E30stz

Yeah I am - my parents are helping me out quite a bit, so I'm gonna keep modifications and things like insurance to their liking for now. There is an example of the yuckles hubcaps

its a 318 - The 1.8L 4cylinder engine works out well with my insurance company as well, as there not too keen on me jumping into the 6 cylinder / above 2L models. I must say take into consideration this is my first car and I'm not that worried about engine size yet. On the plus side it seems to be alot more zippier than my mums E36 318i. Yeah another thing I noticed - I was under the idea that it was black untill I looked under the hood. Its dolphin grey, which is supprising as its so dark. Is dolphin grey meant to be close to black, I always thought it was a dark grey much like charcoal, makes me think maybe tis had a respray.

Not a manual no - I wont flick out hte cliche about (oh im gonna change it too a manual ... promise) because i cant afford that sorta luxury yet and I'm trying 2 keep money spare for repairs although I could call that a repair hehe. But I've looked at a few manuals ... and this one tops the lot even if it is an auto. I'd like to change it too a manual in the future but at the moment I just dont have the time / money to work with. If there wasnt a timeframe I'd keep looking and find a manual, but at this stage I just wanna get a nice car. And this one looks like the shizzle so far.

eeekk doublepost lol!

not bad aye - sorry but I cant go around the fact I'm not a fan of red - but still the cars nice.

Oh yea another one that you guys might be able to clarify. We went down quite a rocky road and the suspension felt rather hard, is E30 suspension usually quite stiff ? Cheers Andrew p.s thanks for all your help guys - much appreciated - hopefully we can introduce a new-born baby into the bimmersport family within the next week or two. p.p.s Hartage - dad wants to know how much u want for the Targa car lol ! was thinking of entering his one if he hadnt sold it.

Just been to see one of the E30's. Secksy in Black with nil scratches (could do with a meguiars to make it perfect). Service history from Team McMillan. The guy drives it weekends only as he is a courier driver and uses that during the week. Regularly service - had cambelt done a year or so back (the cars done 101,000 km's). Drove pretty nice - az zippy as my mums 318i. 4 owners in its lifetime. Looks like its been well taken car of. Minor problems 1) Has the whorey japanese numberplate holder on the back which hopefully hasnt left rust marks underneath. 2) Minor cosmetic problem with slight cracks in dash 3) BMW hubbys arent the shizzle. I'm sure some generous person would be able to sell me a set of bottlecaps for some $$$ and a box of alcomaholic beverages ! I thought 2 door would have been a problem but theres actually a fair deal of legroom back there. I've decided since this is the first E30 I've driven so far to leave that car and test drive a few other cars to use as a benchmark up again this one. I was pretty impressed. My dad drove it a little and he was rather impressed, although he hasnt driven an E30 since the good ol times of the 323 he had in the late 80's.

Where are the VIN numbers on E36's. Checked firewall - fenders and inside the doors and nothing.

more and more begining to like the Aztec-x on the E30.

good stuff BMW - good there reaching into new areas.

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Sorry I should clarify this a bit more - with the money I have to spend id be looking at a E30 - 1988 - 1991 (14-17 years old) or an E36 - 1991 - 1993 (12- 14 years old)

Ok - It looks like in the next week I'm going to have my Beamer finally. My parents arent 100% behind the idea of me getting a E30 and think I should get an E36 based around the idea that they will cost less to maintain. I realise not all of you will have experienced or own each of these models, but if you could give me an idea of what I should expect or may some advice on what to go with. At the moment its looking like an early 90's E36 or a Late 80's E30. The E30 I'm off to have a look at tomorrow is on 100,000 km's - has service history and has been regularly serviced. Cambelt hasnt been done by owner (who has owned it for the last year). I will make sure to check the log to see what work has been done in the recent years etc. NB: this is not based on which one you prefer - based around which one is more economical to own

yeah - I noticed no weaves on the beamer.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-21513991.htm

yeah 3 weeks is a short time - I could drive mums car for a week or two after the 3 weeks (uni starts) which would leave her slightly stranded but thats no biggy. That car looks a little bumpy for me soz. I'd rather not have to get it fixed before I buy, but I spose in such short time and with a limited budget, thats what I should expect. Cheers anyway, I will still keep it in mind because pictures can be decieving. I may as well have a look at it, will talk with my old man and see what the go is.

I also live in Papakura. Not far from the motorway.

I have 3 weeks to buy a car. Looking for a bimmer(e30) if possible because I'd rather not screw around with a runabout as I dont have time to sell it again. Anything in good nic considered - under $3000 would be ideal but could go slightly higher. Facelift would be preference but cant go past a good looking pre-fl. cheers Andrew

I have a relative looking for - Specs : BMW 3 series (318i, 318iS or 320) Decent colour paint - not white nor red please (dont take offense - personal preference) 4 door Sedan (spose that rules out the 318iS then) Manual transmission below 130km's No older than 1995 Leather interior preferably but if rest of car is outstanding then this wouldnt be so necessary. Some nicer looking mags not hub caps Updated clear taillights and indicaters Spoiler / body kit would be cool but not necessary. pm has been sent - but more details have been added to the list on here cheers E30stz

Happy Birthday Abby - have a good one.

yeah I'd put a bet down that it aint no genuine M3.

pretty scary picking a car based on its photo only - you must really trust the person if you dont test drive it personally first.

details - Colour - km's - interior ?

its not on www.trade-exchange.co.nz before anyone checks.

seen that insurance ad with the E30 parked out front - the one with that chic @ the wedding ?