E36 Coupe MPG etc
Discussion
Hi all,
I am currently looking for an E36 Coupe, and was wondering what the difference in running costs are between a 318is and a 320i (both early to mid 90's)??
Is there a significant drop in MPG between the 4 and 6 cylinder models?
Are servicing parts more expensive?
And am I right in thinking that the 6 cylinder have timing chains, whereas the 4cyl's have belts?
I would obviously prefer a 6cyl for better performance and sound, but need to get at least 30mpg(?) as its my daily driver.
Any advice greatly appreciated
Cheers
Ed.
I am currently looking for an E36 Coupe, and was wondering what the difference in running costs are between a 318is and a 320i (both early to mid 90's)??
Is there a significant drop in MPG between the 4 and 6 cylinder models?
Are servicing parts more expensive?
And am I right in thinking that the 6 cylinder have timing chains, whereas the 4cyl's have belts?
I would obviously prefer a 6cyl for better performance and sound, but need to get at least 30mpg(?) as its my daily driver.
Any advice greatly appreciated
Cheers
Ed.
140 vs 150 bhp plus a heavier engine plus higher gears means there is no difference in performance between the two. The 6 is nicer to listen to but will mug you at the pumps compared with the 318iS.
Buy the 318iS and put the money you save at one side for a 328 Sport in a couple of years time would be my advise.
Buy the 318iS and put the money you save at one side for a 328 Sport in a couple of years time would be my advise.
My brother has just bought a 1998 318is. Nice car. Not super fast, but it's only a 1.9 after all. Quite economical and still no slouch.
The newer 318is uses the M44 engine which has timing chain, no cambelts. In fact I think the engine in all the 318is coupes is different from the 318 saloon engine which has a cambelt.
The newer 318is uses the M44 engine which has timing chain, no cambelts. In fact I think the engine in all the 318is coupes is different from the 318 saloon engine which has a cambelt.
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