Hello I am going to apologize in advance for maybe reposting an already covered thread but here I go anyway. I am looking for my first Bimmer as a track/DD I have long envy'd my friends E30 and after doing some research I have found e30's are priced the same if not more then its predecessor the e36. All though the e30 is much sexier it seems parts are also alittle more difficult to find here in the GTA aswell as aftermarket support the e36 seems to have more in my area and priced less. The e30 after doing my homework seems like it needs a little more preparation as a track platform anyway to the point my question is which is cheaper, more reliable easier to work on and more potential also less work DD/tracker
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Originally posted by Cabriolet View Poste36
better car, more powerful engine, better suspension, soulless.
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^ Is that really true? Other than crappy door cards and some other interior plastic is it a poorly built car? I mean the e30 has its faults as well, odometer, door locks, dashes, sunroof rust, license plate light rust, wheel bearings, etc. Not trying to be an asshats but all cars seem to have their quirks. In my experience the e36 has held up quite well.
E36 is a good track choice just for tire/ wheel size options alone. However, what are you looking to do at the track? Just have fun or trying to win? A fun car is not necessarily the fastest car. I loved autocross in my 318is more than in my 350z even though the z would destroy the e30. Both are easy to work on for the a competent wrencher. The e30 will take more effort to maintain (timing belt) but not a lot more. The e30 should hold its value if well cared for. Honestly imho the e36 may appreciate if its clean, as I think they have hit their floor, and as you said is going to be less to purchase in all likelihood.Last edited by naplesE30; 09-11-2014, 12:20 PM.
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Originally posted by crooked_nose View PostI have found e30's are priced the same if not more then its predecessor the e36.
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Wait - people think the build quality of the E36 is worse than the E30? There's some serious fanboism going on here. At least the E36 fits its era. If you can replicate your door cards with cardboard and some vinyl from a fabric store, you canNOT talk about the door cards of the E36. The interior of the E30 is straight out of the 70's. American cars had better interiors in the 80's. And don't even get me started on the cracking dashes.
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Originally posted by agent View PostThe E30 was the predecessor to the E36.Last edited by crooked_nose; 09-11-2014, 12:38 PM.
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Im looking for a cheaper platform to run m3 is still a little expensive 13-20k where I live where as a 325i is 2500-5k I would also imagine an 325i with a welded diff or lsd from an m3 would still slide this is why im leaning more toward an e36 just doing some more research as to price of parts and if it is a cheap platform to run seems like it is one of the few cars the drift tax hasn't hit yet
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