The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T (Vol XVII)

[L100NYY]

Olf said:

L100NYY said:

What I would give to be able to buy this.....

Cat C or D or both I think

But it's not though is it.

[0a]

The e36 328 is becoming one of those "what BMW is really about cars" (in my opinion) like the E21 323, E28 525, E39 528 and E38 728. The M cars are special - but they should be. It was the everyday models that were really good that made BMW.

This one's an auto, but there we go... http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C578279

[L100NYY]

I always fancied an E36 318iS coupe. Early car with, non coded, non M-Kit.

Identical to this in fact....

[L100NYY]

Gaz. said:

L100NYY said:

I always fancied an E36 318iS coupe. Early car with, non coded, non M-Kit.

Identical to this in fact....

140hp has never felt so slow (my wife's 150hp Golf murdered mine). The gearing is daft too, similar to my S2000 but with a 6k redline instead of 9k.

Yes, but apart from that......

[0a]

Does BMW's range include any of these special non M cars now?

BMW are a diesel car company (and good at that).

[Nuttah]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-500E-FRESH-JAPA...

[0a]

That seems very cheap indeed

[richtea78]

Not sold anything for a year and very cheap listing. Could be fine but still odd

[tdm34]

Crook said:

Gruber said:

Are these really any good?

I drove one very briefly a few years back and came away really unimpressed by the harshness of the ride. I ended up in a MINI instead. Should I have given it more of a chance?

I've droned on about them before but in my experience an absolute digital throttled riot with a nice grippy eager front end and a skippy back.

Looked into the bouncy rear end on a 100HP when I was considering one a few moons ago, according to the owners forum a set of Koni's or similar on the
rear sort the ride completely, apparently a Raggazon exhaust is a good mod as well....

[Output Flange]

0a said:

The e36 328 is becoming one of those "what BMW is really about cars" (in my opinion) like the E21 323, E28 525, E39 528 and E38 728. The M cars are special - but they should be. It was the everyday models that were really good that made BMW.

This one's an auto, but there we go... http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C578279

Decent E36s are getting VERY thin on the ground now. As an example, try finding a nice 328i Touring for sale...

[melvster]

Nice to see an E9x M3 sporting the correct wheels.


http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

And this takes me fancy today, well they take my fancy everyday to be honest. A bucket list car for me...


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[L100NYY]

It all stems from my Uncle having a black 318iS identical to the one above brand new on a K-plate.

It just felt like such a fantastic thing and I always remember my Dad powersliding out of a BTCC meeting in the thing

[E24man]

I always preferred the idea of the E30 318iS; lighter, more entertaining to drive, arguably better-looking and, next to an Italian 320iS, a baby M3.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Gaz. said:

melvster said:

Nice to see an E9x M3 sporting the correct wheels.


http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

Correct? I can see why almost no-one has them, imo they are not a high point in wheel design.

I like these though:



http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

In the odd moment when out of sheer confusion I consider buying an M3, I simply wouldn't look at one on the standard wheels. Competition Pack all the way for those csl-a-like wheels for me

[L100NYY]

E24man said:

I always preferred the idea of the E30 318iS; lighter, more entertaining to drive, arguably better-looking and, next to an Italian 320iS, a baby M3.

I fancy one of those too

[L100NYY]

Handsome.

[W00DY]

E24man said:

I always preferred the idea of the E30 318iS; lighter, more entertaining to drive, arguably better-looking and, next to an Italian 320iS, a baby M3.

I adored mine. Proper fizzy little funster. I'd definitely have another if they hadn't got a bit pricey.

[RoryH]

Gents, a question.

I have recently developed impure thoughts about 996 911's. Aside from internet horror stories about IMS bearings, what's the worst that could happen?

Something like this http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Thought ideally a 2 not a 4.

Thanks

[melvster]

Gaz. said:

Correct? I can see why almost no-one has them, imo they are not a high point in wheel design.

I like these though:



http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

The comp wheels are rather nice, but the optional 19's are way to Cheshire.

[Patrick Bateman]

Someone on here has the 18's on an e46 M3 and they look far better on that.