Newbie and interested in E30

[f@t@sS]

Hi,

Not a BMW owner (yet).

Love the E30 though. Anyone got anything to share on the E30? Thinking of getting one....

Problematic car or lovely drive?

 

[MRacer77]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

welcome. the E30 is a fantastic car to drive but because of its relative age, you best be prepared to spend some time and money on it.

 

[f@t@sS]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

Thanks.

In what areas would I expect to spend money on?

How much would it cost?

Any good recommendations on who would be able to take care of the E30?

 

[ac323]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

Hi Fatass,

welcome in........



cheers

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

suspension, all the rubber parts/joints, interior, engine, etc

 

[zuoom]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

and a leaky boot. (at least for me.)

 

[MRacer77]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

Thanks.

In what areas would I expect to spend money on?

How much would it cost?

Any good recommendations on who would be able to take care of the E30?

Depends on the individual car but what Mock has said is about right. Maybe even your suspension and brakes will need to overhaul.

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

leaky boot for mine too. but some DIY with silicone patched it up.
your steering column wld prob need some maintenance too and all the bushings

 

[f@t@sS]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

In 2 minds now./...

Shld I go for it?

 

[discolite]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

In 2 minds now./...

Shld I go for it?

If you're in 2 minds about it just cos a coupla people said it might involve some work, then don't go for it.

In general, you buy an old car fully prepared to do (and spend on) what needs to be done. If a little bit of work and money scares you off, better don't jump in, cos you're only going to get more and more disappointed!

 

[MRacer77]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

if you have any reservations about putting some work and time into the car then best you go for another car. You are not going to find an E30 in singapore on sale that will not need work.

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

those that do not need any work are prob. not on sale

 

[MRacer77]

Re: Newbie and interested in E30

those that do not need any work are prob. not on sale

and are usually farking expensive.