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Sadly, as the number of E30s on the road dwindles; so does readership and interest
Unfortunately, the glory days of the E30 are in the past and only we hangers on still keep it's memory alive. Most of the remaining E30s in NA seem to have become riced up extensions of their owners with fart cans; extreme lowering jobs and paint that is so far removed from the original that the spirit of the cars has been lost |
June 20, 2011 07:33PM
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One of the cool things out here (in the hamptons) is there was, and still is a great number of well kept old Bimmmers. 2002's (a few cabrios too) and all the models. 325 E30's are like everywhere. I've got a few too Rick (keepemrollinrick) |
June 20, 2011 09:48PM
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June 21, 2011 01:11AM
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I wish you all could join us here in the NW for the E30 picnic. Known now as the largest gathering of E30 in the world. There are a few "ricer" E30s, and a whole slew of engine swapped cars (99.9% are BMW engines) and a lot are lowered. But that's out of 200 E30s. Plenty of daily drivers, garage queens, and track rats. All perfectly acceptable lives for an E30 IMHO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1989 - E30 - M20 - Manual. Approximately 270,000 miles 2000 - E46 - M52TUB28 - Manual. Approximately 110,000 miles |
June 21, 2011 02:34AM
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Is true there are fewer e30 on the road, but the interest on the car raised. It was the cheap BMW one could buy second hand, now the e36 became cheaper than the e30. There are very few beat-up cheap e-30 for sale, and good well kept or restored e30 sell for several thousand €. Also the e-30 are not so much used as daily drivers and more as "project" cars to keep and restore. I miss my old 323i. It is not insured anymore, but the licence is still active. I wonder what condition it is now, wish i could drive it again! |
June 21, 2011 09:31PM
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June 22, 2011 01:23AM
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Shouldn't be necessary, those cars sell well anywhere: [cgi.ebay.com] This is the first from the lot, same year as yours. Good thing is if you keep it, it will not loose value, and that is great news for cars. Another ten years and a e30 cabrio will be a very sought for classic. |
June 22, 2011 02:05AM
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June 22, 2011 04:24AM
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You got it! [www.standvirtual.com] |
June 22, 2011 05:50AM
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June 22, 2011 05:51PM
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Wow, I better keep mine in good shape. My insurance company just looks at the Kelly Blue Book value.
The E-30 picnic is Sunday at the LeMay museum near Tacoma, Washington. I entered my car and plan to attend and take a bunch of pictures. [www.bmwpugetsound.com] This link has a collage of nice pictures from last year. Bob Bob in Lake Havasu |
June 25, 2011 12:10PM
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What Jose says is true on this side of the pond to, there are few old beaters left in e30 clothes, most get scooped up quickly if they are offered up for sale, and an e36 can be had for less than an e30, they are quite desirable here, unfortunately also makes them more vulnerable to theft and hijacking, also means the parts vendors want to start charging stupid prices for spares.
I need a new radiator for the little 318i and the cheapest I have found so far is R845 ($125) and it don't look like I am going to get better than that. But I would not give it up for anything, once I am done with the bike restoration I will be keeping an eye open for a nice 325i, to add to the garage. I will keep the 318i as a daily driver, as the 13km/l (30 miles/gallon) is hard to beat, even in the new Chinese econo boxes. I think the technical section is just quite because they are so reliable, and seldom break down. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. |
June 25, 2011 05:18PM
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June 25, 2011 05:54PM
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June 25, 2011 06:29PM
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[www.bmwpugetsound.com]
This one sure looks like a good candidate. More than $1500 though. Bob in Lake Havasu |
June 25, 2011 07:15PM
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Nice and clean like the iX was
I think I want to go with the 88 'super eta' and a standard transmission. Since getting the truck, I just couldn't go back to an auto Also; I wouldn't get another red car...zinnoberrot fades so badly that most of the time it looks pink A nice silver colour would be perfect |
June 25, 2011 07:21PM
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Lechssilber is where it's at
I got to drive from Portland to Tacoma today with 8 other E30s. It was awesome to be among such Bimmer friends through a medium that isn't virtual. I still love you guys though ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1989 - E30 - M20 - Manual. Approximately 270,000 miles 2000 - E46 - M52TUB28 - Manual. Approximately 110,000 miles Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/25/2011 07:22PM by Earendil. |
June 25, 2011 10:02PM
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June 26, 2011 09:28PM
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I dare say, Bob had the best vert at the picnic. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1989 - E30 - M20 - Manual. Approximately 270,000 miles 2000 - E46 - M52TUB28 - Manual. Approximately 110,000 miles |
June 26, 2011 09:55PM
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June 26, 2011 10:02PM
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June 27, 2011 10:25AM
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Yes, but it was white. I've always been a bit partial to black cars ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1989 - E30 - M20 - Manual. Approximately 270,000 miles 2000 - E46 - M52TUB28 - Manual. Approximately 110,000 miles |
July 26, 2011 12:09PM
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July 26, 2011 05:45PM
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I go through this about once a month Sadly, a combination of not having money for the car, and having mechanically sound means that I have little reason to jump on the forums except to respond to others. I do check for new posts at least twice a day though ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1989 - E30 - M20 - Manual. Approximately 270,000 miles 2000 - E46 - M52TUB28 - Manual. Approximately 110,000 miles |
July 27, 2011 08:35AM
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July 27, 2011 01:56PM
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I still write more here than I do to my own mother. So comparatively speaking, you guys are doing quite well ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1989 - E30 - M20 - Manual. Approximately 270,000 miles 2000 - E46 - M52TUB28 - Manual. Approximately 110,000 miles |
July 28, 2011 09:22AM
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Give Mrs. Earendil (your mother) my best compliments, and ask her please excuse us from encouraging you to pull the car apart so often and spread parts all over the place... |
July 28, 2011 09:28AM
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Actually, since moving out my Dad has aquired a 1991 325ix. She is happy to have me come visit with the excuse of helping with the ix. I'm happy to help for free beer* and to get that usual "wtf is this?! Oh, it's an ix..." moment. But sure, I'll say hi for you *truthfully, I'd do it for free. I blame you guys. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1989 - E30 - M20 - Manual. Approximately 270,000 miles 2000 - E46 - M52TUB28 - Manual. Approximately 110,000 miles |