Newbie in need of Enlightenment

[Gizmo]

 

[Randy ///M]

All the best and welcome Newbie !!

 

[SylisM]

Welcome to the forum, awesome intro bru.

 

[Gizmo]

 

[Blue Shirt]

IMHO a 318i is a 318i, don't try to make into something else. The changes required to put a 6-cyl M54 in there will cost far more than what the car is worth, and in the end it will still be a 318i with another motor (= diminished re-sale value).

The best bet would be to either fix or replace the N42/46 motor (not sure what is in there now). N42/46 motors are a dime for a dozen at scrapyards.

If you then still want a 6-cyl E46, sell the 318i and buy a 325i/330i. Any other option just does not make any financial sense.

 

[ChefDJ]

IMHO a 318i is a 318i, don't try to make into something else. The changes required to put a 6-cyl M54 in there will cost far more than what the car is worth, and in the end it will still be a 318i with another motor (= diminished re-sale value).

The best bet would be to either fix or replace the N42/46 motor (not sure what is in there now). N42/46 motors are a dime for a dozen at scrapyards.

If you then still want a 6-cyl E46, sell the 318i and buy a 325i/330i. Any other option just does not make any financial sense.

Some sound advice here :=):

 

[KingZander]

:cartel:

trolling is serious business
haha but I've located a cleansing if I be trolling...

I apologize for seeming to only want to troll Gizmo...

I really am serious about fixing my beauty. All the talking about a bigger engine and such is merely wishful talking of a young noob lad.

I'm here to get REAL solid advice from gentleman who knows a thing or 1000 about BMW's and maintaining of these beasts.

I would rater be scorned here and be let straight on the narrow path than be talked a hole in my head by family saying this beauty of mine was a loss from the start.

To be blunt sir all I deeply wish for is to have my first Beemer love to run. Whatever way will be the best. As adviced by the Gurus of this Brotherhood.

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IMHO a 318i is a 318i, don't try to make into something else. The changes required to put a 6-cyl M54 in there will cost far more than what the car is worth, and in the end it will still be a 318i with another motor (= diminished re-sale value).

The best bet would be to either fix or replace the N42/46 motor (not sure what is in there now). N42/46 motors are a dime for a dozen at scrapyards.

If you then still want a 6-cyl E46, sell the 318i and buy a 325i/330i. Any other option just does not make any financial sense.

:clapper:

Thank you for your sound advice Blue Shirt

These responses is why I came here too the forum. I'm a noob tired of people putting me down for buying my beauty. I kmow there were people out there able to give me sound advice.

My wish is to have my beauty be running perfectly and me being able to drive here for another 5 years (yes I'm young and broke haha)

I will take all of your advice to heart.

Regards Brother
KingZander

:cartel:

 

[AdiS]

I would rater be scorned here and be let straight on the narrow path than be talked a hole in my head by family saying this beauty of mine was a loss from the start.

To be blunt sir all I deeply wish for is to have my first Beemer love to run. Whatever way will be the best. As adviced by the Gurus of this Brotherhood.

I would echo the sentiments expressed by Gizmo. A 318i is not a very compelling model in the E46 range, and the N42/46 is known to be a problematic engine, even when actually running.

You should really ask yourself whether it is truly worth investing the money to fix this car that is, from the outset, a mediocre model. I would cut my losses and look for a nice 6 cylinder example. It will still need work, but the money spent will be more worth while.

 

[Gizmo]

...great way to be taken seriously...:screwy:

 

[osiris]

...great way to be taken seriously...:screwy:

This....:roflol:

 

[Gizmo]

:smashScreen:
I wonder what his other/former username is/was. Join date is priceless!

 

[Lloyd09]

All the talking about a bigger engine and such is merely wishful talking of a young noob lad.
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Sure feels good to be called "young"....... But a "wishful talking noob" ? :crazylaugh: :tiptoe:

Best of luck with the vehicle mate

 

[FerdiBotha]

:smashScreen:
I wonder what his other/former username is/was. Join date is priceless!

He did say this was his first ever thread..

 

[Gordvisr]

Welcome.