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318iS1990 
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Joined: 19-June-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 18 |
 Topic: Buying An E30 318iSPosted: 19-June-2003 at 15:51 |
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Hi, Sorry if this has been posted before but as you can see I am new to this forum. I have recently sold my Rover Coupe and am very keen on buying a E30 318iS. I have been to look at a few and have found a lovely 1990 H reg white one. I was just wondering if anyone could give any tips as to what I should be looking for problem wise? The body is immaculate and the mileage seems average (just over 100,000) but I am unsure as to what I should be looking/listening for engine wise. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks, Steve.
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Omi318is
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Posted: 19-June-2003 at 16:23 |
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Good information on Brendan Purcell's site, devoted to this model... http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/index.html I bought mine with 108k on the clock. It started sounding like diesel, so if the one you're looking at doesn't purr, you might end up changing timing tensioner, guides/chain. Mine was also blowing slightly at the manifold, apparently a bad design that needed rewelding. Other than that no troubles engine-wise. As always, listen for noise from the diff. (Mine's starting to grumble, but I deny it's my fault!) Hope you get a nice one... They're great cars. Omi |
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318iS1990
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Posted: 19-June-2003 at 16:36 |
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Thanks Omi!! When I first went to have a look there was none of the sounds that you mentioned but there was a slight blow from the exhaust but I intend to replace it anyway with a nice new full system. But I do have to agree that the E30's are by far the best ever BMW's IMO, I have a few friends that have 320i's but I have heard that if you can find a nice 318iS it's a better investement, would you agree? Again thanks for the info. Steve.
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b318isp
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Posted: 19-June-2003 at 16:41 |
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Yes, my site has a specific Buyers Guide, I think under the Common Faults section. You can find it though the index anyway. I cannot emphasis enough that oil is critical in this car - diff and engine especially. The engine usually is quite tappy but avoid anything with excessive valvetrain noise. |
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318iS1990
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Posted: 19-June-2003 at 18:07 |
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Thanks b318isp. I have had a good read through your site and have found it extremly helpful. Must say it is a very good site!! Looks like I will be the proud owner of a BMW 318is this weekend then!! Thanks again for all your help, i will hopefully get a pic of it in my sig on saturday. Thanks, Steve.
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nickp
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Posted: 19-June-2003 at 22:03 |
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Good luck Steve, It will be one of the best buys you ever make!!!!!! Nick |
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Mark R
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Wimborne, Dorset Joined: 24-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 436 |
Posted: 20-June-2003 at 07:23 |
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There is a very nice looking 318is on eBay, ends 21-Jun-03 17:16:46. I'ts bright Red with full Mtech kit, no association with seller I'm only going by what i've seen on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9837&item=2419556856 Link to image :- http://ebay1.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_1b496ceb9aee0ee8dc5974ef5fec1a0d/i-1_B.JPG Have you spoken with jonb on this and other forums, he had a white 318is for sale a week or so back. Enjoy! |
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Mark Roberts
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318iS1990
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Posted: 20-June-2003 at 08:56 |
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Hi Mark, No I have only just joined this forum so I haven't had chance to meet any of the other users. Thanks for the info, as if this one I am looking at again tomorrow isn't very good I can try and contact Jonb with regards to his. Not very keen on the red ones so I think I will give the one on e-bay a miss but again thanks for letting me know. Can't wait to go and see it/ buy it now!! Thanks, Steve.
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318iS1990
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Posted: 22-June-2003 at 18:44 |
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Sorry for replying to my own post but I would just like to say thanks to those people who gave me the advice on the 318iS. I went out yesterday and bought a lovely white one without a mark on Just a quick question, has anybody got any front fogs that will fit the 318's for sale as I think that they would top it off just right. I would also like a set of half leathers but I know they are hard to come by!! Hopefully I will be able to get a few pictures posted on here during the week. Thanks again, Steve. |
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b318isp
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Posted: 23-June-2003 at 10:12 |
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Check German and Swedish or Euro Car Parts for both the back box and foglamps. You will probably need the mounting brackets for the latter too. Good luck with the car! |
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Eamo
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Posted: 23-June-2003 at 11:54 |
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Expect the fogs to be pricey - around �60 each !! |
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318iS1990
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Posted: 23-June-2003 at 13:13 |
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Bloody hell the fog lamps are more expensive than the exhaust!! Cheers, Steve. |
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b318isp
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Posted: 23-June-2003 at 16:35 |
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I have the stock box and its 13 years old now!
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But I know they will set it off nicely so going to have to get some cash together. Cheers for the website info though b318isp. Still not sure whether to get a standard back box or go for a stainless one. Prices are pretty similar.