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Re: e30 the car for me? (archive)
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Posted by 85-325e-NC on May 14, 2000 at 10:12:41:

In Reply to: e30 the car for me? posted by Scott F. on May 13, 2000 at 18:40:27:

: Hi everyone, Im new here. My name is Scott Findley and I am currently the owner of a '73 BMW 2002. It is my first car (unless you count the 84 honda accord that I inherited in high school, I dont) and I love (loved) it. Unfortunatly my parked '02 was crunched, and it really makes more sence for me to just keep the money and sell it at a low price.

: For my next car, I pretty much have my heart set on either an e30 318is or 325is. I loved the '02 but I now understand the alure of modern amenities. many people say that the 318is is the modern day bretheren of the 2002. unfortunatly for me I have become quite the bimmerphile :) particularly older and smaller, more performance oriented ones (hence the attraction to the '02) I got no love for anything newer than the e30.

: So what I want to know is are there any reasons I should not buy one? am I going to lose an arm and a leg on maintinance? anything I should look out for when purchasing? Different years better than others (I do know that the engine was changed in 92 if Im not mistaken) Im a younger guy (20) and I would say that my financial resources are significantly lower than that of your typical BMW driver stereotype. :)

: Thanx for any/all help you can offer in the matter! you can e-mail me privatly or post a message to this list.

: -Scott

Scott:

I've got a 325e with 195K. I'm the original owner. I've got a week 22 e46 on order, but i'm strongly inclined keep the e30. it's a fantastic car, very reliable, still in great condition and a whole lot of fun to drive. The wife may nix that idea though, in which case it would be for sale in July. Where do you live?

I would get a 325e or i if i were you, the extra torque/hp will make it much more fun. Avoid the 318i, woefully underpower in my humble opinion.

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