jjs 64 Report post Posted June 4, 2008 Was having this discussion with a mate the other day who is looking at buying an E30. Which should he buy, a 318i manual or 325i auto? They seem to be priced at about the same level. Personally, I would go for the 325i, much more grunt and usually better spec. I guess the same argument prevails for an E36. Which would you guys rather have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2008 325i auto by a MILE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted June 4, 2008 318i manual by a country MILE. The 318's go pretty well as manuals and have better weight distribution. I would only go the 325 auto if I wanted just a long distance cruiser (then why an e30?) or I was going to do a manual conversion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted June 4, 2008 hmm tough decision, definantly the 325 if a manual conversion was the idea of the owner, the 318 might be a better option with the price of petrol these days, i t really depends on the owner wanting a manual or the power, or both if things went to plan with a conversion. personally id get the 325 and source a manual conversion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2008 318 5spd, only because i despise autos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 4, 2008 318 manual More of a toy in manual Can play in it, go hard in a little lightweight car and save a fortune at the pump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 4, 2008 i despise autosDown with girly gears Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 4, 2008 318 man, no brainer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted June 4, 2008 You know what I like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 325i auto.....Ive got a very nice one for sale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) 325i auto.....Ive got a very nice one for sale You should work in advertising Edited June 5, 2008 by gannetboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 318i Manual all the way or 325i Auto to Manual convert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites