion to be more straight forward.(not 100% sure on this)

[slammin.e28]

and something is different with the rear bumper allowing a plastic bumper conversion to be more straight forward.(not 100% sure on this)

All 318ic have plastics.

[Motorsports]

All 318ic came with a manual top.