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Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:25 pm

Gortour wrote:
magpie wrote:you must've thrashed it in 3rd uphill.
i was in 5th so you got a slight gap till my revs built up.so i changed down to 4th... :? :bla: :bla: :bla:
Mine's auto too Mick... winkeye
i'll give you a run for real on feb 1st winkeye
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Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:37 pm

what is the avarge price of the 318is

well mine cost £500 with 7month tax and 12month MOT and its immaculate ive seen worse cars sell for 1k, there is some pics in the photogallery from novemeber time

mick (magpie) also got another bargin for £350 and didnt cost him much to put it tho and MOT from what i can remember ,but usually they sell for a minimum £800+ unless you are prepared to wait, a good one usuallys costs above 1k unless your lucky like me and magpie :wink:
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Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:01 pm

magpie wrote:
Gortour wrote:
magpie wrote:you must've thrashed it in 3rd uphill.
i was in 5th so you got a slight gap till my revs built up.so i changed down to 4th... :? :bla: :bla: :bla:
Mine's auto too Mick... winkeye
i'll give you a run for real on feb 1st winkeye
Nothing to prove here pal... Really don't give a 4-X
Why bother racing? If my car's slower than yours, so what?
I'm sure your kids will feel safer if you're not trying to beat me too.
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Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:12 pm

anyway...back on topic...
Cloud wrote:316i is a bit weak, 318iS has a lot of power and will feel nice to drive, 320i are smooth but have a drink problem.
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Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:29 pm

Gortour wrote:
magpie wrote:
Gortour wrote: Mine's auto too Mick... winkeye
i'll give you a run for real on feb 1st winkeye
Nothing to prove here pal... Really don't give a 4-X
Why bother racing? If my car's slower than yours, so what?
I'm sure your kids will feel safer if you're not trying to beat me too.
ermm you started it...and my kids wont be in it on feb 1st thanks.
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Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:35 pm

now now children! winkeye
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Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:30 pm

i am going to wait till end of the month prob or when i sell my pug 406, i ma just getting bored of the front wheel drive and miss the drive of the e30 i will prob get a 318is by the sound of it, wanna sell your alex :P
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:38 am

NO!! :wink:

if someone offered me 2k i would say no :D
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:58 am

johneiuk wrote: what do people think of this car http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/799405.htm

It's Trailer park trash at its finest!
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:24 pm

magpie wrote:ermm you started it...and my kids wont be in it on feb 1st thanks.
Didn't think I was starting anything Mick, just stirring mate.
Maybe I'm not drinking enough.
See you on 1st. :D
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:53 pm

worth a try alex, i am looking to get one soon, does anyone on here know of any that maybe for sale
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Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:53 pm

nah would not sell it ive spend loads on it on little bits and pieces as im trying to get in near concurs :D
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Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:51 pm

Get a 320i..... bear with me..

A good nick (even 4 door if you dont mind them) will generally be easier to find. Common thing is now everyone snaps up the good 316i/318i for the bodies/shells and spares. The 318iS is often a tad more expensive, lived a harder life etc.

A more door 320i is still a nice car. They do drink but not a serious amount more than the others. But you'll find it easier to get a cheap minter IMO. Also makes the conversion to a 325i that little bit easier. A perfect 320i 4 door + decent 325i engine and suspension off here or a scrap car and a weekend or two of work should see you out with more spare cash than getting a 325i of a similar nick. And do you really want a baby 4 pot? A good 320i is such a nice car to drive. And if insurance is a problem then hey, gives you a bit more time on your hands to scout for the perfect engine for when the time comes!

Its all about 6 cylinders :twisted:!

Either way good luck fella, but i'd probably be strange and look for a mint 316 chromie with a nice M10 engine. They're not too bad. 316i are quite under powered as said before. Never had the pleasure of driving or being in a 318i and neither a 318iS (but i've heard they're overrated by iS owners (coz they aint got a real sport :chuckle:)!)!
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Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:54 pm

just found a e30 318is which needs door card and seats i was wondering how easy are these to get hold of and what sort of price am i looking at for these
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Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:01 pm

I have an entire interior sat in a shell ready to be pillaged. What colour seats do you need?
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Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:08 pm

the car is black, was just looking at the price for matching seat and door cards, aint bought the car
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Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:00 am

I can get some pics for you tomorrow if you want to add it to the options list? Drop me a PM if you're interested.
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