although the i6 would be the way to go....the 318 isnt that bad. seriously. back in highschool, my friend had a e36 318is, and even though the engine was a 4banger, he beefed up the suspension, and that shit stuck on turns like rails. if anybody in the LA area know the 15mph 90deg turn on western/los feliz.... we took it at 35-40mph no problem.....with a viper right on our f*cking side doing the same (with probably much less effort h: ) oh...and it helped that his 3 was a stick... made it feel quicker :chuckles: