Nick1980 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Well, it's hard going trying to find the right supe, and as I've sold my car now I need to get a cheap runaround for about a grand to get me around for a bit. Probably gonna go for an E30 BMW cos they're cheap and supposedly fun to drive, just wondering if there was anyone out there who's had one before or is a bit of an expert who can tell me what to look for when I look at one (bearing in mind I'm not exactly what you'd call mechanically minded!) I've seen a 1987 325i Sport for £995, totally standard, last owner for 15 years - does anyone know anything specific about these models? Seems a bit cheap to me....The mileage isn't mentioned in the ad, so I imagine it's astronomical, but I didn't really think that would be a major prob for a 325 Failing any experts online.....anyone know any good BMW forums? cheers chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 try to get a se or sport they both have lsd....ive had a few as daily drivers always been good cars.....not had one in a few years though.....there getting on now so age may be against you:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 check the indicators work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1980 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Yeah, thanks Paul.... Not really bothered about the age Jamie, just want a cheap, reliable car I can have fun in for a bit and not really care what happens to it (need to learn how to drive RWD on the edge too ). I was thinking either a 318iS or a 325i Sport...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Yeah, thanks Paul.... Not really bothered about the age Jamie, just want a cheap, reliable car I can have fun in for a bit and not really care what happens to it (need to learn how to drive RWD on the edge too ). I was thinking either a 318iS or a 325i Sport...... yea they have always been reliable for me but what i was trying to say is now there getting on you might get age related problems with it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1980 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Yeah, I thought that too, but I reckon a beemer should be more reliable than most other cars of similar age? It's only really a short term measure anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Go for the 6 pot lump mate - the 316/8 is somewhat underpowered! The 323 is a nice motor, 4 door and usually cheaper to insure than the 325 yet similar performance. 325 sport (2dr) is a lovely car - IMHO the E30 series was the best looking of the whole 3 series (later 3 series started putting on weight and bulking up too much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 my mate had a cossie powered e30 a while ago....still had 318is badge on.....what a tool...very easy to hold in long drifts, dynoed at 352 bhp... always loved the classic lines of an e30:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Go for the 6 pot lump mate Definitely! The straight 6 is the engine that BMW do well and built their business on - the 4's are underpowered AND less reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1980 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 I've heard good things about the 318iS though - apparently it's got a 16 valve engine which pushes out about 140bhp, so it's meant to be pretty quick.....I've heard it refered to as a baby M3 before. Having said that, I''d definitely prefer a 6 pot 325i Sport....... Speaking of which, I've just had a quick look at the one I mentioned earlier. Haven't driven it or looked at the engine, so I can't comment on it's mechanics (not that I'd know anyway - gonna get a mechanic mate to have a look for me if I go back), but it's very tatty. I don't really care tbh cos it's cheap and I don't plan on keeping it too long - just wanna have fun driving it BUT there is a fair amount of rust. There's a bit on the body around either door and a fair amount of bubbling in various places, but the rear arches are really bad, especially the N/S. Is this a major problem? I've heard of people cutting the rust out and welding some metal in place, but is that expensive? How bad does the rust have to be before it starts affecting the MOT? Please forgive my ignorance people, I AM trying to learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 sounds like a dog:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 loads of supras for sale mate, dont worry about getting a shitter that will cost a bit to run and fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1980 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Yeah, there's just none right at the moment that are quite right for me, and I need a car fairly sharpish cos I haven't got one at all at the mo! Don't really wanna rush into buying a supe that ain't quite right, and besides, I quite like the idea of having a tail happy 325 to have a laugh in but not really care what happens to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I used to have an old 3-series, a 320i in fact. Don't get the 318is they're poop compared to ANY of the 6-cyl models, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I had a e30 convertible just before Christmas, loved the car then some polish fella decided to pull out in front of me without looking and splattered my car, i found the car to be a good car only problems i ever had was rear break light sending fault codes to the computer which could PISS ME OFF but since the accident better things have happened and now i have a soop so not all bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Nick E30s are for cornering very hard ! check out 1min 45secs of this clip: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7829341333908711207 he wasn't holding back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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