Reason for so many threads - United Bimmer Community

**Chris** · 04-29-2006, 10:11 PM

In the past hour or so i've posted so many threads becayse i need a new car. I can't afford this price of tgas on my car and justify it at the same time, because frankly, i hate my car. I always have. its big and slow.

i want a bimmer. I Need a bimmer, and won't find anything else acceptable. i'd buy harry's 328 and do a tranny swap, but i don't have that kind of money because of how much i pay (not my parents, ME) to go to the school i go to. I found a 318is for a decent price as long as the carfax checks out. But its a 318! whihc means its slow! so i'd eventually wanna do a sick engine/tranny swap.

anyone have any advice? Manual is preferable and i have about 5k to work with here.

craig · 04-29-2006, 10:22 PM

speed isnt too important.. handling is where its at.

if you care about speed more then handling get an american car and deal with the gas price.

**Dudesky** · 04-29-2006, 10:25 PM

318 for sure. That 635 is nice, and it gets decent gas mileage, but it's gonna be an investment as far as maintenance. You gotta really love a car like that to own it.

**Chris** · 04-29-2006, 10:43 PM

can someone get me a carfax on that car?

**xsperf** · 04-29-2006, 10:52 PM

how about a porsche 928 for 8500? lol jk.. but, a 318 is honestly not a bad car, yea its slow, but think of it as you getting another car, not a bimmer, like say you couldnt quite afford a bimmer, and you were gonna get something very practical and reliable, like a honda civic, then get a 318, they are very priceworthy and last forever, then once you save a few bux, sell the 318 and buy a little faster one

nick_318is · 04-29-2006, 11:13 PM

Maybe look for an e30? In anycase good luck with your search.

**Chris** · 04-29-2006, 11:38 PM

i think turning the 318is into a sweet car with an S54 swap when i get the money would just RAPEEEEEE

witeshark · 04-29-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisdoesntknow

i think turning the 318is into a sweet car with an S54 swap when i get the money would just RAPEEEEEE

Yeah, but keeping it a 318 = save gas price? no?

Storamin · 04-30-2006, 10:06 AM

uh... just keep the 318 until you'r edone with college and buy anohter.

**Linds** · 04-30-2006, 10:29 AM

I don't think he has a 318. Actually I don't know what kind of car he has.

So, what car are you getting rid of to get a bimmer? This is probably in another thread but I'm lazy, so just tell me here.

**SHAHAB323IS** · 04-30-2006, 11:03 AM

why don't you just buy a motorcycle, gets great gas mileage and you'll get a lot of attention

Storamin · 04-30-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Linds

I don't think he has a 318. Actually I don't know what kind of car he has.

he said he wanted to buy a 318 and then when he got done with college to put an s54 into it. just buy a 318, keep it until done with college, and replace it with a newer bmw.

drz · 04-30-2006, 06:16 PM

Yes, get the 318. My 328i was $6000 1.5 years ago, so you may still find something like a 325 for $5000. Keep in mind that you will have to dish out some $$$ to fix any little things any used vehicle will have that need fixing.

drz · 04-30-2006, 06:18 PM

Also, look into e30s. Great cars, and you can swap in an s52 for maximum joy

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**Chris** · 04-30-2006, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by witeshark

Yeah, but keeping it a 318 = save gas price? no?

i'm only looking at gas value for the next three years. then it'll become a project car when MPg can = no.