E36 318is coupe / 325i Cab

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   Hi, 
Now own an E36 1998 318is coupe & a 1993 325i Cabriolet: so can manage a direct comparison? Not really - the cab is 254lbs heavier than the 318is!

First impression is that the 318is is more nimble and easier to wind up! Lighter feel with lighter controls. The 325i M50 engine sounds brilliant: such a brilliant growl, and popping sound when slowing down! and pulls along nicely: but to my surprise feels like a bit of a tank: the clutch and steering are a lot heavier! I would wind it up more (still not used to it) but the mpg is scary in comparison with the 318is! Presently getting 25mpg in the 325i!! with a heavy foot.
Does anyone have any similar experiences.
Thanks, 

Adrian.

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Adrian Scott Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 97	Post Options Post Reply Quote Adrian Scott Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: E36 318is coupe / 325i Cab Posted: 20 Feb 2009 at 8:41pm
	Hi, Now own an E36 1998 318is coupe & a 1993 325i Cabriolet: so can manage a direct comparison? Not really - the cab is 254lbs heavier than the 318is! First impression is that the 318is is more nimble and easier to wind up! Lighter feel with lighter controls. The 325i M50 engine sounds brilliant: such a brilliant growl, and popping sound when slowing down! and pulls along nicely: but to my surprise feels like a bit of a tank: the clutch and steering are a lot heavier! I would wind it up more (still not used to it) but the mpg is scary in comparison with the 318is! Presently getting 25mpg in the 325i!! with a heavy foot. Does anyone have any similar experiences. Thanks, Adrian.

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Ally Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ally Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 2009 at 10:28pm
	As you say, hard to get a comparison with a 4 pot & a 6 pot, especially with a vert & a coupe, 2 completely different things. I wouldn't mind getting a comparison between my 323 coupe & a 325 coupe, the M50 having 20 more bhp, but the M52 being more tourquey (sp) that would be good fun.
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Aaron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 17 Jul 2008 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 176	Post Options Post Reply Quote Aaron Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Mar 2009 at 1:38pm
	25mpg with a heavy foot would be nice i can only get 19mpg with a lead foot in the cs! Edited by Aaron - 04 Mar 2009 at 1:38pm

Adrian Scott Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 97	Post Options Post Reply Quote Adrian Scott Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2009 at 11:50am
	Hello, Thank you for your message! What is cs? Adrian.

Aaron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 17 Jul 2008 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 176	Post Options Post Reply Quote Aaron Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 2009 at 6:33pm
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