What did your old BMW look like?

Observer1122 · 11-24-2014, 06:24 PM

Looking back through a few old photos and came across this picture of my E36 BMW 318se, this is were the journey with BMW started. It had a few options that made it feel special at the time like the electric sunroof, electric mirrors, electric front windows and interior light pack. The main problem with it was the engine on the motorway it just felt sluggish - that said it only had 115 horses to gallop with.

Tengocity · 11-24-2014, 06:32 PM

The oldest one I had was an E reg E30 325i 2 door in white, with blue interior. I absolutely loved that car and it felt so bloody fast!

jusdorange · 11-24-2014, 07:25 PM

Rather like a mineral white F30 with a huge dent alongside it

Ali Shiralian · 11-24-2014, 08:30 PM

1992 318I

Ali Shiralian · 11-24-2014, 08:33 PM

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1992 318i

DaveA · 11-25-2014, 02:25 AM

'89 M3, F-reg, Diamond Black, Grey check cloth, 15" BBS, 2.3l, 200bhp... One of the last of the standard non-cat, leaded petrol cars...

Picture was taken on a trip to Oulton Park sometime way back when... I just noticed those shocking wheel arch gaps...

JoshB25 · 11-25-2014, 02:33 AM

This was my 1st. 94 316. Poverty spec! Made a fee changes to it!

This was my 2nd BMW. Loved it but became too impractical!

DaveA · 11-25-2014, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

The oldest one I had was an E reg E30 325i 2 door in white, with blue interior. I absolutely loved that car and it felt so bloody fast!

The weighed a good few hundred kg or so less than the current cars... Mine (above) was (IIRC) about 1200kg... What does the M4 weigh now... 1675/1700kg or so..?

SkyJawa · 11-25-2014, 02:51 AM

Z4 30i first - awful hateful tramlining car designed for the US. Almost made me not touch another BMW.

Then my E92 330d, best car I've ever owned and the longest I've ever kept a car.

Tengocity · 11-25-2014, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

The oldest one I had was an E reg E30 325i 2 door in white, with blue interior. I absolutely loved that car and it felt so bloody fast!

The weighed a good few hundred kg or so less than the current cars... Mine (above) was (IIRC) about 1200kg... What does the M4 weigh now... 1675/1700kg or so..?

M4 is under 1600kg but yes they were so much smaller and lighter! The M235i is probably quite a bit bigger still.
IIRC my car did 0-60 in about 7-8 secs, so not really that fast, but in my head it was so much faster!

DaveA · 11-25-2014, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

M4 is under 1600kg but yes they were so much smaller and lighter! The M235i is probably quite a bit bigger still.
IIRC my car did 0-60 in about 7-8 secs, so not really that fast, but in my head it was so much faster!

It was all relative wasn't it...

Although they were different as race cars, the M3 and Sierra Cosworth were both actually of a similar pace as road cars, both about 6.5 to 7.0 seconds to 62mph... So my present tractor would comfortably outperform both in a straight line...

I never drove a Cosworth, but the M3 was a far more immediate and connected car than my present car, and was much nicer to drive on the twisty bits, which probably helped with that impression of speed... It even had a throttle cable and a dipstick..!!!

teaston · 11-25-2014, 03:32 AM

Did a few bits to my E90, added the Xenons, Ferric MV3's, black grills, M3 spoiler, Exhaust Tip, red tinted reverse lights, DAB & USB.

Still miss that low stiff suspension!

Observer1122 · 11-25-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

'89 M3, F-reg, Diamond Black, Grey check cloth, 15" BBS, 2.3l, 200bhp... One of the last of the standard non-cat, leaded petrol cars...

Picture was taken on a trip to Oulton Park sometime way back when... I just noticed those shocking wheel arch gaps...

These things are worth a small fortune nowadays.

Observer1122 · 11-25-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali Shiralian

Attachment 11224941992 318i

What was the mileage on this car?. Not sure if it's just the picture but this car looks like it has been around the world.

PurpleTT · 11-25-2014, 01:43 PM

Er, this is gonna stray OT but here's my TT from 2003 if anyone's interested...

Observer1122 · 11-25-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshB25

This was my 1st. 94 316. Poverty spec! Made a fee changes to it!

This was my 2nd BMW. Loved it but became too impractical!

Nothing wrong with poverty spec looks okay, the blue one looks really good. The wheels give it a presence and the interior colour i would not mind in my F30, however its looks low - really low.

Nothing wrong with poverty spec looks okay. The blue one looks really good i contemplated a coupe before but never took the plunge. The wheels on the second car really give it a presence and the interior colour looks great, however it is low - really low.

Steven1077 · 11-25-2014, 01:51 PM

Mine looked like a 435i

Observer1122 · 11-25-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PurpleTT

Er, this is gonna stray OT but here's my TT from 2003 if anyone's interested...

This is a little of theme but i am sure Audi would be overjoyed to have a picture of one of there cars on a BMW forum.

To be honest i seriously considered one of these when they were released and do like the number plate.

PurpleTT · 11-25-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Observer1122

This is a little of theme but i am sure Audi would be overjoyed to have a picture of one of there cars on a BMW forum.

To be honest i seriously considered one of these when they were released and do like the number plate.

Yes apologies I shouldn't have posted it really I hate it when people go OT myself, just thought the split rims and colour might be vaguely interesting.

I did have a Baur 323i convertible in '82 followed by a 325i in '85 but cameras weren't invented back then...

JoshB25 · 11-25-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Observer1122

Nothing wrong with poverty spec looks okay. The blue one looks really good i contemplated a coupe before but never took the plunge. The wheels on the second car really give it a presence and the interior colour looks great, however it is low - really low.

Oh yes! Very low! Didn't rub at all on the arches though considering the width and offsets of the wheels. They were AC Schnitzer Type 1 split rims. It had a lot of genuine rare ACS parts to be fair The interior was out of an E36 M3 GT2. Loved that car.

NISFAN · 11-25-2014, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

The oldest one I had was an E reg E30 325i 2 door in white, with blue interior. I absolutely loved that car and it felt so bloody fast!

I had a 4 door E30 325i, also white with blue (leather) interior. And yes it did feel fast, and an absolute hooner with no DSC.

I can remember a policeman commenting on the 15" 225 wide tyres as being "too wide, and will cause aquaplaning"

Thinking back I was a total rebel in those days too, I specifically looked out for a non ABS version.

essjay21271 · 11-25-2014, 02:27 PM

My E82 123d

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DaveA Brigadier General 1881 Rep 3,433 Posts Drives: BMW M135i xDrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	'89 M3, F-reg, Diamond Black, Grey check cloth, 15" BBS, 2.3l, 200bhp... One of the last of the standard non-cat, leaded petrol cars... Picture was taken on a trip to Oulton Park sometime way back when... I just noticed those shocking wheel arch gaps... __________________ CAR HISTORY - Golf GTI 245 - F30 340i M Sport - F30 330d M Sport MPPK - F30 320d Sport - 997 Gen2 GT3 - 987 Cayman S - 986 Boxster S - Ibiza Cupra - Polo 16v - E30 M3 (Official GB import) - Integra 16v - Mk2 Polo S - Mk1 Golf C
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JoshB25 Captain 131 Rep 693 Posts Drives: F30 318d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Worcester iTrader: (0)	This was my 1st. 94 316. Poverty spec! Made a fee changes to it! This was my 2nd BMW. Loved it but became too impractical!
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	Z4 30i first - awful hateful tramlining car designed for the US. Almost made me not touch another BMW. Then my E92 330d, best car I've ever owned and the longest I've ever kept a car. Attached Images
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teaston Banned 10998 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Did a few bits to my E90, added the Xenons, Ferric MV3's, black grills, M3 spoiler, Exhaust Tip, red tinted reverse lights, DAB & USB. Still miss that low stiff suspension! Attached Images
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