E30 Zone

Hey there everybody!
As the title suggests, im new here! yet to get myself a bm, but out on th look for an 'is'. Looked at a couple so far, and should be looking at another tomorrow. Being new to the e30 scene, im not completely tricked up on them, so any help for finding typical rough areas on them would be great! will get some pics up soon as i find the right first e30!
Look forward to the reponse!
Ben

rust everywhere is what you want to look for as engines can be sourced easily and cheap too.

chech places like the rear wheel arches/boot and pull the rubber sleeve out from the petrol filler cap out and get your hand in there to check for rot.

check the floors if you can aswell and generally just have a good look right round the body for any signs of rust as solid e30's are hard to find these days.

buy the best example you can as if you buy a dog it will cost more in the long run to put it right.

Some say the 'iS' is superior to the 325i.......lol (ducks behind PC)

awesome, will make sure to check on the next one! thanks!

"Some say the 'iS' is superior to the 325i.......lol Poke (ducks behind PC)" - because of its revvy engine, and lighter weight?

(also insurable )

i wouldnt say superior....they are good but lets not get carried away

Que the same old tired arguement of 325 vs 318is

Rust? I thought they were galvanised?


Welcome to the zone Ben on behalf of the team.

aye indeed, would probably be looking for one of them, but a bit pricey to buy, run and insure for the younger driver, so thought id go for the 'iS' (still gotta find one yet mind lol)

Thanks very much simon!

Have i re-awoken an ongoing discussion? please carry on! would like to know as much as possible

Welcome to the zone mate,

Theres an intense and almost comical rivalery between owners of 325i (6 pot, more power, tourqe, sound of engine) and 318is (4 pot, more modern engine, better weight distribution) on this site. The only thing is its been done to death now and is boring to say the least.

However all is not lost, you will be able to read the "debates" from previous threads.
There are plenty of threads on it, just go to the search function and check the "search all terms" option and serach it.

Hope that helps!

Sean

Ben, Sean is right, you'll find a lot about this topic if you use the search option. I'm bored and am just trying to cause a lively debate for my own amusement.....lol

For a younger driver I'd choose the 'iS' for insurance purposes, although you should maybe get quotes on both to check. I know fuel prices in the UK are high too, so maybe you could consider that? I'm sure the 318iS must be more economical, but sure an 'experten' can chime in ;)

[quote="greentouring"]Ben, Sean is right, you'll find a lot about this topic if you use the search option. I'm bored and am just trying to cause a lively debate for my own amusement.....lolquote]

Also known as trolling!

Good point about the insurance tho, they recognise the 318 and the 318is as pretty much the same even tho the is is a lot more powerful!

griff87 wrote:

greentouring wrote:Ben, Sean is right, you'll find a lot about this topic if you use the search option. I'm bored and am just trying to cause a lively debate for my own amusement.....lol

Also known as trolling!

Good point about the insurance tho, they recognise the 318 and the 318is as pretty much the same even tho the is is a lot more powerful!

Thats because even dumb insurance types know the 318is is just an e30 with a bee hive in a washing machine up front.

Got myself a tidy diamond schwartz 318is at the weekend! love it to bits, got a few scratches here and there etc, but generally seems to be in good nick. so mega happy! id post a pic up if i had a clue how to, lol! any help?
ben

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bmben wrote:Got myself a tidy diamond schwartz 318is at the weekend! love it to bits, got a few scratches here and there etc, but generally seems to be in good nick. so mega happy! id post a pic up if i had a clue how to, lol! any help?
ben

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Welcome to the zone!

If you go to the photo gallery there is a "how to post pics" thread at the top of the page

march109 wrote:

griff87 wrote:

greentouring wrote:Ben, Sean is right, you'll find a lot about this topic if you use the search option. I'm bored and am just trying to cause a lively debate for my own amusement.....lol

Also known as trolling!

Good point about the insurance tho, they recognise the 318 and the 318is as pretty much the same even tho the is is a lot more powerful!

Thats because even dumb insurance types know the 318is is just an e30 with a bee hive in a washing machine up front.

Or a skeleton having a wnak in a biscuit tin

Welcome to the forum Ben

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hmmm....has this worked?

"Or a skeleton having a wnak in a biscuit tin Very Happy " - love it

Looks good mate

its niiice!

Join the gang, Ben.

Good to see another little black iS added to the list

Or a skeleton having a wnak in a biscuit tin

Worthy of some LOL credits...

ta very much guys. its now on mim 1900s, which imo i prefer. like the dish on them...

will get a pic up once the weathers good/have camera.the mim's need a refurb - was plannin on spraying the centres and spokes diamond schwartz and leavin outers polished. anyone else done this?

Ben




Got 2 alpina reps for sale...anyone?

Welcome to the Zone Ben I hope you have plenty of spare time to waste on here? lol
Ignore Griff87!! The banter and rivalry from us superior 6pot owners is still v.much alive and will continue. It's not trolling- just banter
Ben.......Welcome
Griff87...Get over yourself

SPADGE wrote:

march109 wrote:

griff87 wrote: Also known as trolling!

Good point about the insurance tho, they recognise the 318 and the 318is as pretty much the same even tho the is is a lot more powerful!

Thats because even dumb insurance types know the 318is is just an e30 with a bee hive in a washing machine up front.

Or a skeleton having a wnak in a biscuit tin

Welcome to the forum Ben

Or a typrewriter being batterred by secretary on amphetamines