Eagle 1641 Report post Posted September 6 Not defending, just proving you completely wrong. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2948 Report post Posted September 6 Because when you’re looking at buying an E30 practicality is high on the list of “must haves” 🫠 Only thing better, apart from the boot, in a Compact than an E30 are the engines. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3249 Report post Posted September 6 2 minutes ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Because when you’re looking at buying an E30 practicality is high on the list of “must haves” 🫠 Only thing better, apart from the boot, in a Compact than an E30 are the engines. E30 is a better-looking car, imho. E36 is quite possibly a better car (interior trim excepted.) M44 in an E30 is a fabulous performance change. M43 in an E30 provides better performance than most E30 4-cylinder engines, is reliable, and economical. (But no-one does this!) I do feel an E30 with a 4-cylinder engine is sportier, and with a 6-cylinder engine is more suited as a lovely cruiser. Just a weight distribution thing. And I know many people will disagree. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1641 Report post Posted September 7 2 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Only thing better, apart from the boot, in a Compact than an E30 are the engines. Id add some stuff having owned both for at least 6 years- E30 tax(obviously), all E36 front end benefits - 5 lug\wheel selection, plug and play steering racks, M3\vert underbrace, camber washers, easier to work on and generally far more part options available. Rear end is easier to work on due to more space and the inner brake lines are way easier to change. E30 benefits that i can think of - factory medium case diff and axle setups if you doing a engine swap\power upgrade. Some interior stuff is higher quality - door cards, headlining etc. Proper spare wheel. Old style sport seats and no airbags (preference). Possibility the having a stiffer body due to rear seat bulkhead. 2 hours ago, gjm said: M44 Great engine which suits both chassis with a manual box. Always wanted to see it in a drag race - M44 vs M20B25, i reckon the M44 would do ok. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 26 Report post Posted September 8 (edited) 1990 325i Sedan (8-10k): https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/4906916916 1989 325i Sedan (18.5k): https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/4907140271 1988 M3 (120k) https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m3/listing/4907078184 Tons of new E30s went up yesterday. Prices in general are dropping by the looks of it. Edited September 8 by deedub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harper 518 Report post Posted September 8 (edited) Or buy my Merc 190E manual for sale, open to offers Way more uncommon than an E30 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mercedes-benz/190-e/listing/4906738493 Edited September 8 by Harper 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1641 Report post Posted September 9 (edited) Got its own rap song too - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYaIFvRqv2k Edited September 9 by Eagle 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted September 13 Normal E30s are struggling a bit whereas E30 M3s are still doing well. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-4907078184.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 362 Report post Posted September 14 (edited) Couple of 318is replicas https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/318i/listing/4906252916 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/318is/listing/4902232093 Edit: dogleg 245 for sale as well... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/gear-boxes/listing/4908713721 Anyone got a 3.46:1 medium case LSD lying about?! Edited September 14 by Neil McCauley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 38 Report post Posted September 14 3 hours ago, Neil McCauley said: Couple of 318is replicas https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/318i/listing/4906252916 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/318is/listing/4902232093 Edit: dogleg 245 for sale as well... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/gear-boxes/listing/4908713721 Anyone got a 3.46:1 medium case LSD lying about?! Those more modern m42 intake manifolds just don't look as good as the e30 type! Also I don't think that is a dogleg box unfortunately, I did a bit of a Google as it caught my interest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 489 Report post Posted September 15 22 hours ago, Neil McCauley said: Couple of 318is replicas https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/318i/listing/4906252916 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/318is/listing/4902232093 Edit: dogleg 245 for sale as well... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/gear-boxes/listing/4908713721 Anyone got a 3.46:1 medium case LSD lying about?! Think I'd leave the "s" badge off... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harjot 0 Report post Posted September 19 Anyone got any info on this genuine mtech 1? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/4859967786 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 362 Report post Posted September 19 It's not genuine as they never came in white, or auto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 26 Report post Posted September 19 It is manual. But also the seller isn't claiming it's a genuine mtech 1. Just that it has the kit. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 38 Report post Posted September 19 1 minute ago, deedub said: It is manual. But also the seller isn't claiming it's a genuine mtech 1. Just that it has the kit. Has the switch for the auto gearbox on the centre console, either been converted to manual or the console is from an auto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 26 Report post Posted September 19 13 minutes ago, mark247 said: Has the switch for the auto gearbox on the centre console, either been converted to manual or the console is from an auto. True. Didn't look that close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 409 Report post Posted September 20 Weird when you run the Vin on it, it comes back as a Sedan not Coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harper 518 Report post Posted September 20 5 minutes ago, e30ftw said: Weird when you run the Vin on it, it comes back as a Sedan not Coupe. Not on realoem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3249 Report post Posted Sunday at 03:21 AM Prices are all over the place. Just seen a nice-looking (photos only) grey 4-door 1989 318i converted at some point to manual, seats look good. $6k Also seen a 318 advertised at $21k. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
