crazyarab

Actually another selling point for me too, I could not care less about "practicality"... I love coupes! anyhow, lets hope the car checks out.

Wow, sorry to hear that... The fact that they would rather snap your laptop in half than steal it makes me wonder a bit though... Whats up with that!?

As I said, I am still not sure.. just saying that I am already exploring options without even having the car yet lol! I definitely love the look already, TLC alone with no mods and it will still be a minta.

Not like I have an E30 yet or anything, but my main concern would be performance. Even though those mags are very light weight it's probably still a hell of a lot heavier than the standard 15" baskets (or 14" in the case of the one I got my eyes on).

Hmm

Cheers bro, good point... probably should not let them go ay

It's possible?? If I could fit them on an E30 I won't sell... Any idea what is involved in 5 stud conversion? Don't you have to get it certed again etc etc... Not exactly your average E30.. but that's hot!

They are only a "Buy Now" away bud

Not too worried about the bias, I think the voting and comments makes it clear that people are seriously having a think about it and not just picking the badge. The main purpose of this thread was not so much what people would choose but for me to get a bit more insight about both models. As usual, everyone has delivered and I have had to consider things that I might not have on my own (not to mention get some great tips and contacts, hell even an extensive review from Creaver). Cheers guys! Right, well I think I have come to a conclusion... In short, I think this particular E30 wins (provided the mechanical check comes up clean). If I was looking at an E30 with 200+ km's that was up in Auckland... I don't think it would have a show in hell against the Cosworth and I would go Merc every time. But this E30 is genuine motorsport, NZ New and has an odometer reading thats almost unbelievable for it's age (has basically been in storage for years) and is sitting right in my back yard! After test driving it again yesterday with Riley, I think we both came to the conclusion that this car was something special and well worth the coin as it's not something that pops up often especially in that condition (the trademe photos so don't do it justice, looks brilliant in the flesh). Hopefully with a little TLC and some tasteful mods, "CRZARB" will be a head turner once again... Maybe even get that January spot for next years callendar Man, this project is going to suck my funds dry again... I can just see it. I am already thinking of how the hell I am going to get BBS mags, leather interior, MTech 2 kit (still not sure on that one yet) etc etc.. So yeh, going in for final mechanical check early next week. If all goes well, I think you will have a new E30 convert... well to be fair, I guess this process alone has already converted me.

Ahh, now that makes a bit more sens.

and here I was hoping for a very insightful and informative post "My girlfriend said so"

Just curious why would you want an M-Tech 1 over M-Tech 2? I am only just getting to grips with the the difference between the two

yeh the poor bugger

Sweet, I will enquire about the shipping costs and get back to ya mate.

$70 from memory, if you are serious I can double check it for ya.

M3 ?

I will ask for ya mate, what part of Aus are you in? You are a track guy... you not keen on the semi-slicks by any chance? They are currently already on the mags.

Pretty sure that the M325 is quicker than the 23-16 to 60, not by much though.

Width: 8.5 Offset: ET 38

Well, considering I am probably getting a Merc or an E30 I don't think your mags would be much use to me Dunno about the cap, should not be that bad.

Anyone keen? $850 (members discount) for full set, plenty of tread (80%?) as you can see from image. Want them gone hence priced to sell. TradeMe Link

EDIT: Finally got off my ass and took some close up shots Alan (morerevsm3) has offered to buy both the mags and the slicks off me so at this stage it's looking like the set is heading to Aus. I would prefer selling the package rather than splitting them and hence Alan has gotten priority. I figured I would upload photos for other interested parties in case something breaks down or shipping companies d*ck us around. Cheers guys.

anyone know if there is a Mercedes equivalent of bimmerpsort?

I love this episode... that black 190 is sex on wheels imo.

Awesome comments guys, as usual! My brain is still a bit trying to weigh them up though. p.s. I have a great Mercedes mechanic here in Christchurch who is very reasonably priced (same for BMW's) so hopefully repairs and maintenance will be affordable if I can source parts.