Show us a pic of his mom, and we might do some talkin'..
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Originally Posted by rickm
I'm asking these as a favor for his mom (major babe).
:p
In my 15 months of E30 ownership, I have found that my car is very sufficiently powered for my needs. I can get 0-60 in about 9 seconds (a little quicker if need be), get 26 mpg city, 31 highway, see triple digit speeds if required, and stay firmly planted in turns. This is with a '91 318iS with ProFormance chip (Mark didn't have an EAT for it just yet...), Bilstein HD's, refreshed suspension bits all around, new hoses, belts, vacuum lines, coils, typical maintenance items for a 100k mile car. It starts every morning, only drips a tiny bit of oil ( :D ), and makes me smile every time I drive it.
I'd suggest a well-chosen 318iS, or a 325e, for your hot friend's son. A 325iS in the wrong hands can be just as dangerous as an M3 (heck, any car can be, but "potential energy" is higher, if you will).
318iS (M42) was only available as '91 model year in the US. I'd shy away from a earlier 318 (M10). The M20 2.7l eta is a tough bird, but low-revving. The 325i is a little higher-strung, with the M42 a rev-happy twin-cam. The 318iS is the lightest of the bunch, and mine especially is (early '90 production, without sunroof, fogs, or central locking!) Think Jr's 318iS for a perfect example, and Winfred's for a great looking 325iS (that sounds like it'll haul donkey).
Hope that helps a little. Now show us your babe friend!
Bill B.