E36 318is Motorsport differences

[Bonez007]

So I have been looking out for a 325/328... I have found a 325i that I like, but it has been converted from auto to manual. It has a gearbox from an m3 3.0l 328ZF. Also branches from 3.0 m3. the rest of the car is stock. Can anybody tell me how this will affect fuel consumption, and on highway driving? Won't the revs be higher than usual?

 

[Bernard///M3]

Gizmo will be the right person to ask

 

[DieselFan]

With my experienced knowledge. I would say the consumption would be lower because 1) Manual and 2) no cats in the manifold.

 

[Bonez007]

With my experienced knowledge. I would say the consumption would be lower because 1) Manual and 2) no cats in the manifold.

Even with higher revs on 5th gear?

 

[alexzz]

So I have been looking out for a 325/328... I have found a 325i that I like, but it has been converted from auto to manual. It has a gearbox from an m3 3.0l 328ZF. Also branches from 3.0 m3. the rest of the car is stock. Can anybody tell me how this will affect fuel consumption, and on highway driving? Won't the revs be higher than usual?

fuel aint bad highway 7.8/100km, city 10/100km
if engine is in good nick ofc

 

[Bonez007]

Thanks for the replies guys. The car in question seems to be in great condition for its age.

It has a full m3 kit and m3 wheels, high polished.
57mm exhaust
m3 exhaust manifold.
Harmon Kardon rear speakers from an e46.
The owner says its all original parts.
Clutch recently done.
short throw gear linkages
The interior is black leather and in very nice condition.
Just the leather on the front doors have started to pull away from the mouldings.

The sunroof seems to be missing a panel, so it shows black metal, from inside the car.
The aircon works, but it makes noise. Like a long sharp noise (I don't know how to explain. If you turn the blower off, and back on again, it goes away, then comes back.

Rear windows do not work, owner says switches are faulty. It also needs the button for the drivers window switch, and the black panel under the wipers are broken and needs replacing.

rear tyres need replacing. Looks good from the outer side, but the inners are bald (is this normal on this car? suspension is standard)

Price: 55k, not negotiable. He will replace the rear tyres. Does this sound too much?

 

[alexzz]

Thanks for the replies guys. The car in question seems to be in great condition for its age.

It has a full m3 kit and m3 wheels, high polished.
57mm exhaust
m3 exhaust manifold.
Harmon Kardon rear speakers from an e46.
The owner says its all original parts.
Clutch recently done.
short throw gear linkages
The interior is black leather and in very nice condition.
Just the leather on the front doors have started to pull away from the mouldings.

The sunroof seems to be missing a panel, so it shows black metal, from inside the car.
The aircon works, but it makes noise. Like a long sharp noise (I don't know how to explain. If you turn the blower off, and back on again, it goes away, then comes back.

Rear windows do not work, owner says switches are faulty. It also needs the button for the drivers window switch, and the black panel under the wipers are broken and needs replacing.

rear tyres need replacing. Looks good from the outer side, but the inners are bald (is this normal on this car? suspension is standard)

Price: 55k, not negotiable. He will replace the rear tyres. Does this sound too much?

send photo's, km's, service history? If you are based in CPT I can come check it out with you.

 

[madness_inc]

Err no.30 to 35k max for that car with those issues

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I lie. 25k. Especially if the electrics need work.

 

[alexzz]

Err no.30 to 35k max for that car with those issues

Yea if its a 325 for 55k, wayyy to much, thats more like mint 328 money.

55k it better be in show room condition

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send us the ad.

 

[Bonez007]

Its not showroom condition... The search continues. Its so hard finding a clean car in Durban!

here is the ad: http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars/morningside/immaculate-condition/1001118691440910253553009

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Thanks for the replies guys. The car in question seems to be in great condition for its age.

It has a full m3 kit and m3 wheels, high polished.
57mm exhaust
m3 exhaust manifold.
Harmon Kardon rear speakers from an e46.
The owner says its all original parts.
Clutch recently done.
short throw gear linkages
The interior is black leather and in very nice condition.
Just the leather on the front doors have started to pull away from the mouldings.

The sunroof seems to be missing a panel, so it shows black metal, from inside the car.
The aircon works, but it makes noise. Like a long sharp noise (I don't know how to explain. If you turn the blower off, and back on again, it goes away, then comes back.

Rear windows do not work, owner says switches are faulty. It also needs the button for the drivers window switch, and the black panel under the wipers are broken and needs replacing.

rear tyres need replacing. Looks good from the outer side, but the inners are bald (is this normal on this car? suspension is standard)

Price: 55k, not negotiable. He will replace the rear tyres. Does this sound too much?

send photo's, km's, service history? If you are based in CPT I can come check it out with you.

Thank you for the offer but the car is in durban. The guy is a mechanic and is regularly serviced. milage about 286k. he is the second owner.

 

[DieselFan]

I meant inexperienced knowledge lol. Sorry.

Ya thats too much money for the car. Problem is now for the seller now all his mods are now worth what the car is worth...

 

[Bonez007]

Also, I am not looking for the fastest car. It just gotta have good enough power, look good, and have that sweet 6pot tone!

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I meant inexperienced knowledge lol. Sorry.

Ya thats too much money for the car. Problem is now for the seller now all his mods are now worth what the car is worth...

That is true

 

[Bernard///M3]

For that kind of money you can find some 2002 E46 318 models with under 200000km
The problem you must shop around

 

[Bonez007]

For that kind of money you can find some 2002 E46 318 models with under 200000km
The problem you must shop around

I do have a 2002 e46 320i. I just want a nice, clean e36

 

[alexzz]

your best bet is to go to JHB or CPT to get your clean e36 :rollsmile:

 

[Gizmo]

Yeah, go to CT and buy the purple 328i or come to jhb and buy the red 328i, both individuals of course.

 

[madness_inc]

I meant inexperienced knowledge lol. Sorry.

Ya thats too much money for the car. Problem is now for the seller now all his mods are now worth what the car is worth...

Trying to explain to people that mods dont add value to a vehicle...

 

[Bonez007]

Yeah, go to CT and buy the purple 328i or come to jhb and buy the red 328i, both individuals of course.

Red 328i? Where bro? Do you have a link?

 

[Gizmo]

http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=50197

I see Kobus also left the forum, Im sure he can still be reached though.

 

[alexzz]

http://pretoria.olx.co.za/bmw-e36-328i-individual-for-sale-iid-601126587

he's contact details are there