Why does everyone seem to think 320i's a rubbish

[jcjdavis1]

I'm guessing that the majority of people banging on about how the 2.5 is vastly superior to the 2.0 are aged 30 and under. Speed is something you grow out of, trust me

I enjoy the banter on this site I am well over 30 and speed is not my thing. you do not need to bang on about speed/power all the time. good luck to those who like all the power but do not go on about it and have a go at lesser E30's.As I say I like the forum it has given me help in fixing probs. and ideas for my car.Live and let Live is what I say.

[marty1979]

Well said that man!

[fuzzy]

Speed is something you grow out of, trust me

no it isnt,trust me

[Demlotcrew]

[Cloggy Saint]

Speed is something you grow out of, trust me

no it isnt,trust me

For the MAJORITY it is. How many zoner's fathers pour 100's of pounds into their cars trying to tease a few extra bhp out of them and spend their spare time drifting around roundabouts??

[fuzzy]

Speed is something you grow out of, trust me

no it isnt,trust me

For the MAJORITY it is. How many zoner's fathers pour 100's of pounds into their cars trying to tease a few extra bhp out of them and spend their spare time drifting around roundabouts??

zoners fathers? was that a dig at someone specific? if you added another zreo to the above figure that would probably describe me though

[maxfield]

For the MAJORITY it is. How many zoner's fathers pour 100's of pounds into their cars trying to tease a few extra bhp out of them and spend their spare time drifting around roundabouts??

zoners fathers? was that a dig at someone specific? if you added another zreo to the above figure that would probably describe me though

Me for instance.

You would't catch him drifting round any roundabouts maybe the nurburgring

Or brands hatch maybe

and it was more like thousands to get those extra ponies 60ish of them infact

[fuzzy]

like thousands to get those extra ponies 60ish of them infact

60G to get about 40 extra horses? bargain should have stuck a ford engine in

[maxfield]

like thousands to get those extra ponies 60ish of them infact

60G to get about 40 extra horses? bargain should have stuck a ford engine in

it was more like 60 horses gain for about 7kish or something like that

[marty1979]

7k, that's mental. And after all that it'll rust out by the time you've paid off the loan

[maxfield]

7k, that's mental. And after all that it'll rust out by the time you've paid off the loan

it wasn't a loan that paid for it.

be a long time before it rusts too

[marty1979]

Apologies, I wasn't having a dig.

[fuzzy]

like thousands to get those extra ponies 60ish of them infact

60G to get about 40 extra horses? bargain should have stuck a ford engine in

it was more like 60 horses gain for about 7kish or something like that

i was only having a laugh max ,but seriously though 7G for 60 horses is still a lot.has he considered turboing?

[maxfield]

60G to get about 40 extra horses? bargain should have stuck a ford engine in

it was more like 60 horses gain for about 7kish or something like that

i was only having a laugh max ,but seriously though 7G for 60 horses is still a lot.has he considered turboing?

He first considered supercharging but then was thinking turbo because i've heard S14s take well to f/i

but ended up going the proper way

the carbon airbox at 7.8k sounds like heaven

[StuBeeDoo]

Just change the name to 325zone and have done with it. If you've got a 316/318, a prefacelift, a baur, a 320/323, you're not worthy on here. E30 zone,My arse

You're not wrong John! :notworthy:

I disagree, I personally like all E30's reguardles of engine. If the car is done to a good standard who cares what lump it has.

Dave, you know me, I'm pretty easy-going. I don't give a toss what engine anyone's E30 has got - any E30 is an E30 and that's why we're all here.
John's comment pretty much sums-up what seems to be the majority attitude here...... "If it's not an iS, a Sport, an M3 or it hasn't had an engine transplant or major money thrown at an M20 - diss it! "

..... And Ed(datourer)'s comment about age is right on the money too.

[Greeny]

I had a Dolphin Grey 320 two door before my 325 and it was as much fun to drive as the 2.5 and drifted as well so who cares how much faster the 325 is you can only go so fast sideways. ROUNDABOUTS RULE!

[d6dph]

Dave, you know me, I'm pretty easy-going. I don't give a toss what engine anyone's E30 has got - any E30 is an E30 and that's why we're all here.
John's comment pretty much sums-up what seems to be the majority attitude here...... "If it's not a iS, Sport or M3, diss it!"

..... And Ed(datourer)'s comment is right on the money too.

Sorry Stu, Didn't mean anything personal by it.

There are a few on here who are a little quick to jump in with the "drop a 2.5 lump in it" comment when people talk about tuning the 2.0, but bhp per £ it's the best way to go to be cost effective IMO.

What really makes me laugh is when e30bmlover will argue that his m20b20 engined car is so great and faultles and yet he still plans to do an engine swap to the b25 engine, seems like he is a little confused!

[Cotty]

I love the 320i because you can race them in http://www.selocmotorsport.com/

[Cotty]

Just change the name to 325zone and have done with it. If you've got a 316/318, a prefacelift, a baur, a 320/323, you're not worthy on here. E30 zone,My arse

You're not wrong John! :notworthy:

I disagree, I personally like all E30's reguardles of engine. If the car is done to a good standard who cares what lump it has.

Yep I agree. I had a 316 for 8 years and it was great. Cheap insurance, 300 miles on a tank of gas.

[d6dph]

But I say that having only owned the one E30, and it's a 325

[Cotty]

My 316 was a minter, only had 50,000 miles on it
http://www.pistonheads.com/members/show ... ?carId=720

[fuzzy]

i just see it as friendly banter,im sure nothing more is really meant by it,although some folk really dont like to see a ford engine in an e30 as already mentioned,were all here for the same reason,our like of e30's which ever model you have

[Cotty]

were all here for the same reason,our like of e30's which ever model you have

Here here

Another pic of my 316,



No I dont know why they are all taken in mirrors

[e30bmlover]

What really makes me laugh is when e30bmlover will argue that his m20b20 engined car is so great and faultles and yet he still plans to do an engine swap to the b25 engine, seems like he is a little confused!

confused? i dont think so, the m20b20 will be staying in. iv decided to buy a 325i aswell. yes the 320 is a great car and shes served me well and will continue to do so for many years to come. the car is too good to go @ucking with it. im keeping her original and thats the final word on the matter. i will be on the hunt for a clean (if its possible) 325.
simon13, no i havent met you and proberbly never will, arrogant is the impression i get from you when you discuss the ''lesser'' straight six.

[SPADGE]

I currently own 4 E30's
An m30'd Tourer,325 tourer,a 320 tourer and a 320 2 door.
The 320 2 door is the car i use the most and provides as much fun for general use as any of the others!
People bang on about power/bhp on sites such as these and waste wads of cash just to have more power than everyone else on the forum in a 'my cock is bigger than yours' way Enjoy your cars and driving them regardless of power, engine size etc.....people

[Speedtouch]

e30bmlover, looks like your bootlid could do with a little adjustment there

[Cloggy Saint]

For the MAJORITY it is. How many zoner's fathers pour 100's of pounds into their cars trying to tease a few extra bhp out of them and spend their spare time drifting around roundabouts??

zoners fathers? was that a dig at someone specific? if you added another zreo to the above figure that would probably describe me though

Me for instance.

You would't catch him drifting round any roundabouts maybe the nurburgring

Or brands hatch maybe

and it was more like thousands to get those extra ponies 60ish of them infact

No no, that wasn't aimed at anyone in particular! Sorry if it caused offence Maxfield, I'm not one to have a pop at people's parents!

[BM-Bloke]

My first E30 was a mint 320i that was at the last lakeside meet
This one is a 325i
Yes its faster
Yes its thirsty
Yes its louder
But my grin is still the same size
Because its an E30
be it a 320 or a 325 get what you can afford
id rather have a mint 320 than a Rust box 325
Dont buy a 325 just because its a 325 look at the whole package

[e30bmlover]

e30bmlover, looks like your bootlid could do with a little adjustment there

in what way my friend?

[StuBeeDoo]

I currently own 4 E30's
An m30'd Tourer,325 tourer,a 320 tourer and a 320 2 door.
The 320 2 door is the car i use the most and provides as much fun for general use as any of the others!
People bang on about power/bhp on sites such as these and waste wads of cash just to have more power than everyone else on the forum in a 'my c**k is bigger than yours' way Enjoy your cars and driving them regardless of power, engine size etc.....people

Well put Spadge. Nice input from someone actually in a position to be able to make a direct comparison.

[pacerpete]

Actually I own both a 320 touring and a 325 touring so am also well qualified to offer my opinions / state the facts.
The 320 was £200 with 15" BBS, leather tax and mot , that is the only reason i bought it. The £40 eta bottom end is being readied as we speak to cure the frustrating lack of forward motion .
If you are not bothered about performance and a nice spec 320 with a good body comes along cheap, yes no problem but if you need / want performance, the 320 will inevitably be a source of frustration. 325s are so plentiful and cheap and invariably better specced , so why bother trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear ?

[SPADGE]

Actually I own both a 320 touring and a 325 touring so am also well qualified to offer my opinions / state the facts.
The 320 was £200 with 15" BBS, leather tax and mot , that is the only reason i bought it. The £40 eta bottom end is being readied as we speak to cure the frustrating lack of forward motion .
If you are not bothered about performance and a nice spec 320 with a good body comes along cheap, yes no problem but if you need / want performance, the 320 will inevitably be a source of frustration. 325s are so plentiful and cheap and invariably better specced , so why bother trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear ?

Each to their own Pete.
If we all wanted exactly the same out of our cars then it would be a little boring on forums like this.
Not everyone wants to get from A to B as quickly as possible if we did then there are a lot of more modern mundane cars that would do that job better anyway!
This debate will run and run but the outcome will always be the same just like the iS/325 one.
Happy new year everyone

[pacerpete]

What 325 / IS debate ? everyone knows ISs are leaky rattly pug slow landfill !

[SPADGE]

What 325 / IS debate ? everyone knows ISs are leaky rattly pug slow landfill !

Lol no comment

[marty1979]

Maybe the need for a bigger engine could be compared to the 40 year old house wife with no boobs who spends thousands on a boob job so she can feel better about herself. We shouldn't need to feel that in some way if you have more of something you will be thought of as "better" than someone who has less. Walk tall, feel proud, and god bless. Have a fantastic new year.