LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted July 6, 2017 Thinking out loud as I realised after missing out on the E39 Motorsport Wagon that popped up the other day, I can't really pick one BMW to be my all rounder, so maybe the solution is more than one, but assume for a moment that I love the sound and power of the V8, but prefer the nimbleness and chuckability of E30/36's to an E34/39's, a wagon appeals for some semblance of practicality, but the even older E21/E24 shape really gets my attention... probably my perfect car got chopped and sold months back (S56 powered E30 Touring), but I'm not at all put off by the newer 335 tourings Going to have to build somthing myself, aren't I, say for example a V8 E30/36/46 touring... or will that much weight up front mess up everything I like about the handling of the smaller cars? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted July 6, 2017 A 4WD 2-door wagon with about 400hp, returning 15km+ per litre... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted July 6, 2017 29 minutes ago, gjm said: A 4WD 2-door wagon with about 400hp, returning 15km+ per litre... That sounds like an Audi or Subaru Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted July 6, 2017 39 minutes ago, gjm said: A 4WD 2-door wagon with about 400hp, returning 15km+ per litre... 9 minutes ago, EURO V8 said: That sounds like an Audi or Subaru It's not quite as far-fetched as it sounds... A turbocharged E30 iX wagon could do it. Unfortunately the iX was only ever supplied with the M20B25 engine, but that could be changed in order to get the power and economy (although not at the same time, obviously). I'm so easily pleased! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 6, 2017 5 hours ago, EURO V8 said: Going to have to build somthing myself, aren't I, say for example a V8 E30/36/46 touring... or will that much weight up front mess up everything I like about the handling of the smaller cars? Can't beat a conversion, makes it much more unique and special. Doesn't stuff the handling at all, if you get the engine as far back and low as possible. A lot of people think that, it might be the case if you used a huge 8 litre iron American boat engine. Most decent V8s are alloy, so lighter than M50 iron engines for instance, or just a fraction heavier (less forward weight too) I put a 1UZ-FE Toyota engine in my E36, was fantastic. I've been thinking about doing it again some day but with an E46 chassis, and using a 3UZ, 1UZs are too dated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted July 6, 2017 Could just buy this one to get me started and swap in a 3UZ later https://www.trademe.co.nz/1362711664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted July 6, 2017 Who am I kidding, fuel tank in the boot, no back seat, debatable wiring ability... id spend so much time and money getting it looking how I want, I'd rather start from scratch or be patient. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted July 6, 2017 be patient. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted July 6, 2017 8 minutes ago, allan said: be patient. I like being A patient more... last time they gave me Vicodin 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
