Wed Jan 27, 2016 5:54 am
The E30 is a proper classic, in fact it was almost an instant classic due to it having the right formula of looks, build quality, wide array of engines, trim options and body styles all at the right time, but what cemented it as an instant classic was the way in which it became a synonymous part of the 80's Yuppie scene: if you were on your way up in life in the 80s and you wanted people to know about it you almost certainly had one of a small breed of aspirational cars: one of which being the E30. It targeted a wide audience due to it being affordable quality to many: ok if you ticked a few option boxes prices rose steadily but if you kept it sensible it wasn't far out of reach of joe blogs in the street who wanted a better class of car that could never be achieved by the likes of Ford. You also had its success on the track and it's not very often the man on the street can look out onto his drive and see something similar to what he has just witnessed dominating on the track. For many, myself included, it symbolises BMW at their absolute peak (and grounded their reputation as one of the main players)- a time when they had the looks, design, reliability and build quality all in a nice package: the original compact executive and this I feel has secured its place firmly as an absolute classic. Interest in 80s cars, especially Iconic ones like the E30, has grown rapidly in the last few years and for what your daughter paid yes I'd say she nearly stole it!!!
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Mr-Lachs on Wed Jan 27, 2016 7:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Mr-Lachs
1988 BMW E30 325iSE Auto, 4 Door, Lachs Silver (Fair Weather Machine)
2012 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv, Technical Grey, (The Daily)
