BMW 316i ok ba ito?

[OTEP]

My cousin has a later-model 316i (rear discs). Basically stock, but with all amber lenses changed to clear and a set of 17" wheels (Breyton ata). Ganda ng dating.

Hindi naman siya power hungry. Can keep up with traffic. Costs less than most Japanese economy cars. Pero iba talaga ang lakas ng dating. hehehe.

[StraightSix]

Under-powered ... all-show, no-go ... the usual comments on the E36 316. Having a 1.6li/100bhp engine, it's very easy to compare it with other E36 sedans, up to the M3 Evo with a 3.2li/321bhp engine.

OK naman siya for city driving, and although it may not be the fastest 1.6li-engined car in the highway, I'm sure you'll appreciate the big difference in handling and comfort compared to other cars. Personally, I'd go for at least the smallest 6cyl one ... the smallest being the 320 (2.0li/150bhp). The engine note of that straight six is indeed sweet. Hit the 100mph mark and you'll be forgiven for thinking you're only running 60-70mph if you're used to a mid-Jap car

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*OTEP - Tell your cousin to put in DDE's/Angel Eyes!

[Rav_5]

Planning to buy also. Maganda ba talaga toh? hnd ba mahrap maintain?

[dx8976]

how would power of the 316 compare to the japanese 16s, say, 95 corolla, civic, etc?

[squala]

how would power of the 316 compare to the japanese 16s, say, 95 corolla, civic, etc?

The 1.6, 8-valve 316i only has over 100 hp. This engine also has the job of hauling a body much heavier than your usual Corolla or Civic. Obviously, this car will be beaten at the strip, probably even by Lancers or Sentras that are likewise 16-valvers.

However, the latest E36 316i got a new engine. It's a 1.8-liter, 16-valve with around 115 hp. This should be a better bet against the 1.6-liter Japs. BMW also promised better economy, if not the same, on account of VANOS and their own version of VTEC.

As for the buyer, this E36 somehow slots in between the 6-cylinder power of the 320i and the economy of the 8-valve 316i. If your budget is enough, this car will serve you very well.

[StraightSix]

However, the latest E36 316i got a new engine. It's a 1.8-liter, 16-valve with around 115 hp. This should be a better bet against the 1.6-liter Japs. BMW also promised better economy, if not the same, on account of VANOS and their own version of VTEC.

Are you sure?

IIRC, the only instance an E36 316 got an engine bigger than 1.6 liters is on the E36 316i Compact ... and it has a 1.9li engine. The 1.8 liter engines went to equip the E36 318's and E34 518's.

One sure thing about the VANOS - it never was available to any 4 cylinder engine fitted to any E36. So if the engine is an M40, M42, M43 or M44 (316 or 318), it is non-VANOS ... only on some 320's and above.

[aceshark]

double post

[aceshark]

hala, meron na pla sa taas... sorry po... post ko sana yung link.

[BlueBimmer]

just barely adequate, on a straight line the 316i will be blown away, but it is more stable at high speeds and has excellent handling and cornering. but handling is only half of it, you have to get to the corner first :D

[kmo]

we have on a 97 model with 35t on the odo so far very satisfied kami since nabili namin to brand new ! we get mga 8km/l sa car na to medyo mabagal nga lang talaga pero as they all say if you want to get to point a - b with style ok na to hehe pero pag slopy sections nga lang medyo taghirap kasi bigat ng kaha pero very stable on high speeds napaabot na namin ng 200kph to dati kahit na 180kph lang max nakalagay sa manual ......

mga naging sira lang samin is yung clutch na may nabali lang na plastic tpos aircon pero ayos na now and yung mga roofliner na carpet natatanggal pero pinagwa namin sa seatmate for 7.5 pati sidings and yung dampers sa hood na de na namin pinaayos pero sulit talaga to !

dati naka 17s na e36 m3 mags to tpos hnr race springs white front side and tailights lang sobra lakas na ng dating e