It's a sad day for me today...

The iX is sold and gone to a good home with an enthusiast who will take good care of it.

I only put one ad out; on the BMWCC of BC and it sold in 48 hours.

I know I'm going to regret this but I really do need the truck to try and make a living.

If another E30, maybe with an M10 in it comes along for a good price, I may indulge myself in a project car

Hope you guys will let me hang around here and still be one of the gang as I still have a BMW...


Ok, let her rip, I have my asbestos underwear on

Character is the ability to make a hard decision even when it is not the popular decision, it is probably the right decision. Everything happens for a reason and at the end of the day, it is just a car.

As my father used to say, as long as you have your health, everything else is negotiable.

alan



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Thanks Alan, that helps a little

I've spent the last couple of hours cruising the classifieds and I keep finding E30s...is this normal behaviour?

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Archeo-peteriX
Thanks Alan, that helps a little

I've spent the last couple of hours cruising the classifieds and I keep finding E30s...is this normal behaviour?

I know that was a tough move Peter, I hope your decision makes things easier for you and I hope you stick around here; we need you (that's the important thing).

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Archeo-peteriX
Thanks Alan, that helps a little

I've spent the last couple of hours cruising the classifieds and I keep finding E30s...is this normal behaviour?

I know that was a tough move Peter, I hope your decision makes things easier for you and I hope you stick around here; we need you (that's the important thing).

I'm here as long as you want me

I haven't driven an E30 in over 4 years, and you haven't entirely gotten rid of me yet.

I'm sorry you had to let it go, Archie, but I'm sure you did the right thing. Next time 'round, you can find one with the proper number of pedals.

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Thanks Alan, that helps a little smiling smiley

I've spent the last couple of hours cruising the classifieds and I keep finding E30s...is this normal behaviour? grinning smiley


I know that was a tough move Peter, I hope your decision makes things easier for you and I hope you stick around here; we need you (that's the important thing).


I'm here as long as you want me grinning smiley

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I haven't driven an E30 in over 4 years, and you haven't entirely gotten rid of me yet.

I'm sorry you had to let it go, Archie, but I'm sure you did the right thing. Next time 'round, you can find one with the proper number of pedals.

It's a good thing you two are around, very important members here.

Well... It is true then, everything comes to an end. Even when it's a bitter end. Still, you're welcome here and not just because you know a bit about E30's, but because you're quite bearable. It's not because you haven't got an E30 anymore that you can't be an E30 enthusiast.

I wasn't really sure what to expect but I was prepared to take any heat I might have gotten.

Just know that I am and always will be an E30 enthusiast. One day, I hope there will be another.

The upside of all this is that the proceeds from selling the iX have bought us a little breathing room, financially

I will also now be getting myself fully acquainted with the S-10...too bad there doesn't seem to be anything like BENN for this little truck
Nor is there a vast repository of manuals, diagrams and technical experience like we have for the E30!

Who knows; maybe I can get that moving

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Archeo-peteriX
I wasn't really sure what to expect but I was prepared to take any heat I might have gotten.

Just know that I am and always will be an E30 enthusiast. One day, I hope there will be another.

The upside of all this is that the proceeds from selling the iX have bought us a little breathing room, financially

I will also now be getting myself fully acquainted with the S-10...too bad there doesn't seem to be anything like BENN for this little truck
Nor is there a vast repository of manuals, diagrams and technical experience like we have for the E30!

Who knows; maybe I can get that moving

Maybe ebay would have a manual for the S10, seems like a common truck that would have plenty of info out there. What year do you have Peter, and what do you need help on???

Peter,
I can certainly sympathize with you in giving up your E-30. I have been fighting with my insurance company over them totaling mine over a fender bender. I was amazed how depressed I was all Summer as it waited the verdict on repairs. I finally had to just spend the extra to get it repaired. It came out very well and I am sorry I waited so long to make the decision. There is a project car that comes up occasionally in this area. One went by last week and a friend picked it up and plans an engine swap and will probably sell it to make a few bucks.

Lets hope the economy picks up soon and you can get back to regular employment. You might be surprised at how well you do being self employed. Referral businesses frequently do well.

Bob in Everett

Peter, you can join an American car forum such as Team Camaro and ask questions in the bench racing section about the S-10. There are many
GM techs who are Camaro enthusiasts. There are questions all the time about daily drivers and diagnosing problems.

alan

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I wasn't really sure what to expect but I was prepared to take any heat I might have gotten.

Just know that I am and always will be an E30 enthusiast. One day, I hope there will be another.

The upside of all this is that the proceeds from selling the iX have bought us a little breathing room, financially

I will also now be getting myself fully acquainted with the S-10...too bad there doesn't seem to be anything like BENN for this little truck
Nor is there a vast repository of manuals, diagrams and technical experience like we have for the E30!

Who knows; maybe I can get that moving

Maybe ebay would have a manual for the S10, seems like a common truck that would have plenty of info out there. What year do you have Peter, and what do you need help on???

I do have the Haynes manual for it so I'm not running blind. This should give me enough to get the immediate things done but down the road it would be nice to get as familiar with the truck as I am with the iX

There is a little bit of info out there that one can get for free but it seems like most of it is for sale
I managed to find a PDF of the owners manual so that helps a bit too.

This will just be a bit of fun digging out the data as I learn exactly what to search for.

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Peter, you can join an American car forum such as Team Camaro and ask questions in the bench racing section about the S-10. There are many
GM techs who are Camaro enthusiasts. There are questions all the time about daily drivers and diagnosing problems.

alan

That sounds promising; I'll check it out

This led me to the S-10 forum. Looks like the place to be for the little truck

Just don't spend more time with them than you spend with us! ;-)

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Just don't spend more time with them than you spend with us! ;-)

Not likely; the truck isn't an E30 so I doubt I'll get that attached to it or that forum

I have 10 years invested in BEN...not much chance of escaping that

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Just don't spend more time with them than you spend with us! ;-)

Never was a truer statement made!

Departure is not an option!

:-) Kelly

I have to agree with everyone, it will be a sad day for everyone, if this forum had to loose your knowledge and expertise on the little box made in Germany.
You are part of this forum, you can't go anywhere.

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E30'S AREN'T BUILT, THEY'RE CAUGHT IN THE WILD!!!



When in doubt, use full throttle,
it may not improve the situation, but it will end the suspence.

Dude and Kelly,
I'm not going anywhere. That other place is a treasure trove of valuable info but 99% of the posters are illiterate so I just use the place for info.
This is a real forum with real people and we truly do have a community here

Please don't leave, some may need your help with fixing the e30 or building some custom cabinet or anything...

Don't worry Jose; I'll not be leaving this place any time soon