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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: reece318is on December 04, 2009, 09:46:40 PM

Title: Difference between coupe and four (4) door E36 318is?
Post by: reece318is on December 04, 2009, 09:46:40 PM

Hi all,

I'm looking at upgrading from my E30 318is to an E36 318is. I was really only looking for a coupe, but I have found a nice 1997 E36 318is four door.

What are the differences between the coupe and four door versions of the E36 318is (apart from the number of doors!)?

Advice appreciated.

Cheers
Reece

Title: Difference between coupe and four (4) door E36 318is?
Post by: carlos318is on December 05, 2009, 02:45:44 AM

In the UK I have never seen a 318is 4 door:confused:

Title: Difference between coupe and four (4) door E36 318is?
Post by: lordshadowking on December 05, 2009, 08:33:20 AM

more weight ...lol also i belive the rear seat has headrests.and of course being e36 has mototronic 1.2

Title: Difference between coupe and four (4) door E36 318is?
Post by: DesktopDave on December 05, 2009, 03:26:29 PM

I'd figure weight difference is minimal.  A slushbox will add more weight than the doors, avoid if possible.  The seats are different although interchangeable, but most of the body panels are unique.  I'm told the hood & trunk are even different!  I also heard that the 318ti shares sedan hood & front quarter panels.

I'd get it anyway...the e36 coupe styling isn't really much different, like the e46 or e90 is.  I can't tell them apart from the front or rear!