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Please don't apart from lancers trying to look like evo's 318i bmw's have got to be the most wanna be car out there (without even doing anything to the car)

Thanks :)--- but are they any good ?

MINE.

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E36 318iS is a really nice cruiser. I thought you might get bored with it after a GT-T

If it is the E36, they can have a multitude of electrics issues > blowing light bulbs mainly. But they're a pretty stress free engine compared to what's in a 320i which is prone to oil leaks and worn Vanos. 325i coupe is better still - but just check for oil leaks, gear linkages and noisy Vanos (with a wooden dowel).

Edit* sorry I forgot Al that you're not after a manual.

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E36 318iS is a really nice cruiser. I thought you might get bored with it after a GT-T

If it is the E36, they can have a multitude of electrics issues > blowing light bulbs mainly. But they're a pretty stress free engine compared to what's in a 320i which is prone to oil leaks and worn Vanos. 325i coupe is better still - but just check for oil leaks, gear linkages and noisy Vanos (with a wooden dowel).

Thanks mate , the one I looked at was an ES 36 (I think) is this the same as a E36 ? it was the sport version and scuse the igoruns but what is a Vanos ? :P

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yo u better have a fooking good reason

:P I'm 61 years old and I've got spinal degeneration.

It aint going to get better.

I can always drive but some days just not a manual,

It's a waste.

Think I'm happy about it ?

:mad:

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Vanos is a camshaft control thingamy. Like Variable Valve Timing. It was introduced in '93

If it's there, it is located within the front lobe next to the crank pulley on the driver's side.

The E36 series was wonderfully ergonomically suited to the driver, with the dash layout in wrap around style. RX7s and Supras copied the concept. I don't think that the front seats had a lumbar support though - perhaps the optional sports seats did, but I could be wrong.

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:mad: Thanks for that , have to sell the Skyline before purchase or do a trade and I'm realy looking for a 4 rather than a 6 , $138K new, fark thats what I call depreciation.

Why so much loss ?

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^^^ Referring to the M3 above - That 3.2l engine is a significant improvement over the '97 predecessor.

It has a Double Vanos system and thus greater torque due to having valve timing on both intake and exhaust cams.

Those seats (pictured) are the sports seats referred to above. They give greater support to your back.

The seat squab is extendable too, which is great for support under your legs.

Under mixed condition driving, the 3.2l M3 (well-tuned) only uses about 9.8l/100km - very impressive.

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Yep - the 3.2 are sweet. They go like stink too (320hp IIRC). If you're going to get a SMG one, make sure it's been recently rebuilt (not just serviced). Most of them will need a rebuild at this point in their life, and that is mega expensive. that's the reason I'd buy a manual if I ever were to get one.

They sell for as little as $21k for a 97 model, too, even with relatively few km (under 200k)

Interestingly, when a friend was considering a car to replace his R32 GTR about 5 years ago, he looked at an E36 M3 and commented at how fragile it felt compared to the GTR. He later went on to buy an M5 (E34).

Oh, I think that the 3.2 came out late 96. Certainly all the 97 models have it, and I'm pretty sure I've seen several 96 models with the 3.2 as well.

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:( I'm 61 years old and I've got spinal degeneration.

It aint going to get better.

I can always drive but some days just not a manual,

It's a waste.

Think I'm happy about it ?

:)

sorry to hear about this mate :D .

bmw is the way to go, depends on your budget also as audi's are very comfortable and have great seats too. ive been in a e46 m3 and can say those seats are great and have good power :D i was close to getting one but went with the r34 gtr.

good luck in your search.

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sorry to hear about this mate :D .

bmw is the way to go, depends on your budget also as audi's are very comfortable and have great seats too. ive been in a e46 m3 and can say those seats are great and have good power :( i was close to getting one but went with the r34 gtr.

good luck in your search.

No bigee just makes me cranky as all get out ,which is scarey cause I've always been a cranky shit to start with.

I'm not looking at the M3's realy rather at the , I think , ES36 which is 318iS 4 potter 1996cc (or roundabouts) donk 2 door, only a littley realy, the RRP on a 99 was about $58k and the yard price now seems to be around $15500 and good ole Redbook putting them at $11.600 private and as low as $6800 wholesale.

I am hoping someone on here may have one and want to do a deal , unlikely, but you never know. :)

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No bigee just makes me cranky as all get out ,which is scarey cause I've always been a cranky shit to start with.

I'm not looking at the M3's realy rather at the , I think , ES36 which is 318iS 4 potter 1996cc (or roundabouts) donk 2 door, only a littley realy, the RRP on a 99 was about $58k and the yard price now seems to be around $15500 and good ole Redbook putting them at $11.600 private and as low as $6800 wholesale.

I am hoping someone on here may have one and want to do a deal , unlikely, but you never know. :(

thats fair enough they still look nice in my opinion.

good luck with the search :)

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Redbook hates the germans. Don't as me why, but it does and always always undervalues them. GL car hunting :D

Redbook is my friend--and I'm English so-- :)

Just as a thought is the 318iS a timing belt or timing chain don't worry it's just the tensioners jobby.

Anyone know what the Beemer website is called I've googled a bit and keep ending up in the US . ?

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i had a e36 318is, but i thought they were all manual? Anyway they are over priced for parts, very unreliable now as most are not looked after, and they have no guts. They do look decent if it's been well kept. They are good till things start to break (and by god they do break)

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:) I'm 61 years old and I've got spinal degeneration.

It aint going to get better.

I can always drive but some days just not a manual,

It's a waste.

Think I'm happy about it ?

:P

V35 skylines would be what the doc recommends :P

350GT Premium tiptronic auto.

The driver's seat has many electric adjustments so you can have it just the way you like.

Car isn't overly low so you can get in and out quite easy.

Comfy car with lots of performance.

More gutsy than a 318is, newer and roughly the same price and parts are reasonable.

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