New to the site/ after a bmw

Post Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:58 pm

Hi guys I just joined up to the forum. I am looking for a 3 series at the minute and wondered if anyone knew of anyy good ones for sale? I also wanted to ask your guys opinion of a early model (1980's - early 90s) would be ok to drive 30 miles a day to work and back? I have no idea as I have never had a car like this before and just looking for some general advice.
Cheers Tom

Post Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:02 pm

hi and welcome to the zone

these cars are great for everyday driving

someone will be around soon to give ya more help. but if ya looking for a car take a look at the For Sale - E30 Cars Section in the forums and youll find ya new baby there

Post Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:03 pm

Hi Tom, you haven't really specified what you're after, 4 cyl or 6 cyl, Sport etc. To be honest a well maintained E30 of any sort will quite happily do 30 miles commuting every day.

Post Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:03 pm

Hi mate,welcome to the Zone

Which model/engine size do you have in mind?

What are you currently driving?

Post Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:09 pm

Alright there Tom!

You know a BMW makes sense!

Post Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:18 pm

Hi and welcome mate.

Post Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:21 pm

alright tom, good choice in car and welcome to the zone

what do you want from the car?

Post Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:27 pm

Welcome Tom, hope you find the car you're after - you've made a very wise decision to buy E30

Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:06 am

welcoe to the zone m8! as i lernt whilst looking for an e30 is dont get the first one you look at and dont just buy anything from anyone!
what are you looking for? or arnt you that cleaver with e30s?
maybe somthing like an 318is??? are ment to be vrry good cars and not much in the way of bhp diffrence to the 320 and is lots chheper to run due to the fact that there is 2 less cylinders!
i dont own 1 myself neither am i verry up on them but this is what i have herd down the great vine so to speek!
good luck with finding one,just hold tight and what eva it is that you are looking for will turn up!

the dodgydodger!

Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:08 pm

Hi there guys cheers for the response. To be honest I am not after anything amazingly fast, I'd rather one just in good working condition which looks a bit smart. Yeah I am completely clueless about E30's. i would idealy like a cabriolet for the summer!!

Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:35 pm

Depends what your buget it, I'm biased towards the 325's, and I've got one for sale now **SHAMELESS PLUG!!** if you are interested drop me a PM or email

Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:09 pm

newson wrote:Hi there guys cheers for the response. To be honest I am not after anything amazingly fast, I'd rather one just in good working condition which looks a bit smart. Yeah I am completely clueless about E30's. i would idealy like a cabriolet for the summer!!

Well I've got a Cab for sale, if you're interested - only a 318i as well - it's under "Advice On A Price" in the cars for sale section

You can PM me if you want more info, cheers

Ray

Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:51 am

Welcome

I've owned two E30s, a 318 touring and now a 325 Touring. I'm not going to offer advice on the body shape since we seem to have different requirements there

but I'd say go for the 325 if you have the choice. The running costs are not that different and the 2.5 goes really well and sounds great.

If you want a really quiet car (and if you get a cab I guess you don't) then you might find the 318 more to your taste.

Even if you are not into thrashing your car round corners and sliding it about, keep your eyes open for a car with a limited slip diff as this will help with resale value and should give you more of a chance in snow too. The other thing to look out for is rust. In the long run, your car will probably rust out before the engine dies so the life remaining in your car really shows in its paintwork.