Hello I'm new!

[king_of_herts]

Hello everyone,

Im fairly new to this site, more of an observer really, as I really want to buy myself a nice E30 and wanted to learn a bit more about them in general first.

At the moment I have a E36 318is, which i love, but just fancy a change, so want to know what sort of things to look out for when buying an E30.

(Im also currently selling my E36 318is if anyones interested in a deal )

I would ideally like a RED or SILVER 2.0 2 dr (like badboyoutlaw's car) or a touring... What sort of money should i be paying??

Any advice/help/warnings will be appreciated!

Thanks

[dobbie82]

a avarage condition daily driver Ԛ£200-300 a nice low miles mint example... Ԛ£1000-1200ish?

Try to find an SE, I bought one on friday, love the gadgets

[king_of_herts]

What sort of adgets are those then ? lol

[dazleeds]

heres a usefull page
will get you used to whats what with the e30s

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... nespec.htm
if your thinking 320i would seriously reccomend you reconsider a 325i

so much more car for your money much more fun for no more running costs really

[king_of_herts]

Wheres the page mate??

Im not that bothered about he running costs as it would only b a weekend car, its more the insurance cost that puts me off..

[dobbie82]

What sort of adgets are those then ? lol

Got electric windows x 4, electric sunroof, On board computer that tells those who cant do maths or sense how far they can go before they run outta fuel... plus you get Nicer steering wheel, discreet skirts and spoiler, headlight wipers (which rarely work!)

Not everyone can insure a 325, and I cant see how they are so much better unless you are planning on breaking speed limits?

[king_of_herts]

hahaha that was a leading question if ever i saw one... Your not a copper are you ??

So you reckon SE is the way forward huh? Taken on board, thanks

Also, is this a silly question but do E30's have power steering??

[zaust]

Only electric front windows over standard, Every thing else over that has been ordered and paid for..

Debate time....lol

[dazleeds]

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... nespec.htm

sorry theres the page

very leading question that lol i have no comment

[dobbie82]

Only electric front windows over standard, Every thing else over that has been ordered and paid for..

Debate time....lol

ok my luck then! I've had a touring SE and now a 320 SE and theyve had the same spec apart from the touring had the more basic OBC

[dobbie82]

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... nespec.htm

sorry theres the page

very leading question that lol i have no comment

thanks for that

320i: RRP ?14,985 (2 Door); ?15,510 (4 Door)
- Front disc brakes; rear drum brakes
- Steel wheels & flush covers (5.5J x 14)
- Twin sleeve gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Rear centre arm-rest
- Opening side rear windows (2 door only)
- Velour carpeting
- Check/control system
- Halogen front fog lights

320i Special Equipment: RRP ?16,900 (2 Door); ?17,700 (4 Door)
- Front disc brakes; rear drum brakes
- Twin sleeve gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Opening side rear windows (2 door)
- Rear electric windows (4 door)
- Velour carpeting
- Leather illuminated gear knob (manual); leather insert in gear selector (automatic)
- De-chrome
- Sports steering wheel
- Alloy wheels (6J x 14)
- Rear spoiler equipment & side sills
- Colour-coded door mirrors
- Electric sliding sunroof
- Rear centre arm-rest
- Rear-seat head restraints (option on 4 door)
- Check/control system
- On-board computer
- Interior courtesy light delay
- Halogen front fog lights
- Headlight cleaning system

[JAFF]

think the se was upto 19000k when it came out ! i love my 320ise best thing i ever brought for Ԛ£380 quid!!only got 114k on the clock small amount of rust on front arches mint inside ! just put alpinas on and soon tech 2 kit

[Cloggy Saint]

Only electric front windows over standard, Every thing else over that has been ordered and paid for..

Debate time....lol

ok my luck then! I've had a touring SE and now a 320 SE and theyve had the same spec apart from the touring had the more basic OBC

I didn't think tourings had a designation like SE, i thought they were just tourings. And also, surely a lot of the items on Dobbie's SE list are standard on most E30s?

[eldarvanyar]

Here's mine a 320ise with lots of kit as standard

[e30bmlover]

Here's mine a 320ise with lots of kit as standard

same as my 320! except mines on a ''H'' and mines been dropped 30mm...and will soon be a 325i.

[JAFF]

do either of you guys know the paint code for your 320s mine is the same colour but only says silver in the log book