Most fun DD... that's not a Porsche

[Jims5543]

Originally Posted by Sarc

Sorry to be pedantic, but the way I recall, the IS was only available in coupe form and equipped with the M42 (no valve adjustments necessary), though the 318i (sedan) did get the M42 in 91 only.

Nice to see 4ngie's old rig is doing well. I drove that car when it was for sale in my neck of the woods (before Rammstein's purchase) as a possible replacement for my IS.

Correct you are!! The M42 had hydraulic lifters, I keep thinking it was like by buddies S14 and the M20 in the 325is that both need valve adjustments. Never had a M42 so I just assumed it was like the others.

I will check the title when I get home I swear its a true IS, it was presented as one by 4ngie when he sold it to Rammy and by Rammy to me.

I have no plans of ever getting rid of it. Been doing a lot of TLC stuff to it since I got it almost 4 years ago to make it as perfect as possible. I hate the E36 window switches and the wiring converting it is causing problems now, that is on my winter project list.

I think 4ngies plan was to Supercharge it, hence the 2.8 instead of a 3.0 or 3.2 and the weird power curve the cam in it delivers.

I did a bunch of research and have decided to bail on the SC deal. Plan is to find a S54 and swap that to match the E46 6 speed that is in there already. Toss in a cam, chip headers and call it a day.

*edit* I just checked it is not a 318is just a garden variety 318i. Which is fine by me because it did bother me that someone swapped out what I thought to be a very rare care.

When I got it, it had a 318is decal on the back, I just assumed that was what it was. It looks the part, well except for the 2 extra doors. Nonetheless, it is a fun car that has been a blast.

[Yorkie]

Originally Posted by vash

Fun DD?

you all are going with handling and precision.

me? right now i want a vintage 4x4. early bronco,or FJ40. i am softening my wife's resolve with constant bombardment.

i think rattling around, top off (the truck, not me), flip flops..looking for local chicken tacos in a old, not perfectly restored 4x4 would be the ticket for me, at this point. sunday cruising.

Until Last year I was often DD'n my '75 Wagoneer. Great vision out of the cab, handled LA's hideous roads well, thumbs up everywhere I drove it. The down side - Good God that thing just sucked down gas at something like 9mpg. I swore I had a gas leak.

[Nader]

Originally Posted by vash

Fun DD?

you all are going with handling and precision.

me? right now i want a vintage 4x4. early bronco,or FJ40. i am softening my wife's resolve with constant bombardment.

i think rattling around, top off (the truck, not me), flip flops..looking for local chicken tacos in a old, not perfectly restored 4x4 would be the ticket for me, at this point. sunday cruising.

So, I also enjoy this in my other daily driver. I alternate between the e30 and the FJ40. Opposites, but equally fun. Paid just over $6K apiece for these two a couple years apart. They were both needy so I spent an extra few $K on each.

[mrybczyn]

Any of the smaller electric / plugin hybrids. i3, tesla3, volt, etc etc.

Reason 1: Instant torque. Like a muscle car.
Reason 2: Can floor it everywhere you go, no one bats an eye, cause it's silent.
Reason 3: You can skip going to the gas station. One of the less appreciated benefits.
Reason 4: Very quiet ride, reduces stress on the commute.

[A930Rocket]

I had a 91 318is with the M42 engine for years. All stock. All I did was replace every hose, fuel line, filter, shocks, etc. due to old age. It got great MPG and was fun to drive.

Bought it for $4250 and sold it for $5,500.

Originally Posted by Jims5543

Nice, is it a 318is or 325is?

I have a 318is with a motor swap, no more valve adjustments, and it have been rock solid reliable. It was my wifes daily for 2 years until she had to start driving 100 miles a day then we got an EV.


It is in storage until things change and she can daily it again.

My buddy spent a tad more than you on his 318is but his is pretty damn cool. I present an S14 powered 318is.

[jhynesrockmtn]

Great thread. My son makes Captain next week and is looking for a fun DD and will be selling his 97 VR6 GTI. He looked at Focus RS, too small. He has a young kid and dog. Then STI, then drove a Golf R and new GTI yesterday. Sounds like is narrowing it down to a VW. He liked them best. Reminded him a lot of his current GTI in a good way.