newbie in need :P

[codeye]

heya all my names rob aka codeye im 19 and am looking for a bmw 316i e30 if anyone could point me in the direction of one i would be very gretful

im located in benfleet essex ss7 3pb thanks all

[rebelcruiser]

look in the for sale section on here or autotrader or ebay

and welcome to the zone

[djk]

Welcome to the zone. Suggest you look for a late touring, K or L plate if you're looking for a 316i - tin worm is what kills e30s and those at least will have been exposed to the elements for less time!

[beemerbird]

Welcome to the loony bin Mr Codeye from another Essex zone person

[codeye]

im looking at this one at the mo as its very close to home any thoughts peeps?


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-BMW-316I-BLA ... 240%3A1318

[djk]

Hmmm... Hard to say really, not a lot of info in that ad. There's loads of info on here regarding what to look for when buying an e30, think the 325 sport buying guide is still stickied somewhere but it's mostly relavent to all e30s. But basically, rust, rust and more rust is what you want to look out for - footwells, anywhere in the boot, scuttle panel, wheelarches inside and out are all places where they go and it will rarely be worth welding up a 316i. Don't know much about the M40 (316i & 318i) engines, other than the hydraulic tappets wear and rattle. Mechanically e30s are pretty strong and reasonably easily sorted - but don't buy a nail because I said that! Usual buying rules apply - if it sounds like it's about to fall to bits, it probably is.

If you're prepared to wait for the right one, there are still plenty of decent e30s about.

[codeye]

im only looking 2 spend around £500 and i dont miind doing some work myself so it shouldnt be to hard 2 find one lol

[leeparkes]

im looking at this one at the mo as its very close to home any thoughts peeps?


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-BMW-316I-BLA ... 240%3A1318

this looks ideal for you but as said before the description is brief,
if its close go and take a look!
check for rust,most common places are,rear arches,scuttle panel,pull the carpets back in the boot and check inner arches,there are more like behind the glove box (seller might not like you pulling his car apart though)
welcome to the zone by the way!

[stu_316i]

^^ I agree with the above, but if they dont like it and dont want you to look everywhere then walk away as there will always be another one

[leeparkes]

^^ I agree with the above, but if they dont like it and dont want you to look everywhere then walk away as there will always be another one

+1

[codeye]

thanks for the advice peeps i agree with everything above and to be honest if they dont like the idea of a potential buyer havein a detailed look what are they trying to hide lol thanks again everyone

[zaust]

Welcome to the zone fella.

There are plenty out there so take your time and look properly.

[Lukai]

think the 325 sport buying guide is still stickied somewhere but it's mostly relavent to all e30s.

Dont suppose you could point me in the direction of this please?

[djk]

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=22543

[Lukai]

Cheers