BMW E30 - Which model and what to look out for?

[ManiacGT]

I'm considering a switch from new car ownership into what I consider an older/classic, the E30. Convertible preferably. Would you consider the e30 a suitable DD, which engine is the best mix of power/reliability/mpg (I quite like the look of the 325i) and is there anything to look out for on this model both in terms of features and faults? Cheers.

[ManiacGT]

Thanks for the replies so far. Its simply a car I've often thought I could keep for a very long time, cherish and enjoy, as I'm an avid car enthusiast and pretty good DIY'r having built many of my own cars (kit cars) over the years. Keeping on top of it doesn't worry me, provided I know what I'm to expect/look for. I'm constantly tempted by the new car route (6 series cabs etc) but after being burned by depreciation on my current car, I'm looking back in time to something a bit easier on that front, that I can still invest in both financially and fun wise. I do less than 6K miles a year and I'm not sure if this would be suitable as a DD or Weekend car but I've always struggled with the sense of owning more than one car and the costs of it just sitting there unused etc. They seem fairly thin on the ground as a model, especially convertible, that's relatively unmolested, so I'll keep on looking until I see something just right. Any tips on where to look other than auto trader, ebay and carsandclassic would be appreciated too.

[ManiacGT]

Its something like this then? Work already done, just a few bits to tidy up and keep on top of etc? I'd rather have the fabric interior over the leather too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-325i-convertible-e30...

[ManiacGT]

Went to see this today, mechanically and body seems ok but leather interior needs work;

http://www.vip-carsales.co.uk/mobile/index.php?pag...

What's this about 1 of 25 tho?

[ManiacGT]

I really like it but it's way outside what I want to pay. I have another lead though, silver with blue roof/leather.. Way less money and a good tinkerer...

[ManiacGT]

That's similar to another I'm considering... It's not as nice a colou combo but beggars can't be choosers lol

More I see these, the more I love them..