E30 325i

[BimmerSteven]

They're a pretty good first car especially if you learn to work on it yourself and save some money. Plus, they're not too powerful (can't get into TOO much trouble) and they're very well balanced.

UK residents: Aren't taxes higher across the pond? I think that's one reason younger people aren't driving such sporty cars at young ages. It'll subside after all these American dot-com'ers go bankrupt and leave all the good sports cars on the used market for us to snatch up.

[timers]

Originally posted by BimmerSteven
Plus, they're not too powerful (can't get into TOO much trouble) and they're very well balanced.

I disagree. .

[Neil M]

Originally posted by BimmerSteven
UK residents: Aren't taxes higher across the pond? I think that's one reason younger people aren't driving such sporty cars at young ages. It'll subside after all these American dot-com'ers go bankrupt and leave all the good sports cars on the used market for us to snatch up.

Its more to do with insurance. I was 21 when I got my 325i Sport and insurance was really high, I was paying around a grand for fully comp and some companies wouldn't even touch me, until I was 25.

Anyone under 21 would struggle to insure an M3 and if they did, it would be a huge price, unless they were to go on their parents insurance, but that's just like shooting yourself in the foot.

[djmorph]

A 87 325 was my first car, well aside from a jeep i drove for a bit, but I've been driving for almost 2 years now, n i don't think i'll drive another car make ever again.

[BimmerSteven]

Originally posted by timers


I disagree. .

What happened- wreck your car or something?

[BimmerSteven]

Originally posted by Neil M


Its more to do with insurance. *the rest snipped*

Ahh I gotcha.

[2FLYBY]

e30's rox
I have an alpina racing engine in mine with alot of other mods but 0-60 i can get 6 seconds, thats me driving :P

Twubble? OHHH yeah! thats the fun

[CleanAzzE30z]

Alpine White 1986 325e as my first car (at 17, Im 21 now) and lemme tell you, these M20s (engine code for E30 I6s) are bullet proof. Mine has 192,000 miles and still no rough idle and starts every time and smooth power delivery. Granted it probably has lost LOTS of HP and compresion along the way with all the mods I have on it and the miles it has, but its still troopiong along.

I also have a `90 ///M3 and that car leaves you speechless. Especially cuz of the mods it has. I think the E30 is a great beginning car and as you go along in your skill, you can modify it accordingly. They last forever, and have a fair share of power and are quite nimble stock. Not too luxurious and not too E21-ish (no offense), still not THAT out dated in terms of looks. I say go for it, and make sure its in good working condition.

[mrsha007]

do it!!!! i love my e30 and my friends e30. we have so much fun in our cars. to bad we both live near the police station!