Hi guys I just joined up to the forum. I am looking for a 3 series at the minute and wondered if anyone knew of anyy good ones for sale? I also wanted to ask your guys opinion of a early model (1980's - early 90s) would be ok to drive 30 miles a day to work and back? I have no idea as I have never had a car like this before and just looking for some general advice.
Cheers Tom
New to the site/ after a bmw
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ad318i
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hi and welcome to the zone
these cars are great for everyday driving
someone will be around soon to give ya more help. but if ya looking for a car take a look at the For Sale - E30 Cars Section in the forums and youll find ya new baby there
these cars are great for everyday driving
someone will be around soon to give ya more help. but if ya looking for a car take a look at the For Sale - E30 Cars Section in the forums and youll find ya new baby there
1989 Alpine White 318i 4 Door - Got Scrapped When I Was Abroad
1993 Metallic Green 316i Touring - Im Selling it before i move back to Greece, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0239342139
1993 Metallic Green 316i Touring - Im Selling it before i move back to Greece, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0239342139
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dodgydodger
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welcoe to the zone m8! as i lernt whilst looking for an e30 is dont get the first one you look at and dont just buy anything from anyone!
what are you looking for? or arnt you that cleaver with e30s?
maybe somthing like an 318is??? are ment to be vrry good cars and not much in the way of bhp diffrence to the 320 and is lots chheper to run due to the fact that there is 2 less cylinders!
i dont own 1 myself neither am i verry up on them but this is what i have herd down the great vine so to speek!
good luck with finding one,just hold tight and what eva it is that you are looking for will turn up!
the dodgydodger!
what are you looking for? or arnt you that cleaver with e30s?
maybe somthing like an 318is??? are ment to be vrry good cars and not much in the way of bhp diffrence to the 320 and is lots chheper to run due to the fact that there is 2 less cylinders!
i dont own 1 myself neither am i verry up on them but this is what i have herd down the great vine so to speek!
good luck with finding one,just hold tight and what eva it is that you are looking for will turn up!
the dodgydodger!
Hi there guys cheers for the response. To be honest I am not after anything amazingly fast, I'd rather one just in good working condition which looks a bit smart. Yeah I am completely clueless about E30's. i would idealy like a cabriolet for the summer!!
Well I've got a Cab for sale, if you're interested - only a 318i as well - it's under "Advice On A Price" in the cars for sale sectionnewson wrote:Hi there guys cheers for the response. To be honest I am not after anything amazingly fast, I'd rather one just in good working condition which looks a bit smart. Yeah I am completely clueless about E30's. i would idealy like a cabriolet for the summer!!
You can PM me if you want more info, cheers
Ray
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Morat
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Welcome 
I've owned two E30s, a 318 touring and now a 325 Touring. I'm not going to offer advice on the body shape since we seem to have different requirements there but I'd say go for the 325 if you have the choice. The running costs are not that different and the 2.5 goes really well and sounds great.
If you want a really quiet car (and if you get a cab I guess you don't) then you might find the 318 more to your taste.
Even if you are not into thrashing your car round corners and sliding it about, keep your eyes open for a car with a limited slip diff as this will help with resale value and should give you more of a chance in snow too. The other thing to look out for is rust. In the long run, your car will probably rust out before the engine dies so the life remaining in your car really shows in its paintwork.
I've owned two E30s, a 318 touring and now a 325 Touring. I'm not going to offer advice on the body shape since we seem to have different requirements there
but I'd say go for the 325 if you have the choice. The running costs are not that different and the 2.5 goes really well and sounds great. If you want a really quiet car (and if you get a cab I guess you don't) then you might find the 318 more to your taste.
Even if you are not into thrashing your car round corners and sliding it about, keep your eyes open for a car with a limited slip diff as this will help with resale value and should give you more of a chance in snow too. The other thing to look out for is rust. In the long run, your car will probably rust out before the engine dies so the life remaining in your car really shows in its paintwork.
E30 Touring 0.35 cD - more slippery than prison soap
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