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Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:49 pm

They look great as per usual but they handle like crap and are very slow compared to new stuff. They are far from classic's so they only fit into that 'cool' bracket. Did i mention the rust?

The only worthy e30's are the alpinas, and the m3's due the rarity.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:51 pm

Hello Jon :wave:
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:55 pm

Hi dan.

Whats your opinion.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:55 pm

:?
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:55 pm

I'm sensing some slight disillusion here, jonb.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:55 pm

Troll. And a lame one at that.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:56 pm

Scrubz wrote:Troll. And a lame one at that.
Not even close to the truth chap.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:01 pm

jonb wrote:Hi dan.

Whats your opinion.
I think you did better threads back in the day mate :)

I think there are more shitters about now, a lot have been weighed that shouldnt have, but there are plenty about that should have been weighed a long time ago. There are still plenty of peasants trying to penny pinch their way to having a decent car and failing.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:01 pm

Scrubz wrote:Troll. And a lame one at that.
:weirdo:
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:01 pm

Hi Jon
Got cable ties? Get diffin..

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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:11 pm

oooh!

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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:12 pm

ahhh jon, where've you been? :D
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:14 pm

Come on guys. :)

Tbh im not going to moan about the handling and all that garbage. Its just all this mistaken belief that the person in the 2011 m3 is looking at your and thinking that its great and a classic etc.

The e30 is an old car. A sub one thousand pound car which many people just buy "because it is rear wheel drive".
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:27 pm

Hi Jon long time, have to say due to your post. Why are you even asking. If you don't like them any more then don't bother. That includes posting btw.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:29 pm

And I don't mean that in a nasty way.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:29 pm

Jon, I stopped in a layby the other night to meet Duke off here, a brand new 3 series came past and the guy was on the horn, maybe he was thinking what a pair of sad bastards, maybe he liked the car, who knows, who cares? Not I :)
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:33 pm

Scrubz wrote:Troll. And a lame one at that.
Indeed you are. Bye Bye. :roll:
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:38 pm

DanThe wrote:....a brand new 3 series came past and the guy was on the horn...
Impressive eyesight there Mr. Harbororow.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:41 pm

OP. It would entirely depend on your E30 and your expectations of it.

Blimey. Chris W - hello :P
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:48 pm

Fook me, blast from the past jon :mad:
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:48 pm

Reminds me of a certain white E30* 'cream puff' that Jon and I plodded up before it went to Northern Ireland. Let's just say the rear inner arch repair panels were 'grrrrrreat'. winkeye



*Not a 325i Sport Tech 2. Or was it? 8)
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:49 pm

jonb wrote:Come on guys. :)

Tbh im not going to moan about the handling and all that garbage. Its just all this mistaken belief that the person in the 2011 m3 is looking at your and thinking that its great and a classic etc.

The e30 is an old car. A sub one thousand pound car which many people just buy "because it is rear wheel drive".
The words nob and end spring to mind, go and buy yourself a honda kermit
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:52 pm

I've never heard of an Honda Kermit. Sounds very attractive :mad:
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:54 pm

Some people are really missing the point of the thread, Jon wants to wind you up :D

Evening Jon. :D
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:55 pm

Wow blast from the past Hi Jon how you doing?

I wonder how many members remember the days of jonb :D
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:04 pm

Ow do,hows the house next door Jon,still full of parts?

My 5 series engine is still pulling my Touring along nicely :D

And to answer your question,are E30's shite,in a word,yes,but do I love mine? Yes :D

Nice to see you back Cap'n :cool:
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:05 pm

e30den wrote: The words nob and end spring to mind
First and middle names on your driving licence Fool.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:06 pm

Blacklaws you wrong'un :)
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:15 pm

Unless its emputech 2 its no good.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:20 pm

Hello Jon :D Mine are both shite but get a lot of comments about the blue one, all good honest
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:50 pm

what a strange thread :?
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:12 pm

tis a bit odd Adi.
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Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:21 pm

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Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:26 pm

ive ended my E30 days now...i still love them,but i wouldnt own one,if i want something to weld/fix every weekend i'll get a VW camper!!!
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