I Finally Found the One...

[M42Technik]

According to Motor Trend back when they tested it, it got 22/27.

I've gotten much better with a light foot...eh to each his own, there are ton of 325/318 debate threads....

[einstein57]

1991 BMW 318is
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Fuel Economy

We have revised the 1985-2007 MPG estimates to make them comparable to the new 2008 MPG estimates!

Fuel Type

Premium

MPG (city)

19

MPG (highway)

25

MPG (combined)

21

So much for the fuel economy theory.

I don't think people are worried about insurance rates on a 16 year old car

Not having to replace the timing belt would be a plus but not if that means less power. The only 318 i've driven was and e36 and it was scary slow.

I just feel the best non s14 4 cylinder BMW is a 2002. Now thats light weight.


Model 318i 1984-85 318i/is/iC 1990-92 325/e/es 1984-87 325i/is/iC/iX 1987-92 M3 1987-91
Curb Weight (Manual Trans.) 2360 lbs. 2602 lbs 2654 lbs. 2813 lbs. 2865 lbs.
Curb Weight (Auto Trans.) 2380 lbs. N/A 2698 lbs. 2865 lbs. N/A
Curb Weight (Convertible) N/A 2867 lbs. N/A 3015 lbs. N/A
Curb Weight (4 Door) 2450 lbs. 2657 lbs. 2765 lbs. 2895 lbs. N/A
Wheelbase 101.2 in. 101.2 in. 101.2 in. 101.2 in. 100.9 in.
Weight Distribution front/rear 53/47 54/46 53/47 53/47 53/47


Don't get me wrong. Nice car and i'd take it over a civic si or rsx any day

[M42Technik]

I'll trade you straight up. Sunroofs fucking SUCK....when they don't work.

[One21Two]

Yea thats true. Just let me know. We usually stay there till 11-11:30pm. Just to put the face to the car.

[ninethree]

nice slick-top. i wish my 325is had no sunroof...

Thanks, any meets in the SF? i'll be there next weekend and thanksgiving.

[golde30]

nice slick-top. i wish my 325is had no sunroof...

[ninethree]

Thank you all for the wonderful comments, i really appreciate all the support.

One21Two: Nice come up. Welcome to R3V. u should come out to our meets on Wed. nights in Walnut.

Re: will do depends what time i get off. Normally i get off pretty late so coming from downtown, the meet will probably be over

Massive Lee: The 4 banger handles much better. Front is lighter. Car is better balanced. I'd buy a 318is over a 325is anytime.

Re: Maybe not faster but handles better and definitely a lot lighter. The whole purpose for buying this car is for handling, lightweight. Imagine lightweight chassis + S14, s/c, or turbo :P

sumyungguy: Nice.. Be sure to get on m42club.com as well..

Re: already there :P thanks!

RedStar240: S14 or s50 swap is what that screams, great car though.

Re: S14

M42Technik: Hooray! M42! Diamantschwarz! Man I want to start over with a new one...and did you say yours has no sunroof? Dammit I want one without one so badly. So tell me your plans for the car, especially after seeing your clean E46.

Re:That's right! "NO SUNROOF" thats the whole reason why i picked iup this car was for its excellent handling abilities. Plans for now would be clean up the interior and take care of any problems that would cause the car to run poorly in the future. Then suspension parts sways, springs & shocks or coilovers, strut bar. Followed by maybe more power *wink**wink*? Exterior always last. Baby steps at a time i'm not in a rush.

[M42Technik]

Hooray! M42! Diamantschwarz!

Man I want to start over with a new one...and did you say yours has no sunroof? Dammit I want one without one so badly.

So tell me your plans for the car, especially after seeing your clean E46.

[LivingLegend06]

nice car but i never understood the 4 banger preference

What they all said plus the m42 is an incredibly smooth engine, I really like the way the power comes out of it.

[Kilawin]

Nice slick top...

[z50_Jumper]

nice car, I kinda wish i was able to wait a little longer to find mine, but it will be there soon enough.

[RedStar240]

s14 or s50 swap is what that screams, great car though.

[sticksdaman]

clean ride

fuck the west coast

[sumyungguy]

Nice.. Be sure to get on m42club.com as well..

[Ben Carufel]

What's your E46?