m_power 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 (edited) ok, so lets say your 15 and have your restricted, you want a used bmw, what do you buy? possible options i thought of are: 325 e30, 325 e36, 2002, 525 e28...what do you think would be the best bmw that has power, is safe, comfortable and reliable? thoughts please....thanks Edited November 18, 2006 by bmw_beau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 a mint E30 325 would be the go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 a mint E30 325 would be the go motorsport if possible. however being 15 and on restricted you would prob n00b out. e30 318 or 320? save the change for upkeep and keeping in good nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted November 18, 2006 318i with money for maint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 na buy a 325 or start with a 318 dont even go to a 320 i have one, 325!! and just dont n00b out be gay with it and put chromes on it, leave it stock till you know your bimmers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 If you want a car to actually learn something from, get a 318 E30. Do your own servicing and repairs, very easy engine to work on, lots of room in the engine bay. Can look real nice when done up, plenty of go for a 15 year old, and a good start to go on from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 (edited) If you want a car to actually learn something from, get a 318 E30. Do your own servicing and repairs, very easy engine to work on, lots of room in the engine bay. Can look real nice when done up, plenty of go for a 15 year old, and a good start to go on from....i have my learners now and got a bmw e30 316, but it has not got the power on the motor ways when i need to pass, and i was thinking of upgrading in 6 or so months...and i definitaly wouldnt be to noob to buy a 325...haha... Edited November 18, 2006 by bmw_beau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 yeah 318s are good, and almost have as much power as a 320! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshnz 2 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 A 320 would be fine, you can pick up some nice early 90s ones for around 4-5k, just looks around, test drive them if you can of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 (edited) yeah id say go for an e30 car, would be a good first car. my cousin has got a 316i e30 manual.. and he has no prob with it and its in 190k's but still goin strong... and he got it i believe for less than 2k... it pays to shop around a bit and test drive when you can. oh and dont forget to ask the e30 guru's for things to check out in particular on e30s. Edited November 18, 2006 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 just get a manual, or make sure you have cash to convert in the not to distant future. I'd be more concerned with finding a really tidy body than what engines in it, that can be changed easily enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 (edited) oh yeh, make sure to check if your looking at a car with a sun roof if its leaking. pour some water on it and see if it leaks. my cousins one he found out too late LOL!!.. here is a pretty decent e30: a do up, but will do for a first car i guess( you get to tinker around) dont like the mags but you might 320i Edited November 18, 2006 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeOneEight 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 (edited) Get this. It's got good spec, it's a manual 325i, and it's just a little bit unusual in a tasteful 80s original aftermarket kit way. Plus, and this is just me making a generalization from the photos, the owners obviously love it because they have a massive oversize garage and an E46 Cabrio, too. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...&key=222176 Edited November 19, 2006 by ThreeOneEight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 get a e34 535i 5spd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conrod 1 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 Andrew, can you put this thread in an appropriate forum, and keep this for the race series. Thank you, Conrad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...&key=260832 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 oh yeh, make sure to check if your looking at a car with a sun roof if its leaking. pour some water on it and see if it leaks. my cousins one he found out too late LOL!!.. here is a pretty decent e30: a do up, but will do for a first car i guess( you get to tinker around) dont like the mags but you might 320i Haha i wouldnt touch that car with a 10 foot pole. i dont know the seller but the way i have seen that car driven is. well. lets just say dont go there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...&key=260832 That is mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 That is mean. damn dats mean !! but hes only 15 LOL a 535 LOL.. doubt he will be able to drive it around much hahah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 pimping would get the school girls for sure haha, and i think its soo cool! nice wheels and the gear knob on that white e30 is scaring me wtf? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 Yeh that white pre f/l is a whore of a car.Pulled up at the lights next to me and i had a full car and she started revving her "awesome deep sounding dumpy" which sounds like a diesel with a hole in the exhaust. Didnt do anything and drove off. Dont go near it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 That is mean.yeh it is pretty mean aye...how do the 535 go? would they blow the doors off a 325 e36? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 That 535 was forsale last year for a fair bit more than that. I know prices have dropped somewhat, but assuming it sold last year, why the sudden sell for so much less??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 (edited) Yeh that white pre f/l is a whore of a car.Pulled up at the lights next to me and i had a full car and she started revving her "awesome deep sounding dumpy" which sounds like a diesel with a hole in the exhaust. Didnt do anything and drove off. Dont go near it. well i didnt know that thats why you should never buy without checking the car yeh it is pretty mean aye...how do the 535 go? would they blow the doors off a 325 e36?well there is about 20 or so horsepower difference..and it will not blow away a 325ie36 in a straight line ( e34 535i = SOHC str8 6 211hp 9 secs 0 - 100km), (e36 325i = DOHC str8 6, 190hp7 secs 0-100km) as the 535i weights more,power to weight ration is better on the e36.BUT !! roll up in that 535i damn !! COOLNESS!!.. way cooler than a e36... but as a 15 year old, i would not recommend you getting one of either, you are not responsible enough and your really just too young for one of these.. i would just recommend a small 318i or a 320i..you just got your lincese man and we dont want another dead kid in the streets doing stupid things Edited November 19, 2006 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 Definitly an E30, I'm 16 and bought an E30 320i auto and have learnt a lot form playing around with it (wouldnt mind a conversion to manual, getting a bit boring to drive). I'd say you could get a nice manual E30 or E36 for <$6000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
