how reliable is 318 manual gear?
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Radon39
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Re: how reliable is 318 manual gear?
One word to sum it all...EXCELLENT
Had the 318 for 2 years and sold it to someone i know...so that I still am in touch with the car...sold it off ONLY cos I wanted the E39
Some great things abt the car:
- great fuel econ, was getting roundabout 12-13km/l
- Perfect control over the gears, and great torque on the low gears
- minimal wear and tear as it is a manual...maintenance costs minimal
- the gear had no porbs at all...but I would advise u to chk the 'feel' of the gears when u view the car
I was the 3rd owner, but the car was really great...I wanted to get a 520 manual...but errrr....did some serious thinkin...
anyway, I still luv manuals and really would get another in the future
Wat 318 are u luking at?? Would u like me to help u evaluate it??? drope me a pm
All the best :wavey:
katoomee said:
One word to sum it all...EXCELLENT
Had the 318 for 2 years and sold it to someone i know...so that I still am in touch with the car...sold it off ONLY cos I wanted the E39
Some great things abt the car:
- great fuel econ, was getting roundabout 12-13km/l
- Perfect control over the gears, and great torque on the low gears
- minimal wear and tear as it is a manual...maintenance costs minimal
- the gear had no porbs at all...but I would advise u to chk the 'feel' of the gears when u view the car
I was the 3rd owner, but the car was really great...I wanted to get a 520 manual...but errrr....did some serious thinkin...
anyway, I still luv manuals and really would get another in the future
Wat 318 are u luking at?? Would u like me to help u evaluate it??? drope me a pm
All the best :wavey:
Radon39
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Another thing to add, u getting a resale one I gather, cos there areonly 7 manual E46es in sgp. E36, there are quite a few out there.
I had a E36 manual too....no issues! Luv the manual feel as well
Arsony is another manual driver...he might have some inputs...yohoo doc where art thou?? :wavey:
I had a E36 manual too....no issues! Luv the manual feel as well
Arsony is another manual driver...he might have some inputs...yohoo doc where art thou?? :wavey:
Arsony
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katoomee,
I have only one problem with the manual gearbox.
Always at risk of losing my license because...
1) I drive faster
2) I zip in and out of traffic
3) I enter and exit corners at breakneck speed
The only auto car I ever had in my life was my prev E36 318is and I regretted it.
Driving an E46 320ci manual now with short shifters. Loving every minute I spend in the car.
A manual car , objectively is a safer car because....
1) You manually determine engine revs and speed through the gears
2) You can apply engine brake which is a very efficient, safe and fast method to cut speed
Think about it....
Arsony
Topaz Blue NOT cutting speed...
I have only one problem with the manual gearbox.
Always at risk of losing my license because...
1) I drive faster
2) I zip in and out of traffic
3) I enter and exit corners at breakneck speed
The only auto car I ever had in my life was my prev E36 318is and I regretted it.
Driving an E46 320ci manual now with short shifters. Loving every minute I spend in the car.
A manual car , objectively is a safer car because....
1) You manually determine engine revs and speed through the gears
2) You can apply engine brake which is a very efficient, safe and fast method to cut speed
Think about it....
Arsony
Topaz Blue NOT cutting speed...
Arsony said:
hi doc, agree on 1 - gear selection matched to required selection. Steptronic also provides this though
i don't think 2 really counts though because any modern car's braking capability is tire limited, not brake force limited. engine braking isn't going to help it unless the car has malfunctioning or faded brakes.
Arsony
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e36_bbs,
Using the UUC EVO3 shortshifter. Adjustable height which translates to adjustable throw. No change in shifting pattern . Love it tremendously as the shift is not only short but precise. Check it out....
http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/
Arsony
Topaz Blue NOT short...
Using the UUC EVO3 shortshifter. Adjustable height which translates to adjustable throw. No change in shifting pattern . Love it tremendously as the shift is not only short but precise. Check it out....
http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/
Arsony
Topaz Blue NOT short...
