Wanted E30 3 series Chicago

[VoskaOhrid]

Yes i am a noob, now since we have gotten that out of the way..

I have always wanted a e30 m3 i think it is the best car ever made, however i cannot afford one so what i hear and read is the next best thing is a 325.

Compared to the m3 from you exerience is the 325 close to the power, the handling, and the fun to drive.

Also, when it comes to acceleration, power, and fun how does the 318 compare to the 325

What i want is a 325, coupe, manual a MUST, hopefully black, and id prefer the engine and trans to be very wall mainainted.

$4000 to spend, it would be my dream to own an e30, i hope i get one...

thanks for you help and opinions

[sonnyqm3]

dude I have the car you want.. 1991 318is that has a fresh new paint job, all new brakes/rotors, trans mounts and complete tune up.. I am in downtown Chicago..

[VoskaOhrid]

Definitely have been on that page for the last hour, unfortunately im not so excited about the power it has, but again i could be wrong, how is the torque on that car? how is it to drive, the paint is fantastic ( wish it was black but still sick) again, i hope some people can give me their opinions, you do fantastic work btw so i truly bleive its a nice car.

[sonnyqm3]

Its a nice DD to be honest but if you are looking for power than this a great car to do a swap.. I know a guy who has a s52 thats ready to be installed into an e30..

I am a euro s50b32 fanatic so to me anything less than that is slow. lol

[VoskaOhrid]

No not looking for power, i want a DD but have fun once in a while and i think a 325 would be better i dont know if youve seen the 87 M-Tech1 for sale, its a four door, but looks beyond sick, so i dont know yet, i have been looking for so long that my brain is turned into mush.

[sonnyqm3]

np man I hope you find what wil make you happy. you can come view my car whenever you like..

[VoskaOhrid]

from your experience how is it compared to the e30 m3??? the fun to drive part?? and how much more work would this car need, or money?

[sonnyqm3]

from your experience how is it compared to the e30 m3??? the fun to drive part?? and how much more work would this car need, or money?

first of all I am an e30 m3 fanatic so I cant compare any car to the m3. lol. the m3 is one of my all time favorite cars. The s14 is just high reving 4 cyl that will creep up on most cars but I am all about the s50b32 cause that engine in the e30 m3 is just amazing.. a nicely modded and tuned s50b32 in a me can run low 12's and maybe high 11's in a qtr mile..

The 318is is just a nice DD and this car has the right set up so it handles very well.. come drive it and see how you like it.

[VoskaOhrid]

I sent you a PM

[call me jack]

first of all I am an e30 m3 fanatic so I cant compare any car to the m3. lol. the m3 is one of my all time favorite cars. The s14 is just high reving 4 cyl that will creep up on most cars but I am all about the s50b32 cause that engine in the e30 m3 is just amazing.. a nicely modded and tuned s50b32 in a me can run low 12's and maybe high 11's in a qtr mile..

The 318is is just a nice DD and this car has the right set up so it handles very well.. come drive it and see how you like it.

hey, do you have a craigslist ad? i'm a little bit interested, myself...

[VoskaOhrid]

Compared to the m3 from you exerience is the 325 close to the power, the handling, and the fun to drive.

Also, when it comes to acceleration, power, and fun how does the 318 compare to the 325

can anyone answer me those PLEASE?

[akorcovelos]

have you ever actually driven an e30m3? They are not really that fast in a straight line.

IMO the 325i with a good running b25 could out run an m3 in a straight line, but the m3 is better suited to the twists given both are stock.

I had a 318i m42 car before my 325is and the 325 is much faster, pulls much harder than the 318 did. The m42 is a fun little engine that likes it in the upper rev range, and it gets great MPG if driven properly.