Please talk me out of getting a E30 325i sport

[iil325i]

I am thinking of getting a E30 sprot again, I think its because iv been talking to 2 E30 owners about them and its making me think again. I sold my last sport because I was fed up with spending money on it all the time and got so anal about the car I wouldnt leave it anywere.
Im also going to be short on spare cash soon so I have got myself a 306 hdi. so will be getting 60 mpg (so im told) but there is a bit of me that wants something more fun and more of a toy, but im worried it will turn into a money pit/obsession

so please tell me to stop thinking about e30s and keep the 306 and get on with it lol.

lee

ps dan this is all your fault.

[RM2186]

306 Hdi ????????

Oh dear, you are so going to give in!

[Morat]

Forget the sport, its just a poseur's car with the same engine as any other 325i but dressed up in plastic skirts, plus it's a two door so it proves you don't have any mates ;)

You want a touring, you do!!

[matt_320i]

na not a sport get a moredoor see lovely car

[//Rocky]

306 Hdi ????????

Oh dear, you are so going to give in!

LOL

[GrindCulture]

On an E30 forum asking people to convince you to keep a souless French hatchback?

[fowler]

They are 50% rusty325se turds there are a some real ones around !!! check and check again for RUST tech 2 KIT hides it very well

[iil325i]

Iv had 5 sports back in the day lol but think I need reminding why I sold them lol

[Kos]

lee,

buy one

[Rav335uk]

Buy the sport

[Dave_M3]

Talk you out of getting a Sport...

318iS

[beardymat]

there`s something about tech 2 sports that keeps you wanting them even though they may have their faults, ive been wrangling with myself about selling mine to fund my next E30 project and have decided it would be for the best but still cant bring myself to type out the ad. mine is only used very occasionally and is in tip top condition and i cant help thinking ill want it back if i do sell as most that have parted with their sports (even the really rusty turds) do.

bin the frenchy, bring on the fun

[march109]

Don't buy it. She will only break your heart.

[jmc330i]

Having a Sport, a 325i touring (recently deceased) and a 306 hdi, I can honestly say you wont regret getting rid of the french turd and getting another Sport (or any other 325i).

60mpg my ass! 50 odd is the best Ive had on a motorway run and thats sat at 70mph. I dont think I get much over 35-40mpg from the pug everyday, although it is usually driven hard as you need to keep the turbo spinning to have fun, and even though it doesnt handle too bad, its still not much fun.
The torque is impressive, but its runs out too quick, having said that 40mph to 70mph is done fairly quick.

Id rather drive my Sport for work (or another touring when I find one), but I cant get petrol on the works account, so I need to use a diesel for my everyday boring stuff.

[iil325i]

lee,

buy one

Hello mate long time no see, how are you.

Oh no it looks like i might have to go take 1 for a test drive again lol. ! has come up for sale near me. I half hope it will be a pile of s**t so I dont have to buy it lol

[Dave_M3]

Having a Sport, a 325i touring (recently deceased) and a 306 hdi, I can honestly say you wont regret getting rid of the french turd and getting another Sport (or any other 325i).

60mpg my ass! 50 odd is the best Ive had on a motorway run and thats sat at 70mph. I dont think I get much over 35-40mpg from the pug everyday, although it is usually driven hard as you need to keep the turbo spinning to have fun, and even though it doesnt handle too bad, its still not much fun.
The torque is impressive, but its runs out too quick, having said that 40mph to 70mph is done fairly quick.

Id rather drive my Sport for work (or another touring when I find one), but I cant get petrol on the works account, so I need to use a diesel for my everyday boring stuff.

Clean 316i touring with a 525tds lump dropped in is your answer then

[blitz877]

just buy one mate, youll be happy then

[jmc330i]

Clean 316i touring with a 525tds lump dropped in is your answer then

Been thinking about that for a while now, as it was the eventual plan for my touring, but it was beyond saving.

[Gert_8]

Hi sold my 325iSE in dolphin grey, and 18 years later ended up with the cab!.

[Nay]

Its just the E30 bug.

Easily cured buy the ownership of an E30.

[Triple L]

Well I'd rather shoot myself than drive a 306...Here's my daily, cost me sod all so far, apart from a wheel bearing:

[maxfield]

E30!

Although I've just bought another 306

[Triple L]

So you can crash them into each other?

[elnino1980]

sport sport sport sport sport!!!

ps i have a lovely one for sale as i have 2! lol £3000 its yours! good luck

[capri_rob]

To find a decent unmolested rust free sport will be an expensive and time consimung challenge - when you could much easier find a late model fully loaded 325i SE in as good or better condition for around £2k less.

Unless you absolutely positively have to have "Sport" on the logbook, a black headlining and a moisture retaining bodykit its a No brainer

[VeinAST]

306's are good as they hold their value but if you're desperate for economy and an E30 definitely some new variant VAG diesel engine will give you the mpg, speed and looks you're after?

[Dan320is]

Haha! Whoops, sorry Lee.

I take it you've seen the red sport on pistonheads in Cambridgeshire?

[mabz]

Haha! Whoops, sorry Lee.

I take it you've seen the red sport on pistonheads in Cambridgeshire?

i saw that any idea who's it is .it looks v.tidy.

[chris_335]

Forget the sport, its just a poseur's car with the same engine as any other 325i but dressed up in plastic skirts, plus it's a two door so it proves you don't have any mates ;)

You want a touring, you do!!

+1
yer

[Tedswagon]

To find a decent unmolested rust free sport will be an expensive and time consimung challenge - when you could much easier find a late model fully loaded 325i SE in as good or better condition for around £2k less.

Unless you absolutely positively have to have "Sport" on the logbook, a black headlining and a moisture retaining bodykit its a No brainer

That is the best advise so far on this thread. If you ignore it, it just means you're a shallow person who is only interested in looks

[bss325i]

Sports are more desireable, have a higher value and are more sought after. Live with it!

[iil325i]

To find a decent unmolested rust free sport will be an expensive and time consimung challenge - when you could much easier find a late model fully loaded 325i SE in as good or better condition for around £2k less.

Unless you absolutely positively have to have "Sport" on the logbook, a black headlining and a moisture retaining bodykit its a No brainer

That is the best advise so far on this thread. If you ignore it, it just means you're a shallow person who is only interested in looks

Would you go have a ugly misses because shes "nice"?
no! so why would I want a 325i se lol.

yer I see the red one but I think im going to keep with the 306, I was thinking about an A3 tdi but they have a prob with the heads. so im told

[Morat]

Sports are more desireable, have a higher value and are more sought after. Live with it!

So are shiny armani suits but I'm not going to buy one!