thinking of selling my e36 for an e30

fable · #1 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 09:21 AM

Wuts up all, I tried posting this in the off topic forum but only got one response(thanks by the way). So this is the deal, I have a e36 325is, I LOVE it, I spend my lunch breaks driving around in it I love it so much

Well, I spend a little over 600 a month including full coverage insurance for my car. What if I bought a 88-90 325is and just got comprehensive insurance. Do you think I would save money? I mean, I will be constantly putting new mods on it, saving for rims... shiat, this would be my new project car and I could afford so much more for it. BUT, I dont want to be spending the same amount on an e30 as I would on an e36, you know??

Please help me! I love my e36 but the money is just too much and all your comments are appreciated.

thanks folks

fable....

Digitalwave · #2 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 09:36 AM

I'll trade you mine plus money

Insurance should be cheaper for an E30, and E30s definately make good project cars. Almost all E30 owners will agree that driving an E30 is more fun than an E36. By the way, most E30s sell for around $4-5,000, with the best examples going for around $7-8,000. You rarely see E36s for that much unless they have tons of miles on them.

fable · #3 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 09:49 AM

Your car is fukn sweet bro... If it was a five speed I would consider it. I think I am going to go test drive some e30s this weekend and see how I like em...

anybody else have suggestions?

HunterOfMonkies · #4 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fable
Your car is fukn sweet bro... If it was a five speed I would consider it. I think I am going to go test drive some e30s this weekend and see how I like em...

anybody else have suggestions?

Yeah, check out an e30 m3. Your wallet may not love it all the time, but you will. They're unreal. Depending on the price you sell your e36 for I bet you could afford an m3.

Alex Mc · #5 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 10:25 AM

I'm 20 years old, i have like 4 or 5 speeding tickets including one reckless and i've got full coverage on my '88 M3.. i pay $1300 a year, or about $110 a month!

E36's are sweet, E30's are sweet.. i don't think you can proclaim one being better than the other. Both great, solid cars.

SilverE30 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fable
Your car is fukn sweet bro... If it was a five speed I would consider it. I think I am going to go test drive some e30s this weekend and see how I like em...

anybody else have suggestions?

Mine is the same color as Digitalwave's....but manual.

Were you going to trade in the E36?

fable · #7 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 03:44 PM

Its a complicated issue since the bank holds the title. I have to sell my car, pay off the remainder of the loan, then purchase my next car...

I would have checked out your car but chicago is a tad too far away

I guess what it all boils down to is if I like the way an e30 rides... right?

fable · #8 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 03:44 PM

oh by the way, aphex twin is fukn tight bro

HaBiTat · #9 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 05:49 PM

im car is for sale also...ill give you the rims also. i was going to sale the car and put my stocks back but for a E36 ill give everything PLUS MONEY..PLEASE...hit me up

HaBiTat · #10 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 05:51 PM

you got pics of your car too.

Magnus · #11 (**permalink**) 05-02-2002, 05:59 PM

Alex! Who would put you down for $1300 a year with those tickets? I'll have to check into that company for myself! I know I'll be getting more tickets soon.

fable · #12 (**permalink**) 05-03-2002, 09:00 AM

sup habitat, sorry dog, I havent even made my decision yet...

When Im lookin at all yalls ballin ass rides it makes me want to buy one, then I get into my car and drive it and I just cant let it go. Im a confused individual.

much props tho, good lookin out

#13 (**permalink**) 05-03-2002, 02:52 PM

600 a month? that is just inconceivable!

lose2abmw · #14 (**permalink**) 05-03-2002, 03:21 PM

NOOOOOO!!! Dont sell your E36. Owning an E30 can cost just as much in repairs alone, not accounting for mods. I love E30 but could never recommend one to anybody but a true diehard. Peter

fable · #15 (**permalink**) 05-03-2002, 03:47 PM

Well, when I am on this forum and I see all yall's bomb ass rides, it makes me want to fix up an e30, but then as I walk out to my car after work, Im like, "I CANT SELL MY BABYY!!" So far, I just cant let it go, we have been through tooo much.

I will post pix soon!