I guess maybe people nowadays do not know the real history of the BMW, the old machines such as E28, E30, E39 and the old M cars. Most people want to have it just because of the badge and number series ( the bigger number the better??), which I find it sad. However, cant blame these poeple because there is not many would want to keep an old classics here due to the tight goverment policy unlike other part of the world.
I used to own a dark green 2-door E30 325i SE when I was very young and I started to appreciate the history or the evolution of the carmaker. Once, I dragged race with my friend's AMG E28 and I managed to outrun him in a 1/4 mile run. But I sold it due to work and financial constraint to maintain the car in tip top condition. Yes, lots of money has to be spent on it due to wear and tear. Meanwhile, I knew E28 M5 when I was in my teens and I must say even till now it is my dream to own it. But of course, with the modern technology in newer and more powerful engine I must at times I am such a sucker drawn to it but thats just WOW-factor and not the appreciation of its development stages.
I dont have the solution here on how we can make/improve the forum but I believe the problem we are facing here is that we do not have many classic BMWs to work on and rebuilding it. Many projects on refurbishing classics cars is happening but not commonly found here. Having said that Munich Auto has done a great job in preserving and rebuilding the M3 which I really love it and appreciate the work MA has done on such spectacular machine.
I do not know how many E30 M3, for example still running here in Singapore but it will be one hell of an experience talking to the owner and find out how he/she managed to keep such car in pristine condition. I once saw a classic red coloured Alfa Romeo running along the AYE late at night with its top down and I was so excited. Too bad I cant just stop him and said, "Great car you have got there". It'd be nice if we can have a conversation.
Trying to be a king of wishful thinking here maybe should get the government to consider allowing selected classic cars to be kept and show/educate the younger generation. If and only if.........
