Which E30??
maccers
01-18-2005, 03:33 AM
Hello All, Registered today... I currently own a 330ci Sport, but am hopefully selling soon, costing too much to sit on my drive all day.
I am looking to replace with an E30 (Saloon or Touring) manual. I have been looking at the slim pickings on various web sites but looks like people want to keep hold of these gems.
Is there anywhere that gives a breakdown of which model is which? ie which model has which engine/config etc?
Anyone got a sec that can give this info would be a huge help to me.
One other thing, I am guessing high mileage is the normal for cars this age, but should I be wary of anything over 150,000??
Cheers,
RM.
I am looking to replace with an E30 (Saloon or Touring) manual. I have been looking at the slim pickings on various web sites but looks like people want to keep hold of these gems.
Is there anywhere that gives a breakdown of which model is which? ie which model has which engine/config etc?
Anyone got a sec that can give this info would be a huge help to me.
One other thing, I am guessing high mileage is the normal for cars this age, but should I be wary of anything over 150,000??
Cheers,
RM.
E30M3s
01-26-2005, 03:57 AM
318i=4cylinder 1.8L engine(just weak base model)
325e=inline 6cylinder 2.8L(e stands for econmy, still prity weak)
325i=inline 6cylinder 2.5L(higher red line better perf)
325is=same at above + limited slip diff., Leather Recaro bucket seats, only came in 5speed,only 2door, and rear trunk lip spoiler
sugjestion get an 88-89 325is=ABS, no airbag, Elipsiod reflecktors, full instument "computer"(clock + cool measuring features) and tucked in Steel Bumpers(good for bashing)
as for the high mileage its no problem at all for these small 6s just the timeing belt is important
325e=inline 6cylinder 2.8L(e stands for econmy, still prity weak)
325i=inline 6cylinder 2.5L(higher red line better perf)
325is=same at above + limited slip diff., Leather Recaro bucket seats, only came in 5speed,only 2door, and rear trunk lip spoiler
sugjestion get an 88-89 325is=ABS, no airbag, Elipsiod reflecktors, full instument "computer"(clock + cool measuring features) and tucked in Steel Bumpers(good for bashing)
as for the high mileage its no problem at all for these small 6s just the timeing belt is important
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