E30 Zone

This looks a really good buy.If it was closer to me I'd have bought it. Condition and provenance look spot on even if the spec isn't the most inspiring. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008283020145?fromSavedAds=true&advertising-location=at_cars&modal=photos Edit-having read the MOT histo...

That last bid was probably from a bidding bot software,on the very last second. I had had a bid up to 7500,thought I might bag a bargain and be able to reacquaint the car with a few drives to Southport. I'd have been miffed if I'd been the next highest bidder when it finished.

Hi,i have messaged you about the car.

Hi,is there any availability for new mats for a 2 door saloon? The interior is indigo blue,not sure if there was ever blue mats to match? Cheers.

Hiya,do you have a passenger electric wing mirror in alpine white II?And a standard leather 3 spoke steering wheel? Cheers.

Yeah the 15" BBS always look the business. Shocked at the prices asked for centre caps, I'm sure I bought some from Cotswold BMW for about 40 quid each about 3 years ago.

Great photos. I probably would get a set of 14" BBS if I can find a nice set. Will definitely post some photos.

Cheers for the reply. I'll probably leave it on the steel wheels for the austere tuetonic look.

Hi,been a member a long time but rarely post. I'm picking up a nice 316i auto tomorrow. It's absolutely bog standard,been garaged every night for over 20 years by a fastidious owner. I know its going to be sedate to say the least but I'm not buying it to rag around. I've owned 6 E30s over the years ...

Cheers for all the positive comments.There's stacks of history with the car but no real documentation about the respray or retrim of the front seats etc. So if anyone can shed any light i'd be really interested to find out who spent so much time and effort getting it so sorted.

It is only the camera on my Nokia Lumia 735a˜Š. I thought you were pulling my leg,I'm not much of a photographer.

No I had the number plates and tax disc holder made up by Pukar Design. The supplying dealer was a place called Harringtons in Horsham but he wasn't able to find their details to make up replica plates. There is some history from L&C so i decided to get those.

Couple of photos of a recent purchase.Trying to recapture my youth! Lovely car that at some point has had a comprehensive restoration. http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/noj66/WP_20160426_10_59_58_Pro.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/noj66/WP_20160426_11_00_56_Pro.jpg http://i202.pho...

Thanks for the input.I didn't mean to start any arguments!

I'll bite the bullet and stump up the cash for the peace of mind.

Really?It's hard finding a good reputable garage to do the work locally.There's a big independent BMW specialist close to me but to be honest the car is older than the guys working in there so i'm not convinced they are entirely happy working on it. I have booked with the guy in Southport and to be ...

Hi, I recently bought a very nice F plate 320i from another member of the zone.The car really is pretty much spot on.Going through the history,the cambelt was last changed 10 years ago but the car has only done another 4k miles since. I'm getting it changed and being based in St.Helens I contacted L...

Hiya,i used National Alloys in Widnes to refurbish a set of BBS alloys on a 320i Convertible I had around four years ago.The alloys were were in a poor state when I left the car and I have to say they did a really great job.This photo probably not the best to demonstrate but it really was a top job ...

I have been watching this 318is all week as I'd love another having owned a couple in the past.Although it's obvious values are rising for good E30s,i'm a bit bemused at the strength of the bidding on what looks a fairly average car. The scuttle panel looks completely gone,arches look a bit suspect ...

Here's a couple more I've owned more recently. Green 320i was a bit tatty,sold to a South African guy who exported it home.318is was gorgeous,320i Convertible equally so. I later spotted it on the trader for 3 times what I'd sold it for. http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/noj66/11042010035.jpg ...

I found some old snaps of my old 325i Sport which I owned for about a year in 1997.It was a lucky find in a small used car dealer in Bolton.It had been traded for a new Saab and when I got it home I found a full main dealer warranty pack in the glovebox.Seemingly the previous owner had only bought i...

Nice one,thanks for the reply and confirmation of their quality.

Looking to buy a quality mat set for convertible i have(she deserves the best!).Bought some cheap ones but they are shite,true you get what you pay for! the Motormec site advertise theirs as dealer quality from original supplier,currently available on ebay for £49 inc. postage.Will gladly buy a set ...

Good to know,i actually had a drive by there today just to check the location.Want to treat my 320 Convertible to an oil service.First dedicated BMW specialist in St.Helens i think.Good luck to him,hope he makes it pay.

Yeah got the full Relay breakdown,don't want to tempt fate.It'll be a steady 60-70 dicing with the trucks on the M62!
A full service is sound advice,cheers.

Cheers mate.It's a white one,cloth check seats.Funnily enough there's loads of receipts from Halliwell Jones Warrington and Williams Liverpool so it's been over this way before!

Hi, left a deposit this morning on a 1992 E30 320 Convertible,which has only covered 78000 miles.The car has a fresh M.O.T. with a couple of advisories(corroded fuel lines being one). The test drive was spot on,much smoother than the 140000 mile one i ran last summer.Brakes,clutch etc. seemed fine. ...

Thanks for the info,will take your advice.Much appreciated.

Wow,i'd been lead to believe its a gearbox out job,£400ish.Bit reluctant to shell that kind of money out while it's still driveable.

Hi,looking to price a replacement clutch for a 320i Convertible,anyone able to give a ballpark figure as to what would be a reasonable price?Or how many hours labour?Cheers,Noj66

Thanks for the tip,i'll look into it.

Hiya,i've recently bought a very nice lagoon green with beige leather cabby.The top edge of the rear bench is shrunken(years of sun exposure?)back and the seams are split.Has anyone sucessfully repaired anything similar or is it a case of search for a new rear bench?(hens teeth!).

I recently bought a 1991 320i Convertible that's in generally fine fettle.One thing is the clutch pedal sits high,maybe 2-3" higher than the other pedals.The previous owner had recently had new master and slave cylinder fitted and said the car had returned like that. I took it to a local BMW special...

Wow,what a helpful bunch!Great forum.I've always had a soft spot for the E30s,this one being my 3rd.It's such a joy to look at i'm seriously considering chopping in my 09 Golf GTI and buying the very best one(Wln at Blackpool?)i can for keeps and a diesel 3-series for day to day.

Thanks B7,sounds like the costlier option but if all else fails!I've bought it as a second car to tinker with,hopefully get the roof down occasionally.Diff whines a bit,hoping an oil change may improve it.

Thanks for the advice fellas.Having seen that exploded diagram off real.oem i think the mirror i have is still attached to the base plate,which has come off in one piece.I bought some adhesive pads in Halfords,i'll give those a go(£6!),then try my local friendly windsceen place. Incidentally,it's su...

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My 320i SE bought from a fellow zoner.

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M20 Cambelt change cost-sound about right?

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Mad bidding for Sport kitted 318is on Ebay.

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My old 325i Sport-gone but not forgotten-anyone know of it?

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Anyone bought Motormec carpet mat set?Would you recommend?

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Two years laid up-to do list?Any advice gratefully received

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Replacement clutch-how much?

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