Newbie in the zone

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:53 am

Hey peeps.

I'm Phil from manchester. Spent nearly all day yesterday browsing here, so thought I'd better say hi.

Anyways. I will soon be on the look out for a nice E30 325i sport, something like Reedy's or Wilsons would do just dandy. Had bomb loads of cars in the past, but never a BMW. Think its about time that changed.

Please don't offer me your cars just yet as the money is not in the bank and I will just end up selling my mum to fund it, lol.

Any ideas on how much I am looking at spending for a decent condition 325i?? Must be Black or dolphin grey though, no other colours

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:55 am

welcome to the zone mate
and when ya ready to buy a car all the info youll need is rite here

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:56 am

a warm welcome to the zone sir! no idea on sport prices, i have a proper e30

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:08 am

well, maybe not a sport, I dont know, I aint that clued up on the BM's.

Gotta be a hardtop 325, with the mtech kit on and some juicy alpina rims.

I dont know the difference between mtech 1 and 2 apart from the rear spoiler beoing different.

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:28 am

The full Mtech 2 looks cleaner and more modern in plastic.
The full Mtech 1 looks more old school german muscle car, in chrome bumpers and dramatic lines.

There are problably more Mtech 2 cars in good condition around (sure are here in australia), but Ive seen some 1s that look bad arse on here.

I like the 1 better, but thats jus' 'cos I likes them chrome bumpers.

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:29 am

mtech 1 will go on early cars mtech 2 on later ones, have a look at members e30`s

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:41 am

welcome to the zone mate

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:42 am

glenn wrote:welcome to the zone mate

I 2nd that glenn

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:26 am

welcome mate

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:47 pm

Oooooh, sat here seething at that awful little saxo in the car park. Getting a few bits and bats sorted on it and gonna flog it off.

Now, where is that for sale section..................

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:59 pm

Welcome to the Zone Dude..

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:48 pm

Welcome aboard

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:46 pm

'ello

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:37 pm

mtec II looks a lot more modern IMO. Deffo check the members cars photo section and tell us your opinion.....

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:45 pm

WELCOME TO THE BIG E30 FAMILY M8

Post Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:58 pm

Welcome Dude..to the ol' school

Post Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:46 pm

welcome... you may well sell your mother to get a decent e30...

Just as long as you dont sell your soul and buy an e36 we will all get along fine...

Hannah.... trying to run a child and an e30

Post Sat Sep 17, 2005 11:27 pm

greetings friend hope you enjoy the mad house!

Post Sun Sep 18, 2005 2:26 am

how do buddy

welcome to the zone, a picture of my 325i sport below just so you know what a tech2 sport looks like..... good luck in your search for a sport, there are plenty to be had including mine

Post Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:54 am

McPikie wrote:Oooooh, sat here seething at that awful little saxo in the car park. Getting a few bits and bats sorted on it and gonna flog it off.

Now, where is that for sale section..................

McPikie...with a Saxo...from Manchester...

Were you registered on the Saxo Sports Club? Welcome! I'm Ollie (kingbreezer) from SSC, I'm also making the switch from Saxo to 325i sport. I'm going to look at one this week (see post above mine

)! This bunch are very helpful and friendly; much more so than anyone on SSC.

As a newbie it's not really my place to say 'welcome' yet, but as you're a fellow convert I need to say it!
Welcome and nice one!

Post Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:45 am

hey-sorry for being so rude! been away from the PC all weekend

WELCOME TO THE 'ZONE

Post Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:47 am

hey Ollie, nice to see you here dude.

TW166Y, if you don't mind me asking, how much is yours up for?

Post Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:14 am

Yea, glad to see you come over here too man! SSC is terrible now.

Post Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:16 am

Welcome dude!

Mtec 2 sports look nice but I have to say the Mtec1's are beginning to look very special now, there just doesnt seem to be any on the road.

The other thing to take into consideration is that the Mtec1's have higher compression engines (9.7:1 compared to 8.8:1). They consistently put down more power on dyno's that mtec2's and they do go better.

Mtec1 cars however do rust alot!

Post Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:26 pm

The dreaded red tin worm eh?

I've not suffered that since my ford days. Will have to keep my peeprs peeled then. Any target areas to check??

Post Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:44 pm

Welcome mate

I think the main areas for the rot are rear arches, scuttle panel below windscreen and anything thats been covered by the Mtech kit - sills etc.
Theres probably some more places to look, but I cant think of them

Its a bit of a gamble buying an Mtech kitted car as the kit will hide any bad areas, although you could be lucky and it may be clean. Im dreading taking my Mtech kit off and finding out how bad mine is.

When looking to buy my Sport, I saw an Mtech 2 sport that was rusted away at the back - rear valance and boot floor were all but gone. I could touch the battery from the outside whilst laying on the floor.

(The 325i has the battery in the boot, except Cab and touring)