MilesP 13 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Budget 9.5k Preferably a 4 cylinder variant. Must not be the face lift 318i Rover engine. Low kms and extremely tidy. PM! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=43820 doesnt tick all the boxes but its a great car and an amazing price! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MilesP 13 Report post Posted April 19, 2013 http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=43820 doesnt tick all the boxes but its a great car and an amazing price! Is a nice car but has to many kms for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 how about my 330i? relatively low kms, ive looked after it really well and its in superb condition.. only think is im after a little bit more than 9.5k.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MilesP 13 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 Is 9k asking to much for my 2000 318i M-sport with 90km? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 Why are you selling yours just to buy another just like it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MilesP 13 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 Why are you selling yours just to buy another just like it... Really don't like the M-sport suspension but love the E46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 Wait what? Btw you posted in the for sale part of forums not the want to buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 Maybe you should just buy some softer springs and then keep the car? The m sport ones look waaaay better than a standard one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 Your sig Miles.... I drove a E91 320i and if that has the same engine in it they are bloody gutless. If the 6 cyclinder versions don't use much more fuel, that's where I'd be heading, after driving the 320i and getting back into my 320d when it had a trailer on, the 320d still pulled and went far better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MilesP 13 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 Has anyone here actually had much experience with the 318i? I NEVER thought that I would be buying a 318i EVER until I test drove one out of interest. Compared to the 6 cylinder variant they are lighter and deliver power much faster. Ok yes they have less power but they are not a slow car at all. I honestly think its maybe a second slower then my E36 323i. I test drove a 320i and it felt heavier than the 318i and more bogged down some how. Also the other reason I went for the 318i is that the M43 engine (not the facelift which is actually a dreaded Rover engine ) is extremely easy to maintain and repair. For example the water pump which all E46 variants needed done takes 30 mins to change in the 318i while it takes an hour in the 6 cylinder variant. In my mind, better on gas, better city driving, cheaper to repair and maintain. Why would you buy anything else? I would definitely consider a 325i and upwards but it would have to be an incredibly genuine car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyline_400r 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2013 I have had a pre-facelifted E46 318 for 3 years and a facelifted 1 for 5 years. I have to say I like the facelifted 1 more as it's got (slightly) more grunt and it simpliy looks more modern. I sometimes drive my parent's E90 320i as well and i reckon it is at another level. Better shape, moother gearbox, better engine, better sound and better suspension (comparing to my E46s) HOWEVER having said all that, I think you might regret buying a 318 as they really lack power! but that's only my opinion anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
