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| E21, E30 General discussion and technical help for 1975-1991 3 series cars. |
03-15-2006, 09:07 PM
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Name: Spieluhr
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I Need an e30
ok, so I am going to college, and money is tight and I need to pay off my car loan so I am selling my 96 328is. I know, I know, I will miss it. But I must make this decision.
SO, I need help in picking out an e30, cause I will at least stick with BMW  . I will have about 4k to play with, and I know an e30 doesnt cost that much. I want a 325, a 318 and 320 just wont do it power wise. However, my good e30 people, I dont know what kind of numbers it puts out, and what EXACTLY is teh difference between the 325is and the 325es?
Fill me in with everything, including things to look out for. Thanks.
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03-15-2006, 09:12 PM
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Name: witeshark
Title: Road Kill
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Miami FL
Your Ride: 89 325i 5 speed
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The 325is and 325es share the same main difference as the 2 without the s pack. Anything e = 2.7 liter eta engine. It's not quick enough for you.
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03-15-2006, 09:20 PM
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Name: Spieluhr
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what exactly does eta mean? I think i read something about the "e" stood for economy class, meaning bigger engine because it got better gas mileage.
Do you have any horsepower numbers?
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03-15-2006, 09:40 PM
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Name: witeshark
Title: Road Kill
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Miami FL
Your Ride: 89 325i 5 speed
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I found an article with too much info, but in there it said 121 HP. It's also a lower revving @ about 5000 max
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03-15-2006, 09:45 PM
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Name: Spieluhr
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^^^
ya, I just looked it up.
325e is about 121 hp
325i is about 171 hp.
I think I will take that 50 hp. thank you.
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03-15-2006, 09:53 PM
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Name: catalyst
Title: Upgraded Member
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: mass
Your Ride: 1994 325is
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Find an 87 325is, diving board bumpers bring the value down, but it still has all the same goodies that the later plastic bumper 325is has, lsd, seats, engine, obc, etc, etc.
Try and get a mint one for around 3000, then spend the rest on whatever it needs.
I know you dont do your own work, so finding one that has has all the suspension parts replaced is key, because doing a complete bushing overhall is common practice on cars this old, and im sure you do not want to pay someone upwards of 1500 bucks in labor+parts.
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03-15-2006, 11:41 PM
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Name: nick_318is
Title: Road Kill
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Detroit, MI, I Heart E30s
Your Ride: 1991 318is (e30 m42), 2007 Mazdaspeed 3
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I would say you want a 318is or a 325is, i am trying to drive this guys 325is that i just met to compare.
Also don't do DBoards I think they look pretty gross on these cars.
Last edited by nick_318is : 03-16-2006 at 07:19 AM.
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03-15-2006, 11:49 PM
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Name: Numark318i
Title: has an empty wallet
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: The Only place in the world where people say "Hella"
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1989 325is if u can find one. that way u get the non sealed bulb headlights. They are ellipsoid and work much better then the dealed bulbs.
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03-16-2006, 01:14 AM
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Name: Rooz
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC
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U'll definetly have to drop it though 
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03-16-2006, 02:56 AM
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Name: BaLAnCe17
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little off topic...where did u decide to go to college?
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03-16-2006, 10:18 AM
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Name: Red_Rocket
Title: Senior Member
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Coeur D' Alene, ID
Your Ride: E30 325
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I am moving to Coeur D'alene, ID, this summer, and then we could do a trade, and all give you some cash.....jk.
you dont want my diving boards, good luck on finding an E30 though
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03-16-2006, 10:56 AM
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Name: dinan540
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Where are you going to school?
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03-16-2006, 03:34 PM
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Name: Storamin
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Your Ride: 1994 325is, 2000 z3 2.3
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sorry to hear you're selling the e36  how much for your rims/tires?
buy a 318iS model. it's the best handling and the most fun out of them bar the e30 m3.
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03-16-2006, 09:26 PM
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Name: Spieluhr
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I havent decided yet between Western Washington University or the University of Washington. I have been leaning a lot towards Western, but UW is the best public univ. in the state, so its hard to argue with the best education.
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03-17-2006, 06:31 AM
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Name: Dudesky
Title: Run Far
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Location: Jersey City, NJ
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On my nephew's '91 325i, the oil pan gasket is shot, and it's a PITA to replace. Last I heard, he was gonna JB Weld it. It's apparently a common problem, so be sure to inspect that area 
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03-17-2006, 09:05 AM
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Name: Storamin
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Your Ride: 1994 325is, 2000 z3 2.3
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private school > public school. public schools will not always have the best education... probaly won't actually.
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03-17-2006, 12:46 PM
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Name: Numark318i
Title: has an empty wallet
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well since someone else said it...318is FTW
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03-17-2006, 12:57 PM
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Name: scrichy84
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You mean you don't want to end in in po dunk Pullman, WA at Washington State. I go to Oregon State so I know all about the Pac 10 schools. I have friends at both Western and University of Washinghton. If you want the big city go to UW, if you want small town life, go to Western. Bigger Cities, better parties!!
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03-17-2006, 01:03 PM
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Name: dinan540
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I went to WSU for 2 years to get my masters degree and I went to UW for my DDS. I liked UW more.
WWU and UW are both great schools. UW is huge in size, but you can get a wonderful education there. Talk to Devo about WWU, he seems to really like it.
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03-22-2006, 10:22 AM
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Name: german speed demon
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Shoot for a 325is, go to the 'yards and find a set of short euro-spec bumpers, chip it, and play.
Dave
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