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VXRALLY
22-12-04, 08:39 PM
need to change my every day car. what is best 325 or 328. (performance) any info would be good. dont think my 316 is up to the job of pulling my nova on a sledge :lol: :lol:
Mike
22-12-04, 09:01 PM
325, same top speed as 328 apparently? :|

cheaper'ish tax and insurance! cheaper to buy aswell!
Nick
22-12-04, 10:03 PM
get a 3 series e30.

they are cool.
nova1104
22-12-04, 10:35 PM
Both limited to 155mph but 328 gets there slightly quicker.
VXRALLY
22-12-04, 10:58 PM
does anyone know bhp of these engines?
scott.parker
22-12-04, 10:59 PM
get a 3 series e30.

they are cool.

Two of my mates have bmw 325's there nice cars,and quite cheep to buy..

http://www.diana.clark.btinternet.co.uk/smokeahama1/showus/show/BMCAB/PC-BMCAB.jpg
thers a pic of daves cabs,you can just see karls estate behinde it,its coverted to 2.5 with nos.
http://www.diana.clark.btinternet.co.uk/smokeahama1/Karlsbmw/h.jpg
Go to the team page,and see more pics here

http://www.smokeahama.co.uk/

Scott
VXRALLY
22-12-04, 11:16 PM
they are nice but i have e36 already and dont really want to go backwards in the market. i like the one i have now its just it cant pull alot thats all
Stuart
23-12-04, 09:10 AM
535I E28 ;) old skool gangsta mobile lol
-Bruce-
23-12-04, 11:04 AM
or a 635csi!!!

I would much rather have a E30 than a E36!! 36 is ugly unless its a M3. and you could pick up a mint condition E30 for price of a ok E36. A nice 325i touring would do nicely!! Or a 320is great engine (190bhp) shame its rare and only in a left hooker.

bruce
Philsutton
23-12-04, 12:57 PM
i had the an old 316, it was utter shite. It used to get dusted by 1.1 fiestas at the lights. Only cost me just over 100 for it though, but it did end up catching fire :o
Jack
23-12-04, 01:26 PM
What year/engine are you looking at?
DrivingSpanner
23-12-04, 02:18 PM
get an m3(early) evo, they are sweet as and they've got wheel arches shaped like a nova!!!!!!!
VXRALLY
23-12-04, 04:41 PM
would like m3 evo but they are silly to insure. the one i have at mo has all the kit and wheels, telly etc etc but dont have the engine. :cry:
VXRALLY
23-12-04, 04:43 PM
What year/engine are you looking at?

96/97 i am looking at
Jack
24-12-04, 12:42 AM
have a look here:
http://www.checkthatcar.com/new_check/data/data9.asp?mycar=BMW%203-SERIES%20(1991%20-%201998)

It gives details and specs of the 1991-98 3 series bimmers.
Philsutton
24-12-04, 01:53 AM
fuck that i battered a new 3 series in my 1400......



ive got 3 points to prove it
VXRALLY
24-12-04, 07:25 PM
have a look here:
http://www.checkthatcar.com/new_check/data/data9.asp?mycar=BMW%203-SERIES%20(1991%20-%201998)

It gives details and specs of the 1991-98 3 series bimmers.

thank you just what i needed :wink:
Nick
25-12-04, 12:42 AM
why a bmw !?

i could think of alot more cars that are less expensive to run/insure/repair that probably "pull" stuff just as well, and are cheaper to buy.
Breeny
25-12-04, 06:26 PM
328's are slower than the 325's due to a more restricted inlet manifold. With a few tweaks you'll see more hp on the 328 though. The one to go for is the 328i Sport if you have the money..

http://www.e36coupe.co.uk is one of the most helpful sites I've come across with a large member base..

Bare in mind the 328's also had the Nikasil block issue, stay away from the ones with them..
VXRALLY
26-12-04, 10:41 AM
whats the prob with the blocks. dont tell me they chuck rods
Breeny
26-12-04, 01:36 PM
http://www.lestac.co.uk/bmw/nikasil.htm
Freak
28-12-04, 03:03 AM
whats the prob with the blocks. dont tell me they chuck rods

pre mid 1998 blocks had problems which can lead to them failing.
i wont bore you with the details- nikasil ones with main dealer FSH still get replaced by bmw free of charge even to this day.
best to buy a late alusil engined one really- although the problem is reflected in the price.

p.s- breeny is right- dont touch a 328i.... make sure it is a 328i sport.