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FAZ

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Registered: 24th Nov 07
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29th Jul 12 at 03:59

find myself looking at these repeatedly, seem to vary massively in price though, but seem cheap enough.

whats ownership like? tax and known faults, rust etc etc?

also what engine is recommended, seem to get normal insurance quotes on the 1.8's

want to go down the same route the corsa went down with no interior etc and just hoon it around everywhere sideways

cheers in advance

jimmy 2.1

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Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire
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29th Jul 12 at 04:17

Arches are prone to rusting. Airbag light comes on and stays on till reset.

I had, and have just bought another 323. I prefer the 2.5 straight 6 to the four cylinder engines

taylorboosh

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29th Jul 12 at 06:56

colins selling one

Twiggy

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29th Jul 12 at 07:07

6 pot only!

Jambo

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29th Jul 12 at 07:49

Costly to maintain due to age

Plenty parts and mods available lots are cheap though

fazza

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29th Jul 12 at 09:26

Don't get a 1.8 if you plan to go sideways

SetH

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29th Jul 12 at 11:08

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Costly to maintain due to age

Plenty parts and mods available lots are cheap though

THIS

I have replaced many parts on my E46 so would hate to think what an E36 is like tbh.

AndyCorsaSport

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Registered: 12th Feb 06
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29th Jul 12 at 11:16

quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
Arches are prone to rusting. Airbag light comes on and stays on till reset.

I had, and have just bought another 323. I prefer the 2.5 straight 6 to the four cylinder engines

You got another black one sat on its arse on white wheels? Seen one when I went through Shipley other day.

pow

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29th Jul 12 at 11:22

Nothing wrong with a 318is, it isn't a 4 cylinder but the is is the engine you want.

Alex_Rally

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29th Jul 12 at 11:27

i wouldnt mind having one for a week to see if i still think its fun , because i reckon it might get abit boring after a wile.

Corsa_Sport21

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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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29th Jul 12 at 11:27

quote:
Originally posted by pow
Nothing wrong with a 318is, it isn't a 4 cylinder but the is is the engine you want.

318is is a 4cylinder and came in 1.8 16v or 1.9 16v for later models.

pow

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29th Jul 12 at 11:31

I meant it isn't a 6 cylinder lol... I think you knew that deep down

jimmy 2.1

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29th Jul 12 at 12:35

quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport

quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
Arches are prone to rusting. Airbag light comes on and stays on till reset.

I had, and have just bought another 323. I prefer the 2.5 straight 6 to the four cylinder engines

You got another black one sat on its arse on white wheels? Seen one when I went through Shipley other day.

No thats not me. New one is silver and standard for the moment. Also got a 318 Cab too but that will be up for sale once i've MOT'd it. Just got that to help out a mate.

I've not had a problem with reliability on mine, and probably one of the most reliable cars i've owned.

kennySRi

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29th Jul 12 at 13:30

Awesome cars and dirt cheap to buy, maintain and mod.

I've had a few over the years and have had a 325 for the past 5 years and it's great. Never misses a beat and costs me next to nothing to keep on the road.

Wouldnt go near a 318, if insurance allows you try and get at least a 323. The 328s are well known the blocks cracking so i would look for a 325 but these are pretty rare now as they stopped making them in 1996 (i think) and replaced them with the 323/328. The main thing would be to look for a clean shell, modding them is cheap enough and there's loads of stuff out there.

A must is the M3 kit and vaders imo.

Corsa_Sport21

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29th Jul 12 at 14:03

I would have to dis-agree and say go for a 328i Sport if funds allow. Can pick them up cheap these days. Like the 323i, the 328i was also restricted power wise. But have more power to start off with and if you feel the need for more, you can see a genuine 230bhp with a few select mods. Same mods can be done to the 170bhp 323i, but in the long run won't see as good gains.

The only real issue with the 328i is the Nikasil liners on the pre 98 cars. Alot of them have had the blocks changed (easily identified). I wouldn't worry though if its still on its original block, as quite a few still are with no issue's. If it was going to go, it would have wen't long ago.

Jambo

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29th Jul 12 at 14:29

M3 ftw

kennySRi

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29th Jul 12 at 15:06

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
I would have to dis-agree and say go for a 328i Sport if funds allow. Can pick them up cheap these days. Like the 323i, the 328i was also restricted power wise. But have more power to start off with and if you feel the need for more, you can see a genuine 230bhp with a few select mods. Same mods can be done to the 170bhp 323i, but in the long run won't see as good gains.

The only real issue with the 328i is the Nikasil liners on the pre 98 cars. Alot of them have had the blocks changed (easily identified). I wouldn't worry though if its still on its original block, as quite a few still are with no issue's. If it was going to go, it would have wen't long ago.

I actually would prob go for the 328 as the 325s will mainly be rotten by now, but if a clean one comes up then id go for that.

Either way engines are cheap to buy and VERY easy to swap over so if worse case is just whack another in

If you're wanting any parts let me know as i might actually be splitting mine

taylorboosh

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29th Jul 12 at 16:16

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
M3 ftw

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