iX all the way ... no question. And yes there is a bias in my opinion :D.
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I've been tracking my ix MPG on each fill up (recording miles driven and gallons used). Some tanks I get upwards of 25, with my highest single tank being 26.16 MPG. Any time I see numbers in the low 20s though, that typically means it was a tank driven mostly on the highway.
I can see "city" tanks as they'll average in the 16-18 MPG range. Overall across all types of trips and all tanks of gas since my ownership, I'm averaging 19.912 MPG.
Since putting in the MarkD chip (and only using 91 or higher octane), I'm averaging 20.67 MPG.
The window sticker from an '88 ix lists 17 City and 23 Highway, so I would say I'm right in there.1988 325ix
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Anybody know the value for each of these?
325ix-great exterior, interior needs work, everything mechanical seems to be good,17x,xxx
325es-great exterior, great interior, 206,xxx miles1991 318i Slicktop - Sold
1991 325ix - Sold
1997 Estoril M3 Coupe - Sold
1986 325es - RIP
1997 328is - Sold
1995 Avus M3
instagram @MattLarzz
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I've watched RWD E30 sliding around the local autocross track, but they can be drifted too. My lowered ix feels like a slot car. Not the stickiest tires either, actually pretty hard 100,000 mile rated toyo z800 ultra's. No matter, no matter how hard I rammed it into the corners, it just doesn't slip. I'm actually almost afraid I'll roll it before it would slide out.
But if you want a mpg or two better, and a 150lbs., less weight, then go for that ES."just love those little tanky inline 6's"
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the guy for the ES wants $3000 which is outrageous and the lady for the ix wants $1800. i have no problem paying her the $1800 for the ix, but if i can get the guy for the es down to 2500 id be fine there to. But im leaning towards the ix now1991 318i Slicktop - Sold
1991 325ix - Sold
1997 Estoril M3 Coupe - Sold
1986 325es - RIP
1997 328is - Sold
1995 Avus M3
instagram @MattLarzz
//M42 GOON-SQUAD
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Originally posted by Larzzz View Postthe guy for the ES wants $3000 which is outrageous and the lady for the ix wants $1800. i have no problem paying her the $1800 for the ix, but if i can get the guy for the es down to 2500 id be fine there to. But im leaning towards the ix now
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Ya i think the IX is what im leaning towards!!1991 318i Slicktop - Sold
1991 325ix - Sold
1997 Estoril M3 Coupe - Sold
1986 325es - RIP
1997 328is - Sold
1995 Avus M3
instagram @MattLarzz
//M42 GOON-SQUAD
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really, the es is easily worth 3k in decent shape. that is not an outrageous price at all. spend your money wisely. look at both cars and make your decision based on what is right for you. you need to understand that you are going to spend 2 to 3x or more on the ix in maint over time. if you can afford it, great. go to town.
apples for apples,(assuming both cars are running right with good o2 sensors and no vacuum leaks) the es should get about 6 mpg better than the ix if you care about that.
if you buy the es, there is really no need for you to keep your 318i. that would just be two redundant cars that you are paying for insurance and registration. spending 400 bucks on some snow tires on extra rims will go a hell of a long way to getting you around better in the winter in a 2wd car.
with the ix, you may be able to get away with one car as well, but if you want to keep it long term, driving it in the winter in your area will make it rust to shit. unfortunately, this means not driving the car during the period of the year it was actually designed for.
obviously, i live in houston, but there is no way in fuck that i would drive the rust free silver car i used to own on a salty street.Last edited by flyboyx; 03-21-2013, 04:25 PM.sigpic
Gigitty Gigitty!!!!
88 cabrio becoming alpina b6 3.5s transplanted s62
92 Mtech 2 cabrio alpinweiss 770 code
88 325ix coupe manual lachsilber/cardinal
88 325ix coupe manual diamondschwartz/natur
87 e30 m3 for parts lachsilber/cardinal(serial number 7)
12 135i M sport cabrio grey/black
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Actually thats probably i good idea. I sell the 318i to buy the ES and buy the ix!! didnt even think about that!1991 318i Slicktop - Sold
1991 325ix - Sold
1997 Estoril M3 Coupe - Sold
1986 325es - RIP
1997 328is - Sold
1995 Avus M3
instagram @MattLarzz
//M42 GOON-SQUAD
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Also i have time to decide because i asked these people personally if they would sell them. They were never on craigslist or anything so they are not going to sell.1991 318i Slicktop - Sold
1991 325ix - Sold
1997 Estoril M3 Coupe - Sold
1986 325es - RIP
1997 328is - Sold
1995 Avus M3
instagram @MattLarzz
//M42 GOON-SQUAD
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Should i bring a jack when i go drive the ix to do the jack test??1991 318i Slicktop - Sold
1991 325ix - Sold
1997 Estoril M3 Coupe - Sold
1986 325es - RIP
1997 328is - Sold
1995 Avus M3
instagram @MattLarzz
//M42 GOON-SQUAD
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