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Dan320is
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:21 am

Guys, I've come to a cross roads with my E30's and I really don't know what to do????? It can get frustrating having two when I'd rather focus my attention on one car.

I've been seriously considering replacing them with either an E30 M3 which is going to be a money pit (again, should save my money really) or a Volvo S60 R - 300bhp 4wd for £8k! I don't think selling one of them is an option as I wont be able to choose and would always regret my decision.

They are pictured below. The touring is finished and the IS is in the bodyshop getting a few things tidied up.

What should I do?

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Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:15 am

Well if you can't decide which one to get rid of I can come round and take one away and you won't have to choose...
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:22 am

Keep both, by the end of this year i'll have 3 cars all for myself :mad:
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:27 am

Dont get rid mate, they both look fantastic cars. If you did get an M3 you'd be suprised, not such a moneypit. Ive had mine 6 years and spent less than a grand a year on it and most of that was my choice and not needed. Usually service items and a bit of tlc.
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:32 am

don't get the volvo, it'll be fun for a while , then you'll get bored and annoyed that it's losing value and the fact that although it's quick, it's really just a volvo.

surely there must be some way to choose between the two you have and just get rid of one? then just keep that one clean and tidy without feeling the need to spend loads on it, letting you save up the cash for something interesting without having to make a clean break.

have you ever been in an m3?
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:34 am

hi mate lovely motors id keep them both:D ive been meening to ask what rims are they on your white 325i? they look stunning and remind me of the Z3M alloys, wouldnt mind some of them for mine :D
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:51 am

harry_p wrote:don't get the volvo, it'll be fun for a while , then you'll get bored and annoyed that it's losing value and the fact that although it's quick, it's really just a volvo.

surely there must be some way to choose between the two you have and just get rid of one? then just keep that one clean and tidy without feeling the need to spend loads on it, letting you save up the cash for something interesting without having to make a clean break.

have you ever been in an m3?
However the volvo is tempting I think you're right mate.

Earlier this evening I drove the touring to where I keep the IS and I was leaning towards selling the IS but as soon as I opened the garage door I fell in love with it again.

I haven't been in an M3. The closest I've been is a few short journeys in a stripped out 320is track toy with a carbon airbox and leda coilovers. I've just seen the M3 in the for sale section :drool:
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:54 am

325isporttech1 wrote:hi mate lovely motors id keep them both:D ive been meening to ask what rims are they on your white 325i? they look stunning and remind me of the Z3M alloys, wouldnt mind some of them for mine :D
The wheels on the white car are Dezent Cups 16x9 et15, RH Cups are very similar.
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Dan325iSport wrote:
325isporttech1 wrote:hi mate lovely motors id keep them both:D ive been meening to ask what rims are they on your white 325i? they look stunning and remind me of the Z3M alloys, wouldnt mind some of them for mine :D
The wheels on the white car are Dezent Cups 16x9 et15, RH Cups are very similar.
Borbet T's are also very similar.

Dan, keep both of them. They are absolutely stunning. Just look after them.
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:13 am

I think it'd be easier to choose which one of my kids i'd sell!

They both look sweet.

I dont envy the choice you feel you must make,but i do envy the fact you have the choice.

I'd keep them both! In fact,i'd probably sleep in a tent on the driveway with them! :mad:
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:30 am

Dan, i'll take you for a spin in mine if it's going to help at all. it's a bit more 'normal' than a stripped airboxed 320is
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:38 am

That Touring is stunning!
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:53 am

Lovely cars!

Sell me the touring I can squeeze an 8th one in if its as stunning as that!

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Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:13 am

Enjoy them and keep them. When you're 105 you can hand them onto your grandkids and they'll see the work you put into them :)
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:57 am

keep the IS :D
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:13 pm

I envy you by having to make this choice! For what it's worth, I'd keep them both. Unless you want to sell me the touring :wink:

Top marks for the effort you've clearly put into both - cracking looking motors.
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:16 pm

For all the effort and money that have gone into making them the cars they are its just not worth parting with them....you'll regret it then end up doing the same again!! Thats why Ive had my car for nearly 7 years now and still ask myself from time to time is it worth it!!
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:52 am

harry_p wrote:Dan, i'll take you for a spin in mine if it's going to help at all. it's a bit more 'normal' than a stripped airboxed 320is
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:01 am

Keep them & give them both a cuddle and tell them your sorry for talking silly. :D
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:02 am

bmwowner wrote:Keep them & give them both a cuddle and tell them your sorry for talking silly. :D
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:55 am

you own two bloody nice e30s... i think its time to flip a coin
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:25 pm

Stunning E30s you have,if it was me and had to sell one i would sell the IS as much as it would break my heart,tourings at the moment seem to be a sought after E30 and you have a fine example of one so i would keep it and enjoy it for a lot longer :D good luck tho what ever you decide.
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:26 pm

tourings at moment seem to be a sort after E30
I disagree

Sports, 318is's, Low mileage 2 doors and cabbys are the sought after models
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:28 pm

i think the word your looking for is sought, sought after not sort.
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 2:02 pm

If I was you i'd definitely sell both of them and get a nice M3. :D

They are both beautiful, 8) but an M3 is an M3. :D
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 2:19 pm

Don't be gay Dan. Keep both or else.
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