318is,what do you think/opinions?

[nose]

Hi guys,i'm new to the forum,i currently have a mint 2.0 16v Audi Coupe (1993) in white in the garage,but i've been on the look out for an E30 when i came across this on fleabay,looks really nice to me and in great condition,just wondered what you guys think?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-318iS-E30 ... _704wt_958




cheers,Paul (Birmingham)

[Grrrmachine]

Any BMW will be better than a similar period Audi. Don't know about the one you're referring to though as I can't see a link anywhere.

If you want an E30 there's a wealth of info on here, and especially the Wiki. Check out the Buying Guide:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ing_an_E30

and pay particular attention to Rust; that's the most important thing on E30s these days:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Rust

Welcome to the Zone

[nose]

lol,sorry,i suppose it would help if you actually did know what the 'eck i was looking at! Link added,sorry

[Grrrmachine]

Not the greatest of adverts; looks clean in the pics but the guy couldn't even be bothered to clear the rubbish out before taking photos. It's also about 1000 pounds too expensive, although these days you see all sorts of prices for these old cars, so I'm not surprised he's chancing it.

I'd contact the seller and ask for the full story regarding service; has the chain tensioner been changed (needs a receipt as proof), is it definitely an LSD or is he just pulling your chain; what oil was used in the service. If he can't answer, then he's talking out of his arse about 15 years serviced by a loving owner.

The 318iS is a great little car and a good step into E30 ownership, but a lot of people fall into the "Baby M3" bullsh!t and try to price them accordingly. Have a look at the For Sale ads on here for an idea of what E30s can be had for the money.

[Andyboy]

Looks level enough - the rev counter fault will be a knackered SI board, easy and cheap to fix with a good used one.

[DHFiS]

It's missing the original iS front spoiler.

[BATTS91]

I dont think all is' come with the lip splitter . Ive seen many without . Allthough the could have been stolen at some point.

[pacerpete]

I dont think all is' come with the lip splitter . Ive seen many without . Allthough the could have been stolen at some point.

All UK IS were supplied with the deeper front lower lip. A lot can happen in 23 years, they all had arches/floors/bulkheads back then as well

[capri_rob]

Any BMW will be rustier than a similar period Audi.

EFA

Audi actually did galvanise their cars back then BMW did not.

The car in the ad does look like a good one though.

[Kedge]

If its as good as it looks and matches the description the price is about right I'd say, obviously needs haggling down though. All the common rust places need checking, especially on a car priced at this level, doorcards and boot carpet out etc etc..........

Easy enough to check its got an LSD if you go and view, get the vin number and you can find out if it had one from new. OBC in an iS is rare as well if that was fitted from new. I'd also be wanting the vin so to check the mot history.

[magpie]

looks a nice car ,nice colour and has a couple of extra options .
front fogs,fire extinguisher and a rare 4-pot obc

[zimmermatt]

This ones very similar to what mine looked like. Nice colour sterling silver. Saw this on ebay. Very near me but Im after another 2.5. 18is are great cars and a lot of fun but I dont use a car much so would like the grunt of the 6 pot again. As a daily driver the 18is is superb. Nice to see the obc to. And mine didnt have the is splitter either but prob got lost at some point.

Very strong money though.

[rix313]

Any BMW will be rustier than a similar period Audi.

EFA

Audi actually did galvanise their cars back then BMW did not.

318iS was IIRC?

[ross_jsy]

lol that is a zone windup.

The engine was crafted by god himself though, that is true.

[magpie]

mines galvanizzed innit

[Kos]

Where's ratshit when you need him

[rix313]

lol that is a zone windup.

The engine was crafted by god himself though, that is true.

Ha fair enough

[milescook]

Any BMW will be better than a similar period Audi. Don't know about the one you're referring to though as I can't see a link anywhere.

If you want an E30 there's a wealth of info on here, and especially the Wiki. Check out the Buying Guide:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ing_an_E30

and pay particular attention to Rust; that's the most important thing on E30s these days:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Rust

Welcome to the Zone

Hello.devil's advocate here! At least the audis have galvanised shells! Would love that on my e30 think how many rust topics we would miss...Bit soulless compared to e30s that shows in the price.bought 4 years ago a k reg audience 80 immaculate 100k miles fsh for £450.Gordon brown gave me 2 grand for it before be left office

Good panzers those 80s mine boiled over due to a blown fan fuse let it cool at side of autoroute, refilled coolant and cracked on another few thousand miles without drama!

[milescook]

Im not pissed my phone is crap for the zone.and i see i was late with the rust debacle...