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kitch
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Post Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:01 pm

any one know any good websites for e21s? im thinking about buying one and would like to know a bit more about them and where they are for sale apart from pistonheads

thanks
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Post Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:33 pm

i was watchin one on ebay, forgot about it, it went for 410 quid
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Post Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:11 pm

If I were to find a a 323i with very little rust for a cheap price, I'll definitely get one.

Is it true there pretty lethal drive? (rear end)
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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:10 pm

Blitz wrote:If I were to find a a 323i with very little rust for a cheap price, I'll definitely get one.

Is it true there pretty lethal drive? (rear end)
i dont think they drive as nice as 2002's or e30's from what ive heard
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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:07 pm

They go for peanuts at the moment! They seem to be the most unloved of the 3 series and you hardly ever see them on the roads (especially good examples).

I reckon eBay would be a good bet, but you would have to see it before as e21s really can rust.

Never driven one, but if they're anything like the '02 I had then they should handle well for their age. One with the M10 would be a good place to start as these engines have serious tuning potential and are known for their strength. Apparently they are also potentially lethal in the wet if you have a heavy right foot in the corners.

Good luck finding a good one!

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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:56 pm

ideal, thank you to all.

im aiming on stripping it down to a bare shell, so rust isnt too much of an issue as long as it isnt amazingly bad. id love to have a 2002, lovely cars.
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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:07 pm

Fancy a 2002 track car with flared arches, and race engine, lsd, close ratio g/box,rool cage etc.??
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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:11 pm

inlovewithRWD wrote:They go for peanuts at the moment! They seem to be the most unloved of the 3 series and you hardly ever see them on the roads (especially good examples).

I reckon eBay would be a good bet, but you would have to see it before as e21s really can rust.

Never driven one, but if they're anything like the '02 I had then they should handle well for their age. One with the M10 would be a good place to start as these engines have serious tuning potential and are known for their strength. Apparently they are also potentially lethal in the wet if you have a heavy right foot in the corners.

Good luck finding a good one!

:)
I thought they are all expensive now.
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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:16 pm

Prices are going up on good examples
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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:26 pm

only iffy in the wet with duff bushes and ditch finders, new bushes, 15", good ruber and shocks sorted.

I preffer e21's to the e30's i have more feel no understeer

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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:32 pm

the 2002 sounds as if it will be expensive lol, im after getting a cheapish e21 and having it as a long term project rather than shelling out a lot on a car already done, i like the feeling of achievement you geting making a car you own. found an e21 323i non runner for £300 ono, depending on location
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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:35 pm

its in scotland :x lol
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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:35 pm

Don't worry, I've got shed loads of work to do on my E21 too, but i'm making sure I have all the parts to hand.
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Post Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:37 pm

That's up by Jason
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