what would u buy?

[squeal]

evenin all-quick question-maybe sellin my 320i,but what would u buy for approx Ԛ£4k?-e30 320is,e36 328i sport or e30 325i sport?jus like to hear various opinions,thanks

[M5pilot]

Me personally?

No way would it be any incarnation of an e36 for a start.

E34 M5 3.6
Alpina C2 2.7
Karans GUG
Hartge H27 if you can find one.

[JOSEMI]

e30 325 sport DEFO

Jose

[Andy325i]

Depends what you need I guess, E36 328i is a great family car and a great driving machine, but if you want the ultimate driving machine there really is no question is there

Andy

[Conan]

get a 320iS if you can live with the left hand drive. bit different and as fun as you can get

[Simon13]

i have a 325 but an S14 really does go and a 320iS i feel would waste sport. Both of these 2 two would be the most fun. But they go about it in such different ways.

Ones torque and the other reving screamer like hondas!

[m3ben05]

320is if you can find a good 1, like the M3, if you get a bad one youl also need a money tree!

[ianeire]

Out of the three options above, 320is for me also

[Andy325i]

i have a 325 but an S14 really does go and a 320iS i feel would waste sport. Both of these 2 two would be the most fun. But they go about it in such different ways.

Ones torque and the other reving screamer like hondas!

I want to see how my M52 will do against an S14

Andy

[tylerma]

Me personally?
E34 M5 3.6.

where would you pick one of those up for 4K

[Razza]

Mint 325i SE for 2k and spend the rest on flooring it with big ass rims

[squeal]

would b interested in hartge h27 and alpina c2-jus dnt find many at all at ma price bracket,lhd would b different-r the s14's reliable as the 6 cylinders?

[m3ben05]

As long as you keep the s14 maintained properly, you wont ever have any probs, mine has never let me down

[stevetigger]

My car and the rest on yourself in the pub!!


http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=20622

[squeal]

spoke to wayne at german cars a couple of months ago-talkin around about my price margin could pick up a tidy 320is and it wouldnt be hiding anything nasty under the kit taken from the climates they have been in-my old boy has a 328i sport,its a bit of a machine but e30's just rock

[squeal]

anyone on the zone got a 320is?

[RustyRuss]

My dad had an E30 5 years ago, he retired and bought himself a last of the line E36, he hated it and wished hed kept his 30, sold it after a year. Get a 325i Sport E30 IMHO. Im certainly after one!

[Simon]

320is for definite, 4k will get you a nice one.

What do you want to know squeal?

[Fushion_Julz]

evenin all-quick question-maybe sellin my 320i,but what would u buy for approx Ԛ£4k?-e30 320is,e36 328i sport or e30 325i sport?jus like to hear various opinions,thanks

E30 M3?

[Fushion_Julz]

As long as you keep the s14 maintained properly, you wont ever have any probs, mine has never let me down

likewise

[andrewe30m3]

go for a e36 328i sport if you want comfort and more speed that a 325i.

go for a 325i e30 if you want more response than an e36 328i

[m3ben05]

evenin all-quick question-maybe sellin my 320i,but what would u buy for approx Ԛ£4k?-e30 320is,e36 328i sport or e30 325i sport?jus like to hear various opinions,thanks

E30 M3?

If you can find a good one for 4k then go for it without a doubt. IMO, as a rule an M3 will always cost around 8-9k, so if you buy for 4k, be prepaired to spend the rest on fixing it up. Im sure there will be people that disagree, but this is what iv always found.

[M5pilot]

Me personally?
E34 M5 3.6.

where would you pick one of those up for 4K

You'd get a highish mileage one in good condition for that. A very good one infact!

[Fushion_Julz]

Still possible to find a decent, unmolested, M3 for <Ԛ£5K (I know, I bought one this year)...
So far, it is running perfectly...Only parts replaced have been gear linkeage bushes plus the gearknob (to cure a rattle/buzz) and the water pump that was leaking.
Few other minor jobs needed sorting and the rear spoiler needs a re-paint and the drivers seat has a small tear on the side bolster.

It is possible, just keep looking!

[kam-325i]

I would love a M3.....

Or the 320is Nigel has.....

[m3ben05]

Fusion, you did really well mate, when i was looking (over a year ago now) i couldnt find anything decent for under 6k, and nothing with an engine rebuild inc timing chain for under 8k.

[Fushion_Julz]

Well, the timing chain thing is a myth perpetuated by a well-known Sussex specialist.
Change the tensioner (preferably for an E36 one) and all will be well.

A well maintened S14 will last for long past 100,000 miles and isn't significantly shorter lived than the average M20

My motor has done less than 150,000Km (<100,000miles) and it had <140,000 on the clock when I purchased it...

I did look at quite a few dogs, though, before being put onto this one by the chap who had done some of the servicing since it was imported (in 2000) from its first owner in Germany.

I am the 3rd owner of the car (and it is an early 1987 car) and it has a pretty complete history one way or another.

Oh, and it's fusHion (not fusion) btw

[m3ben05]

My mistake fushion

I dont really want to re start the whole timing chain debate again, but the head mechanic at that well known sussex specialist is a good mate of mine and iv seen 2 cars that have had the chain break, one at 130k and the other at 140ish.

Dont get me wrong, im not saying they will definately break if not changed, thats just not true, but i wanted to be safe! I only pay for parts from there, so the rebuild was done quite cheap

Getting back to the origninal topic, 320is or M3 for sure mate, you know it makes sense

[E30BeemerLad]

Me personally?

No way would it be any incarnation of an e36 for a start.

E34 M5 3.6
Alpina C2 2.7
Karans GUG
Hartge H27 if you can find one.

could the GUG be purchased for Ԛ£4K???

[Karan]

Me personally?

No way would it be any incarnation of an e36 for a start.

E34 M5 3.6
Alpina C2 2.7
Karans GUG
Hartge H27 if you can find one.

could the GUG be purchased for Ԛ£4K???

its not for sale just yet, but going price will be Ԛ£5kono

[Karan]

gonna wait for the mag feature to come out i think

[6potWil6pot]

Id probably get the E36 if it was my own Ԛ£ But not sure how good an example youd get for 4k!

[squeal]

av seen a few ok ones for about 4k with history and approx 100k-any websites relating to the e36 328i sport?-insurance is an issue wen talkn m3's as they simply wont touch me-primarily cos of my age n glasgows not the best location from insurers perspective-im swaying bak towards a 320is at the mo,the only downside is the lack of specialists in glasgow for these

[m3ben05]

how old are you

[squeal]

jus turned 22 n hav 6 points at mo