zetec
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:37 PM |
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Only thing to watch if going for a E36 6cyl from about '96 onwards is if an alloy block M52 engine is that lots suffered from premature bore
wear due to the Nikosil coating being corroded away.
If you go for a E36 dont bother with the 320...323/325 and 328 are better on fuel and can be shifted along when asked.
" I only registered to look at the pictures, now I'm stuck with this username for the rest of my life!"
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:40 PM |
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It will probably be a 318 due to insurance costs.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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tjoh84
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 10:11 PM |
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e30 all the way
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Hellfire
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 11:20 PM |
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I had an E30 M3 with Hartge upgrade....
What a pile of shIt - worst car I have ever had the displeasure to own. It sucked SO much I lost 7K in 6 months - of which 3 months were in the garage
for repairs to electrics/brakes/diff etc etc - I hated it SO much it has put me off these over-rated heaps of dogfood-tin for good.
Get the impression I'm sore about it....???? You bet I was....
Steve
It was;on the other hand - extremely fast 150mph and still pulling like a train.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 12:07 AM |
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/318725.htm
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twybrow
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 12:07 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
It was;on the other hand - extremely fast 150mph and still pulling like a train.
So another vote for the E30 then...?!
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 12:50 AM |
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Unfortunately the E36 is the choice of aspiring chavs. The council estates around here are full of them. If you are looking for a fun car, the E30
offers a more involving drive.
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donut
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 07:42 AM |
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stevebubs: Now you're wetting my dry bits....'Bmw 530i V8'
You naughty person you.......i'm now going to have to sit there and cry when the guy at the insurance company says it's too much to insure
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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James
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 08:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
You naughty person you.......i'm now going to have to sit there and cry when the guy at the insurance company says it's too much to insure
I wouldn't worry too much.
You're like nearly pension age as it is. Plus, it's meant to be a 'fun' car... so how many miles are you gonna do in a year-
like 5000 tops.... maybe even 3000.
Unless you've got a bad history you'll be fine!
My mate with the soft top M3 evo (about 320bhp and group 20?) was only 25 years old and had had a years driving ban! He also had about 9 pts. He was
only paying £2000k and that was unlimited mileage!
Cheers,
James
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donut
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 09:26 AM |
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quote:
You're like nearly pension age as it is.
Cheeky bugger!!! your time will come mate!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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jkarran
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 12:45 PM |
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E24 - Best looking of the 'modern' BMWs and great fun to drive http://www.bmwinfo.com/pictures/00194.jpg
E30 is hard to beat though for pure cheap fun. Sure the M3 is awesome but the lesser models (I'd go for 318is if I didn't already have a
320i) are great to drive.
jk
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donut
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 12:49 PM |
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Seem to be plenty about.......never near me though 
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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tul214
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 03:10 PM |
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NTDWM but has probably gone now anyway.
http://www.racecarsdirect.com/viewlisting.php?view=8723
1.6 Raw Super6 sold
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Jasper
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 03:47 PM |
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Here's one near you:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/220094.htm
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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donut
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 03:55 PM |
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That looks nice! One of the few cars that look good as an estate. Prices seem to be starting to go up for the E30's so i had better get in
quick!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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