Subaru vs BMW 3 Series , honest help needed
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
I disagree, I owned a 318is and it would outpace a 320 which is considered to be under powered and very thirsty, in comparison to a 318is.
The 318is has always been called the baby m3.
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The 318is has always been called the baby m3.
Check out e36coupe.com for some advice from guys that know what
there on about.
Rob
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hi , thanks spirit for the alfa tip , bit i cant find any anywhere near me.
I went today to look at an BMW 318ti Auto , it was a really neat looking car and I am tempted , but on further inspection 19mpg town driving ? which is hardly any better than the 17mpg I am getting from the scoob. SO i am back to square one , we were going to look at an A3 aswell but that only quotes 21mpg. I am now considering a diesel ( maybe bmw still ) and have seen a 325td but the reviews say its costly >? its a blinkin minefield out there..
I went today to look at an BMW 318ti Auto , it was a really neat looking car and I am tempted , but on further inspection 19mpg town driving ? which is hardly any better than the 17mpg I am getting from the scoob. SO i am back to square one , we were going to look at an A3 aswell but that only quotes 21mpg. I am now considering a diesel ( maybe bmw still ) and have seen a 325td but the reviews say its costly >? its a blinkin minefield out there..
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
I disagree, I owned a 318is and it would outpace a 320 which is considered to be under powered and very thirsty, in comparison to a 318is.
The 318is has always been called the baby m3.
Check out e36coupe.com for some advice from guys that know what
there on about.
Rob
The 318is has always been called the baby m3.
Check out e36coupe.com for some advice from guys that know what
there on about.
Rob
Already given e36 addy, near top of page
Back on topic... Sorry your search didnt go too well.... Suppose the posssible good point is that the scoob is starting to look not to bad economically compared to rest of market at mo
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I used to own an E46 shape 318i coupe and it was alright, it was a four pot but it was one of the late 2.0 valvetronic engines so it was reasonably paced. If you're going for an E36, opt for a 6 pot, the 4 pots tend to be hammered and IMHO I wouldn't go near a compact fullstop, they're just ****e. Opt for the coupe all the way if you can stretch to it...
In my opinion the best option is an E36 shape 323i, they're a 2.5 six cylinder but before you worry about fuel they're better than you expect. They're about 31/32 combined from memory (only 2 or 3 less than the 316/318 models at book figures but much much nicer to drive and in a real world the 323i's give more realistic fuel returns with how should I put it... spirited driving )
The 323i superceded the 320i in the E36 shape so they were available from '95 to '99, deffo the best option, good luck
In my opinion the best option is an E36 shape 323i, they're a 2.5 six cylinder but before you worry about fuel they're better than you expect. They're about 31/32 combined from memory (only 2 or 3 less than the 316/318 models at book figures but much much nicer to drive and in a real world the 323i's give more realistic fuel returns with how should I put it... spirited driving )
The 323i superceded the 320i in the E36 shape so they were available from '95 to '99, deffo the best option, good luck
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Originally Posted by agent003
What do you know besides reading what others post?...get a six cylinder one and then come talk about it .... ive had both e30 and e36(24v) on a 320 the E30 would **** all over it...none of these were un der powered and did on average 30-35mpg wich is more than what I could say to the 1.6 brand new focus Ive also had a 318 manual and auto...if it hasnt got a 6 cylinder engine its simply not a bmw for me...sorry!
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I have been a member on the site for some years.
As for ownership yes I had a 318is which was modified, perhaps I should of mentioned that.
I have also driven all variants of the M3 E30, E36 AND E46 the E30 is by far the most focused car and it was also a 4 cylinder, obviously though that's not a proper BMW according to you
Oh dear this site has certainly taken a dive.
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Originally Posted by KTM3
318is baby M3 You ever driven both
Already given e36 addy, near top of page
Back on topic... Sorry your search didnt go too well.... Suppose the posssible good point is that the scoob is starting to look not to bad economically compared to rest of market at mo
Already given e36 addy, near top of page
Back on topic... Sorry your search didnt go too well.... Suppose the posssible good point is that the scoob is starting to look not to bad economically compared to rest of market at mo
e36coupe.co.uk ?????, it's e36coupe.com !!
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
It's nothing to do with what others have posted, as said take a look on e36coupe.com and get some proper advice from those that know what they are on about instead of listening to people like yourself who are up there own ***** !
I have been a member on the site for some years.
As for ownership yes I had a 318is which was modified, perhaps I should of mentioned that.
I have also driven all variants of the M3 E30, E36 AND E46 the E30 is by far the most focused car and it was also a 4 cylinder, obviously though that's not a proper BMW according to you
Oh dear this site has certainly taken a dive.
Rob
I have been a member on the site for some years.
As for ownership yes I had a 318is which was modified, perhaps I should of mentioned that.
I have also driven all variants of the M3 E30, E36 AND E46 the E30 is by far the most focused car and it was also a 4 cylinder, obviously though that's not a proper BMW according to you
Oh dear this site has certainly taken a dive.
Rob
Nothing wrong with this site apart from Mr/Mrs "know it all" like you that have take a dive up your own *****..... I bet there is not much you havent driven hey
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Originally Posted by agent003
We are not discussing here the stuff from bmw's motorsport division ....just the average bmw
Nothing wrong with this site apart from Mr/Mrs "know it all" like you that have take a dive up your own *****..... I bet there is not much you havent driven hey
Nothing wrong with this site apart from Mr/Mrs "know it all" like you that have take a dive up your own *****..... I bet there is not much you havent driven hey
4 cylinder BMW's are ****e, your words not mine.
You made yourself look silly, now take it like a man or scarper.
Quite a bit actually, but I'm working on it.
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bmw r really nice to drive, u can feel the build quality of the car,imo the nicest cars ive ever driven (except the supra TT ), ive had 2 now, the 1st one was a 318is with 19" and lowered and was still a very smooth ride but it was too juisy on petrol and i found it to be near the same as the 328i i drive now WHICH IS FOR SALE , if u can i would go for the 328i sport, as the m3 u have major issues with the vanos unit, but with the 328i all u have to worry about is the naskil check, they have all the goodies, sport suspension witch is a lovely smooth ride, good torque range and the engines are bullet proof and a well looked after one ( which mine is) will see 200k with no trouble
go to e36coupe.com, good and friendly site to join
what scooby do u have by the way
my old e36 318i
and my current e36 328i sport coupe
go to e36coupe.com, good and friendly site to join
what scooby do u have by the way
my old e36 318i
and my current e36 328i sport coupe
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Originally Posted by wrxcraig
bmw r really nice to drive, u can feel the build quality of the car,imo the nicest cars ive ever driven (except the supra TT ), ive had 2 now, the 1st one was a 318is with 19" and lowered and was still a very smooth ride but it was too juisy on petrol and i found it to be near the same as the 328i i drive now WHICH IS FOR SALE , if u can i would go for the 328i sport, as the m3 u have major issues with the vanos unit, but with the 328i all u have to worry about is the naskil check, they have all the goodies, sport suspension witch is a lovely smooth ride, good torque range and the engines are bullet proof and a well looked after one ( which mine is) will see 200k with no trouble
go to e36coupe.com, good and friendly site to join
what scooby do u have by the way
my old e36 318i
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...t200/87u65.jpg
and my current e36 328i sport coupe
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...sport/bmw3.jpg
go to e36coupe.com, good and friendly site to join
what scooby do u have by the way
my old e36 318i
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...t200/87u65.jpg
and my current e36 328i sport coupe
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...sport/bmw3.jpg
A couple of my old 318is, as said it was well modified, engine, brakes and suspension and complete
with a one off white custom made leather interior !!
Rob
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
As for you, I haven't a clue what your on about !!
e36coupe.co.uk ?????, it's e36coupe.com ya donut !!
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e36coupe.co.uk ?????, it's e36coupe.com ya donut !!
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If you type e36coupe.co.uk it directs you to e36coupe.com Spelling has never been my strong point, hence why I'm an accountant
As for what I'm on about.... You said the 318is is known as the baby M3..... correct... Asked if you have driven both.... Which you have now answered in reply to someone else.
So what was the point in wasting a post picking on me and yes your right this site has taken a dive, for reasons already mentioned.
Katie
Again back on subject.
If you can cope with the difference in power and is more styling you are looking for, looks wise ( as I mentioned before I am not mechanically minded on the BMW ) the coupes look IMO
My old one ( that new owner kindly wrote off )
Sorry about picture quality. Mine was well below your budget, so you could get a newer better condtion one within your budget
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Originally Posted by KTM3
Rob
If you type e36coupe.co.uk it directs you to e36coupe.com Spelling has never been my strong point, hence why I'm an accountant
As for what I'm on about.... You said the 318is is known as the baby M3..... correct... Asked if you have driven both.... Which you have now answered in reply to someone else.
So what was the point in wasting a post picking on me and yes your right this site has taken a dive, for reasons already mentioned.
Katie
Again back on subject.
If you can cope with the difference in power and is more styling you are looking for, looks wise ( as I mentioned before I am not mechanically minded on the BMW ) the coupes look IMO
My old one ( that new owner kindly wrote off )
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/KTM_03/car003.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/KTM_03/car001.jpg
Sorry about picture quality. Mine was well below your budget, so you could get a newer better condtion one within your budget
If you type e36coupe.co.uk it directs you to e36coupe.com Spelling has never been my strong point, hence why I'm an accountant
As for what I'm on about.... You said the 318is is known as the baby M3..... correct... Asked if you have driven both.... Which you have now answered in reply to someone else.
So what was the point in wasting a post picking on me and yes your right this site has taken a dive, for reasons already mentioned.
Katie
Again back on subject.
If you can cope with the difference in power and is more styling you are looking for, looks wise ( as I mentioned before I am not mechanically minded on the BMW ) the coupes look IMO
My old one ( that new owner kindly wrote off )
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/KTM_03/car003.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/KTM_03/car001.jpg
Sorry about picture quality. Mine was well below your budget, so you could get a newer better condtion one within your budget
Sorry love, If I had known you were a girl I would of gone easy on you.
No hard feelings hey !!
Rob
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A3/A4 is certainly worth a looking as an alternative to an E36 3-series.
The BM will no doubt be a better drive, but the E36 looks extremely dated now - especially the interior which is completely 80's (I guess it was designed in the 80's!)
The BM will no doubt be a better drive, but the E36 looks extremely dated now - especially the interior which is completely 80's (I guess it was designed in the 80's!)
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
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4 cylinder BMW's are ****e, your words not mine.
You made yourself look silly, now take it like a man or scarper.
Quite a bit actually, but I'm working on it.
Rob
4 cylinder BMW's are ****e, your words not mine.
You made yourself look silly, now take it like a man or scarper.
Quite a bit actually, but I'm working on it.
Rob
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Originally Posted by Petem95
A3/A4 is certainly worth a looking as an alternative to an E36 3-series.
The BM will no doubt be a better drive, but the E36 looks extremely dated now - especially the interior which is completely 80's (I guess it was designed in the 80's!)
The BM will no doubt be a better drive, but the E36 looks extremely dated now - especially the interior which is completely 80's (I guess it was designed in the 80's!)
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
Katie
Sorry love, If I had known you were a girl I would of gone easy on you.
No hard feelings hey !!
Rob
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Sorry love, If I had known you were a girl I would of gone easy on you.
No hard feelings hey !!
Rob
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Not a prob honey, this site would be boring if we all thought the same. Check your rep points
Agent003 Not so keen on the wheels, but still
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