Hi! New member question :)

[joe87]

Hi all!

Firstly, thank you for having me here on the e30 forum!

I'm currently on the look out for an e30, I know they're now going up in price and seem to be getting harder and harder to get hold of. There is one for sale close by (I'm south UK), but doesn't come with any history and the MOT history show a dip in milage then shoots back up again, is it worth holding out for something in better shape (looking to spend up to 12k), or do I grab and run as they're getting rarer to find?

Any advise welcome!

Joe

[rix313]

Don't grab anything for the sake of it. There's plenty out there and with youe budget you can easily get a good example. Sometimes mileage changes can be as simple as a f*ck up from the tester or simply someone changed the clocks because the old ones broke and they plonked some new ones in. Check the reg in the DVLA MOT History checker (sounds like you have) and see if there are any advisories or fails from 'strucutral rust'. Thats always my firsty port of call. It gives you some clues on where to check if you veiw and you can see if it was done properly or done by 'a mate who can weld' (they rarely can).

[martauto]

Don't grab anything for the sake of it. There's plenty out there and with youe budget you can easily get a good example. Sometimes mileage changes can be as simple as a f*ck up from the tester or simply someone changed the clocks because the old ones broke and they plonked some new ones in. Check the reg in the DVLA MOT History checker (sounds like you have) and see if there are any advisories or fails from 'strucutral rust'. Thats always my firsty port of call. It gives you some clues on where to check if you veiw and you can see if it was done properly or done by 'a mate who can weld' (they rarely can).

What this lad says mate
Oh and a big welcome to the zone and many thanks for being here too

Mart.

[ah]

Have look at these two dealers,there’s not much for sale but it gives you an idea what’s out there,
https://oldcolonelcars.co.uk/?utm_sourc ... ium=portal
https://www.munichlegends.co.uk/bmw-ind ... w-for-sale

[joe87]

Thank you so much for all the info guys! Definitely looks like there's a fair bit out there, looking forward to the journey! I've been told the 318is engines are pretty reliable

[ah]

Do you want a 4 cylinder or 6.

[joe87]

Do you want a 4 cylinder or 6.

Probably go for either the 318is or 320/325 I think

[ah]

The IS is a 4 cylinder and the 320/325 are 6 cylinder

[onthames]

6 cylinder all the way bud ;)

[Cloggy Saint]

Thank you so much for all the info guys! Definitely looks like there's a fair bit out there, looking forward to the journey! I've been told the 318is engines are pretty reliable

They are all very reliable! And if they break they're simple to work on and fix. 12k should get you a nice example so take your time and shop around. Beware dreamers who are selling basket cases but slap on an unrealistic price tag just because it's an E30.