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Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:03 pm

Hi everyone

I want to trade my car in but I want a E30 always have done so I have decided to go ahead and look for one but ideally I want trade my car in for one on a px I don't suppose you guys can recommend anywhere in the Yorkshire area please that have any for sale I want a 325 if I can!

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Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:05 pm

What car do you have? Try Ebay and swapz first before going to a car dealer for a right royal spanking!
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:10 pm

Hi mate look on eBay all the time there's not a great deal there but I have a Saab vector but I want rid now and would love a e30 I will continue my search.

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Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:19 pm

Pics of the Saab :D

Is it a 2003+ 9-3 ?

I would have a faster one, ive got the non turbo 1.8i with a vectra lump in :D
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:59 pm

Stick to the Saab lol i have Saab 9-3 1.9tid estate, only 120 bhp one but goes really well! Im still thinking about getting another e30 as second car but like you are finding, good ones are few and far between!
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:09 pm

I have a 04 Saab vector it's been a good car I have had it around 4 years but I want a change I want a e30 always loved them should have just bought one instead of my Saab lol
Saabs getting hard to shift 2ltr turbo petrol people don't want them anymore the other half wants me to get a Clio,corsa or something similar!!!!
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I wouldnt mind a 2.0T petrol

any pics ? what colour is it :D

You can get saabs for next to nothing now, excellent value for money, if they go wrong bin it and buy another, seen a lovely 54 plate saab 2.0t in red with cream leather on ebay for £999 last week
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:21 pm

That's the problem mate there worth nothing to be honest I was offered £1200 on a px the other week but I can imagine them going for that sort of price £1000 I tend not to look and depress myself haha. Mine is silver with the half leather seats.

Like you say a lot of car for very little money......
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Androo wrote:That's the problem mate there worth nothing to be honest I was offered £1200 on a px the other week but I can imagine them going for that sort of price £1000 I tend not to look and depress myself haha. Mine is silver with the half leather seats.

Like you say a lot of car for very little money......
Sounds similar to mine, I paid £890 for mine a few month ago :D

Had an oil leak which i fixed with a new sump gasket

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Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:33 pm

I prefer your trim to mine for sure I don't have any pictures of mine I'm afraid there all on the laptop yours looks very well looked after bud
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Androo wrote:I prefer your trim to mine for sure I don't have any pictures of mine I'm afraid there all on the laptop yours looks very well looked after bud
Nowt special its done 129k

Had a cloth interior when i bought it, i fitted the interior from a 60k crash damaged 07 plate car, cost me £140 for the whole lot, picked it up from a Saab breaker in Leeds. ive got the silver buttons for the steering wheel too but i cannot be bothered to remove the airbag.

I really fancy a 2.0 turbo mind, ive got a 325i here :D
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:42 pm

Bargain!!!

I think I just want to get myself a e30 now the mrs has a car and that will do for the modern everyday car
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The Saab will drive miles better than an e30 mind and be better on fuel :D

but its boring an e30 isnt :D
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:49 pm

That's exactly it there different I love the looks and I don't honestly think they look old either there is just something about them!!!

Hope our lass doesn't read this about fuel consumption haha and there's me thinking bmw it will ride great!!!!
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Androo wrote:That's exactly it there different I love the looks and I don't honestly think they look old either there is just something about them!!!

Hope our lass doesn't read this about fuel consumption haha and there's me thinking bmw it will ride great!!!!
they ride fine when they were new but most are all on 25 year old suspension with fooked rear beam bushes etc, after getting into the e30 the other day after driving the saab i forgot how awfull the steering is having 4 turns to lock, however you can fit a z3 rack or e46 rack which i think i'am going to do if i keep it :D
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:02 pm

Corr no disrespect guys but them saabs look horrid to me and te plastic cheap dash :o , i bought a 2001 mondeo 2l petrol last week pretty impressed tbh
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Alex wrote:
Androo wrote:That's exactly it there different I love the looks and I don't honestly think they look old either there is just something about them!!!

Hope our lass doesn't read this about fuel consumption haha and there's me thinking bmw it will ride great!!!!
they ride fine when they were new but most are all on 25 year old suspension with fooked rear beam bushes etc, after getting into the e30 the other day after driving the saab i forgot how awfull the steering is having 4 turns to lock, however you can fit a z3 rack or e46 rack which i think i'am going to do if i keep it :D
You thinking of selling bud what you selling for,which one you getting rid of?
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BATTS91 wrote:Corr no disrespect guys but them saabs look horrid to me and te plastic cheap dash :o , i bought a 2001 mondeo 2l petrol last week pretty impressed tbh
No disrespect taken bud I think all modern cars are now adays we have a c4 also that's just plastic and tiny I think it's the norm now
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Androo wrote:
Alex wrote:
Androo wrote:That's exactly it there different I love the looks and I don't honestly think they look old either there is just something about them!!!

Hope our lass doesn't read this about fuel consumption haha and there's me thinking bmw it will ride great!!!!
they ride fine when they were new but most are all on 25 year old suspension with fooked rear beam bushes etc, after getting into the e30 the other day after driving the saab i forgot how awfull the steering is having 4 turns to lock, however you can fit a z3 rack or e46 rack which i think i'am going to do if i keep it :D
You thinking of selling bud what you selling for,which one you getting rid of?
possibly my 325i and saab 9-3 keeping my touring, i would be possibly interested in your saab depending what its like.

the 325i is going for an mot on friday, one in my sig below.



If you buy a decent 9-3 the dash doesn't look as plasticy as its fuller

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Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:32 pm

How come your selling your 325 mate? Maybe be intrested do you have any info or pictures just incase you sell it please?

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Ive got 3 cars, drove it today and i'am undecided now, it put a big grin on my face :D
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Alex wrote:Ive got 3 cars, drove it today and i'am undecided now, it put a big grin on my face :D
Fare enough mate I understand :D
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Alex wrote:Ive got 3 cars, drove it today and i'am undecided now, it put a big grin on my face :D
Thats the very reason why i want another 325, i dont care about the doors or poverty spec. I just want the sound and a huge smile on my face again. Good luck with your search Androo :D
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47423 wrote:
Alex wrote:Ive got 3 cars, drove it today and i'am undecided now, it put a big grin on my face :D
Thats the very reason why i want another 325, i dont care about the doors or poverty spec. I just want the sound and a huge smile on my face again. Good luck with your search Androo :D
Thanks mate like a few posts on here its just finding the right one there are few I have seen and there just silly money at the minute but I will keep my eyes peeled!
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Androo wrote:
47423 wrote:
Alex wrote:Ive got 3 cars, drove it today and i'am undecided now, it put a big grin on my face :D
Thats the very reason why i want another 325, i dont care about the doors or poverty spec. I just want the sound and a huge smile on my face again. Good luck with your search Androo :D
Thanks mate like a few posts on here its just finding the right one there are few I have seen and there just silly money at the minute but I will keep my eyes peeled!
Did you get my pm ?
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e30den wrote:
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47423 wrote: Thats the very reason why i want another 325, i dont care about the doors or poverty spec. I just want the sound and a huge smile on my face again. Good luck with your search Androo :D
Thanks mate like a few posts on here its just finding the right one there are few I have seen and there just silly money at the minute but I will keep my eyes peeled!
Did you get my pm ?
Don't think so bud I will look now
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Ive sent you one too :)
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