Best cars to replace an E30?

Post Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:42 pm

E30BeemerLad wrote:I'm currently on the lookout for a replacement for the chromie, but it's tough. Thoughts are e36 or 46, Saab 9-3 or 9-5, mk4 golf. I haven't a clue really

Pretty much everything there is bigger heavier and softer than the e30, especially the mk4 golf, all depends what your are looking for.

Post Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:59 pm

I know, I realise it is going to be very difficult to get something that has the raw fun factor and I am worried I'm going to be bored a few months down the line, but I've got other crap to sort out in my life and don't have time really for keeping on top of the chromie, so best to say farewell now rather than run it down.

Post Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:36 pm

A Mk4 golf gt-tdi anniversary would be nice , always thought they were a well styled car
Also a slightly boring car but probably a good one skoda Octavia VRS or if you can find one the 4motion version.

Post Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:44 pm

Any chance of laying the chromie up for a while and smoking about in something cheap and boring for a while until things settle down?

Considering how far you have come since the red wreck i think it may be a car you miss sooner rather than later.

Post Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:50 pm

daimlerman wrote:
retroboyo wrote:
daimlerman wrote:I have pretty much the same problem,just what is out there to replace my touring?

Needs to be as thin as an E30
Needs to be DIY friendly
Needs to be able to work as a boat tender
Must be fun to drive
Be at least as economical as the current touring(34/36mpg min)
Answer = E30
I guess I'll have to have the touring painted next summer,then!

Do it

Post Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:57 pm

grantfk10 wrote:
daimlerman wrote:
retroboyo wrote: Answer = E30
I guess I'll have to have the touring painted next summer,then!
Do it

I think you should go 2 tone.

Post Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:24 am

HairyScreech wrote:
grantfk10 wrote:
daimlerman wrote: I guess I'll have to have the touring painted next summer,then!
Do it
I think you should go 2 tone.

Laches above the door handles and Neon Green below?
Any photoshop experts like to play with that?

I'd have had the thing painted this summer,but then I would have to treat it like the cabbie,you know what I mean,keep it clean and worry about leaving it parked in case some fool opens a door into it.
As it stands,I was'nt even too upset when I had a sheet of plywood blow off the roof rack!

Post Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:11 pm

How about an st220

Post Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:28 pm

Nissan 200sx? There are still one or two good unmolested ones knocking about.
RX8? Very thirsty, but also very cheap. Quite practical space-wise.
Vauxhall Monaro? Big and heavy, but fantastic aluminium V8 engine and LSD should mean lots of fun. Will get over 30 mpg on the motorway if sensible thanks to long 6th gear. Non-vxrs Can be had for well under £10k now.

Post Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:37 pm

Motorhole wrote:Nissan 200sx? There are still one or two good unmolested ones knocking about.
RX8? Very thirsty, but also very cheap. Quite practical space-wise.
Vauxhall Monaro? Big and heavy, but fantastic aluminium V8 engine and LSD should mean lots of fun. Will get over 30 mpg on the motorway if sensible thanks to long 6th gear. Non-vxrs Can be had for well under £10k now.

+1 i've lusted after a Monaro for years with LS rightness under the bonnet. I'd guess the road rent is pretty scary on them these days though.

I've got a soft spot for the 200sx; my mates had the S13, S14 and S15 and they were quick straight out the box. His S15 would also get near 40mpg in 6th but it wasnt the most practical chariot.