WOW! NEWBIE ALERT!

[onslow]

NEWBIE ALERT!


Hello all!

What a site!

I have caught the E30 bug and am looking at 3 325i's on the weekend I have had a read of the buying guide in the technical forum but are there any genral faults i should look out for?

Cheers!

[keith52]

Welcome to the Zone Rust in the bulkhead, rear arches (ask to take the rear seats out ,easy to do) , front floor pans , jacking points rear valance , if the car has a body kit fitted try to get a look behind and engine/heads are susceptible to head gasket failure, electical toys ie central locking, headlamp wash wipes etcare not reliable but can be repaired but in saying all that the are still quite a few good ones out there so don't buy the first one you see as there will be a better one just around the corner

[eko]

Hi,welcome to the Zone

No real advice from me but depending on your budget,might be worth looking at this one
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=28330
some very positive talk about this car,from the guys who know there stuff too!

Good luck

[onslow]

thanks!

i have 3 weeks until the mot runs out on my current car so i plan to look at a few.

I had no idea there were that many variants of the model till i found this place..... suddenly my budget seems a bit small though.

i want a 2 door for less than a grand looks like it will be a long search!

[oguz327]

Welcome dude

Good luck with looking for you new e30, good advise above, its good that youve got time to shop around!
Take your time and get a good one!

[eun]

another one joins the zone

welcome buddy hope you get what you want

you will get some good advice on this site from people in the know how

[smithy318i]

Welcome Newbie.

I hope you find the car your looking for.

[Widge]

Dude, a 2 door for less than a grand, I've bought my second E30 this week for Ԛ£367 and my first was Ԛ£400! And that one goes like a rocket.
As with any car, do not buy the first one you see, my flat mate did this with an Audi coupe and he is still regretting it 12 months later.
And you will see what you like dislike and think are problems as you look at more cars, just get out there and get your head round where the market is at the moment.

What have you got now? And what are you looking for? 316 318 320 325?

[onslow]

i'd rather not say what i have got now its a little embarrasing!

ok maybe a little clue...think french student oil burning sh!t heap....????

Im looking for a 325! preferably sport.

there are a couple of good ones on ebay that i will be looking at this weekend and a few on autotrader. i might increase my budget for a nice one.

Quick question is it wirth spending the extra cash for the LSD? im no drift king but i wouldnt mind learning!!!

[herman]

Welcome
When the back end goes right, turn right.
When the backend then goes left, turn left
And so on until straight
If backwards
Start again
LOL

[Widge]

I've got a 325 for sale, well will be next week. What's your buget going to be? Think I'll put mine on ebay.

[onslow]

i can afford Ԛ£1000 however despite being a bank manager I can never stick to a budget!

what have you got?

[Widge]

1988 325i SE Manual 178,00m
11 months MOT no tax I'm afraid
Grey Sport leather if the price is right
Lachs silver paintwork 15" BBS
Mechanically brilliant goes like stink, engine just worn in, Z3 short shift, OBC, however there is some rust patches, sunroof, boot, sills (which have been welded by me and painted in primer) and it is scratched to shit and has 3 dents. None of the rust is structural the MOT tester said it was surprising ly solid underneath despit looking like a shit heap (I rarely wash it) Has fog lights too, and one of those rear blind things on the parccel shelf.

Yours without the leather for Ԛ£400

[onslow]

thanks

i am in the midlands nut am going to doncaster to look at one on saturday afternoon.

if you are available on saturday ill come by and take a look.

pm me with address etc if your up for it

[Widge]

NO worries mate, will PM you may number and email, will be in or at Daz's on saturday!!!

[onslow]

excuse my ignorance but what is an obc? (hides in shame)


... just got it... on board computer!!!!!

ill get me coat LOL!

[Widge]

He he, they are not great, MPG and rang can be a bit dubious, but I do love mine, looks faar better than the old analogue clock IMO, that reminds me I've totally forgotten to send you a pm, just a sec...

[dazleeds]

minimeet my house sat??

welcome onslow

[Widge]

Hey yeah, put the kettle on Daz.you guys can have a master cylinder extraction master class from me!!!