Author Topic: did u choose the m42 or did it choose u? (Read 3341 times)

xsjado · « **on:** March 01, 2009, 09:10:50 AM »

i guess it chose me....started with an m40...the sensible upgrade would be m42, otherwise i would have the change the whole drivetrain,brakes, n suspension setup,plus i dont have a highway to play with...whats your story?

Voluted · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2009, 12:42:11 PM »

My aunt, who owned the car from new, decided to stop driving the car and let it sit in a driveway for about 6 years. I towed it off and restored it free of charge for her!

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2009, 01:46:31 PM »

I chose it, i was looking for something rear wheel drive, something that not everyone had, something that handled well, something European, Those brought me down to Porsche and BMW, then i started to look at prices for the car, parts, and upgrades/modifications, Then it was down to 944 928 325 318is, decided the BMW would be the best option, Then i started to look at standard equipment/ necessities. I also looked at the engine and construction of it ex: timing chain or belt, exhaust manifold or header etc. I decided the 318is was a no bullshit car and bought one soon after

ducatipaso · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2009, 04:06:12 PM »

I chose it because 10 years ago an M42 cabrio was substantially lower retail than a 6 cyl, and insurance was also notably less expensive. Combine that with the low option package [something I like], better fuel economy, and much more lively of an engine than the 6 and for me it was a winner.

I think the M42 is one of the best powerplants to come out of bmw during the era [other than the S14]

318isfolife · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:51:29 AM »

it chose me i was trying to get a new car before i moved to florida for school because i knew my civic would have been stolen. but i only had two weeks then one day there it was in neighbors yard after that it was history

xsjado · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2009, 10:39:46 PM »

then comes...am i really satisfied with it?i still cant answer that(maybe/want more power)...not after injectors,exhausts,intake,4.45 diff etc...

bmwman91 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2009, 01:33:21 AM »

My first one chose me...I had been out looking for a first car, and it was the first clean vehicle with a decent price I came across so I took it. I knew nothing of cars, nor did I care at that point...I was a 16 year old who just wanted a car to get around in.

Now I am 25, and after wrecking the first one 3 years ago, I had to have another. So, I chose the second one. I credit my choice to study engineering in college to my first car haha.

strad · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2009, 09:55:38 AM »

I needed something to do. Was looking for a project car, and this one had a "brake problem" as well as having been painted twice with two-stage paint, front and rear of the car. So parts were red and parts were pink lol. ds rear door was stuck shut (seized lock actuator). It had a brand-new rack though. And after purchase I discovered that it had nearly complete documented service history as well.

Braking problem turned out to be a shoe retaining pin had broken loose from the backing plate in one of the parking brake assemblies -- made a helluva racket lol. Paint and bodywork cost me a bit of my time and elbow grease but no money due to my connections (

). It's been a good little car -- we've put 18k miles on it in the two years since purchase. No problems. Lots of maintenance though. And lots more to do.

g0dspeed · « **Reply #8 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:53:09 PM »

did u choose the m42 or did it choose u?

..... luv at 1st sight....hahaha....a baby S14..