Been offered a swap ... any opinions welcome
Discussion
I've got a 1996 320i touring, hellrot red, with 112k on clock and whilst the bodywork and interior are mint it has a few "age related issues" such as:
> on tickover feels to be off a pot, and isnt plugs, - needs investigating
> gearbox whines a bit
> suspension has seen better days and is soggy as hell
> alternator has the common whine
Been debating selling OR fixing up since bought it 8week ago, as its exactly what I need for work/dog walking/mountain biking.
Guy at work has offered me a swap for a 1998 318is coupe, same colour, bit less mileage and doesnt need any work as far as I'm aware.... now, Im tempted for reduced fuel costs, reduced insurance (100quid or so) and the fact that it doesn't need any thing doing..
Just wondering if I'd be any better off with the smaller engine, smaller car, for daily use when I'm in it solo doing around 20 around town miles a day?
> on tickover feels to be off a pot, and isnt plugs, - needs investigating
> gearbox whines a bit
> suspension has seen better days and is soggy as hell
> alternator has the common whine
Been debating selling OR fixing up since bought it 8week ago, as its exactly what I need for work/dog walking/mountain biking.
Guy at work has offered me a swap for a 1998 318is coupe, same colour, bit less mileage and doesnt need any work as far as I'm aware.... now, Im tempted for reduced fuel costs, reduced insurance (100quid or so) and the fact that it doesn't need any thing doing..
Just wondering if I'd be any better off with the smaller engine, smaller car, for daily use when I'm in it solo doing around 20 around town miles a day?
The 318is and the 320i (which I also have) are quite similar in BHP (140 v 150, IIRC) as well as in torque, so performance wise you are not missing much, except the brilliant sound track of the 320 I6!
So, the question is more:
Why would the colleague be willing to swap cars, unless there is something you don't know about the 318?
Is there not a risk of swapping a car with some known faults for one that could land you with a few surprises?
If the 318 checks out, then go for it.
So, the question is more:
Why would the colleague be willing to swap cars, unless there is something you don't know about the 318?
Is there not a risk of swapping a car with some known faults for one that could land you with a few surprises?
If the 318 checks out, then go for it.
rassi said:
The 318is and the 320i (which I also have) are quite similar in BHP (140 v 150, IIRC) as well as in torque, so performance wise you are not missing much, except the brilliant sound track of the 320 I6!
So, the question is more:
Why would the colleague be willing to swap cars, unless there is something you don't know about the 318?
Is there not a risk of swapping a car with some known faults for one that could land you with a few surprises?
If the 318 checks out, then go for it.
He's swapping as he wants an estate (rebuilding his house, wants roof-rack option and seats down capacity) also he wants 4doors (guy in his 50s, lives literally 1/2 a mile from me, always had beemers) Id get a mate whos a mechanic to check his for rot, what else are the 1800s prone for?So, the question is more:
Why would the colleague be willing to swap cars, unless there is something you don't know about the 318?
Is there not a risk of swapping a car with some known faults for one that could land you with a few surprises?
If the 318 checks out, then go for it.
Must admit the 6cyl does sound nice, but for a works commuter, it's somewhat un-neccessary. Only thing I'd miss would be the boot space for the alsatian.
He's considering a swap plus £500 my way
mgmrw2003 said:
rassi said:
The 318is and the 320i (which I also have) are quite similar in BHP (140 v 150, IIRC) as well as in torque, so performance wise you are not missing much, except the brilliant sound track of the 320 I6!
So, the question is more:
Why would the colleague be willing to swap cars, unless there is something you don't know about the 318?
Is there not a risk of swapping a car with some known faults for one that could land you with a few surprises?
If the 318 checks out, then go for it.
He's swapping as he wants an estate (rebuilding his house, wants roof-rack option and seats down capacity) also he wants 4doors (guy in his 50s, lives literally 1/2 a mile from me, always had beemers) Id get a mate whos a mechanic to check his for rot, what else are the 1800s prone for?So, the question is more:
Why would the colleague be willing to swap cars, unless there is something you don't know about the 318?
Is there not a risk of swapping a car with some known faults for one that could land you with a few surprises?
If the 318 checks out, then go for it.
Must admit the 6cyl does sound nice, but for a works commuter, it's somewhat un-neccessary. Only thing I'd miss would be the boot space for the alsatian.
He's considering a swap plus £500 my way
S3_Graham said:
If the car checks out i'd do it. 318IS will hold its money better than a 320 IMO. There is always a demand for the sportier models! You can get a mountain bike in the back of a coupe btw but it is a struggle!
The 318is is classed as sporty haha?Wouldnt put bike in the back, would put rack on boot..... on a car worth less than a grand it wouldnt bother me about damaging bumper. Hence why I have summets cheap for work/hobbies
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