crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Stock NZ New: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=218382294 2.7l + Mods: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=215677583 Gauging interest and probing for advice really. I am still on the hunt for a track worthy E30 and the above were the ones that jumped out at me so far. Both seem to have fairly high asking prices, then again they seem to be great examples. Planning to go see the one in Christchurch this weekend if the guy gets back to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) 10k is pretty high. but i would go for the 2.7 if i had a choice edit- i actually think i would go for the 2.5 as its km's are alot lower and its not a UK import, carjam also says the 2.5 has a 25L engine linky Edited May 13, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 2.7 for me. I would have thought it would have been well worth the extra to know and have an engine thats been freshly rebuilt. It also looks to be a lot nicer in the pictures than the other. IMO of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Depends what your future for the car is going to be, personally id get the 2.5 and add my own touch/ mods to it rather than something thats already done. But i guess you can do that with the 2.7 as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 2.7 for me. I would have thought it would have been well worth the extra to know and have an engine thats been freshly rebuilt. It also looks to be a lot nicer in the pictures than the other. IMO of course. +1 ...much tidier going by the pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted May 13, 2009 +2 2.7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Hard to tell from the add, I would be inspecting both. No vote for me. The 2.7 does look as though it has been looked after though, just check for rust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I'd say buy the 2.5 for originality's sake.... but then again a 2.7 conversion already done for you is rather tempting. (also, if you bought the 2.5 then we'd be matching colours! ) Man I hope I get my car back by the weekend!!!! Itching to drive it again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I voted for the 2.5, but im thinking if your going to track it the 2.7 will go allot better and handle more abuse provided its been built well. It does look like its in good nick to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 My vote goes to the 2.7 it hasn't been mod'd TOO hard and you can still add your own touch to the look as it quite clean. No Leather though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 So you have your heart set on an E30 then, don't expect it to be anything like the car you just hoped out of aye. The 2.7 looks nice but being a UK version would turn me off it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 My vote goes to the 2.7L, but only just a very close call. Would have to see both in the flesh to make a decision. I am big on authenticity, but the mods are all in keeping with the car so no issues there. Uk import - nothing wrong with that AS LONG AS it's been looked after in the winters. Dolphin Grey is the best colour for E30 Motorsports IMHO was the clincher. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 So you have your heart set on an E30 then, don't expect it to be anything like the car you just hoped out of aye. The 2.7 looks nice but being a UK version would turn me off it. Blasphemy!! lol Don't worry Greg, it will be nothing like the M3 I have no doubt.. then again it's less than half the price. As I have mentioned before, I have spent most of my money on investment hence I can't afford an "upgrade" but figure I will try and join in on the E30 craze. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 479 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 The NZ new 2.5. Ex Chch should be low or rust free, low k's and you can get used to it now and make incremental (and hopefully satisfying) improvements. Supposedly, the 2.7eta crank gets "whippy" when revved, if you're going to track it, the 2.5 may be a better bet. If you want extra excitement, put on some GT Champiros and drive on wet days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) Blasphemy!! lol Don't worry Greg, it will be nothing like the M3 I have no doubt.. then again it's less than half the price. As I have mentioned before, I have spent most of my money on investment hence I can't afford an "upgrade" but figure I will try and join in on the E30 craze. Hey fair enough, invesments are always better at the end of the day. If you like both then take the time to look at both.Drive them both for a day and see which you prefer. Edit: That guy with the black M5 get back to you? Edited May 13, 2009 by Greg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Hey fair enough, invesments are always better at the end of the day. If you like both then take the time to look at both. Drive them both for a day and see which you prefer. Edit: That guy with the black M5 get back to you? Yeh, I think my offer was tad too low for him. I wonder if he sold it or not, I can't see it on TM anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nze30m3 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 hi, ive got a 1990 new zealand new m325i mtech 2 - diamond schwarz, 250kms - wanting to sell. seats need doing, dash has crack, small dent in right drivers front fender above wheel and usual stone chips. othrerwise ok. pm me if you interested. Chers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 nze30m3, How much are you after? How is it mechanically? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) Not exactly a bimmer but looks like good bang for buck considering it's in the same price range as an M325 and that it was Mercedes reply to the E30 M3... 190E Cosworth Hmmm tempting. Edited May 14, 2009 by crazyarab Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 ^^^ That is bloody sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1680 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I was looking at buying one instead of an E30 but knew the E30 would be cheaper to run and modify. Still love them, a lot of car for the money and drive superb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I was looking at buying one instead of an E30 but knew the E30 would be cheaper to run and modify. Still love them, a lot of car for the money and drive superb. My mum has a stock 190E and it's brilliant ay, this would be an amazing drive I am sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 My mum has a stock 190E and it's brilliant ay, this would be an amazing drive I am sure.Looks sweet, auto though Go have a test drive, see how it goes. If you buy it you'll just have to leave that's all haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) Looks sweet, auto though Go have a test drive, see how it goes. If you buy it you'll just have to leave that's all haha It's not auto... it's manual! In fact it has the same Getrag dog leg gearbox as the E30 M3 from what I gather. Having said that, I just drove that NZ New Stock M325 and it was brilliant... Actually so much more gutsy that I expected. Might have to get the Chch E30 pro's to see it with me again to give me some perspective... I think I am in love again Edited May 15, 2009 by crazyarab Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 Do it! Come for a burn tomorrow in my car, just got it back today. For comparison's sake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
