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JoejJiel1
E30 Zone Newbie
E30 Zone Newbie
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Joined: Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:05 am

Post Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:52 am

Hello guys,
So I don't own a e30 yet, but i am just about to buy one but i have a few questions.
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?
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?10.0.0.0.1 192.168.1.254