+paradoxdesigns It was actually the lightest of the 3-series BMWs. I think with the manual they weighed about 2700-2800 lbs. If we would have had the option of the 323ti, like Europe got, it would have been so much better.
Gotta love the R&D they put into it. Some tuner even fitted the first gen Z3 with a BMW V12 from the 750i during the 1990s. The price on this package makes no economic sense but at least they offered everything separate.
Never heard of it and it makes sense they didn't give it more hp as I think the car's rear suspension is carried over from the E30 3 series. Similar power to the E46 330's power plant too
I bet today this car will be valued more than an M3 of the same era. Crazyness is a good thing when induces people to waste money in special - low number editions.
£70k holy crap you could have bought a new 318ti and a new M3 for less than that! :-s Crazy money! That said, without that OTT body kit this would have been one awesome little sleeper hatch, 240hp would have whipped just about anything else that size/class in the mid 90s.
This is real tuning: 48k in upgrades on a 22k car. Instead of buying a new Porsche. I'll shake hands to anyone who bought this beast new. Decals apart.
this shit makes no sense, spending two times as much money on mods on a car that cost 22k is nonsense, thats not tuning, but only a big flex, even then, the compact was and still is laughed at, its a waste of money, that was porsche money back in the day
0.60 in 6 seconds with a quarter mile time of 13.7 seconds at 97 MPH. This somehow doesn't compute, you'd have to be a full second faster 0-60 in order to get 13.7 in the quarter usually.
Your average V6 family sedan (Camry, Accord, Altima) has 275 horsepower now-a-days and can be had for like $25k, This BMW would be $85000 in today money! To put that into perspective, you can buy a new Corvette Z06 Convertible with 650HP and have $ left over!
+RetroMMA yes you indeed got my point. You replying to my post with a pontiac aztec comment. Ofcourse looks are subjective and you were actually proud of your response to my post shows how intelligent you are. Looks are subjective lol. Very unique
Firstly, it’s a demo car. Nobody was putting all those parts on cuz u didn’t need all of them. It’s just proof of concept as no one is buying the four to put a six in when they could just buy a six! Also, For the life of me, I can’t think of a more useless expenditure than a carbon fiber valve cover!
+Kevin Moondust yeah I bought my 318ti based solely on the fact I loved the look of it. I knew nothing about the car or how great it was, I just coudn't resist the aesthetic. Now I love this car so much that when it dies I will replace it with the same again...forever!
Chanel Oberlin 2016 F30 330i xdrive starts at 48k here in France. And at the moment it's auto and 4WD only if you want a 330i ... and it's a 4 banger ... i'd rather have an old e36 if fun is the priority
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"more after market add ons than bodies on baywatch" mah man is savage
John Davis: Soft-spoken public television host and world famous hater.
Light Yagami I owned a 318ti .. it needed all of it lol
lmaoo
I've always loved the look of these weird "mini trunk" BMW's. The power to weight ratio must be pretty darn good.
+paradoxdesigns It was actually the lightest of the 3-series BMWs. I think with the manual they weighed about 2700-2800 lbs. If we would have had the option of the 323ti, like Europe got, it would have been so much better.
The false Bmw
i still have this car as of now! Running like a Champ!
ninjasoon post video of it or you’re a liar
Do you still have it? Any link for pictures and other info?
Still?
Loved the sound of the car. This retro reviews are priceless.
This BMW is sport car with perfomance spetacular
Gotta love the R&D they put into it. Some tuner even fitted the first gen Z3 with a BMW V12 from the 750i during the 1990s. The price on this package makes no economic sense but at least they offered everything separate.
I think the styling for this version is far better than the model that came after it. (We didn't get it in the U.S.)
Well damn. This version looks like a track beast 🚗
Never heard of it and it makes sense they didn't give it more hp as I think the car's rear suspension is carried over from the E30 3 series. Similar power to the E46 330's power plant too
Now that's a SWAP :D
lol when the mods cost twice as much as the original car, you have a problem.
+Acc0rd79 twice as much as a normal 318ti, but then it's M5 e34 fast !
not really... most ricers spend that much on their cars !!!
I bet today this car will be valued more than an M3 of the same era. Crazyness is a good thing when induces people to waste money in special - low number editions.
Love that bodystyle! Hate the pinstriping though.
Motor week upload E38 7 series :) I love these bimmer reviews
£70k holy crap you could have bought a new 318ti and a new M3 for less than that! :-s Crazy money!
That said, without that OTT body kit this would have been one awesome little sleeper hatch, 240hp would have whipped just about anything else that size/class in the mid 90s.
Sleeper is the way ;)
Would love to see an AC Schnitzer tuned M3 🔥
looks good
Quick car.
Back when BMW were actually about driving feel. Now their just number cars
+Toyota4Life The make shit cars now. Apart from the 2 series, I hate their whole hideous, bloated lineup.
Lol
Say that to my friends 335
Twin turbo
Pisses on this car eazy
@@hondamanvtec2894 different car different era. no comparison!!!!
Bmw should of just made the m3ti like they were planning on with test mules
is bmw compact E36
This is real tuning: 48k in upgrades on a 22k car. Instead of buying a new Porsche.
I'll shake hands to anyone who bought this beast new. Decals apart.
this shit makes no sense, spending two times as much money on mods on a car that cost 22k is nonsense, thats not tuning, but only a big flex, even then, the compact was and still is laughed at, its a waste of money, that was porsche money back in the day
This was a lot of money, but it was faster than an M3, probably handled better as well. And was as fast as a 911 Carrera at the time, but cheaper.
BlagoP It's slower than a E36 M3
European E36 m3 was beating testarossa's.
0.60 in 6 seconds with a quarter mile time of 13.7 seconds at 97 MPH. This somehow doesn't compute, you'd have to be a full second faster 0-60 in order to get 13.7 in the quarter usually.
Could be gearing and slow shifting. If it has an M3 trans with a 3.45 diff, it’ll need a shift into 3rd to reach 60, adding to the 0-60.
Anyone know this color code?
Wondering if this car is still running...
Yes, after a couple engine rebuilds
+Integra DIY 12,000 DOLLAR ENGINE REBUILD SONNNNNNN
+Mario Kart MY STEERING RACK IS SOOOO TIGHT
***** nice
Mario Kart I SHOULD HAVE BEEN A TOURING CAR CHAMPION!
Your average V6 family sedan (Camry, Accord, Altima) has 275 horsepower now-a-days and can be had for like $25k, This BMW would be $85000 in today money!
To put that into perspective, you can buy a new Corvette Z06 Convertible with 650HP and have $ left over!
+LeadBlastin22 Don't for get about the Ford sho it has 365HP and AWD
+billy heaton not sure I'd call a SHO an average family sedan for $40k, but the Taurus with the standard v6 sure does
LeadBlastin22 Right they are pretty fast
Aside from the Z06, none of those boring grocery getters handle nearly as well as this BMW.
$70 thousand!!! good LAWD that's allot of monayyyy $$$$$
i use to remember this car every time we looked at it we couldn't help but laugh back end is just bad.
+RetroMMA yes you indeed got my point. You replying to my post with a pontiac aztec comment. Ofcourse looks are subjective and you were actually proud of your response to my post shows how intelligent you are. Looks are subjective lol. Very unique
Retro review the 1999 Porsche 911 C2 !!!
+RetroMMA They'll just say the same thing you just said.
😂😂
Review it already, this guy asked 20 times already
+Kevork Tanossian stalker
$70K for a not even M engine!!😮😮😮 Good Lord!! 😂😂😂
Should have put the M3 engine instead.
Չափից շատ թանկ է գնահատվել այս մեքենան ,կարծում եմ ծիծաղելի է պարզապես
Firstly, it’s a demo car. Nobody was putting all those parts on cuz u didn’t need all of them. It’s just proof of concept as no one is buying the four to put a six in when they could just buy a six! Also, For the life of me, I can’t think of a more useless expenditure than a carbon fiber valve cover!
But... even your current reviews feels retro, just hd.
Same locations and little to no difference in camera quality. That is why.
to much money
@tommyfyeah
back in the 90's and early 00's
you could scoop up 3 bitches in 1 night if you took 'em foo a ride in the B M W
Man the rear look of those cars is hideous. It is like they chopped it.
The false Bmw
Son wtf is this 😭😭
The BMW Compact was an amazing car. If there's a reason I hate the 1-Series, it's because it always looked uglier than the Compact.
+Kevin Moondust yeah I bought my 318ti based solely on the fact I loved the look of it. I knew nothing about the car or how great it was, I just coudn't resist the aesthetic. Now I love this car so much that when it dies I will replace it with the same again...forever!
70k in 1990's money for 240 horsepower... lol
+PumpUPdaBase but faster than the e34 M5 wich was much more than 70K in 1990 ...
a new 328i or 330i has that power haha for 40k
Yea the 300ZX and the Supra were offered at the same time for half the cost. Both had more than 300hp.
Chanel Oberlin 2016 F30 330i xdrive starts at 48k here in France. And at the moment it's auto and 4WD only if you want a 330i ... and it's a 4 banger ... i'd rather have an old e36 if fun is the priority
If you think power was the priority, you're sorely lost. Why is hp/dollar the only variable to you?