I am probably going to daily drive it, since i don't want it to be just weekend car or just stopped in the parking spot, I know how reliable the car will be will depend on how well the previous owner kept it, so I am thinking in doing straight away a main maintenance soon I buy the car, I want to enjoy the car as a daily and for some track days or just a country side drive.
Now my big problem is, I want a e30 touring and the engine is the problem, at the moment not many to sell 325i, but I am think doing a swap for a m30b35 anyway, i think the hp and torque is enough for the type of car i want, and want to keep the engine in the same range of years to be all classic xD
The question is if I buy a 316i or even 320i will be as easy to do the upgrade i saw is better to start with a 325i but since i am not probably doing the swap myself will really make a big difference?omegle xender
This will be my first car RWD would it be better as well start with the 316i or 320i to win some practice with RWD ?
And in the UK am I able to find someone to do the swap for me and around what price that will cost me?
Opinions and advice for newbie?
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I'm convinced I've seen this exact post somewhere else 
In anycase welcome to the zone! RWD isn't some sort of voodo witch craft that needs to be mastered. As with anything drive within your limits. It's just as easy to lift off oversteer a front wheel drive car into a ditch.
As far as the engine goes, if that's what your heart desires (an M30) then why not. My 2p is if you buy a 325 you're better in the future to leave it as it is. You'll already pay a premium for one now so you're likely to harm it's value. That said if you chose to upgrade a smaller engined car you'll want to look at swapping the front legs and brakes and fitting rear disc arms. Intensive and in it'self not cheap if done properly.
In anycase welcome to the zone! RWD isn't some sort of voodo witch craft that needs to be mastered. As with anything drive within your limits. It's just as easy to lift off oversteer a front wheel drive car into a ditch.
As far as the engine goes, if that's what your heart desires (an M30) then why not. My 2p is if you buy a 325 you're better in the future to leave it as it is. You'll already pay a premium for one now so you're likely to harm it's value. That said if you chose to upgrade a smaller engined car you'll want to look at swapping the front legs and brakes and fitting rear disc arms. Intensive and in it'self not cheap if done properly.