Bonjoir! Joining BMW ranks from Vw

[Paul386]

Mornin' all!

Just joined this site as it looks the biggest and best

I've recently parted with my much loved Mk1 Golf 2.0 16v...


More pics here!

Although the plan was to stay without a car for the next year or so, I can't handle not having one, and I've always loved E30's... A mates offered me a basic 318i for Ԛ£150 How could I say no?!

[Geeman]

Nice one... welcome to the Zone dude.

[Cava]

Hi, welcome to the site, hope you find it useful

What happened to the golf?

[Kos]

welcome mate, looking at the golf can we expect to see a euro style e30 from at some stage???

[dark_sounds]

yay another convertee ... the exdubber converts are growing welcome

[tylerma]

a big welcome from the zone team

[mk1chopper]

Welcome, nice golf, just done the same myself mate got myself a 318is, the e30s are a bit more refined than the golf, all though i miss the noise the gti made and the low down torque of the 8v hope you enjoy your e30 as much as i am.

[Paul386]

Cheers for the welcome people!

Yeah, another reason I'm onto BMW now is comfort!

My Golf was totally stripped of everything and ridiculously loud!!!

I sold the Golf as I was spending far too much money on it!! And it was far from Perfect... The plan was not to get another car to spend money on, but now I think it's inevitable!!!

I'm sure I'll have loads of questions when I pick the thing up, and it won't be long until it's demand for money is growing!!

[panesar_e30]

welcome onto the zone mate, do u have an e30 yet?

i love the ronal turbo on the gti.

[Kedge]

Welcome mate,

Whenever i see a pic of a Mk1 Golf it makes me want another!

Still good choice moving onto E30's though

[Rich25i]

Hi welcome
Nice golf mk1 gti mmm...
If only i was shorter would have one as well.

[Paul386]

welcome onto the zone mate, do u have an e30 yet?

i love the ronal turbo on the gti.

not just yet... Am hopefully picking one up on the weekend.. Just a 318i... Although if it all falls through, I can see myself getting carried away and picking up a 325!!! I sold the golf to get a cheaper car!!! Mind you, I did spend about Ԛ£4k on it in about 16 months, so anything cheaper than that is a good sign! lol

[Geoff]

Welcome to the Zone mate!

Golf's and E30's seem to be the only cars id like to go to and from in.

A good choice getting an E30, and even better choice in choosing to join the BEST e30 website out there.

I will say though that if your used to a bit of power then save yourself the hassle and money and get a 325i NOW! You know it makes sense!

All the best in whatever you decide![/i]

[Paul386]

Aigh.. I did think that.. The Golf did used to go some bearing in mind it was totally stripped and was about 150bhp.. Think I'd suffer if I'd go onto something around the 100hp mark which weighs twice as much!

Hmmm... Reckon I could pick up a livable decent 325 for Ԛ£1k?? Or is that asking a bit too much?

[Ant]

Welcome to another Zoner !

you had to post up pix of a black slammed Mk1, still regret selling mine, had it 7 years

318 sounds cheap, but if the shell is solid and relativly rust free ( are they ever ?? ) you can always swop in a bigger engine and gubbins at a date, RWD brings a lot of tasty options for transplants M8

[hammoj28]

Welcome. Wow. Nice golf. Love the mk1's. Have always had a soft spot for them.

[Paul386]

Welcome to another Zoner !
if the shell is solid and relativly rust free ( are they ever ?? ) you can always swop in a bigger engine and gubbins at a date

that's what happened to the golf!

Just don't want to get too carried away spending cash on a car when I could of just bought one cheaper!

[bigkev]

give in too the urge my son get the beemer get the M3 motor get everything you know you want too

[eko]

Welcome from me too

Nice looking Golf you had.

Definately RWD is a step in the right direction,have a look at this,may tempt you away from 4cyl!
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... 814#302814

[Nelly]

Welcome to the 'Zone' mate - shame the Golf had to go but i'm sure you'll find a fitting replacment for her here, go for a 325i if you have the chance, "Zaust" had a Dolpin Grey 325i sport for sale not long ago - not sure if it's still for sale or sold yet??? I remember it being around the 2k mark.

Hopfully see you around at an up and coming meet in the near future?

Neil.

[Paul386]

Where / when abouts does everyone meet then!?

I'm from pretty far down south y'see!

[tim_s]

welcome! awesome mk1 fella! makes me want to buy my old one back, its on ebay atm (4614568768). i rebuilt it from scratch and spent a fortune on it.
bit chavved and neglected now though. yours looks lovely, always wanted a 2l valver. btw, get a 318is, you wont regret it.
here's my old mk1 golf:

[herman]

Are you sure? what about a v6 golf?
See you sideways, you don't have to pull the handbrake to get sideways in a e30!!!

[Grantley]

Welcome on board mate, I had a Mk2 16v GTI before the beemer and have to say the beemer is more refined, quiter, more comfortable. Not as involving to drive as the golf and a fair bit rusty'er but a nice motor to own either way. Good luck with what ever you get, I think its fair to say with any German car you cant go far wrong

[stonesie]

Welcome to the 'Zone' mate, have come from the world of dub's myself, just in the process of selling my scirocco GT2 to get the 320 on the road properly

heres the dub..... am going to miss it but its time to moove on

[Paul386]

at least I'm not the only dubber to make the move!

cheers for the welcome people!



Have now decided I have Ԛ£1k to spend on a bmw... If anyone see's anything good point me in the right direction!!

[dark_sounds]

theres so many people on here who moved on from dubs to beemers.

we all have something alike...

they all old skool cool

they all square looking

they all german

they all well made

its all good

[Simon13]

i'm loving the pic's of these mk1's mucho respect, both look spot on

1k can buy u a good e30 with any of the engines available, but be warned alot will be sheds in the price bracket. There will a few shining stars though, finding them is the fun!

Decide on what u want first i would suggest, engine size,2dr,touring, early chrome bumper etc. There is a massive amount of choice and styles to chose from