Thoughts: BMW E30 ?

[Leejames12]

Alreet guys im new to this forum ive new about it a long time but never got time to making an account but anyways yeah i currently have a bmw e90 320d es and i want a classic maybe a e30 not this year maybe 2018 and do it up over a few years and use it as a show car or project was wanting thoughts ??

Cheers

Lee

[mike9009]

Welcome to the forum.

My only thought is that you need to take a breath every now and again.

Mike

[trickywoo]

Whenever I hear e30 I always think rust.

Good cars but you need to be aware they can rot anywhere.

[andye30m3]

Buy a good one and they're great cars

I've just bought a 318is to use as my daily driver and love it, Very little rust and most things seam to work after 170k miles

Not fast but nothing is on the daily commute.

They also have the advantage of generally cheap consumables such as brakes and tyres and are pretty easy to work on if thats what you looking for.

[buggalugs]

I loved mine and wish I hadn't sold it They really do rust though.

[Gruber]

I'm surprised no-one has mentioned rust...

Rust.

Rust.

But find a good one, get it inspected before you commit, and enjoy it. Parts supply through BMW, ECP, GSF etc is very, very good.

A couple of years back I had a low-miles, well-kept 320i auto as my London runabout - a really classy, comfortable way to get around. Not quick and a bit thirsty, but hey...

[Leejames12]

Cheers guys i dont plan of driving it often maybe keep it ticking over and use it a day or w in summer just something to keep nice and look after as a hobbie and im sure over the years the value will increase it is an awesome car ! 😃

[g3org3y]

I suspect you've missed the boat in terms of finding cheap ones. E30 values have been on the rise for a while.

As above, body and rust are key. Mech parts are plentiful and there is a thriving second hand market. If you can get a good rust free shell, you're laughing (and lucky!)

325i is (imo) the pick of the bunch. Don't dismiss cabrios, lovely summer cruising machines.

For all things E30 you want to get yourself over to here: http://www.e30zone.net/

Best of luck.

[Strugs]

Go for it!

Classic Cars this month rate the E30..

Car in the article looks familiar..