FNG seeks Touring knowledge

[duncanmac]

Hi

Just found the Zone after looking for site dealing with E30's and so far I'm impressed.

Bit about me;

Started with beetles as a young lad, on to VW golf mk1 gti's and now have a 924S and mint golf mk1 driver.

I've often admired E30's and after seeing a mint silver touring with alpinas on near where I live decided that I have to have one.

I've had a few nightmares with rusty golfs in the past and thats why I bought the porker (hot dip galvanised goodness) where all my worries are mechanical.



Anyway I seek knowledge;

I know about the cars getting better corrosion protection after 87.

I know about the usual rust spots.

I know nothing about the engines and gearboxes. ie faults- symptoms. How long they go for. What goes wrong thats expensive. What to watch for with so many altered ones out there (ie new interior, alloys, add-on mods)
Are there any good anaylsis of the engines manufactur and materials etc?

Anyway I'm glad to see that the 2.7 apl on ebay was a bit of a dog as I was thinking of having a punt on it (sorry to say I liked the dual exhaust) but I'm sorry to see that I missed out on mk1gaz's car.

Lastly whats the name of the colour thats maybe like VW oak green but looks more bronzy when you get close???

Chees
Duncan
Sarf Laandan

[fuzzy]

welcome to the zone mate, tourings with alpinas are the way forward.i to was strangley becoming more attracted to that 4 pipe exhaust monstrosity as well

[Simon13]

Well you're both sick.

Tourings are solid cars and few seem to have proper rot on them. the 325's go on forever if half looked after. Engine,diff,gearbox should cover 250,000 at least before needing a possible freshen up!

the colour is malachite green

[jcjdavis1]

Hi and welcome. I am about to change to 320i Touring shortly.

[Cotty]

Touring are great but I might be alittle biased

[duncanmac]

I think my Bro just saw ur touring cotty!

Hes round chelsfied village way so same sort of area as you.

You running alpinas?

[fuzzy]

Touring are great but I might be alittle biased

no mate your right enough, tourings are great

[gcorky]

oh yes tourings are fab ,especially in malachite

[fuzzy]

oh yes tourings are fab ,especially in malachite

i agree, the only downer i have with mine is that its white.i hate white cars but it was the only one within easy reach at the time i needed it

[gcorky]

quick note ,ive noticed the later cars (91-2 ish onwards like to rust). only difference with touring fault wise would be look at tailgate under window and look at rear of headlining for sag.,other than this its the usual e30 suspects..

if i had to get another it would be f,g,h reg 325 with as many goodies allready on because it can cost a bit looking for lsd/sport trim/cruisecon/aircon/ etc etc

[Cotty]

I think my Bro just saw ur touring cotty!

Hes round chelsfied village way so same sort of area as you.

You running alpinas?

Not me, Ant took my car last night for a service, MOT etc etc

Not Alpinas, Hartge similar but less spokes

[snoops]

Welcome to the zone m8 i was neva a fan of tourers but after seeing the 1s on here i think i might have 1 next

[TouringMatt]

i agree, the only downer i have with mine is that its white.i hate white cars

Not a huge fan of the colour myself but a certain few cars can get away with it - having said that if i had the space + money i'd respray mine for sure

Oh yeah - Tourings are the best

[Andy335Touring]

This is malachite green, needs a bit more sun light to show the green colour really

[tomson]

This is malachite green, needs a bit more sun light to show the green colour really

same as my daily smoker, nice colour i think.

[whipsey]

i've now got two blue tourings lol

[dips346]

oh yes tourings are fab ,especially in malachite

agree with him

[Jesus325iTouring]

No No No........Sterling Silver.........right Cotty??

[Cotty]

No No No........Sterling Silver.........right Cotty??

It certainly hides the dirt well

[oze30]

Hey Duncmac,

Welcome to the zone!!

Tourings are definately the way to go! Ive got one lowered and 16's with alpina replica exhaust, beige leathers.

nice avatar.. who is it??

[duncanmac]

nice avatar.. who is it??

I've no idea just found her on the web. Wouldnt mind having her on my arm though.


Question:

With my 924S theres a sticker under the carpet of the boot with a list of the option codes on it. ie these then translate to what the car came with from the factory/dealer.

Is there a similar thing with E30??

Thx

[whipsey]

if you take your vin number into a dealer they should be able to tell you what options came with your car