Looking to buy BMW E30

[public holiday]

Hi all, I am looking forward to buy a BMW E30 318i since my budget is limited. Is this car good for daily drive in KL? What should I look into before purchase the car? Need some advice here. Thanks.

 

[fabianyee]

Not sure what's the going price for E30 318i, can go from below 10k to over 20k depending on the condition.

Car is good for daily drive if the condition is good.

In my case, I have an E30 318i and a Mazda Astina to use. I prefer to drive the Astina for town use.. E30 for outstation trips. (I like simple to use, low profile get around car, not out to impress girls... )

However, E30 as first car and with limited budget - not a good combination.
Anyhow, have fun hunting....

First thing is to check for rust. especially where the battery is located.

 

[bazet]

i have e30 lying idle since i usually use my e39....e30 is not cheap to maintain.. mine lying at home..no time to take care....

 

[wpyan76]

Maybe the E36 is better option compare to E30...is a rare especially a coupe. It's getting more expensive than a E36.
I think you should go for a E36 318i, simply a better choice.

 

[public holiday]

i have e30 lying idle since i usually use my e39....e30 is not cheap to maintain.. mine lying at home..no time to take care....

Care to tell what is expensive to maintain? As in service and parts? Read a lot in the net and forums, kinda mixed review. Some say cheap, affordable whereas some say Banyak Makan Wang, LOL.

 

[public holiday]

Maybe the E36 is better option compare to E30...is a rare especially a coupe. It's getting more expensive than a E36.
I think you should go for a E36 318i, simply a better choice.

E36 not my liking, too modern and because I love the design of E30, small body, quad lamp, the hood and everything. JIZZED

 

[wpyan76]

good luck for your hunting...enjoy and long life E30..

 

[splee]

Is this what you looking for http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53867

 

[public holiday]

Is this what you looking for http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53867

Yes is perfect, but out of my budget =(

 

[bazet]

If u know the me mech and your parts supplier. It will be cheap. For example, steering rack will cost u 1k++. As for me, im looking for 5 lugs conversion. The wheels itself ( acs type 1 racing ) costs me 5k without tires

 

[fabianyee]

Read this for some ideas what to check when looking for one.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?606593-e30-buyers-guide

Or just search for "e30 318i buyer guide" on Google..

Then you can make your compilation here and we can sift thru for you... Your post grad thesis..

 

[V-Man]

I have an e30 318i M40 Manual. Year 9x. Basket weave 15" wheels. Nice number: 3181. Needs a paint job if you want it to look new and a new battery to fire her up. Her batt was donored to an e46 330i in the family recently.
If you're planning for 5lug conversion with some crazy arse wheels, I have a set of AC Type I Racing to let go as well. PM me if interested.

 

[BIEMFIVE]

Hi Bro
I got one E30 for sale.
Offer price for u
pm me if u interested to know more.
Want to buy a new car...

 

[bazet]

i need the 5 lugs conversion kit

 

[public holiday]

Mod please close this thread, thanks.