Super_si
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Learn your lesson wayne
Buying something you can
a) run
b) afford
c) drive without moaing its too fast or crashing it be lucky its not being fatal so far..................
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DAYZEE
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If I were you I'd try to get a 318iS, they are much better. A 93' 318 has no power at all.
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wayne hiscock
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this one was r'rd at 141.5bhp
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wayne hiscock
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si i agree
hence y im asking this.
and i only crashed the gsi
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DAYZEE
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quote:
Originally posted by wayne hiscock
this one was r'rd at 141.5bhp
The its not standard or the RR is a load of crap as they usually are.
A standard 318 run 115BHP a 318iS runs 140bhp.
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Super_si
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1.4 corsa 
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wayne hiscock
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oh shit yeh forgot bout that shhhhhhhhhhh lol
hmm ill have to ask him wot engine it is he said it was 140 standard
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K100RSA
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but RR figures with BMW's mean bugger all, mine is over 200bhp and yet I get my arse kicked a a 20XE calibra, BMW are a lot heavier car, and this makes the difference, also make sure you get a manual box, the auto on some can make the 0-60 up to 2 seconds slower, mine is a bit slow up to about 40 but after that it pulls like a train, mine is a 3l so need to tow a petrol tanker around with me LOL, think I spend far too much time in sports mode!!!
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wayne hiscock
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hehe
3lt tho
lovely
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K100RSA
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dunno if its any interest to you but could sell you a 318 coupe R plate red for £5.5k
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wayne hiscock
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bit outta price m8 but cheers anyway
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K100RSA
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dont forget to budget for back tyres as well, there seems to be a problem with BMW's, surprised they didnt recall them all, but the rear tyres wear out way too fast!!! LOL
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wayne hiscock
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lol. are tyres more expensive? ppl say there well expensive
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K100RSA
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nah just like everything else in life get what you pay for, last time I bought tyres they were 235/45/17 think they were £75 each fitted, not bad really as they are big tyres, just not looking forward to next time as I am getting 19's next, thats gonna hurt the wallet!!!
BMW are a very good car, drive them hard and they can be expensive to run, if you want something to thrash around town on of a night, then perhaps stick with a corsa or an escort, if you want comfort and a very nice drive, with the ability to go fast if needed then the BMW is the car for you.
My 5 series is an M-tech, not an M5, but has all the other goodies etc, and is a joy to drive, only thing I would do different when I get another BMW is to get a manual, but my current car was given to me so cant complain!!
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M4tt
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i've heard that BMWs need a very expensive service (bout £750) at 30 000 mile intervals - is this true ?
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NovaGTE
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Nah they aren't to bad to run, easily get 32MPG+ out of mine, there quite quick and really nice to drive. Service aint to bad, better if u use and independent specialist. Sellin mine tho,
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wayne hiscock
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gte y u sellin and how much.
thats wot im interested in is the serviceing. my last audi service came to a grand with new brakes
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NovaGTE
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U2U sent mate
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Gambit
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quote:
Originally posted by K100RSA
dont forget to budget for back tyres as well, there seems to be a problem with BMW's, surprised they didnt recall them all, but the rear tyres wear out way too fast!!! LOL
its only cause its rear wheel drive
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wayne hiscock
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wot is the service intervals for a 318?
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NovaGTE
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Mines been done every 10,000 miles, but there are two stages of services that alternate.
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DAYZEE
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The are 3 kinds of service, Oil service, Inspection 1 and Inspection 2.
An inspection 2 will cost you about £400 without additional parts from BMW. From a specialist mine was £180. The car will tell you when it needs servicing and what service.
[Edited on 29-09-2003 by DAYZEE]
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wayne hiscock
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its just had a inspection 2 how offen it need an inspection 1,2, etc?
the spec list is
Details are:
1992 (1st Aug) BMW 318is (1.8 M42 engine, 141.5bhp, 140 standard)
115k Miles
Full service history (BMW <100k, BMW specialist after)
Recent Inspection II (all fluids, timing chain etc)
3 owners
Red, excellent condition
Electric windows, sunroof etc
Alarm with remote
Genuine M3 lights, genuine M3 spoiler
New brakes, bushes, tyres, battery etc
6 months MOT (12 if I can't find the certificate), 6 months tax
No rattles on startup, no real rattles on interior
Well looked after - cleaned, polished etc.
does it sound worth it?
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