Re: foglights-downshifting-and e30 question

["ra rabmw" <rabmw@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

    Bill;
           On the '91 318is,the 90/91 318's were nice,plainjane BMWs,far 
cheaper new than the 325is,and always had a relatively low resale value,due 
to being all 5spds. with few options,and a bit slow.It's one of the real 
bargains for manual shift owners not in a hurry.Your price is on the low 
side of a normal resale,but not so low that you should be looking for the 
other shoe to drop.Probably a decent car,just have a local shop take a peek.
          As far as the E28 535i goes,shifting to 3rd from 5th is just 
perfect for that car in passing situations at 65/75mph.Or even higher if you 
know how to properly match gear and engine speeds.If your car is stock,still 
running the 3.25 rear,third gear doesn't top out until you hit the other 
side of 100mph.Car won't even breath hard at 65/95 mph in third.If you are 
not familiar with how to use the accelerator to raise engine speed as you 
downshift,try a driver's school,or have a hotshoe friend show you how.You'll 
love the shark;3500/6000rpm become VERY interesting.


                                o/______\o "RA"/Bob G.
                                (Oo=00=oO)
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>From: Bil Powell <wyldbil@domain.elided>
>To: bmw@domain.elided
>Subject: foglights-downshifting-and e30 question
>Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 10:24:03 -0400
>
> > Hi Digesters-
>
>1)My wife is considering a '91 318is. The car we are looking at is way 
>underpriced,
>or so I figure, at $3900. Are there any special weak spots to consider as 
>we peruse
>this car?
>2)I use fog lights in rain and fog. Period. By the golden rule, I refuse to 
>use
>them at any other time, as flagrant fog light overuse by others (on CLEAR 
>nights,
>etc.) severely impedes MY vision and driving safety. Look around you. They 
>really
>are a dangerous annoyance when used unneccessarily.
>3)One of my personal favorite driving practices is looking kind of scary 
>from a
>couple of recent posts. Frequently, I'll downshift from 5th to 3rd at 
>interstate
>speeds (65-75) when I need to blow around a Saturn, or otherwise need a 
>burst of
>speed. Is this going to destroy my motor?
>
>peace-Bil
>'85 535i (soon to be shark infested!)
>'88 CRXsi (wife's- soon to be a BMW? cross fingers here)
>
>
>
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