Am I the only one pissed at how slow the M20 is... Seriously

[Jehu]

Think of it this way. It would be worse if you were happy with a weak engine.Knowing you want something stronger is proof of intelligence.. its a hopeful sign. It took me a while to find what i have and took a certain level of financial commitment,I'm no high net worth individual here..Yah have to think though , these cars are getting old and whatever you find in an e34 to exchange for your anemic m20 is going to need,sooner than later, some expensive remediation.It may be time to look for an e39?

[BigKriss]

I didn't realise yours was a manual.

I beg to differ.

My M20 2.5 litre is so smooth it is almost silent.

It uses very little fuel - approx 8.5 litres per 100 km.

It has more than adequate acceleration and performance - but then mine is a manual.

I would argue that you must be very hard to please if you don't appreciate this engine. Combined with the E34 body it offers a balance and refinement not seen in many of today's cars.

It might not be the fastest thing off at the lights, but point to point it is extremely impressive.

Love mine - wouldn't swap it for a guzzling M30 for anything !

[Kobe Diesel]

I like the engine. Forged crank, rods and quality cast pistions. These are over-engineered motors. True, too small for the E34 chassis, but I have no problem doing 100mph plus. I would think it is much less expensive and easier to maintain vs. M50 or the V8's. One advantage I have with this motor is having the manual transmission. Then again, Im thinking of turbo, seriously.

[Thayne]

M20 engines are great! I had two E30s before my 540i and I love both of them. I have driven a E34 with one and they aren't that bad.

[BillionPa]

there was an S54 on ebay...

[brosher]

Hmm, I have never experienced such a problem.

Seriously, if it's too slow for you sell it and get another E34. The 535/5 I drove a while back was lovely. 540i if you like a little more go and a V8.

[Ross]

Didn't you drive it before you bought it? What do you expect from 2 1/2 liters lugging 3400#? with an automatic no less. and 145,000 miles, come on
When are people going to realize these aren't race cars?

[Tiger]

Think like me... Pepe LePew... even though he is a very relaxed fellow, he always catches his babe. His babe may have the fastest thing in the world, but he would always catches her at a red light... That's how I think when I drive my diesel.

[M20Turbo]

Add a turbo!

[Thayne]

Add a turbo!

There you go. This could help solve your problem. I was going to do this on my last E30 before someone hit my car and totalled it.