Bmw 6 cyl?

vinruane

Which BMW engines are 4 cylinder and which are 6? Thinking of looking for a coupe and would prefer a 6! Any opinions?

Looking at circa '00 and '01 by the way

Eoin

The newer 320 (2.2) and up are 6 cylinder. The 320d (both variants) are 4 cylinder.

milltown

320 (petrol), 323, 325, 328 and 330.

bazz26

Just switch the engine on and you'll know. 6 cylinder models have a slightly different kidney shaped grill to lesser models.

318Ci is the only 4 cylinder petrol 3 Series coupe afaik.

mick.fr

bazz26 wrote: »

6 cylinder models have a slightly different kidney shaped grill to lesser models.

Sorry what are you talking about mate?
No way to tell by watching the front of a bimmer if she is a 4 or 6 Cyl.
Grills are exactly the same

bazz26

mick.fr wrote: »

Sorry what are you talking about mate?
No way to tell by watching the front of a bimmer if she is a 4 or 6 Cyl.
Grills are exactly the same

Your right about the grill being the same size but there is a difference in that the verticle vents on the grilll of the bigger engined cars are chrome:

323Ci:


318Ci:

mick.fr

Yeah right but nowadays only way to tell is to open the bonnet, since so many people do change the grills and even badges.

Lex Luthor

vinruane wrote: »

Which BMW engines are 4 cylinder and which are 6? Thinking of looking for a coupe and would prefer a 6! Any opinions?

Looking at circa '00 and '01 by the way

decided against the GT then?

Lex Luthor

bazz26 wrote: »

Your right about the grill being the same size but there is a difference in that the verticle vents on the grilll of the bigger engined cars are chrome:

since when? I had a 523i and the vertical vents weren't chrome

Those vents can be bought online

mick.fr

Lex Luthor wrote: »

since when? I had a 523i and the vertical vents weren't chrome

Those vents can be bought online

Depends of the pack you have. Many e46 6 Cyl came from factory with chromed grills.

vinruane

Lex Luthor wrote: »

decided against the GT then?

You've a good memory Lex! My prob is that I'm leaving college in May and starting a job in August. I want a car thats fun and enjoyable to drive. The plan for now is to spend approx 6,500 and save for the Alfa in approx 3 years. Actually kinda looking at the MiTo GTA and thinking!!

kdevitt

Lex Luthor wrote: »

since when? I had a 523i and the vertical vents weren't chrome

Those vents can be bought online

A 6 cylinder coupe, bought new, here in Ireland would have chrome slats, and black slats for a 4 pot.

Loads of people remove them, was the very first thing I took off my 328ci and my M3 - stuck on a set of 4 pot ones black centred ones. Chrome is evil.

Johnboy Mac

If you can at all afford a 6 cylinder version buy it!

galwaytt

Johnboy Mac wrote: »

If you can at all afford a 6 cylinder version buy it!

They're not expensive in the first place: most people don't want big engines. in-law changed from 318ci to 323ci. 323 lighter on juice !

Anan1

mick.fr wrote: »

Yeah right but nowadays only way to tell is to open the bonnet, since so many people do change the grills and even badges.

Wrong again, i'm afraid - you could also look at the exhaust.

mick.fr

Anan1 wrote: »

Wrong again, i'm afraid - you could also look at the exhaust.

Wrong again bout what dude? I was not wrong here, not sure what you mean by your "again"?
I know how to recognise the specificities of a bimmer thank you.
Not all BMW 6 Cyl have double tip as you seem to be saying...That was prominent on e46 but that's all.

Seth Brundle

There are different variations:
round, oval, twin, both sides (335i), double both sides (M3), etc.

mick.fr

kbannon wrote: »

There are different variations:
round, oval, twin, both sides (335i), double both sides (M3), etc.

Let's not talk about porn please.
Cheers

TJJP

bazz26 wrote: »

Your right about the grill being the same size but there is a difference in that the verticle vents on the grilll of the bigger engined cars are chrome

Eh, No, not on mine anyways.

Anan1

mick.fr wrote: »

Wrong again bout what dude? I was not wrong here, not sure what you mean by your "again"?
I know how to recognise the specificities of a bimmer thank you.
Not all BMW 6 Cyl have double tip as you seem to be saying...That was prominent on e46 but that's all.

Wrong about this:

mick.fr wrote: »

Sorry what are you talking about mate?
No way to tell by watching the front of a bimmer if she is a 4 or 6 Cyl.
Grills are exactly the same

and this:

mick.fr wrote: »

Yeah right but nowadays only way to tell is to open the bonnet, since so many people do change the grills and even badges.

That's twice in one thread, I think you still have a bit to learn regarding the 'specificities' of a BMW.

mick.fr

TJJP wrote: »

Eh, No, not on mine anyways.

Yeah it has been admited it depends of your pack, series etc.
Previous owner might have changed it too..
What model you got?

mick.fr

Anan1 wrote: »

Wrong about this:and this:That's twice in one thread, I think you still have a bit to learn regarding the 'specificities' of a BMW.

Dude I don't who you think you are to insult me like this with no reason and obviously nothing to back up what you are saying but that is very annoying.

I was dead right by saying you can't tell a bimmer is a 4 or 6 cyl by watching the front of the car, and especially its grill, of course I am, where do you come from?

I was right on both occasions, and even if I was wrong, I would appreciate a simple and gentle remark, I always stand corrected and I am happy to improve my knowledge.

Seth Brundle

relax guys

x in the city

Unkel [ i think] has a fine specimen on adverts, and its deffo a 6 pot

cianclarke

mick.fr wrote: »

Dude I don't who you think you are to insult me like this with no reason and obviously nothing to back up what you are saying but that is very annoying.

I was dead right by saying you can't tell a bimmer is a 4 or 6 cyl by watching the front of the car, and especially its grill, of course I am, where do you come from?

I was right on both occasions, and even if I was wrong, I would appreciate a simple and gentle remark, I always stand corrected and I am happy to improve my knowledge.

Mick, tóg go bog é, chillax.. So many of your posts on motors end up in an argument with somebody, life's too short man...

Let's just appreciate the wonder that is the 6 pot bmw!

mick.fr

cianclarke wrote: »

Mick, tóg go bog é, chillax.. So many of your posts on motors end up in an argument with somebody, life's too short man...

Let's just appreciate the wonder that is the 6 pot bmw!

Well I don't need to take it easy, I am a very cool guy, I am just answering insults from some clueless members who have nothing else to do than being aggresive and irrespectuous

Now you decided to agree with Anan1 so obviously you are wrong as well.
So really you just lost an opportunity to look good on this one.

Maith an lá

Seth Brundle

x in the city wrote: »

Unkel [ i think] has a fine specimen on adverts, and its deffo a 6 pot

Its a 735i - an 8 pot and definitely a fine specimen!

vinruane

Thanks for the info guys, didn't mean to cause an argument over it though!

Would you recommend buying one? Could I get a good one for bout 6.5k?

DubTony

vinruane wrote: »

Thanks for the info guys, didn't mean to cause an argument over it though!

Would you recommend buying one?
Could I get a good one for bout 6.5k?

Absolutely. Definitely. Undoubtedly.
My 2000 323Ci would probably fetch 5K (if I was selling it :pac:)

Cyrus

heres a nice low mileage 323ci, with sports interior, new wheels and you are laughing, id say 5.5k would get it, 6k tops

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1172043

cianclarke

Cyrus wrote: »

heres a nice low mileage 323ci, with sports interior, new wheels and you are laughing, id say 5.5k would get it, 6k tops

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1172043

GET AWAY. THAT'S MINE. :mad::p

No seriously I've had my eye on this all week...

Cyrus

sorry it stuck out as great value a wheel change and thats a nice car

cianclarke

Was thinking exactly the same, absolute beaut except for the alloys... Was hoping to try and convince the guy to take my trade in over the weekend, I could do a roadtrip to Kerry for that.

vinruane

Hmmm that would be a nice buy alright, don't worry cian, I won't take your baby! Not buying till next month anyway. Have to get out of college first!

Any probs with these engines?

cianclarke

Ah yeah, I'm not even waiting 'till before I graduate, hehe..
The engines are seriously solid, one of the best out there - don't recall anything..
Wishbones and other suspension problems can tend to surface due to **** Irish roads though..

Owen

The general rule of thumb with a 6 cylinder engine'd 3 Series is that the grills were chrome, and the exhaust had dual tips. But because both the exhaust and grills can be bought and attached to a 316, you shouldn't use those as identifying marks.

Open the bonnet, and count the cylinders if you're not sure if it's a 318, or 320. The engine note will definitely give it away ... it's sexual!

JoeySully

Here is the answer to the OP's origional question
http://www.bmw-driver.net/TechSpecs.asp?Extend=1&ParID=73

rebel.ranter

Any of the wheels here would look good on it & make an immediate difference:

http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/05/37049105.html (not sure these are genuine, no ///m badge near centre of wheel)

http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/57/16741057.html



Or something a bit more modern:

Eoin

Or see post #2!

Cyrus

rebel.ranter wrote: »

Any of the wheels here would look good on it & make an immediate difference:

http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/05/37049105.html (not sure these are genuine, no ///m badge near centre of wheel)

http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/57/16741057.html



Or something a bit more modern:

id go for the first set, wouldnt out e90 wheel design on an e46

Owen

Cyrus wrote: »

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1172043

cianclarke wrote: »

GET AWAY. THAT'S MINE. :mad::p

If you were changing the wheels, I'd also change the gear lever. The standard one for me's far too long, it's like stirring porridge changing gear. You can buy the shorter M Sport lever for around 50 Euro, plus it's brand new as well, which is always good when you buy a second hand car. My mate who changes BMW's every year or so changes the steering wheel and gear lever as soon as he buys a car, he always wants to be the first person touching the controls. Go fig.

cianclarke

Cheers for the heads up, sounds like you can't go too wrong at €50.. Hopefully he'll entertain my trade in, it's the only non-gold coloured reasonably priced one in the country at the moment.

vinruane

ya i've noticed that too, why oh why would you buy a gold BMW?!!

Edit: or gold anything really!

Elessar

I have a 320ci as my daily driver and it's fantastic to drive. Lots of power when you need it, but I think it's wasted on me as I rarely rev Designed more for open roads than dublin city start stop traffic though :mad:

Drinks petrol like nothing else. It's heartwrenching seeing the fuel gauge move downwards after 10 miles when you've just filled up the tank!

Regardless I knew that when I bought her Just remember that with e46 models younger than 2001, many were affected by subframe tearing in the rear. Make sure yours is checked before you buy it.

Oh, and make sure to get as many extras as you can. Sports leather, climate control, better hifi, OBC etc. Not only is it better for you, it's better for resale.

CountingCrows

vinruane wrote: »

ya i've noticed that too, why oh why would you buy a gold BMW?!!

Edit: or gold anything really!

Hey, easy now!!!

Attached is my '01 320CI

rebel.ranter

Cyrus wrote: »

id go for the first set, wouldnt out e90 wheel design on an e46

I've seen a few e46 with e90 wheels, I was only suggesting it to be slightly different. These were wheels being advertised in Ireland, so I thought OP might go for them. Personally I would go with a set of Alpinas myself, they would be nice on that colour car. Might be an expensive option though, could cost nearly as much as the car if you got them new!! A bit of 2nd hand research woudl be needed.




Sometimes the later model wheels can look good an previous model:

See this e39 with e60 wheels, not bad...

Cyrus

rebel.ranter wrote: »

I've seen a few e46 with e90 wheels, I was only suggesting it to be slightly different. These were wheels being advertised in Ireland, so I thought OP might go for them. Personally I would go with a set of Alpinas myself, they would be nice on that colour car. Might be an expensive option though, could cost nearly as much as the car if you got them new!! A bit of 2nd hand research woudl be needed.




Sometimes the later model wheels can look good an previous model:

See this e39 with e60 wheels, not bad...

alpinas would be :cool:

vinruane

Alpina's would be my first choice too, look saibhaiste cabaiste! :P

mick.fr

rebel.ranter wrote: »

See this e39 with e60 wheels, not bad...

Yeah those wheels look damn good on e39 too.

Eoin

You'd get decent Alpina or ACS reps with tires for €900 or so.

cianclarke

I've never been a fan of Alpina alloys myself, or Alpina styling in general TBH - it's more what they do to the engine etc that I'd take, and leave the aesthetics..!
Anyway that dealer in Kerry ^^^^^^ wasn't willing to entertain my trade in, too old or something.. *shrug* Please god SOMEBODY buy my car!