Buying E30, need advise

[queenie]

Hello all,I've always interested in buying the E30 and E28 and recently my eyes caught on two very interesting offer at around 15k each.the first model is black 2-door E30 2.5 (M) 1984.and the other one is the blue E28 528i (M).as this is my first time splurging my cash on a car, i seek anyone of ur kind advise on wat shud i do and check about the car before i decided that it is in good condition.i dont plan to use it for drifting or racing, juz a normal daily usage of short n long distance, decently good interior n exterior and comfortable. (maybe a bit of interior work on carpeting n seats).so, please drop ur advise here so a gal like me can enjoy driving the car without having the headache of forking out rm every month for unexpected repairing due to wrong information (or purposely given the wrong info) when purchasing the car.Thanks in advance.Q.

 

[anakin]

Hello all,

I've always interested in buying the E30 and E28 and recently my eyes caught on two very interesting offer at around 15k each.

the first model is black 2-door E30 2.5 (M) 1984.and the other one is the blue E28 528i (M).

as this is my first time splurging my cash on a car, i seek anyone of ur kind advise on wat shud i do and check about the car before i decided that it is in good condition.

i dont plan to use it for drifting or racing, juz a normal daily usage of short n long distance, decently good interior n exterior and comfortable. (maybe a bit of interior work on carpeting n seats).

so, please drop ur advise here so a gal like me can enjoy driving the car without having the headache of forking out rm every month for unexpected repairing due to wrong information (or purposely given the wrong info) when purchasing the car.

Thanks in advance.

Q.

Hi Queenie...sound like a girl to me...btw u should introduce yourself in newbie section first...then u will get lots of tips....:love:

 

[BlackE90]

Most of the buayas here will love to assist you.....however, you should introduce yourself in the newbie section first.....then, all information will flow to you.......Hahaha....

 

[tamade7]

2.5 roadtax RM800++ per year

2.8 roadtax RM1600++ per year

 

[queenie]

Most of the buayas here will love to assist you.....however, you should introduce yourself in the newbie section first.....then, all information will flow to you.......Hahaha....

thank you black E90....as advised...done! so i do hope all the buayas here will assist me in any good tips and advise before i made the final decision of purchasing the E30.

Q.

 

[aRRrgghh]

There's a lot of Sifus for E30 in here. They will pop-out soon. E28 too - RedBaron, Pussy & Mafia have a superb species.
AFAIK, the E30 pre-facelift (chrome bumper) model will normally have rust problem (undercarriage, firewall etc). You should check that out.
Good luck. Post more specific questions here. The sifus will gladly to help.

 

[Strider]

Welcome queenie,

you don't mind i'm asking, why E30 and not other BMW or cars?

 

[BlackCat]

Welcome queenie,

you don't mind i'm asking, why E30 and not other BMW or cars?

Hi Strider,

I must say that the question is so appropriate. Not many would venture into the realm of the E30 esp a novice to BMW. Not to say that an E30 is not good, IMHO, it is the best 3 series ever built by BMW. BTW, a coupe E30 2.5 with a manual stick... emmmmmm sweet. :rock: I would love to have one too...

So Q, any particular reason for an E30?


BlackCat

 

[BlackCat]

Q,

This would be a great thread for your reference on E30's maintenance...

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30


BlackCat

 

[Zoggee]

you like yellow????

 

[BlackE90]

bro zoggee, no invitation extended to her to test drive your yellow toy meh....?
Any invitation for pork ah....?
Cheers...

 

[Zoggee]

I am selling my car...but no ruch rush. If Quennie wants a test drive , why not?

 

[cempaka]

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I can only speak for E30 and what I've learned since I've bought mine, a bit similar situation to yours.

Agree that rust is the big danger when buying pre 1987 e30s. If you go to check out that 1984 one, make sure you pull up the carpets, check trunk, fender wells etc. If the car has had covered parking or previous rust repair it can be ok, but have to be really careful otherwise. If you can find a late-87 to 91 model with galvanized body it could save you a lot of headaches later, not only with existing rust but new rust.

Try and get a compression test done before you buy, make sure that 2.5L is running ok.

Set aside some money to replace belts (timing especially), pads, sensors, and other wear and tear items as soon as you get the car. Unless you're getting service records with the E30, which is rare, you will find a lot of items will need replacing for safety and peace of mind.

As for between E30 and E28, depends on you and what you need out of the car. E28 more spacious, E30 more compact, image is a bit different as well. I would say if you decide to sell later on, you might have an easier time selling the E30.