new here

[e30fiend]

Hey all, I am new to this 318ti board but not new to BMWs. I have an E30; an 89 325is. The main reason I'm here is because my girlfriend has a 96 318ti and has been all over this board in the last few weeks. Her name is Sylwia (board name 'swits' I believe). I spend most of my BMW time online at r3vlimited.com, so don't flame me because I don't have a ti =P

w0rd.

[1996 328ti]

Welcome. As you know the ti has a lot in common with E30s.

[e30fiend]

Thanks! I have to say that originally I was encouraging swits to get an E36 325is but after spending some time with the ti I think they're pretty cool cars. Doesn't quite have the balls of a 325 but everything else combined makes the car work just wonderfully for her.

As for me, my next car will either be an E34 540i or an an E38 740il. I've had small cars for many years now (66 mustang -> 90 G60 Corrado -> 89 325is) and it's about time for the full-on luxury.

[1996 328ti]

Only car I'd consider for under $5000 would be an E30 325is.
I'll see what the 2 series looks like.

As for the lack of umph in the ti, there is always a Dowing Atlanta supercharger or adding 2 more cylinders.

[e30fiend]

Under $5000, definitely. I would expect to pay around $10k for a 540 or 740 that I would be happy with. Although while I consider myself an enthusiast and fairly knowledgeable about cars, ultimately I prefer light mods and relatively easy maintenence. But yeah, a 6-cyl in the ti would be the ultimate. While we're fantasizing I might as well drop an S50 in my E30 and be done with it

[swits]

No no no, we're supposed to swap MY engine first!!!

[RAiMA]

Welcome to the forums

[Guy Massey]

I agree. A six cylinder, probably 2.5 litre, in a TI would be fantastic.

[hotdog19d]

Welcome ! And your car kicks a$$ ! I would love to find a decent E30 325is !