qwik ?......e30 318is vs plain i

[JRKOUPE]

I assume engines are exact same?..


maybe one has sport susp and LSD.....sport seats etc.....

but engines?......same?

[reelizmpro]

AFAIK, M42 is an M42. By 91, 318i meant 4 door, typically base model. 318iS meant 2 doors with sport package and shadowline. It's not the same sport package that the 325iS got though. Most everything was optional.

[MR E30 325is]

Yes, you will have the same engine in an i and an iS.

Small changes separate the i and iS versions. A small trunk spoiler, a more aggressive front lip. Slightly stiffer springs in the iS. iS will usually have LSD as well, unless the dealer options at initial purchase was weird. A 13 button OBC in the iS, etc.

Some quick research is going to yield you all you need to know.

[JRKOUPE]

thnx....


enuf said

[varg]

My 318is did not come with an LSD, it was an option.

[24v e30]

I've had a few.. the '91 318i and 318is are the exact same car, except the IS has:

-2 doors vs. 4
-IS lip vs. i lip
-Sport rear spoiler
-Sport wheels (14" basketweaves)
-Sport seats
-Shadowline trim
-Mtech springs (front only?)

Both had 6 button OBC's and minimal standard equipment. The only options being: sunroof, fog lights, premium sound and LSD. LSD was an option on either car, it was not standard on the IS as many people seem to think.

[Fsnow]

Of the 2 canadian 318is that I own they both had open diffs and 6 button obcs. One had heated seats. One has a different front valance for some reason though, 1 slot with plastic trim, while the other has 2 slots (one filled with plastic trim) ?

[tak7]

Of the 2 canadian 318is that I own they both had open diffs and 6 button obcs. One had heated seats. One has a different front valance for some reason though, 1 slot with plastic trim, while the other has 2 slots (one filled with plastic trim) ?

My Canadian spec 318is has a one slot valence too. I have no AC and believe I read somewhere this was the reason? Do both your cars have AC?

[Fsnow]

I thought maybe that was the reason too but they both have working a/c. I don't know the history on it though so it could have been retrofitted I guess.
Or maybe it was crashed and they replaced the valance, then covered in a terrible version of brilliantrot, maco style.
The car with 2 slots is definitely completely all original.

[cypriotgeeza]

Not sure about in the states but in the U.K the 318is is twin overhead cam 16valve - Engine is an M42.

The 318i is a single overhead cam 8 valve.. Engine is an M40.

[JRKOUPE]

I dont think m40 came to states?


crazy that the lsd was an option on iS...didnt know that.

[Fsnow]

Not sure about in the states but in the U.K the 318is is twin overhead cam 16valve - Engine is an M42.

The 318i is a single overhead cam 8 valve.. Engine is an M40.

Were both engine options available on coupe , 4 door and wagon?
AFAIK the m40 was never in North America but we had the 318i m10 for 84 - 85.

[TobyB]

US never got the M40, thankfully.

US "always" got air con, whereas Canada got it as an option.
Likewise with the sunroof- it may have been optional, but very few cars arrived in the US without it...

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[roguetoaster]

Were both engine options available on coupe , 4 door and wagon?
AFAIK the m40 was never in North America but we had the 318i m10 for 84 - 85.

The M10 and M42 were available in coupes and sedans, but not tourings. The M40 could be had in sedans and tourings, but I don't think it came in the 2 door.

US never got the M40, thankfully.

The M40 is fine, and anyone that says they are no good probably hasn't had the chance to drive one as a daily. The engine is economical, and fairly relaxing to drive, but it's certainly no powerhouse, which is fine, because you know that going in.

[TobyB]

economical, and fairly relaxing to drive

I stand by my original opinion!

heh

t