Apex 693 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Settle down sweetheart, it's just a forum. What Jap cars of that size have a 1.8 litre engine with 77kw & 140nm (if it's the same spec as the 318i ?) Nissan did a CA-18 Skyline and Laurel that would be equally lethargic… Holden did an crap Opel 2.0 powered VN Commodore for the NZ market. Thinking about it if this is a twin-cam 1.8 in a five series it would be as equally good/bad as a MM20 520i. Just showes how far cars have come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 . Thinking about it if this is a twin-cam 1.8 in a five series it would be as equally good/bad as a MM20 520i. Just showes how far cars have come. No the E28 M10 is single cam chain drive and the E34 M40 is single cam with cambelt. The E34 M43 is single cam chain drive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 It'd beat a 540 down a windy hill with that small lump o iron in the front... She'd have to be a pretty decent hill ha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Appart from John and I... may I ask how many on here have driven one ? or even seen one ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Appart from John and I... may I ask how many on here have driven one ? or even seen one ? hang-on,i'll go check. so many cars out back at the moment,were sure to have something that'll fit the bill. if i do come accros one,i'll pitch it against the the might e23 730.thats now the bench round here for paddock bashing. out classes 316's,320's,325's,525's (even on all 6 cylinders) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) The car presented on the original thread is in lovely condition going by the photos... better than some of the crap that gets uploaded on here that everyone drouls over. Its a BMW in very good condition... its not a friggen race car. Its a vehicle purpose built for its time and served its pupose for which it was built. Edited December 17, 2009 by *Glenn* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 The car presented on the original thread is in lovely condition going by the photos... better than some of the crap that gets uploaded on here that everyone drouls over. Its a BMW in very good condition... its not a friggen race car. Its a vehicle purpose built for its time and served its pupose for which it was built.+1 - Very well put! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 One of them wouldn't be my personal choice though. But I cant get over some of the comments. Its a BMW forum.. judge a car by its merits and the reasons why it was purpose built. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) She'd have to be a pretty decent hill ha. I emphasize 'windy' (was mainly thinking of the hairpins down into akaroa harbour, for those who know them) Edited December 17, 2009 by Incary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 wtf how did you quote that ?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Now that's a confusing situation. I must have had a post from another thread quoted, and deleted the wrong name! They stack up like that when you make the quote button red. You probably know this Edited December 17, 2009 by Incary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Someone should turbo it. M40B18 + Turbo = 100kw?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kis Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Appart from John and I... may I ask how many on here have driven one ? or even seen one ?Hold on a minute Glenn....are you saying people should only have an opinion if theyve owned and driven the car in question and therefore should know what they're talking about ? That would knock 90% of the opinions on Bimmersport right out of the water As you say the 518 was built for a purpose. Ive owned one and it was great. No race car but it got me from a to b with the minimum of fuss and it some comfort. In two years it never needed anything other than an oil service and I sold it for the same price I paid for it. One of the best cars Ive ever owned now I come to think of it. [note] before anyone gets their panties in a knot, please note the smilies. Opinions are like ar$eholes.....everyones got one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Nissan did a CA-18 Skyline and Laurel that would be equally lethargic… Holden did an crap Opel 2.0 powered VN Commodore for the NZ market. Thinking about it if this is a twin-cam 1.8 in a five series it would be as equally good/bad as a MM20 520i. Just showes how far cars have come. Skyline isn't the same size/class as a 5 series and the Holden is a GM Australian car, the chap said Jap car champ, that was what I was responding to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 136 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 0-100 km/h 12.40 s Top speed 194 km/h (121 mph) Fuel consumption 6.8/8.6/11.0 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban Power-to-weight 81.62 bhp/ton On paper its no slower than my auto E30 320i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 thats like comparing apples to pears... since when do people compare a stripped out racecar to a stock standard engined cruiser with full options? You stated m40 e30's were slow. If you look at the e30 race series the 320i and 318i's are evenly matched. Therefore if you want to compare apples with apples (stock 320i vs stock 318i m40 - again evenly matched) you would also be saying your own 320i was slow would you not? Also a manual 318i m10 is only 1sec slower to 100kph than an auto 325i according to factory bmw figures... Thats not comparing apples with apples, however the 0-100kph times are still comparable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 You stated m40 e30's were slow. If you look at the e30 race series the 320i and 318i's are evenly matched. Therefore if you want to compare apples with apples (stock 320i vs stock 318i m40 - again evenly matched) you would also be saying your own 320i was slow would you not? Also a manual 318i m10 is only 1sec slower to 100kph than an auto 325i according to factory bmw figures... Thats not comparing apples with apples, however the 0-100kph times are still comparable. True but did i say my 320i was fast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melowpuf 19 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Appart from John and I... may I ask how many on here have driven one ? or even seen one ? *Raises hand* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Hold on a minute Glenn....are you saying people should only have an opinion if theyve owned and driven the car in question and therefore should know what they're talking about ? That would knock 90% of the opinions on Bimmersport right out of the water Lol....and the post whores wouldn't have anything to talk about either Liam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 I think this thread has reached the zenith of it's productive capacity & therefore should be locked for our own safety Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Now that's a confusing situation. I must have had a post from another thread quoted, and deleted the wrong name! They stack up like that when you make the quote button red. You probably know this Actually I had no idea ha. And 0-100 in 12.4s, jeez I could have a nap while I waited Edited December 17, 2009 by westy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Â I agree with Glenn, there's 316's, 518's, and 725's for a reason IMO, if you bought a 518 you're getting a lot of car for not much price, and in Auckland traffic it'll serve it's purpose. Edited December 17, 2009 by pando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
