Next car..

[ben]

Going to be lookin for my next car in a coyple of months and need some opinions! Anybody have experience with BMW 316's? Probably from about 2003 onwards if that helps.

Started work on a vauxhall chevette but dont know wether to build it into a rally car or a road car at the moment. It would be cool as a road car but a bit noisy/uncomfortable for long journeys, which is why im looking for something a bit up to date.

[coolcars782]

Defender 90 :woot::woot:

[mikeyscott]

Octavia VRS :)

Leon Cupra R :)

4motion golf

[ben]

Bear in mind im only 18 in july.. i dont want 2 litre leon's!!

[mikeyscott]

Bear in mind im only 18 in july.. i dont want 2 litre leon's!!

Ooops sorry... I'll get my old git self off to think about an alternative

[bodgit]

BMW 3 Series owners reviews
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/owners-reviews/search.aspx?model=96#

[rallyjon]

get a 316 then put a 325 engine in.:woot:
look out for front bushes on lower arms ,rattly rear diff,thats all i know about them but as link above suggets go to the forums:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[savageman25]

2.0ltr mk1 capri :woot::woot:

[Bungleaio]

If I were you I would stick with the corsa and save the cash until you've got a couple of years no claims bonus. Insurance will be the killer cost for you so anything remotely interesting is going to cost you a fair few quid.

If you wait a couple of years you should be able to get a decent upgrade to the current car rather than a marginal one.

That said there is a lot of people paying a good few thousand to insure cars so if you can afford it and you want to do it then go for it. That said a couple of grand buys a good few nights out and thats where my money would go. In fact thats where it did go, good times!

[matdodd]

Bear in mind im only 18 in july.. i dont want 2 litre leon's!!


Just get 1.8 20v t one then! :thumbsup:

[Northy]

If I were you I would stick with the corsa and save the cash until you've got a couple of years no claims bonus.

The Corsa will be well fokked before then the way he's driving it! :woot:

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[Scouser]

I'd stick with the Chevette for now mate, you can insure it 3rd party f&t only without worrying. Keep working on it and turn it into something cool. Have a look at the Retro Rides forums for some inspiration and do an engine transplant if you are feeling adventurous.:thumbsup:

[ben]

I dont think insurance will be such an issue. Im on dads traders policy so dont rack up any no claims anyway!

[Spoolio]

If I were you I would stick with the corsa and save the cash until you've got a couple of years no claims bonus. Insurance will be the killer cost for you so anything remotely interesting is going to cost you a fair few quid.

If you wait a couple of years you should be able to get a decent upgrade to the current car rather than a marginal one.

That said there is a lot of people paying a good few thousand to insure cars so if you can afford it and you want to do it then go for it. That said a couple of grand buys a good few nights out and thats where my money would go. In fact thats where it did go, good times!

Yeah, what he said. Or a Fabia vRS?

[footey]

ben go for a nice bmw convertible might help with the ladies:D

[bigred5765]

or make him look like a hairdresser,lmfao

[bodgit]

If I were you I would stick with the corsa and save the cash until you've got a couple of years no claims bonus. Insurance will be the killer cost for you so anything remotely interesting is going to cost you a fair few quid.

If you wait a couple of years you should be able to get a decent upgrade to the current car rather than a marginal one.

That said there is a lot of people paying a good few thousand to insure cars so if you can afford it and you want to do it then go for it. That said a couple of grand buys a good few nights out and thats where my money would go. In fact thats where it did go, good times!

Got to agree with this. Skip getting a car this year. As your coming up to 18 spend the money on an 18-30,s holiday.

[David Church]

It aint his money he's spending!!!! Haha

Mom, Dad.........can I have a new car please??????????????????????????:p

[rcracer]

ben go for a nice bmw convertible might help with the ladies:D

Just dont forget your booster seat :D

[David Church]

Just dont forget your booster seat :D


Hahahahahahahaha

[GhostlyRock]

Kia Piccanto!

[savageman25]

the new fiesta looks quite cool, you can even go on a beach assault with the royal marines!:thumbsup:

[Colinevan]

Ben,

e36coupe.com is a fab forum, it now has been renamed bmwowner.com and covers all e36's and e46 3 series.It also caters for the 5s, 7s etc etc.

Personally i would look at a 318is as its more powerful, and has a 1.9 16v engine (e36) and develops 140 bhp and is generally nicknamed the baby M3, they are light agile revy and the 4 pot engine is rumoured to be the best engine that bmw have produced on both reliablilty and performance and becuase its light very chuckable.

Iv had various e36's a 318is, 328 ( briefly ) and the last one was the M3 evo (321 bhp ) and iv never looked back. I now run an e46 320d which despite having a bad reputation for turbos going bang, swirl flaps dropping into the engine and destroying it, has been excellent. Maintenance can be expensive, but its a well built car and built for driving.

Thumbs up from me.

Col.

[ashleyb4]

BMW cue Mr Killbride....

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[Al3xis007]

civic eg4 esi big vtec advanced bang for ur dads buck

[ben]

BMW cue Mr Killbride....

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Is mr killbride me?