# I think I want an e30 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 5, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008 "2010-02-05T22:42:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/1 "2010-02-05T22:42:12Z")
so I have like 2k burning a hole in my pocket. I want a 5 speed bmw. I would prefer an e46 but I dont want to go more into debt. that said I am looking for an e30. eh? I can get a one way flight for 125 on the 15th [LINK](http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=274413068&dealer_id=64996803&car_year=1983&rdm=1265437674647&num_records=&model=&make2=&start_year=1920&engine=&keywordsrep=000&keywordsfyc=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=0&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=BMW&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&position=top&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=distance&address=14020&advanced=y&end_year=2010&transmission=&doors=&max_price=1800&cardist=513&standard=false) make sure you read the paragraph at the bottom, this has a lot of stuff done to it this one has an ‘R’ title, not worried about it if I can guarantee i wont get shit by the DMV [LINK](http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/1575004307.html) I am going to look at this tomorrow [LINK](http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/1585097266.html) Kid says he isnt sure if he wants to sell it and right now it doesnt run. I guess he is mid put-back-together from changing the timing belt. I pm’ed the kid with the one on here for sale yesterday but no go [LINK](http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82094), and I just did some creeping and he has been on since I sent the pm opinions? other options? I am _really_ leaning towards the first one unless someone can seriously sway me. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2010, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/2 "2010-02-05T23:47:56Z")
fuck that kentucky car is clean as hell. I am getting it. I cannot sleep now. wtf. round trip in one day. its only a 4 hour flight there and an 8 hr drive back… ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/3 "2010-02-06T00:16:18Z")
E30s are really fun ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/4 "2010-02-06T00:20:30Z")
> [@travisn"](#): > > **I have like 2k burning a hole in my pocket**. … **more into debt**. I know exactly what you can do with the money! Not only will you get rid of it, you will be lowering your debt and saving on paying out interest! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/5 "2010-02-06T01:16:18Z")
i would go with the salvage title as long as you go look it over really close and make sure its ok. that things clean as hell. plus i mean its an e30. salvage title or not its not like it will depreciate much more. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/6 "2010-02-06T01:26:34Z")
I would simply save up more and wait for the perfect specimen to come about. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/7 "2010-02-06T02:05:01Z")
1. I would not want a fucking carbed m10 e21 bullshit. 2. those aren’t very fast, the e is the economy motor. 4500 rpm redline, ~170 lb ft of torque but only 121hp. Think civic but heavier. 3. if it doesn’t have any rust, for $500 it’s straight. you can buy an m50 for $500, and spend another $500 on euro bumpers and be under your limit. Personally I wouldn’t buy an e30 before 1988, because I hate metal bumpers. I also wouldn’t buy a 325e, they’re slow as fawk. buy any rust free chassis and put an m50 in it. Late model chassis with good paint & interior but bad motors pop up for $500-1000 all the time. m50 has hydraulic lifters, 24v, and a timing chain instead of a timing belt (belts pop on m20’s every 60k like clockwork). ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/8 "2010-02-06T02:52:49Z")
for the right price you can have mine. but it’s more than you want to spend. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/9 "2010-02-06T03:14:36Z")
wrd ill sell you mine for 20k ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/10 "2010-02-06T04:12:33Z")
I’ll sell mine for twenty times your budget. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/11 "2010-02-06T04:32:29Z")
we have nice increments going here. now we just need that guy with the white v8 e30 m3 to offer his for 80k ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/12 "2010-02-06T05:43:07Z")
damn bubble poppers. and penfold, I am perfectly content with my current debt situation. despite the 2k ill be debt free by June except student loans. Therefore I have some play money. and and, i doubt that e30 in rochester is clean, esp for $500. I would rather pay 1k+ for a clean whole shell with a slow motor than $500 for a rotted one. I really dont want to have to do any rust repair. I also do not have a garage to do any big repairs on this thing so it needs to be decent. and and and, I really wasnt planning on doing any sort of swap for a while. I just want to be able to rev match down shift. lol. ---
**Author:** ![E.Roy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/e.roy/32/5073_2.png) [@E.Roy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/E.Roy)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/13 "2010-02-06T05:57:05Z")
You would be surprised, they can be clean ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/14 "2010-02-06T06:07:03Z")
sorry I didn’t get pitcures I’ve been busy as hell at the shop all week. you could always just come take a look at it. Its at 5960 Seneca St. The old muscle car alley. I’ll be here all day. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/15 "2010-02-06T07:21:14Z")
Ill be in rochester all weekend basically. can you text a few pics? I think I pm’ed you my number. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/16 "2010-02-06T07:37:25Z")
thoughts? [http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88002](http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88002) > **[FS 325i m20 5speed - R3VLimited Forums](https://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=158148&t=158148)** > > R3VLimited Forums ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/17 "2010-02-06T07:42:38Z")
If you’re worried about rust avoid the white one. Check out these external shots showing very little (and keep in mind the flash always makes rust worse): [http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr\_05.html](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_05.html) And then compare it to these shots of what was actually there: [http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr\_07.html](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_07.html) And what I had to do to fix it: [http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr\_20.html](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_20.html) [http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr\_22.html](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_22.html) [http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr\_23.html](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_23.html) [http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr\_49.html](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_49.html) ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/18 "2010-02-06T07:48:14Z")
I think you want a conquest :tup: ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2010, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/19 "2010-02-07T12:21:48Z")
[http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1393103](http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1393103) ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2010, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008/20 "2010-02-07T13:21:08Z")
Watch out for the floor pans on E21s they rust like crazy [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-think-i-want-an-e30/79008.md?page=2)