5amchris 45 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Hay guys looks like i have just sold my 318is so now after a faster one =D just wanting to know what E36 is the best. Im still at school so the car isnt driven to much but dont want to spend to much more on gas. 323 325 328 What do you guys think? Looking at Marks 328I ATM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi328i 118 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Hay guys looks like i have just sold my 318is so now after a faster one =D just wanting to know what E36 is the best. Im still at school so the car isnt driven to much but dont want to spend to much more on gas. 323 325 328 What do you guys think? Looking at Marks 328I ATM All things being equal which they definately are not, a well maintained and cared for 328i is hard to beat. BUT, and its a big BUT, if you are keen on 'doin her up' try to get a motorsport if thats your thing. Getting one up to spec is not worth it in the end. If you can get one with all of the major stuff done like shocks, radiator, waterpump, thermo, ball joints, etc etc, I could go on, but the more done the less you have to do regardless of which one you choose. Once you have driven a good 328i, its hard to take anything smaller unless of course its in great nick, blah blah.my 2c Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) 325i FTW Theyre usually cheaper and pretty much the same as a 328i performance wise Edited July 20, 2010 by Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 325i FTW Theyre usually cheaper and pretty much the same as a 328i performance wise Buuuuuullshit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 ^ I'm with him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 An M50 powered E30....the only decent part of a E36 is used But seriously if it was me, I have seen a couple NZ new 325i manual 4dr's for around 4k. That'd be what I would do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nastnas 9 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 lol... get an M3 mate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 What is your budget and what do you want it for? Get something with 3 pedals An M50 powered E30....the only decent part of a E36 is used steering rack, suspension, brakes, window switches, zf boxes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 328i if you cant afford a M3. Whatever you get, get a manual. With LSD. And cool ass wheels. And a coupe. ANd then apply for 36 Mafia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuzyfrog 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Make sure its manual and a coupe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 328i if you cant afford a M3. Whatever you get, get a manual. With LSD. And cool ass wheels. And a coupe. ANd then apply for 36 Mafia. liking this only think i have questions about now is fuel costs between them all much of a much been 2.5 and 2.8L? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted July 21, 2010 If you're asking that, and still at school then I reckon a nice NZ New facelift 318iS manual with all the goodies is as good a bet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 194 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 MSport 318ti End of Story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 If you're asking that, and still at school then I reckon a nice NZ New facelift 318iS manual with all the goodies is as good a bet. I have a 318IS atm and want more i have the money for gas just wanting to know is there going to be a extra $100 a week spent or $20? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 I have a 318IS atm and want more i have the money for gas just wanting to know is there going to be a extra $100 a week spent or $20? Depends how far you drive? All or nothing. If you can stetch to a 2.8l, why not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 Hey Sam-if ur serious & not jst jerking everybodies chain give me a call Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 my 323i does 550kms on a 65 litre tank (750kms on solely open road driving) I use VPower, a full tank at the moment is approx $115 performance - it's 20hp less than a 325i or 328i, so won't keep up with them but I like it because it's a good mix between power and economy hope that helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 328M 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 Pretty sure thats no better than my 328 economy wise ^^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 Buuuuuullshit. Haha thought that would stir up someone 328i only have another 1 hp and 20NM Ive driven both and my bum dyno cant tell the difference Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 FYI: 323i is quicker than a 325i, but slower than the 328i. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 FYI: 323i is quicker than a 325i, but slower than the 328i. Haha sounds like a race Melling tonight is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 Haha sounds like a race Melling tonight is it? No, tomorrow night is boy racer night..... lol. I also have single mass flywheel and z3 shifter which has to be worth at least an additional 20kw and 56 cool points.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 i had a 92 325i with 3.15 diff and lightish m20 flywheel had 112kw at the wheels at 6000rpm chipped ecu with 240k's on the clock / i now have 96 328i with same diff , extractors , std ecu same sort of flywheel and has 111.8kw at 5200rpm with 101k on the clock . 328i is annoying on the track as the power just stops at 5200rpm(will rev beyond but no point) where as the 325i used to pull all the way to 6000rpm . but i like the better torque of the 328i for driving around town etc and plan on remapping the ecu to get rid of the power limiter etc . 328i gets better fuel ecno too. we will have a nice 325i coupe ready at work for sale soon 1995 model with 130k on the clock and tidy . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[email protected] 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 i had a 92 325i with 3.15 diff and lightish m20 flywheel had 112kw at the wheels at 6000rpm chipped ecu with 240k's on the clock / . Thats fairly good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 I concur with Wom, my 323i was about the same, 550-580km per tank in Auckland probably 50-50 city/motorway. Strangely, my new 330Ci can do the same k despite larger cc rating and heavier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
