325i sport (e30)

David _b · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:32

Hi
I sold my 200sx s14a a week ago and looking another car. From my young days i always loved a 325i sport, e30 shape. So might get my hands on one now for the summer. Whats people opinions on them and common problems other than rust which from what im told is a very major problem just about everywhere in them.

What to look for, any owners clubs so i have more chance or sourcing a well cared for example and what sort of money they go for. Over here in N.Ireland they fetch quite a bit of money, up to 5k if clean and good.

Just general information is what im after, performance, mpg and anything usefull to know.
Thanks

Zip · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:36

They are ****ing Fantastic Looking cars imo :cool:

I will one day have one my self

Try get a IS model though, 2 doors>4 doors

David _b · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:40

The 325i sport is only 2 door

That car is just up the road from me and could have it for about 4300

Zip · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:43

OMG!!!
IS that Rares old car :eek:

If it is then you buy it and buy it now!!!!

sablabra · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:44

nice car indeed, but £4300 seems a bit too much, no? :confused:

David _b · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:45

I have seen them go for 5k over here. Its a good example and people are willing to pay for it. Me, on the other hand i would rather buy one for about 3k. The again i could buy that and not loose a lot if slod it while its still sunny.

David _b · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:46

moss · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:53

Zip said:
OMG!!!
IS that Rares old car

If it is then you buy it and buy it now!!!!

Didnt his get crashed? Not sure what state it is in now.

David _b · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:54

His red one did...not his silver one tho

moss · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:55

Im quite sure his silver one was crashed, not by him though. I may be wrong though

Firestar_3x · 30 Jan 2007 at 20:58

moss said:
Im quite sure his silver one was crashed, not by him though. I may be wrong though

He sold it then someone stacked it, but not too badly.

David _b · 30 Jan 2007 at 21:02

Anyway...

IainB · 30 Jan 2007 at 21:04

David _b said:
any owners clubs

http://www.e30zone.net

[TW]Fox · 30 Jan 2007 at 21:05

£5k? Thats pushing E46 328i money :confused:

David _b · 30 Jan 2007 at 21:07

Really cant be bothered registering

David _b · 30 Jan 2007 at 21:08

[TW]Fox said:
£5k? Thats pushing E46 328i money

People pay for them. Not really any debate about it but thats what they go for if its clean and rust free. Especially over here.

[TW]Fox · 30 Jan 2007 at 21:09

David _b said:
People pay for them. Not really any debate about it but thats what they go for if its clean and rust free. Especially over here.

I'm not doubting they do, more suggesting that you really should consider an E46 for this sort of budget, or, at a push, an absolutely mint E36 328i Sport Coupe.

Jez · 30 Jan 2007 at 21:10

I am completely confused about the prices flying around in here, E30's are NOT worth anything like this money!? You could have a convertible 325i for half that, and they are worth more.

David _b · 30 Jan 2007 at 21:13

Its all about what people want. These are cars owned by enthusiasts that dont want something bang up to date. I love them, the looks and styling. :cool:

[TW]Fox · 30 Jan 2007 at 21:14

Paying £5k for a car like that is akin to paying say £10k for an old VW Camper. Totally irrational and becuase the car is 'with the scene' at the moment. Wait a few years for people to realise they are just BMW's and the price will reflect the car. In real terms, thats a sub £1k car.