Cale 36 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Wikipedia says M42 has 134hp, B25 has 168hp. So I would assume the 318iS would be more flickable and relatively quick being a light il4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Wikipedia says M42 has 134hp, B25 has 168hp. So I would assume the 318iS would be more flickable and relatively quick being a light il4. This. I have been told that because of the weight difference they are about even off the line. I'd say the m20 would have more pull up high though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 8, 2009 I was keen on this too - looks pretty sweet I see Mitch has hit reserve (BS member) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 This. I have been told that because of the weight difference they are about even off the line. I'd say the m20 would have more pull up high though. I would've thought this would be the other way round? B25 having more torque and better mid range pull. M42 making its power at high revs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 There are heaps and heaps of debates on e30zone.net about which is better between the 318iS and the 325i Most of the 6pot guys say the 325i and most of the 4pot guys say 318iS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 8, 2009 There are heaps and heaps of debates on e30zone.net about which is better between the 318iS and the 325i Most of the 6pot guys say the 325i and most of the 4pot guys say 318iS Hahaha that cracked me up Dean It's like saying "All the 318iS fans like the 318iS but all the 325 fans prefer the 325" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Thats exactly what its like though Simon . It really just depends what you like in a car as to which one is better for you. Edited June 8, 2009 by deane30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Ive driven both and 325i/m325i are much more fun in my opinion, allot more TQ and they sound better to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Anyone from here planning on bidding? Im so keen but dont have the space Dam townhouse complex with 1 park! Would be quite neat owning an E30 & E36 318is! Were they all motorsports? What makes it a motorsport? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 The E30 318is was a runout model to compete with the Golf GTI and Peugeot 106 of the era. It used the M42 engine from the about to be released E36. It has 325i brakes and suspension all round, the unique interior and iS front lip. Around 25 were brought into the country.... apparently about 15 of those are still running. So quite a rare car. There is a dedicated 318is forum on the net, can't remember what it's called.... should be found with a quick Google. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 a 318iS might keep up with a 325i in first gear? after that it would be destroyed, unless it's a tired 2.5 with lots of sh*t in the car. handling difference is great, but you have to put up with a horrible sound. much better fuel consumption though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 ^^^m42club.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 I intended on bidding to win this, but the price is just a tad too high for me, 5500 was my top top top dollar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Pretty cheap really. Sorry this was a useless post just so I could get to 3000, my internet penis is getting bigger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Pretty cheap really. Sorry this was a useless post just so I could get to 3000, my internet penis is getting biggerIt's so large. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Pretty cheap really. Sorry this was a useless post just so I could get to 3000, my internet penis is getting bigger Someone re-set this guys post count for trolling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 6.1k about what its worth IMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 The front seat doesn’t look to bad, just get a donor piece and recover the bolsters. No biggie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Pretty cheap really. Sorry this was a useless post just so I could get to 3000, my internet penis is getting biggerMight slap you with a warning there mod for post whoring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Very nice car - is the new owner here??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrera17 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2009 Very nice car - is the new owner here??? Hi Guys I am the lucky auction winner , fantastic little car . Lots of plans for her ,already had a good cut and polish . Just as slippery in the wet as my previous 1997 325i shadowline!! I have heard that there is a company in Onehanga that has the same material to recover the seat .Does anyone else have any info about this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites