Its time for a new E30

[Bimmer_man]

Im needing to move on to a new E30. What im debating is weather to get a 325i, is, or iX or a 318iS.

I want a 318iS because of the MPG and the DOHC feature. and its the lightest E30.

I want the M20i for the tuning capabilities. Cheaper than the 318iS

I love both cars but what one should I get?

I have heard a lot of good things about the 318iS and it is a vary solid car. Not to mention the most up to date E30.

[LivingLegend06]

Its hard to be picky, just buy the nicest one you find regardless of what model it is.

[slammin.e28]

M3 or go home.

[AnimalE30]

Its hard to be picky, just buy the nicest one you find regardless of what model it is.

+1, just find one without rust and a solid drivetrain. Job done.

[eur04lif3]

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[I<3BMW]

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huh

[downforce22]

iX ;)

[future rs]

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Translation:

M42 or bust.

[Farbin Kaiber]

huh

http://www.convertbinary.com/

[ClausE30]

I've had a 325ix and a 318is and I prefer the 318 more

[future rs]

To add to the topic. I went through 3 different e30's before I ended up with my current 318is. The lack of torque going from an M20 was difficult at first. But honestly after a couple of weeks I fell in love with the rev happy motor and nimble feeling this car has. I like the "drivers car" feel of the 318is. And unless you are truly set on going turbo M20, there isn't a single problem swapping from M42 to a 24v motor down the road.

[Bimmer_man]

so far the 318iS is winning it lol and if i do a 24 valve swap it would be the S54.

[JinormusJ]

Don't swap an M42 for 24v. 318is are rare as it is, and the mechanics would be thrown off by the heavier front end. Swapping a 24v in would no longer make it a 318is because it would take away the "318is-ness" from the 318is

If you want to do a swap car down the road; 325i/iS

[dnguyen1963]

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Stop! How old are you? I have not had to convert binary since 1980s.

[eur04lif3]

Translation:

M42 or bust.

http://www.convertbinary.com/

You two are no fun

Stop! How old are you? I have not had to convert binary since 1980s.

Lets just say i was born in the late '80s. I do use it once in awhile when i feel...nerdy LOL

It was more a response to OPs siggy :)