donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 05:10 PM |
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Which BMW?
I'm quite liking these little bundles of fun and they are at a great price.
Which do you prefer and why? Is there anything i should know about them?
This Model:
or
This model:
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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James
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 05:14 PM |
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Any chance your budget will stretch to the M3 version of the bottom one? E36 I think?
Cos that is real fun! My mate had a soft top 'Evo' version. God what couple of poseurs we looked in it! 
If not, then it's gotta be the top one hasn't it?
Cheers,
James
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bigrich
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 05:14 PM |
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Good call
would have to be a E30 for me, just look nicer IMHO
Dont think you 1200 quid budget is going to get you an M3 though
What about the one rayward has for sale
Its on the money and looks clean
Rich
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iank
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 05:15 PM |
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Red one, though it looks like it's on a US plate so the steering wheel will be on the wrong side.
Only thing I know about BMW's is the indicators never seem to work.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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James
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 05:15 PM |
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And, thinking about it, will make a good donor when you get bored in about October/November '08 and want the next project! 
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 05:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
And, thinking about it, will make a good donor when you get bored in about October/November '08 and want the next project!
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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bigrich
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 05:18 PM |
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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=79415
for sale BMW 318
A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 05:21 PM |
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E 30 had better build quality ,look for rust around the rear arches and floor,heads crack on all engine types,the 2 door E36 was afaik only built in
south africa and had crap build quality,same probs with rust/heads as the E30....oh and check the indicators work,switches have a tendancy to rust up
through not being used
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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twybrow
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 05:28 PM |
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the E30 M3 was only available as a LHD and they are a modern classic - reflected in the price they command.
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 05:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
the E30 M3 was only available as a LHD and they are a modern classic - reflected in the price they command.
And the insurance will be
high....something i have to think of.
Are the 2 door varients a better buy? Do they keep their money better?
Chers John for the info!
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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twybrow
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:00 PM |
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If you can find a straight one, then deffo go for an E30 M3. They are supposed to be sublime! Try and find a copy of EVO from a couple of months back
"Best BMW of all time" test - all the cars you can possibly think of back to back. Very good read.
Check out this little beauty (and good website to find 'em too!)
E30
M3 - Munich Legends
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:08 PM |
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£12,250 eeeeek!
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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twybrow
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:27 PM |
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But you wont lose anything on the car (it would probably go up in value!)....
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:34 PM |
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My budget is £1200 not £12,000 !!
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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oadamo
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:37 PM |
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320i i had one drift beast lol. great fun.there cheap and look good aswell.
adam
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oadamo
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:42 PM |
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:50 PM |
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Nice but i can't get past that mamouth milage!
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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carpmart
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:50 PM |
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E30!
I had a 325i E30 2 door and it was a peach of a car, cant recommend it enough! They will go up in price soon as they are to my mind, better RWD fun
than a MK1/MK2 escort.
I have alos taken a few apart and the build quality really is very good.
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack 
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:08 PM |
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Top one look SOOOOOOOOO much cooler
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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indykid
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:23 PM |
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i also prefer the E30 shape, but i just can't abide those wide arches. they make such clean lines fat and dumpy.
get a nice clean one and drop the engine form the M3 in if you must the anthracite grey or black ones look better imho too
tom
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alfasudsprint
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:26 PM |
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e30 318iS!!!
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alfasudsprint
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:27 PM |
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or my alfa 146 1.8 ti going for a few hundred, good car, 90k.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:38 PM |
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The E30 318is engine has much in common with the original M3 engine as well.
Indeed, the 318is was raced in the BTCC after the M3
I would have one of those first before all the others.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:09 PM |
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E30 definitely, no question, dead cert.
ive had E36 M3 EVO and it was a superb car but a bit too civilised. Ive always wanted the E30 version. Problem is they are going up in value and hard
to find.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed
The E30 318is engine has much in common with the original M3 engine as well.
Indeed, the 318is was raced in the BTCC after the M3
I would have one of those first before all the others.
320is is a closer relative to the M3.
If you go for E30 then any of them will be good. I doubt you will find a sport evo at a decent price, and if you do be very wary, chances are its
tired.
Ceccoto's and revaglia command a good price and are usually looked after but i dont think they are much different to std ones (few extra horses
etc) for the extra you will pay. It pays to do your homework before buying. When you sell it on you are sure to get the anaraks coming round checking
what type of glue is under the stickers etc.
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