Sorta OT: E30 M3....A car worth buying?....

[Guest Anonymous]

I've been pondering the purchase of an e30 M3 and wonder what you all think of this car. Any thoughts are appreciated...TIA.

Brandon

'71 2002

'74 2002Tii

[Guest Anonymous]

its an awesome car. very pure in its intent. that said, finding a good, unmolested example is getting harder and harder, and the cost of parts and go-fast stuff will make your head spin. group a motor mounts? $800. if you've got the cash, it would be a very fun car to own and not a bad investment.

[Guest Anonymous]

The e30 M3 is a very nice car, but somehow pretty costly theses days. They are now collector's cars and fetch a good price. It will offer all the power you dreamed of. But you really have to like the peaky 4 banger. If you are a torque guy, then get an e36 M3. It is heavier though, lss feedback and less rewarding to drive fast.

The only M3 we will remember in 20 years from now will be the e30 M3...

BTW I own both a 2002 racecar and an e30 M3, as well as sn e30 Hartge H23

[Guest Anonymous]

(nt)

[Guest Anonymous]

.....you know the line. IMO the E-30 M3 is the next generation Tii.

It will have (already does i spose) great collector value and is an

extremely cool car. Built for the track and uncompromising, it has

it's detractors. Yes. A regular E-30 will stay very close to it on the

street, is more tractable, and less expensive-both to buy and

repair. But, then you've just got an old 325i. That's not a bad

thing but it sure isn't a collectors car. It will never have the value

of M3. Not even close like a 2002 as compared to a Tii. Drive one.

If you like it and can afford it- buy it. You WILL have one very

special car. Keep us posted.

[Guest Anonymous]

I've owned several 02s, an E30 M3, an 86 325, and an Audi A4.My car of choice for tossable FUN- the M3.

The comparison with a tii is perfect. Of the E30s, there are some models that are good values and losts of fun, but they are not an M3. There are some parts that are unbelievably expensive, but a lot of the parts are stock/nothing special/low cost. Some of the "special" parts can even be substituted with other models. 535i front wheel bearings come to mind. As for the reliability: These cars were built S***house tough. I've got just over 223K miles on my 88. Original motor. These miles are commuting, a few seasons of autocrosses, some rallys, and a few days on the track.

Not a garage queen, but driven and enjoyed.

If you want an M3, get an M3. Just as we would say on this list, if you want a tii, get a tii.

Steve J

72 tii Verona

88 M3 Hennarot

[Guest Anonymous]

I loved my E30 M3 and wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if one was presented in great condition at the "right" price(less then what most would pay, but all I could afford)