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Simon Oates asked:


Cars - one of the engineering triumphs of the last century, and still one of the world’s finest talking points. If you ever find yourself in a social situation and the conversation topic turns to cars, do you switch on or switch off? Make friends over it or show general ignorance?

Well if you don’t know your Navigators from your Escalades or Micras from your Minis, then read my great tips below on how to quickly brush up on facts and soon become a car expert and gain leadership in those awkward social situations that used to bore you before.

There are 3 key areas you need to brush up on to become an expert.

1. Corporation ownership. The world of automotive commerce is a complicated network of parent companies and sub companies. It’s always good trivia to know who owns who. Did you know Fiat owns ferrari? And that Porsche owns Audi? To learn more, google “Car Family Tree” on google and have a little look around. Just 3 minutes of looking around will give you the basic picture of which major players own who.

2. Model numbers. Do you get baffled by people who talk in terms of letters and numbers? Have no idea how to relate them to cars? BMW IS the worst for it, so here’s a quick lesson for you to memorise.

BMW

1 Series = Small hatchback,

3 series (e.g 335i) = The cheapest saloon,

M3 = A high performance version,

5 series = Mid range saloon

M5 = A high performance version

6 Series = luxury sports coupe

M6 = A high performance version

7 Series = Luxury limousine

Z4 = Small sports roadster

X3 = A small 4X4

X5 = A Large 4X4

X6 = A ‘crossover’ 4X4

The general rule is that within each category, cars get more expensive as the number increases, and slapping an ‘m’ on the front adds another £10,000.

To get to grips with the naming conventions behind other car manufacturers, visit autoexpress or autotrader for quick peek what each car is.

3. Up and coming cars

One topic that will always be on the lips of colleagues and party goers alike is what’s round the corner. The hyped-up next new model is always a fresh conversation topic that you’d be mad not to know about. All you need to do to stay on top of new models is to watch casual car programmes such as BBC’s ‘Top Gear’ and visit the easy-to-read car blog ‘Jalopnik’ a couple of times a month.

And that’s it! How to become a leader in your group of friends by becoming a car expert in just a few valuable minutes! Read, look up, and watch the right material, and all the knowledge will flow through naturally - you won’t feel like you’re revising for an exam once you’re up to speed, trust me. Good luck with your car expertise and start to enjoy those automotive conversations for the first time in your life!



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Mark Clarkson asked:


Cars, unlike parcels of land, do not appreciate in value over time. They normally depreciate. Moreover, vehicle owners have to know the cars that hold value best. Which cars do not easily depreciate? According to the Consumer Reports’ depreciation ratings, import brands lead in car resale value while the domestic models are on the adverse position.

It was found out that those affordably priced cars like the Toyota Prius hybrid, Scion vehicles and Mini Cooper hold their value better than sports and luxury vehicles in the market. The best cars are made by either Japanese or European nameplates. On the other hand, the worst cars with high depreciation are mostly domestic brands, which are commonly used by rental companies and fleets.

The best and worst cars in depreciation are rated by Consumer Reports based on the difference between the MSRP of a 2004 model when new and its present retail value. The average depreciation was approximately 45 percent over the first 3 years. Those cars that belong to the top 10 are above average while those at the bottom are below average. The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) of the cars were rounded to the nearest $500.

The best car depreciating rating was given to Toyota Prius. As a fact, there is an overwhelming demand for this particular car. Toyota parts for Prius were further improved by several upgrades that include extra batteries, stealth mode, chargers and solar panels. A used Prius can be had at approximately $22,000. The top 10 best cars for depreciation are Toyota Prius, Mini Cooper ($17,500 to $25,500), Scion xB ($14,000 to $15,000), BMW M3 ($49,000 to $56,500), Lexus RX ($36,000 to $46,000), BMW 6-Series ($72,000 to $79,000), Lexus GX ($46,500), Acura TSX ($30,000), Scion xA ($13,000 to $13,500), and Honda Civic & Civic Hybrid ($14,500 to $24,500).

The worst car in depreciation is Ford Freestar, which has replaced Ford Windstar. Last year, the sales figure of the car was down by 20 percent. Now it has a depreciation value of $19,500 to $29,500 far below the average. Next to Ford Freestar are Ford Crown Victoria ($24,500 to $27,500), Buick Rainier ($31,500 to $33,500), Lincoln Town Car ($42,000 to $50,500), Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan ($18,500 to $27,500), Mercury Grand Marquis ($25,000 to $29,500), GMC Envoy ($26,500 to $37,000), Ford Explorer ($26,500-$36,000), Buick Rendezvous ($25,000 to $28,500), and Chrysler Town & Country ($21,500 to $36,000).



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Jessica Whittaker asked:


They are not just ordinary machines running on ordinary engines with ordinary looks. Supercars are exactly what their names suggest them to be. They are high profile, they’re sleek, they’re expensive and they’re out there. Supercars were always the rulers of the roads and this year, it’s no different.

Right now, everybody is talking about the Bugatti Veyron, designed by Volkswagen which is one of the most recent supercars. It’s being sold at $1.6 million, thus making it the most expensive car this season. The top speed is 253 mph and the acceleration from 0-60 happens in only 2.5 seconds, which means that it is the fastest accelerating machine too. The fuel consumption is high -44.4 L per 100 km and at full throttle, 115 L per 100 km. This means your fuel would get over in less than fifteen minutes.

Yet, the Shelby Super Cars’ Ultimate Aero TT is THE fastest car and another of the recent supercars which is street-legal and generates a top speed of 257 mph. It costs $654,400 reaches 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. So this car tops the Bugatti in speed even though it is only half as expensive. This car took seven years to be designed. The 2008 prototype was a beauty to look at with a brand new aluminum engine and Azentek Atlas infotainment systems. Only 25 of these cars were estimated to be produced.

The BMW M3 Coupe is another recent supercar and it is the first V8 engine based M3 model. It only weighs 202 kg and the former six engine models were actually 15 kg heavier. The acceleration is 0-62 in 4.8 seconds. The top speed is 161 mph and the max engine speed is 8400 rpm. The M3 coupe has many firsts apart from the already mentioned. It is the first in its series to have a carbon fiber reinforced roof.

The Koenigsegg CCXR runs on a V8 bio fuel engine making it a green supercar -the first on the planet. With acceleration at 3.1 seconds (0-62 mph) and an estimated top speed of 250+ mph, this definitely is a car to reckon with. Of course there can be some gain when the power is optimized but that apart, this car is a wonderful thing to drive with a torque of 1060 nm at 6100 rpm. The base price is expected to be $2,370,000.

UK’s Aston Martin DBS is a new force in the world of recent supercars with its V12 engine with new improved engine break with ceramic discs. This is a first for the street legal Aston Martin. The top speed is 191 mph and it can accelerate from 0-62 in 4.1 seconds. Only 300 cars are to be produced.

The Nissan R35 GT-R Skyline is one of the most closely followed cars because of its relatively economical price and great features. It can reach 62 mph at 3.5 seconds and the top speed is 193 mph. The price is said to be $69,000.

Well there are so many other recent supercars worthy of mention and recognition. Giants like Ferrari and Lamborghini have produced their own power contraptions. The Lamborghini Reventon, costing a million euros with a top speed of 210 mph with acceleration in 3.4 seconds is truly a ready-to-burst car as its name suggests. Only 20 pieces will be produced. Ferrari’s Enzo and Aurea were two concepts that rocked the automobile world.

Just when you think that things can’t get any better with a supercar, some genius of an engineer comes up with a new treat for the automobile fans across the world. When it comes to supercars, the race for the best only begins when it looks like it ends.



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samy asked:


BMW is the world famous brand in the automobile industry. No brand can beat this brand. Those who are driving BMW are satisfied from the performance of car. BMW is not only good looking car as well as very powerful. Those who want to maintain their style and status they generally go for the BMW brand only. This brand is status symbol also. This is not the new brand so people can trust easily on this brand. Every part of the car is amazing but the BMW wheels are fantastic. These cars are the most luxurious cars in the world. They keep the luxury and safety there first priority. Especially businessman or actor prefer these cars because of it performance and looks.

Some Important information about BMW – BMW launched in 1916. Now it is a biggest car manufacturing company in this world. This is world renowned company. You can find BMW cars in every country. BMW‘s cars are very famous in India. BMW is also manufacturer of Formula cars, and the sports cars. There are some world famous models of BMW – BMW 530i, BMW 760 Li, BMW 5 Series Sedan, BMW 5 Series Security, BMW 6 Series Coupe, BMW 6 Series Convertible, BMW 7 Series Sedan, BMW 7 Series Security, BMW M3 Coupe, BMW M3Convertible, BMW M5 Sedan, BMW M6 Coupe, and BMW M6 Convertible. These are some famous models and very demandable in the market. In every model you will find the fitting of the wheel and BMW wheels looks are different from any other car.

Why wheels are different – BMW is using Beyern wheels for the cars. These wheels are basically design for BMW cars only. All wheels are perfectly made and having perfectly hub centric and tightest tolerance. Beyern is producing different types of wheel like 17 inch, 18 inch, 19 inch, 20 inch, 22 inch wheel for BMW. This is design for the different models of the cars. These wheels are perfectly fit in BMW cars. BMW wheels are totally different from any other cars. BMW wheels are much stronger and also good looking. There are many cars in the market as well as there after market products, but this wheel has their own charm and style, which pull the customer to buy it.

BMW alloys are specially designed by the company to give new look to the car. They are also not much expensive. They are available in 15” to 20” which are the best fitted alloys in the market for BMW cars. Buying a BMW indicates that you represent high class society. That is the reason why special attention has been given while manufacturing of these alloys and BMW wheels. After looking at there benefits the sale of these cars are growing year after year.

You can buy these BMW wheels through internet, you can also see there pictures and there qualities. They will droop these wheels to your door step, which make your work easier and convenient. There are many websites and dealers which are dedicated specially for BMW wheel only. There are many outlets which provide this service to the customers, so that they can save the customer form any kind of inconvenience. These cars are designed differently from other cars available in the market. There are various colors available like black, silver chrome etc which suite your car the best.



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samy asked:


Supercharging technology is said to be like a turbo. It compresses air into the intake, that which allows more air  to flow in thus creating more and more  power. Driven by an accessory belt that is taken directly from the crankshaft, and theses have a zero lag because the unit is making boost always.  This is less efficient than a turbo, but they still work well especially when they are inter cooled so that it can increase air density. Furthermore, the installation is relatively very straight forward since most blowers bolt up to the topside of the engine without having any major modification. The dynamics of the supercharger is because many of the best manufacturers use them, such as Audi on the latest B8 S4 and Mini’s first-generation Cooper S, BMW, etc And aftermarket blowers are one of the favourites among the tuners like G-Power, which had a partnership with ASA which was supposed to develop this comprehensive kit for the new M3.The BMW superchargers are also unique and the best featured.

The BMW Superchargers are the best and a great way to get the most power out of the Bimmer. Car enthusiasts know that the BMW 3-Series is the sports sedan with the help of which all other models are judged. It isn’t the most powerful mid-sized sedan known in the market but it has sweet and the best handling which has put many pure sports cars to feel ashamed. The  superchargers of BMW actually includes the supercharger unit itself and contains  all the necessary accessories and the fasteners including an oil cooler, intercooler, , tubing, , a new air filter and bypass valve.  The Supercharger units usually include 6 high flow fuel injectors that can take advantage of all the fresh oxygen which the blower will pump inside the combustion chambers. When the car is ready to become the ultimate 3-Series, then one should look forward to superchargers of the BMW for the power one would need.

Now we will see the advantages of supercharging these are as follows:-  The BMW Superchargers are much  less complicated than the turbo, and typically these can be bolted on to the components that are existing without making use of  any of the internal engine work. They would usually bolt up on to the existing hardware that is in the car and require them a very little and if any permanent modifications to the car is needed, in order to make them function properly. They also does not require all the hardware against which  a turbo would require since they does not use a modified exhaust manifold and does not require the car to have the  lowered compression in order to make them  function with safety.

BMW Superchargers cost are very less than the kits of turbo and the superchargers can also produce similar results although they are not as expandable as the kit of turbo used for the advanced tuning. These superchargers are usually and fairly simple to install, and they require no further modifications to the motor or require no other complicated hardware to function safely and properly unlike the turbo.

There are two types of superchargers which are commonly installed into the BMW inline engines: the screw-type and the centrifugal. Of the two superchargers, the centrifugal supercharger is most like a turbocharger, with an exception that the belt which is connected to the engine’s crankshaft actually drives it.  The centrifugal superchargers compress the air making use of the spinning impeller. With centrifugal superchargers, one can most often swap out impeller sizes and also can change the drive pulley to make them customized for the boost curve that has a particular need for one’s car. Centrifugal superchargers are typically made to generate their peak boost put near the engine redline. In general, they develop most of their boost at a very high rpm and  it also offer less boost around  the low end of the rpm range., ProCharger, Paxton,  Vortech and Power dyne all these are  manufactured best quality centrifugal superchargers.



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samy asked:


When you’re first thinking about modifying your BMW for performance, two areas need immediate attention: Intake and exhaust. Headers will help the latter, and for the former, you need to invest in a BMW cold air intake. A BMW cold air intake gets the factory air box, which is designed in part for power, but in part for noise reduction, out of the loop. With the   gone, your new BMW cold air intake will route fresh air from outside your engine bay into the induction system. Your BMW air intake will have another important, power-producing feature: A high-flow air filter. This filter helps your BMW cold air intake draw in much more air than it could with a factory filter, while getting the intake air even cleaner. Starting to think that a BMW cold air intake is a winner no matter how you cut it? You’re right. And you’re a winner too when you buy your BMW cold air intake at our low discount prices. You won’t have any trouble finding a BMW cold air intake for your car here either: Whether you need a BMW M3 cold air intake, an E36 cold air intake, or a BMW cold air intake for the current E46 model, you’ll find it here. We always have the best selection of BMW cold air intakes at the lowest prices anywhere.

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K&N Cold Air Intake - 57 Generation II - Direct OE Replacement 2002-2005 BMW 325xi:

K&N 57 SERIES GENERATION II FIPK COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM — Provides additional power up to 9.69 h.p. at 6090 RPM; 96 to 99 percent filtration efficiency; Includes black roto molded intake tube, red air filter, heat shield, and all the necessary hardware for installation; Fuel injection performance kit; Features high density polyethylene intake tube that is custom engineered and aerodynamically designed to drive air into your engine; Its washable and reusable air filter is made of multiple interwoven layers of surgical cotton gauze infused or charged with oil for outstanding filtration and airflow; Comes with a heat shield that is custom designed to isolate and provide cooler air; Virtually eliminates intake tract restriction by replacing the air filter and the entire air path to the engine; Can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings depending on driving conditions; C.A.R.B. exempted with E.O. number D-269-31, street legal in all 50 US states; Easy to install; With K&N’s limited million mile warranty.

K&N Cold Air Intake - 57 Generation II - Direct OE Replacement 2001-2005 BMW 325Ci :

K&N 57 SERIES GENERATION II FIPK COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM — Provides additional power up to 9.69 h.p. at 6090 RPM; 96 to 99 percent filtration efficiency; Includes black roto molded intake tube, red air filter, heat shield, and all the necessary hardware for installation; Fuel injection performance kit; Features high density polyethylene intake tube that is custom engineered and aerodynamically designed to drive air into your engine; Its washable and reusable air filter is made of multiple interwoven layers of surgical cotton gauze infused or charged with oil for outstanding filtration and airflow; Comes with a heat shield that is custom designed to isolate and provide cooler air; Virtually eliminates intake tract restriction by replacing the air filter and the entire air path to the engine; Can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings depending on driving conditions; C.A.R.B. exempted with E.O. number D-269-31, street legal in all 50 US states; Easy to install; With K&N’s limited million mile warranty.

By these two examples we can understand about the working and importance of the BMW air intake system.

Its gives an extra performance and extra speed for the fast drive. It also matters in fuel consumption.



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Daniel Lamb asked:


If you are looking for the next best care lease deal in the area of sports and luxury motoring, you may want to look at one of the ultimate brands in automotive history: BMW. BMW has always claimed one product after the other to be the ultimate driving machine and it’s for a just cause. Think about your next best car lease deal in the form of their new 1-Series Coupe, for example.

Now this is the vehicle to beat; or at least that’s what BMW would like us to think. After all, BMW’s M3 was topped by other brands such as the Audis RS4 and their X5 was beaten with all hands down to Land Rover’s Discovery. But there really is something about the BMW that will probably make it to the best car lease deal lists of America. Perhaps it’s the famous form factor, sleek and rugged, or maybe it’s just the noise the engine makes when revving it in the streets. So let’s take a closer look at the BMW 1-Series Coupe.

Dubbed as the next best thing to test drive, the BMW 1-Series Coupe is a claimed 4-seater, although it does seem very compact. However, unlike many compact cars on the market, this one is a rear-wheel drive and it sports a new electronic differential and supposedly one of the best engines that the world has seen to date. Take down notes before making the next best car lease deal decision. A 3.0-liter petrol driven car, it features twin-turbo and this is it what makes it the most powerful car in its range. In fact, it is only almost outperformed by one of BMW’s M-class models. It sports a very conservative and very familiar design which you will recognize almost instantly as a BMW so don’t expect anything new by way of shape; however, it is very stylish can is up there with all the rest of the top hatchbacks in the market when it comes to looks.

The interior of this mean machine is packed with (of course) a HiFi system to take your favorite concert onto the road with you, a USB audio connection port for your iPod, climate control, manual seat height adjustment (electric is optional), optional gear shift paddles for the extreme gear switcher, and all the trim and leather that you can breathe into your lifestyle. Sound like the best car lease deal? On paper, it does look pretty sweet.

The next question to ask, and one to keep in mind when dealing with any best car lease deal, is how much it will set you back. The BMW 1-Series Coupe is slated to be just a little over $60,000. Of course, this all depends on what options you have placed in their, like the steering wheel with all the nifty music controls, or the all leather trim for that extra touch of class.

All in all, it’s a small package that seems reasonably priced and will definitely be a winner in your neck of the woods. Is it the next best car lease deal? With this much promise coming from BMW, it’s expected to be.

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Matthew C. Keegan asked:


The muscle car era of old is long gone, but in its place are a pack of “modern marvels” that can tear up any track! The Mercedes SLR McLaren, Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, and the Nissan Z350, are all hot performers in their own right. The first two will cost you a mint, the Nissan is more in reach. Time to compare the models and let your imagination run wild.

I believe it is the Kia Rio that retails for just under 10K. If you were to buy 45 Rios you would just begin to match the price of the Mercedes SLR McLaren. With an MSRP of $452,750, even a Bentley becomes a bargain. It is quite likely, however, if you can afford this car you’ll not be worrying about price. Instead, the V8 engine pushes out 671 horses, 208 mph top speed, and 3.8 seconds of zero to 60 acceleration…certain to excite you. If that is not enough, try gull wing doors, bi-Xenon headlamps, sidepipe exhaust, turbine wheels, carbon fiber bucket seats covered in leather, a 7 speaker Bose sound system, and lots more. If that still isn’t enough there must be some Mercedes parts you can order!

If you want performance but you are also looking for “value” than another German automaker, Porsche, may have what you want. With an MSRP of “only” $141,200 the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet does not quite live up to the SLR, but it is a speed demon nevertheless. Horses kick out at 444, you can get to 190 mph with this baby, and reach 100 kmh [62 mph] in just 4.3 seconds. Not bad! Automatically deployed rear spoiler, awesome looking twin exhausts, digital radio with CD, telephone module, leather everywhere, and a V6 engine are some of the more notable features. Go to a Porsche parts store if you find that something you want is missing.

For the proletariat — a/k/a the average car buying consumer — the purchase options are much greater. Besides cars like the Chevy Corvette, Cadillac XLR, Dodge Viper, and BMW M3, Nissan is offering a competitive model under the famed “Z” nameplate. With MSRP starting at $26,800, the base V6 powered and 6 speed manual tranny throws out 287 hp and will rocket you to 60 from a dead stop in just under 6 seconds. Along with the manual tranny, the “Z” comes equipped with ABS, 3.5L 24-valve V6, CD, etc. The base model is pretty basic, but you can get more horses and more options, including a convertible for about 10 grand more. Check around for after market Nissan parts that you can get for your “Z” too.

Yes, the first two cars will only find their way into select driveways, while the “Z” is more within reach of you and me. All 3 sports car are “hot” and certain to be crowd pleasers.



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Rafay asked:


Mirror is a smooth and plain surface of glass which is tans-reflective at one side and opaque at the other. Nowadays, it’s a trend to modify the car with fashionable and unique mirrors. Cars have only two types of mirrors that are:

1. Rear-View Mirrors

2. Side Mirrors.

These two mirrors are very small in size but they are very useful and are an essential part of the driving kit. A driver can’t drive any car without rear and side mirrors. Driving cars without these mirrors is an international criminal act. Therefore, it is necessary to have all mirrors in the car.

These days’ people are changing their car’s mirror not because of driving but just to modify their cars in order to provide the car with a sporty and fashionable look. All these type of mirrors have their own value. BMW Company has a great variety of car mirrors. Both types of BMW mirrors are discussed below:

1. REAR VIEW MIRROR:

A rear view mirror is also known as a rear widescreen. It is used in automobiles and they allow the driver to see backwards through the vehicle’s backlights. Generally, the rear view mirror is fixed at the top of the front windscreen. It’s fixed with added flexibility which allows the driver to rotate it freely. In earlier times, it was mounted at top of the dash board of the car.

BMW made rear view mirrors which are remotely moveable, to minimize the injuries as it gives a perfect rear look to the driver. Driver follows another driver signal of lights through the rear view mirror and drives carefully. BMW provide a variety of rear view mirrors, in which they use advance technologies, maintaining a great fashionable look. These BMW mirrors meet all the expectations of the buyers.

BMW rear view mirrors are of different types. They are offering from M3 to M5 technology of rear view mirrors. BMW rear mirrors are beneficial for everyone from all aspects as it gives an accurate look to the driver and provides the interior of the car with a fashionable look.

2. WING MIRROR (SIDE MIRROR):

Side mirrors are also known as Wing mirrors and are used to look behind the car and to watch out both sides of the car. These side mirrors are very important for a good driver as they allow him to easily reverse his car and to drive on a congested road. In latest cars, these side mirrors are usually mounted at the doors.

People are nowadays upgrading their car from BMW side mirrors as they want to have the look of M series of BMW vehicles. BMW have every kind of side mirrors, whatever their customer’s desire. BMW Company fulfils all the requirements of the buyers. BMW have a variety of car side mirrors from manual to automatic which are controlled through remote.

BMW remote control side mirrors allow the driver to fix their wing mirrors in whichever position they want. They can move the mirror as well as the frame of the mirror from the remote. This allows the driver to set the side mirror at an accurate position.

BMW Company is very famous for their mirrors as they are offering their best mirror of E series at $ 184 only. So, due to this reason of cost effectiveness and quality of products, BMW attracts customers. These facts go to verify the fact that BMW is now the most demanded and rated automobile company of the world. The speed at which they are bringing changes to their products is tremendous and rival companies have to produce their best to compete with BMW.



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Ryan Davies asked:


The E30 3 series was introduced at the end of 1982. It came available in 1983. It was available as 316, 318i, 320i and 323i. The 320i and 323i where six cylinders and had a check control and rev counter as standard. At the end of 1983 a 4 door version came available. In 1985 some changes were made to the 3 series.

First the 320i received a new engine that now had 129 HP. Then the 324d was introduced. It was the first 3 series diesel ever. It had a six cylinder diesel engine with 86 BHP. Also new where the 325i, 325e, 325ix and 325i convertible. The 325i replaced the 323i and had 170 BHP. The 325ix had four wheel drive and the 325i convertible was the first convertible that was made made by BMW. All models received a very small facelift. The front spoiler was changed. In 1987 the 324turbo diesel was introduced. It had a 6 cylinder diesel engine with turbo wich now had 115 BHP. This was also the year that the 3 series received a facelift. Black plastic bumpers replaced the chrome ones and the rear lights where bigger now with a plastic surround filling up the void at the rear end surrounding the license plate. The 318i received the new M40 four cylinder engine. The 316 received the old 318i engine and now had 102 BHP. In 1988

the 316i received another new engine. It now had a M40 engine wich had 100 BHP.

Also available now was the new Touring. It was available as 320i, 325i, 325ix and 324td. In 1989 the 318is came available and the 318i was available as touring. The 318is had a 16 valve engine that produced 136 BHP this was nicknamed “the baby m3″ as it was a small 4 cylinder that was also lively. In 1991 the 316i touring came available. This was also the year that the convertible received the same facelift as the sedan had in 1987. There was also a 318i convertible introduced. This was also the last year that the E30 sedan was available. The new 3 series was already available since the end of 1990 so the old E30 went out of production. The Convertible was available until 1993 and the four cylinder tourings until 1994.

The bmw E30 is an iconic legend and has a special place in many a man’s heart it is the pinnacle of bmw engineering and was a world leader at it time of introduction. it is renowned by many as the ultimate drift machine with its lively rear end attitude and the power versions avilable. The best of the e30’s for drifting in my opinion would be the 327i alpina but as many know this was a limited edition and somewhat of a collectors item nowadays so sporting it round a track on a trackday or drifing round the roundabuts in your local town would be frowned upon by many enthusasts. Therefore the best e30 drifter in my opinion is the 325i yes you heard me right the 325i not the m3. the 325i is a lot more tourquey than the m3 with it being a six cylinder giving you more ability to control the drift giving you a much more satisfactory experience.

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