might be of interest to someone on here, as there are often people seeking SOC's A mate of mine has a SO K reg BMW something for sale. Other than it being bloo, and he wants about 800 Queens pahnds for it, I know nowt else. But if anybody has any interest in the beast I'll get the details and pass them on. And, it's located in Saffron Walden. -- Greybeard FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy2!) Trumpet Trophy 1200-03 Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home! ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
It would, but I don't know at the moment! I'll ring him tomorrow night and get the deatils and post them up here as best I can. He only mentioned earlier in the pub at unchtime, saying that it had just been valeted. Watch this space. -- Greybeard FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy2!) Trumpet Trophy 1200-03 Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home! ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
Right, got the details, I think. BMW 318i K reg (1991) 120K miles Manual MOT Aug 08 Tax 6 months New Tyres New Zorst New Shocks £800 It's Bloo, and in Saffron Walden. Sellers details can be passed on if you wish to email me . -- Greybeard FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy2!) Trumpet Trophy 1200-03 Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home! ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
Positive that it's not a 318is? Because then I'd definite be interested. Otherwise, unfortunately not.
'scuse my ignorance, I know nowt about BMW cages, but what's the difference? He didn't say it was an ess but I'll check with him again tomorrow. -- Greybeard FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy2!) Trumpet Trophy 1200-03 Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home! ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
318i is a plodding 8v, 90bhp-or-somesuch, cooking model for people who want the badge and don't need a sporty car. 318is has a 136bhp 16v engine, uprated suspension, Recaro seats and isn't called the 'mini-M3' for nothing. The 318is has roughly the same power as the 320 but is far better balanced because the engine is lighter. It probably is a 318i unfortunately but not it doesn't hurt to ask, especially as they were made in 1990 & 91.
SteveH says... And the iS having about 20bhp more and much better suspension from what I can see from a quick google search.
Didn't he mention it being a '91? That would make it an E30... E36 318is don't really seem to be worth bothering with, you're right about that.
Yes, but the 'mini-M3' comment only applies to the E30 - the E36 is noticeably heavier and the is engine struggles a bit with the weight.
Right, I didn't know that. I don't think it had Recaro seats when I sat in it? But I'll check with him tonight. He's sorting his Mum's funeral plans at the moment. -- Greybeard FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy2!) Trumpet Trophy 1200-03 Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home! ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
I'm sure this one isn't a coupe. -- Greybeard FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy2!) Trumpet Trophy 1200-03 Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home! ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
Nope it's not an ess version. Sorry I forgot to ask if it was 2 or 4 door stupid sod! When I find out I'll let you know, if anyone is interested. I personally haven't found a BM that I like, oh, other than the 8 series I think it is, looks like a wedge at t' front. -- Greybeard FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy2!) Trumpet Trophy 1200-03 Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home! ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
No worries, as I mentioned it doesn't hurt to ask. But I'm not really interested in the cooking model.
Don't blame you, I hate the thing. It's ok as a car goes, but it's nothing exiting. It's not a a bad car as a run-around for 800 sovs or so. I know he's open to sensible offers on it so anyone needs a cheap runabout it prolly worth it. -- Greybeard FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy2!) Trumpet Trophy 1200-03 Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home! ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
A friend has an L plate E36 318i saloon which he owes him something like £300 including what he spent on things like rear wheel bearings getting it through an MOT. Never goes wrong. I've driven it - if you want something which is reliable, comfy and actually quite pleasant to plod along in, they're not a bad buy really given how little they're worth these days. Parts aren't too dear either. It's not even that slow really when you boot it - the 318i is 115bhp vs 140bhp in the 318iS. There are far worse SOCs around, anyway.
