M20B27 Chinese Food Delivery Build?

[nando]

I would suggest that you look for a job that does not require you to drive around a lot so as to prevent you from spending much on gas and maintenance expenses. I am sure that you can find other 'jobs' out there that will pay better, but you need to look harder. Question is, do you know what you really want to do, or want to be?

But if you choose to stay in your current job, the best thing to do is to maximize your earnings by going on different modes of transport, namely:
a. a bike
b. public transpo
c. motor cycle
d. a hybrid
e. a Honda or Toyota

As you can see, there are a number of better options than the E30. You can consider these types of transpo depending on location, travel time, but most importantly, cost. The savings that you will get is something that you can use for other things too i.e. an education i.e. fixing cars, an investment in a small business, etc. Start early and save. Prudence and delayed gratification will go a long way in letting you enjoy an E30 in the future. E30s are not cheap to maintain and run daily. The best ones we've seen here run about 22-28mpgs, so 30mpgs are a stretch, and 40mpg is a pipe dream. Quickest solution as mentioned is to change differential, perhaps to 3.73 or even a 3.25, but we're talking minimal savings compared to what you'll spend.

public transport?

only if people want their food delivered, cold, 3 hours after they wanted to eat it.

an expensive Toyota or Honda is going to take an awful long time to pay off with the meager savings in fuel over an eta.

your only suggestion that makes even a little sense is a motorycycle.

spending $5-10k on a car to save $500 a year in fuel is ridiculous.

[E30_Pare]

Get a diesel.


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[Chessmaster]

yeah... if I was really worried too much about my gas mileage. I would dd a focus, or civic /thead.

[squidmaster]

Your car has an AFM not a MAF. No reason to run 93 if you aren't tuned, that's just hurting your mileage. What you need to do is swap that rear diff. Throw some seafoam then restore through your car, small investment that might help out.

[Chessmaster]

Yeah bud, your motor must be very tired or your car very heavy. I have a 318is m20 with a 4.10 on long road trips I get 27-29 mpg @70-75mph gps verified, motor rebuilt <35k miles ago. Only mods mustang 4 pintle injectors, 93 oct chip, m30 afm.

[anabolice30]

I consistantly got 25 MPG in my 325is Beating the piss out of it. Your doing something wrong.

Scrap The ETA, and give your car a tune up.

And change your diff.

I already replaced the 02 sensors. New MAF and ecu. No chip tho. Teach me your ways, I rarely thrash my car, and this is kinda bullshit. Best I've ever gotten was 24mpg, 90% highway with 93 octane 100% gasoline.

Haha I was actually kidding, but good for you.

Yea, it's pretty nice. I'm having more time to focus on the true love of my life. (the whip) :pimp:

[TimKninja]

I consistantly got 25 MPG in my 325is Beating the piss out of it. Your doing something wrong.

Scrap The ETA, and give your car a tune up.

And change your diff.

[Nick_S]

Ditched the gf saturday. RIP 11 months and 3 weeks of my life

Haha I was actually kidding, but good for you.

[kickinindian]

Ditched the gf saturday. RIP 11 months and 3 weeks of my life

lol

[anabolice30]

trade that 325e plus some cash for a moped and get 100mpg, install crate, load up with food and let that cash flow

Shieeet.... I've always wanted a moped, why did I never think of this.

Ditch the GF, get a different job = Profit

Ditched the gf saturday. RIP 11 months and 3 weeks of my life

[LJ851]

Worst Idea Ever.

Your car will never run again, just ask Pantless.

[cferb]

yes the best choice would be to swap jobs not your engine. you must also factor in the time lost while swapping the engines. I think it is safe to assume you have never done a swap before . It wont be a one day job. The money you will figuratively lose by not being able to work while in the process of swapping your engines is just not worth it. Suck up the costs for now until you get a non delivery job or it will only rack miles on your car and continue to drain money out of your pocket.

And let's not forget it's never as straight forward as you expect, you will be buying parts for the swap. If there are any savings at all it would probably be negligible, and even then the diminished value of the car would eat up whatever's left and then some.

[torreira]

yes the best choice would be to swap jobs not your engine. you must also factor in the time lost while swapping the engines. I think it is safe to assume you have never done a swap before . It wont be a one day job. The money you will figuratively lose by not being able to work while in the process of swapping your engines is just not worth it. Suck up the costs for now until you get a non delivery job or it will only rack miles on your car and continue to drain money out of your pocket.

[Kevinl]

dont put a damn eta in your car a I and a E will get the same mileage with the same diff so swap the 2.93 in your car for now or leave it alone.

with stop and go traffic the lower geared diff will probably get better mileage though

how many hours do you work a week if its less than 30 get a different job

I get 20 city & 27 highway with my M20b25 5spd & 3.73 diff

[arams325]

trade that 325e plus some cash for a moped and get 100mpg, install crate, load up with food and let that cash flow