Also, NASA spec racing has driven up the prices for cars such as the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Porsche 944. What used to be a $500 car is now worth 10x that amount. I've toyed with the idea of picking up a clean 944 Turbo, but prices have gotten stupid. I think the popularity of Spec E30 racing has contributed to the sudden rise in E30 prices as well. All the clean, straight, rust-free Califorby Emre (OO=[][]=OO) - Car Talk
Around 2000-2001 there were a number of E30 M3's changing hands for very little money. I know quite a few club racers and track enthusiasts who bought M3's for as little as $5-7k in those days. Mint examples were going for $12k; and $15k would get you the best of the best. Ten years later, it's difficult to find an E30 M3 in good condition for under $20-25k. It's the same sby Emre (OO=[][]=OO) - Car Talk
QuoteMichiel 318iSI guess the 405 was the last Peugeot to be sold in the US.That's right. Mine is a '91 MI16, which was the last model sold in the USA before Peugeot pulled out of the market completely. Renault stopped selling cars here in the mid-'80s nad Citroen even earlier than that. QuoteMichiel 318iSFor its class I find it a good looking car, especially in the sportier triby Emre (OO=[][]=OO) - Car Talk
QuoteArcheo-peteriXWhat are you driving these days if not a BMW?My "daily driver" is a Peugeot 405 Mi16 sedan. I put that in quotes because I live in lower Manhattan and commute by subway; the Pug hardly ever leaves the parking deck. My toy car is a Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 that we've built for vintage racing: cage, coilovers, Brembos, Webers, etc. It pretty much sits in storage allby Emre (OO=[][]=OO) - Car Talk
QuoteArcheo-peteriXI think the Ti was suggested as it shares the same rear end suspension as the E30.The Z3 has the same semi-trailing arm rear suspension. Handling is similar to the 318ti. Compared to the E30, the Z3 is maybe a bit more "snappy" at the limit due to the short wheelbase. But not too different.by Emre (OO=[][]=OO) - Car Talk
Hey, Jose! Nice to see you again.by Emre (OO=[][]=OO) - Registry
Someone mentioned the 318ti. Personally, I'm not a fan. I just can't get over the awkward styling; the proportions don't look right at all. I would go for the E36 318is coupe or 1.9L Z3 instead.by Emre (OO=[][]=OO) - Car Talk
I'm so happy to see that BEN is back! This is Emre. Formerly "Emre (OO=[][]=OO) 318is" from the old days. I'm pretty sure I was one of the earliest members of BEN, along with Ove Kvam, Ben Carufel, and that crowd. In the years since BEN, I've stayed active on various regional forums (e.g., MontrealRacing.com) and some E30-oriented boards (e.g., r3vlimited). But Iby Emre (OO=[][]=OO) - Registry