Show Me Your BMW!!!!!!!!!

[cat220]

james158 said:

My e30 316 in Lach Silver with Blue Vinyl, the first owner had it for 26 years, loving every minute of owning it

Lovely, look after it. Looks great.

[PumaDal]

Just bought mine 4 days ago









Loads more pictures here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[cerb4.5lee]

PumaDal said:

Just bought mine 4 days ago









Loads more pictures here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

That looks a stunner enjoy

[e21Mark]

You might like to up the volume?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jqogfgHHPU

[Mustard]

AOK said:

Urban Sports said:

Are you sure you're not talking about the last e90 generation 320i, the new turbo charged one in the F30 is excellent, in fact the 1.6 turbo in the new 116i is better than the old 320i, you have your wires crossed shirley?

The normally aspirated N43 engine in the E90 was absolutely terrible and whilst I concede the N20 engine is better, it's still no where as impressive as the N47 2.0d. It still feels heavy and unwilling, although fuel economy has got a BIT better... Around town its still no where near the 35-40mpg you can expect from an N47 engine.

I do agree on the noise though... N47/B47 cars sounds relatively tractory when at standstill, but once on the move you forgive it for all the torque and economy it gives you.

Finally, the N13 engine in a F20 116i is fabulous. This is the same engine the F30 316i gets... don't get confused - not the same engine as a 420i!! When I drove one of those for the first time when the F20 was launched it blew my mind. Finally, a fun, small, economical petrol engine. With the old 1 Series people bought 118d's by default even if they just used the car round town because the petrol alternative was so terrible and had such bad residual values. But the N13 really won back some love for petrol engines. That's a 1.6litre block though. So, I don't know whether its the heavier engine or the heavier car, but the N20 in a 3 series or 4 series just feels a little disappointing.

All IMHO of course. And caraddict, at least we can agree on the Midnight blue!

Have to disagree re the 320i engine, my old man has changed his E39 525i touring for one (he's 73 so no racer) but his only complaint about the engine is that it sounds st at idle in comparison to the six pot, economy with the 8spd Auto is running at around 35mpg and 40mpg on a run (vs 25 for the 525i and only got 1000miles on it so still tight) the engine has very similar power but feels like it's got more guts due to the wider power band and the 8spd auto means it's very refined cruising.

NB I think most 320i's kicking around dealers tend to be xDrives, and these probably do blunt power and reduce economy further

Edited by Mustard on Wednesday 23 July 07:26

[fenby9]

New addition and so far enjoying the nice straight 6, photo was taken at Newby Hall car show after being inspired by a guy in a Lotus Evora doing the same shot

[PumaDal]

^^ Looks lovely

[sparks_E39]

PumaDal said:

Just bought mine 4 days ago









Loads more pictures here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Wow, that's stunning!

[PumaDal]

Thanks

Updated the sat nav with 2014 maps today which includes camera locations.

[Kawasicki]

fenby9 said:

New addition and so far enjoying the nice straight 6, photo was taken at Newby Hall car show after being inspired by a guy in a Lotus Evora doing the same shot

Car looks great!

[BritishRacinGrin]

1996 525i SE Touring in 'Techno Violet'



I'm looking forward to lavishing some attention on it once my current work assignment is finished- this one's a keeper.

Edited by BritishRacinGrin on Friday 25th July 06:57

[SPT28]

PumaDal said:

Thanks

Updated the sat nav with 2014 maps today which includes camera locations.

Can I ask how? it's on my to do list also. Feel free to PM me. Thanks

[PumaDal]

SPT28 said:

Can I ask how? it's on my to do list also. Feel free to PM me. Thanks

Just a chap on a forum. Sent you a message

[Sheephead84]

Fenby, your new 325 isn't yn52 bvs by chance is it?

[rsv696]

My old E46 320ci is making way for a beautiful 3 litre straight six petrol E92 this week

From this :



To this :



BMW AUC, Black leather, 40k miles, FBMWSH, absolute mint condition. Wheels may have to change to something a little more sporty though

[aka_kerrly]

PumaDal said:

Just bought mine 4 days ago









Loads more pictures here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

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Imola Red M3 is a fantastic choice.

[Luca Brasi]

rsv696 said:

My old E46 320ci is making way for a beautiful 3 litre straight six petrol E92 this week

From this :



To this :



BMW AUC, Black leather, 40k miles, FBMWSH, absolute mint condition. Wheels may have to change to something a little more sporty though

E46 by far the better looking car

[e21Mark]

aka_kerrly said:

PumaDal said:

Just bought mine 4 days ago









Loads more pictures here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

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Imola Red M3 is a fantastic choice.

+1

Second to mine, that's about as good as it gets.

[rsv696]

Luca Brasi said:

E46 by far the better looking car

Hand on heart I'd probably agree with you, but the E46 was getting on a bit & maintenance costs were spiralling. I needed something I could depend on & yearned for a bit more power. A tasteful set of rims should give it a nice lift.

[Urban Sports]

PumaDal said:

Just bought mine 4 days ago









Loads more pictures here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

A thing of beauty that!