Thanks Brian for such a comprehensive reply. Answered all my questions

Please excuse my daft questions but this is my first RWD car. There is a whining from the back end of my 325 convertible when I'm doing over 35mph Is this the Diff? I changed the oil but it hasn't made an difference. If it is the diff, are they the same throughout the range or specific to my model. ...

We're still in the 80's here the E30 is the current model!

I prefer the car lashes



and powered by fairy dust stickers!

I've loved the mk1's for 20 years since my first one at 17 years old. I'm planning on being buried in this one! lol I got the E30 so my wife can enjoy classic motoring without ear defenders!

I guess you know your Vaux engines Chris? lol

Cheers lads, I'll leave it alone then unless I can get it for scrap price. He was thinking of £400.

I'll just leave these pics of my fleet here since it is quite appropriate :D http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af248/lloyddavis2010/2013-05-06180903_zpsd3ab0e77.jpg http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af248/lloyddavis2010/2013-05-06180940_zps211db4ac.jpg http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af248/l...

I've been offered an E30 red/pink 318i touring with no MOT or Tax with 117k miles on the clock. The owner has had it for about 8 yrs. For a quick glance it could do with both sills, a wing replacing and a bloody good T-cut. He is a mechanic by trade and I totally trust his Mech abilities. So what wo...

I have just bought an E30 cab



but I usually go to the shows in my astra.

I'd be interested in going to this, just a drive down the coast for me.