e36?

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can anyone tell me how an N reg 318i manual will compare to my 325i auto, just curious. i love the overall power from mine, its a real treat to drive. Would you advise me to stick or twist.

[Blitz]

The 318i has 115 BHP and the 325i has 192 BHP.

I recomend the 325i as a 6 cylinder engine is the best.

[tylerma]

other BMW chat for this one lads

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my 325i is an e30 tho??? still the better choice?

[e30bmlover]

e30 325i(m20) = 171bhp e36 325i (m50) = 192bhp e36 318i = 113bhp, the e36 318i is a 4 cylinder 8 valve, the e30 325i is a 12 valve 6 cylinder and the e36 325i is a 24 valve 6 cylinder(very rapid)
hope this helps! in other words mate STICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Zayyan]

I've got an E36 318i and must say it's perfectly adequate for getting around and carrying stuff.

However it's a lot less fun than the E30 (which is a mere 318i) - I drive the E30 for fun and use the E36 when I just want to get somewhere.

Going from a 2.5 6-pot, auto or not, will be a bit step down IMO.

In comparison though, economy will be very good....

[Falkster]

Im not even sure that he will get too much improvement in fuel economy as the 318s take some pushing along!!

[simplyred]

You will find the 318i quite slow especially mid range, your 325 is much torquier and make a much nicer sound. However if you go for the 318 coupe which has the twin cam 16 valve engine then the difference will be much smaller, especially as you are going from Auto to Manual. You will also find the 4 cylinder car will rev much quicker and nicer, less raspy but gives a little more of a hot hatch feeling. My last 2 cars have been M3's, 3.0 and 3.2 but I miss the 4 cylinder models for their lightness.

[innes]

nah sorted!! keeping with the 325 its got the sports/auto switchable and the power is just superb. got a nice mk1 mr2 anyway which is just perfect if you wanna rev HIGH!! cheers for your points tho guys.

oh is the e30 325 only 12valve?

[e30bmlover]

yep... the e30 325i is 12 valve. same as the 320 + 323.