TokyoTaxi Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I know this won't be too well received but I've decided that after 11 years of driving Import Skylines it's time to move on. The car I'm looking at getting is a 98 BMW 318is ( up to 2000 model ). Is there anyone on here who knows anything specific about this model that is good / bad etc. ?? Any meaningfull advice would be great. Please hold off on the sledging and Skyline vs. BMW etc. Remember, I've been driving an Import Line for 11 years so I know how good they are. And it's going to break my heart to hand over my keys to someone else Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
someonestolecc Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 318? bad things - you'll feel like your driving a well moulded, but expensive ford laser. good things - if you're a social climber you'll be able to say you have a bmw. Good luck either way Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n15m0 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 backwards in performance but forwards in comfort and luxury....love the 318s, just don't dump it on 20" chromies like everyone else out there. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Argg 1.8L pushing all that German weight You will get frustrated at the lack of performance. I advise you to go for a BMW with at least a 2.3L engine. OR Go an Audi - as good a build quality and more bang for buck when it comes to performance. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoTaxi Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 backwards in performance but forwards in comfort and luxury....love the 318s, just don't dump it on 20" chromies like everyone else out there. 20" Chromies........ LOL !! Come hell or high water the BMW will not be modified !! Well, I'll do my best As for the performance side of things, I know I'll be missing the 300bhp, but that's all part of the rehabilitation program !! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoTaxi Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 Argg 1.8L pushing all that German weightYou will get frustrated at the lack of performance. I advise you to go for a BMW with at least a 2.3L engine. OR Go an Audi - as good a build quality and more bang for buck when it comes to performance. I'm very tempted to go up to the 2.3L but that depends on $'s. I do like 2 door 320's ( I think that's the model ?? ) As for the Audi's, I know they are a good car but I just don't like the looks of the car !! Almost everything on the road looks like an Audi ( or visa-versa ) to me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoTaxi Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 So what about mechanical or electrical problems ?? Know of any ?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 tsk tsk scotty, I'm disappointed in you! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Links Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 You mean you won't be riding on 20" chromes.. dropped on it's ass.. with a white baseball cap.. leaning right back to the point of not being able to reach the steering wheel.. dissapointed.. Well - personally - get something more than a 1.8ltr.. they are a little bit too small for the size of the car, parts are probably going to be a bit expensive.. but overall it's a good car I guess.. Haven't heard of too many issues.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 not bad cars, just don't break anything as they aren't the cheapest or easiest things to get parts for. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoTaxi Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 tsk tsk scotty, I'm disappointed in you! Forgive me for my sins....... I'll be incredibly honest though. I have a problem with cars that I have to break. Modifications and Upgrades. No joke, I can't stop !! So long as I have the R32 I just can't help myself !! You'll see what I mean when I put the car up for sale I'm hoping that getting into a BMW ( which I don't know too much about and know that mods will be mega expensive ) will help to cure the problem. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 The 2 door BMWs E36 & E46 coupes still look nice. They are a step above in class (and build quality) so I'd choose that over the 318i sedans too. Eg. Many E36 318i sedans I've seen aren't equipped with leather but nearly all E36 320i (lowest spec coupe) coupes I've seen come with leather. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 there is (or was) a bmw on carsales.com.au with an rb25 in it. get something like that, then don't touch the motor. or get one of the ones with a 6 cylinder in it (m3 i think it is). there was one at our last dyno day. stock with maybe exhaust pulled 233hp. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2316995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoTaxi Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 there is (or was) a bmw on carsales.com.au with an rb25 in it. get something like that, then don't touch the motor. or get one of the ones with a 6 cylinder in it (m3 i think it is). there was one at our last dyno day. stock with maybe exhaust pulled 233hp. lol, a BMW with an RB25 in it....... That would be WAY to hard to resist for mods. I'd be better off keeping the R32. Unfortunately, a reasonably new M3 is way out of my price range. I'm not in IT :O Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2317296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoTaxi Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 The 2 door BMWs E36 & E46 coupes still look nice.They are a step above in class (and build quality) so I'd choose that over the 318i sedans too. Eg. Many E36 318i sedans I've seen aren't equipped with leather but nearly all E36 320i (lowest spec coupe) coupes I've seen come with leather. Yeah, the 2 door 318 ( E36 ) is the one I'm looking at. Not "really" fussed about leather although it would be nice. The 320i's are still a bit too expensive I think. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2317338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WazR32GTSt Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 considered a nice audi? my cousin bought a new A4 recently.. 2.4L Build quality, comfort, and luxury is amazing to say the least As someone else said, they kill the BMW band for buck my issue with BMW's is that they are not worth what you pay - you are basically paying about 10,000 on top of the price just for the BMW key/keyring to show your mates drive a few different cars before you set your mind on one Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2317719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 hmm.. why buy the cheapest BMW just to have a BMW ? Anybody with money looks down on the cheapest bmw in the range, although mind you it's probably several tiers above a skyline Is there any particular reason you want to drive a BMW 318i other than the fact that it's a BMW? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2317772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoTaxi Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 considered a nice audi?my cousin bought a new A4 recently.. 2.4L Build quality, comfort, and luxury is amazing to say the least As someone else said, they kill the BMW band for buck my issue with BMW's is that they are not worth what you pay - you are basically paying about 10,000 on top of the price just for the BMW key/keyring to show your mates drive a few different cars before you set your mind on one Like I said, I know Audi's are good but for performance but I just don't like the way they look. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2317788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haysey Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I dont know how youd think an audi looks like everything on the road, id much rather a Audi over a Beema any day, because all the young execs, richboys and general wankers drive them, 318i you say? welcome to the world of driving a slow shitbox, there is nothing you can do to make it fast at all, sounds shit and handling is nothing special, if it had to be a beema id much rather a 325 or something along those lines.... Why not a nice audi put that on 19s and youll be set...... 1.8turbo quattro, leave it stock and you will love it! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2317791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoTaxi Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 hmm.. why buy the cheapest BMW just to have a BMW ? Anybody with money looks down on the cheapest bmw in the range, although mind you it's probably several tiers above a skyline Is there any particular reason you want to drive a BMW 318i other than the fact that it's a BMW? I'm just looking at something with a low change-over and the 318is is around the $17-$18 mark. It's not really about the "BMW" thing as much as I haven't seen anything else I like that's not too old and around that money. I've test driven / tried the Holden / Ford / Magna thing & I just can't go do it !! At least the BMW has some style & engineering heritage behind it. And believe me, with a head like mine, I could own a McLaren F1 and still get looked down on Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/125488-moving-on/#findComment-2317841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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