Great car. I’ve had my 318is since September 1991, second owner. I sat in her when she was on the dealer showroom in July, 1990. Didn’t miss when I had a second chance to buy her. Has 14 inch rims and a tan interior with the same diamond black. Now after thirty years and 114,000 miles, there are no leaks, but she needs another timing chain, half a dozen minor fixes and new tires. My mechanic has retired for the second or third time and it time to find a new garage or a new owner.
And they had always the M sport suspension. Good tip. Replace the camshaft cogs for the ones from the E36 318is (M44). They have a rubber so the engine makes less noise.
My bother reminded about this car. I’ll be brief. I’m driving from central fl to Atlanta - I call my “fixit anything brother “ and say why won’t my heat work? There’s 300k+ mileage on this car- brother says “when’s the last time you check the radiator fluid. I have full heat controls on with no fluid in radiator!! Probably low oil too. This car was solid. 22k miles automatic change spark plugs. I’ve done it at the damn parts store. Lol
i bought a silver one in january of this year, the paint was in pretty bad shape but i'm getting it repainted now in the same color (sterling silver metallic). cheers man
@@negusplox Nice, enjoy it in good health. I never thought Id be one of those guys that say 'they dont make em like they used to', but, here we are. :)
@@scottfindley1345 thank you! and yeah same lmao, but honestly i just love older cars so much more than the newer ones now, and i totally sound like a boomer saying it 🤷♂️
@@negusplox I know i never wanted to be one of those a**holes sayin 'they dont make em like they used to' but, youre right. I wouldnt touch a modern bmw with a 10 foot pole. shame really. Enjoy that car man Im jelly!
@@scottfindley1345 yeah man it's a shame really, my car has 268k and it's still going strong. always loved e30's but never knew much about the 318is. i took a chance buying it and now i know these cars are very special. everyone always regrets selling them haha. happy holidays man, glad we could share an experience here
I owned one 20 yrs ago. I noticed that the EU spec is different. Here the 318is had always a black headliner. Special cloth same as the M3. M steering wheel I.
I had one. Drove it almost 450k back and forth to DC. Love love love this car. Regulator would top out at 122. Miss this car but I weight about 145 when I drove it. Now at 200+ to small lol. This car needs either the engine mounts or the belt tensioners haha I hear it. Lol!! This car had the delphin blue with the gold lettering loved this girl. Back again! This car was amazing.
Replace the plastic in the cooling system. I had the same year in white and was running hot going to work one day.One mile from work so I kept going,ruined the engine. Was told plastic in water pump cracked.
I know Im randomly asking but does someone know a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost the login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!
@Decker Immanuel thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out now. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@@XenFPV Yes, but the M20 is a lot more reliable and sounds better. The M40, M42 and M43 are some of the worst Engines BMW had made when they came out. If want a 4 banger one is better off with a Ford. BMW ways been bad at making them.
@@tommeiner9983 I see your point of them being lighter, but they seem to be a lot less reliable, in all the BMW groups I am on fb, that is most of them, its ussualy 4 clynders that have catastrophic failures, even if there is extremely few of them and through friends that's had 4 cylinder BMWs (yes older ones) most of them straight out refuse to have another one from all the problems they had.
Great car. I’ve had my 318is since September 1991, second owner. I sat in her when she was on the dealer showroom in July, 1990. Didn’t miss when I had a second chance to buy her.
Has 14 inch rims and a tan interior with the same diamond black. Now after thirty years and 114,000 miles, there are no leaks, but she needs another timing chain, half a dozen minor fixes and new tires. My mechanic has retired for the second or third time and it time to find a new garage or a new owner.
For sale? If so what are you asking?
car for sale?
We also have a Diamond Schwarz 318is but ours is a slicktop. I can not wait to swap it!
Clean car for the year, legend in its day
This is not just a car. It is history full from German hard worker. For a perfect car to the world. ❤
I had a red one when I was 16......it ran great ...in summer....LOL
And they had always the M sport suspension. Good tip. Replace the camshaft cogs for the ones from the E36 318is (M44). They have a rubber so the engine makes less noise.
Beautiful
My bother reminded about this car. I’ll be brief. I’m driving from central fl to Atlanta - I call my “fixit anything brother “ and say why won’t my heat work? There’s 300k+ mileage on this car- brother says “when’s the last time you check the radiator fluid. I have full heat controls on with no fluid in radiator!! Probably low oil too. This car was solid. 22k miles automatic change spark plugs. I’ve done it at the damn parts store. Lol
A car with soul
Nice! Let's hear some revs, dude!
light weight, fun to drive
So dope. I had one of these when I was a youngin. early 2ks. mine was a '91, in silver. best car.
i bought a silver one in january of this year, the paint was in pretty bad shape but i'm getting it repainted now in the same color (sterling silver metallic). cheers man
@@negusplox Nice, enjoy it in good health. I never thought Id be one of those guys that say 'they dont make em like they used to', but, here we are. :)
@@scottfindley1345 thank you! and yeah same lmao, but honestly i just love older cars so much more than the newer ones now, and i totally sound like a boomer saying it 🤷♂️
@@negusplox I know i never wanted to be one of those a**holes sayin 'they dont make em like they used to' but, youre right. I wouldnt touch a modern bmw with a 10 foot pole. shame really. Enjoy that car man Im jelly!
@@scottfindley1345 yeah man it's a shame really, my car has 268k and it's still going strong. always loved e30's but never knew much about the 318is. i took a chance buying it and now i know these cars are very special. everyone always regrets selling them haha. happy holidays man, glad we could share an experience here
So beautiful I have the same! ‘91 diamondshwartz 318is. Man love it but got a quarter sized rust spot any good paint shops in NJ that can fix me up?
I have exactly the same one in same color, only mine has slick top. One of the special cars in my opinion
+1, looks like we are car bros.
God that thing is like brand new
Lovely car, I have a diamond schwarz 325. Does anyone know what side skirts this car has?
I had a 1995 325is I sold it to get a 2005 AWD 325is since the weather here is kinda bad for RWD 🙄 I really like the style of 80s and 90s BMWs
nice
i miss my 1987 535is diamond black same as this color
I owned one 20 yrs ago. I noticed that the EU spec is different. Here the 318is had always a black headliner. Special cloth same as the M3. M steering wheel I.
Amazing! Looks like you lowered it a little; what did you use?
Looks to be lowering springs on bilsteins is my guess.
I had one. Drove it almost 450k back and forth to DC. Love love love this car. Regulator would top out at 122. Miss this car but I weight about 145 when I drove it. Now at 200+ to small lol. This car needs either the engine mounts or the belt tensioners haha I hear it. Lol!! This car had the delphin blue with the gold lettering loved this girl. Back again! This car was amazing.
Replace the plastic in the cooling system. I had the same year in white and was running hot going to work one day.One mile from work so I kept going,ruined the engine. Was told plastic in water pump cracked.
Hey! Great looking example.. Love to se that! Can you tell me what are the tires dimensions? Thanks amd greets fro Serbia! 👏👍
1:57 - 205/55 R15"
205/55 R15 88V - greets from NY!
Colorado?
Does anyone know what side skirts this car has?
Someone has been fight for it's life in back seat ...
It looks like
What is the suspension set up on this vehicle?
I know Im randomly asking but does someone know a method to get back into an Instagram account??
I stupidly lost the login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!
@Rohan Spencer Instablaster :)
@Decker Immanuel thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out now.
Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Decker Immanuel It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thank you so much, you saved my ass!
@Rohan Spencer You are welcome xD
For sale?
Is this car for sale
I had a 1991 Brilliant Red 318is. Unfortunately, it was totaled by a hit-and-run driver in 1994.
Don't like the 4 banger... Great chassie and interior though, look pretty mint, nice seeing some good examples out there
The 4 banger is actually more powerful than the 320i and 325e I6 engines while being the lightest E30 in the range.
@@XenFPV Yes, but the M20 is a lot more reliable and sounds better. The M40, M42 and M43 are some of the worst Engines BMW had made when they came out. If want a 4 banger one is better off with a Ford. BMW ways been bad at making them.
@@Anirossa "BMW ways been bad at making them." You couldn't be more wrong, and the M42/M44 are great engines, much lighter than the sixes.
@@tommeiner9983 I see your point of them being lighter, but they seem to be a lot less reliable, in all the BMW groups I am on fb, that is most of them, its ussualy 4 clynders that have catastrophic failures, even if there is extremely few of them and through friends that's had 4 cylinder BMWs (yes older ones) most of them straight out refuse to have another one from all the problems they had.
The car to have was the 325is
Ugly bmw don't like it belongs in a skip
ding dong ur opinion is wrong
I’m 1991 this car was top of the line