BMW 327iS

[Adi]

was refer to the TS actually, sorry!

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sent them a mail.....

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just a thought, have been chatting to the BMW archieves on another matter would this not be worth a question to them?

 

[Nic_s]

Why would BMW then have the badging on the manifold? which I mentioned earlier

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@ Adi, the superboss was only made in South Africa.

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Thanks for that awesomely obnoxious answer.

 

[akash]

This is a moot point since there are no safety ratings attached to the cars so there is no way to objectively and independently measure the safety of the two cars, you are only basing your view on your opinion and experience.

If you want to get technical, i would take my chances with the airbags and ABS in the M3, than with the airbags in the super boss, snap wait did they have any airbags on the super boss< not sure about that:dunno:

 

[Budleigh]

was refer to the TS actually, sorry!

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sent them a mail.....

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just a thought, have been chatting to the BMW archieves on another matter would this not be worth a question to them?

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The TS was also homegrown. It was meant to be a homologation special, but it fell foul of the regulations, IIRC. That motor was found in Calibras and Vectras overseas.

Personally, I wouldn't rate my chances in either an E30 or a Superboss, in a significant crash. I mean, the E36 was barely a three-star car, anyhow. I find the best thing is just to avoid crashing.

 

[akash]

was refer to the TS actually, sorry!

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sent them a mail.....

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just a thought, have been chatting to the BMW archieves on another matter would this not be worth a question to them?

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The TS was also homegrown. It was meant to be a homologation special, but it fell foul of the regulations, IIRC. That motor was found in Calibras and Vectras overseas.

Personally, I wouldn't rate my chances in either an E30 or a Superboss, in a significant crash. I mean, the E36 was barely a three-star car, anyhow. I find the best thing is just to avoid crashing.

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AGREEDED

 

[Prev]

I have a great deal of respect for the Opels from the Superboss generation. Those things were damn quick and like any other car if driven properly and given the respect it deserves you wont just crash. I owned a CD 16v Monza during the 90's and that car could outrun most (2.0l to 3.0l) cars at the time including the 325i shadowline. However, biggest drawback of Opel's is the cheap plastics on the dash etc ..... damn rattled like crazy. I believe that they still keep that legacy to date although I haven't been in an Opel for ages.

 

[Yulz9081]

See this gumtree ad, car is badged as a 327is

http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Car...5K-bmw-325is-072-663-1004-W0QQAdIdZ225894372#

 

[hennie]

there is/was no such thing as a 327iS from bmw
the 327 badge was the owners who put them on same as the okes slapping a m badge on their 320

 

[veridico]

When I was about 7 my mom had a 325 turbo, my dad bought it for her (he had a e12 M535i if i recall correctly). She drove my M5 and I asked her how it compared to her 325. She said the 325 was way more skittish and was very responsive.

We ended up selling the car, as some assholes broke in, stole the radio and in the process somehow broke the cluster and shorted a whole bunch of stuff that prevented the car from starting... Would have cost a whole lot to fix.

 

[saturnz]

@ PrevanP, the dash is actually made from cardboard and not plastic, thats why most of them never crack.

The dash rattles because people take them out and never put them back properly.

If you ever in Cape Town I will gladly give you a ride in one of my superbosses, it drives better than most cars I've driven in, no rattles and a relatively soft suspension.

 

[Budleigh]

Eh, the dash rattling is a KNOWN issue on the T-cars (Kadett and Monza), and was present even when they were new. It's because of the way the dash itself is built.

 

[saturnz]

Well my cars don't rattle.

 

[hennie]

if a car has a rattle it just shows the owner is to lazy to find it and silence it

 

[Prev]

@ PrevanP, the dash is actually made from cardboard and not plastic, thats why most of them never crack.

The dash rattles because people take them out and never put them back properly.

If you ever in Cape Town I will gladly give you a ride in one of my superbosses, it drives better than most cars I've driven in, no rattles and a relatively soft suspension.

Thanks Saturnz, it would be great to ride again in one of the all time great cars to grace our roads. When I'm next in Cape Town, I'll let you know and take you up on your offer.

 

[Couper]

I'm not sure the Evo 1 was a 2.7?

The 325is Evo II however was.

BMW used the diesel crank or block (Not sure to get it to 2.7L) It's a long stroke version of the 2.5 M20 engine. M20B27

The 2.7 is basically a SA rebadged Alpina B3, as it runs both Alpina B3 camshafts ("B3" Embossed on the cams) and Alpina software in the ECU as well as uses the airflow meter from the 733 M30 motor. (All of these items are identifiable by orange "Alpina" stickers from the factory)

The five stud wheel hubs and ABS unit were from the E34

Here is the link to the 1992 one I owned 2004/2005

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/309029

Damn your car was neat - where to find such a nice one as i'm looking???

 

[Rascal69]

why is it that we have this conversation atleast once a year :hammerhead:

 

[badaz87]

I read this with great interest, as I am being told by numerous sources, including previous owners, that my dad's 525i touring also came out with the 2.7i motor... I just have no idea who can confirm this... My dad has had two 325i e36s, and according to him they lacked the punch that the touring has... and I can confirm, it has a BIG fist...:yikes:

So any ideas? Anyone know if this car was also a test mule in the UK? (Our car was imported by the previous owner)

The 2.7i Alpina B3 motor would explain the "The 525i Touring puts out around 20Kw more than standard" comments my dad received from Allie Gamiet of ART in Athlone, Cape Town.

If you guys stumble across any info please let me know...