I stumbled upon a 91 318is that seems to be in pretty good condition. What I would like to know is, is this a good car to purchase? If you had the choice between a 91 318is and a 89 325is w/200k+ miles and a few hundred more, which one would you buy? Thanks in advance and I appreciate the advice.
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I think the M42 car is the one to pick.
Far less resistance / friction inside the M42, as it is a more modern, DOHC design as compared to the M20.
Remember that the M42 is really two-thirds of an M50 --- inside, they are basically the same.
But of course, it depends how the car was driven, how it was maintained, etc.
I happen to think the M42 is an awesome little motor.
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What parts are on the 325is?
If the 318is is stock, it is likely that it has not been driven very hard.
Modified cars usually belong to enthusiasts, which means they have probably been driven harder. Some enthusiasts take better care of their cars though...
... but then some people who don't know anything about cars will "over-maintain" their cars BECAUSE they don't know anything.
At this mileage though, I still think the M42 is the better choice.
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