318is 325i limited budget dillema

[Stealthgrow]

i have a dilema i either spend 1.k on cheap a 325i or 1.5k on 318is theinsurance on an 318is is £500 the 325i is £900 so if i go for the 325i ill have to spend less on the car and put some towards the insurance.

this is where im stuck i cant up my budget, what i realy want to know is what kind of 325i can i expect for 1.k i dont mind anything tatty aslong as its not rotton and mechanics are ok!

[Bob_S]

you can get a decent example of either just have to wait for it to come along at the right price

[magpie]

the is comes with alot of upgrades as standard compared to a 325i,,,,
if you get bored after you've chipped it put a 325i lump in sorted

[Bob_S]

which upgrades might they be magpie? some easily avaliable sport seats and some easily avaliable arb's and an asthmatic 4 pot?

[fuzzy]

youll get a decent 325 for a grand. it might not be a concours winner but it will be solid and decent.

[Stealthgrow]

the extras and trim level dosent bother me as the can easily be upgraded its the engine i want.

is there any diffrence engine wise between a 325 sport and non sport?

[Stealthgrow]

youll get a decent 325 for a grand. it might not be a concours winner but it will be solid and decent.

solid and decent is what i want as i dont mind doing it up myself

[Bob_S]

engine wise there is no difference.
cars upto around 87 had a slightly higher C/R but most have also rotted away

[Stealthgrow]

is the gear box and lsd the same? if not how easy are they to swap

[magpie]

you are now getting boreing bud,,,oh you forgot the m tech suspension,,,m8 oh yea it was me who got the springs...
what happened to the rear lights ???did you keep them??

[skipunda]

engine wise there is no difference.
cars upto around 87 had a slightly higher C/R but most have also rotted away

Mines....just.....about....with it.
Oh I need to sit down

[Bob_S]

you are now getting boreing bud,,,oh you forgot the m tech suspension,,,m8 oh yea it was me who got the springs...
what happened to the rear lights ???did you keep them??

I'm bored myself mate!!

rear lights? probably got a set here somewhere, you after some?

[magpie]

sorry bob,,,wrong person [lights] it was scott i needed to see

[Bob_S]

ok well I've got some here if needs be?

[Brianmoooore]

magpie and Bob_S - Do I detect some sort of issue between you?
If so, keep it off of here, and PM each other!

[Stealthgrow]

confused now lol

[Bob_S]

magpie and Bob_S - Do I detect some sort of issue between you?
If so, keep it off of here, and PM each other!

no I think magpie's got confused over something else
It's all healthy banter

[E30A30]

I think that you will be more than happy with an is 16v, i am fortunate enough to have a 325i and i could not bear to part with my m42! Hey Bob S is that your diamond schwartz is in the Pics? it looks sweet with those rims really stands out and looks just enough with the standard front spoiler! E30A30

[Bob_S]

Yes it is diamond black. Wish I never sold it really! lol

[magpie]

magpie and Bob_S - Do I detect some sort of issue between you?
If so, keep it off of here, and PM each other!

not at all from me [anymore] MR MOORE..