want to get an e30

[blackbullz28]

I have had a passion for bmw ever since i first learned how to drive on my friends 89 325ic, it was an amazing car.I am currently deployed in Afghanistan and have been looking at allot of peoples builds on here, and i really want to get a e30 when i get home but i feel a little unsure as to what i should get.So i would like some of you guys opinions since i have a whole year to look at cars what model and years would you guys recomend.
thanks

[xwill112x]

84 318iA.

[dvs909]

84 318iA.

such a r3v reply.

well what are you looking to do with it? gives us some info on what you want to do and someone can point you in the right way

[blackbullz28]

Ill be living in georgia when i get back and i just want a clean daily, thats fun to drive,I'm not trying to build a race car, plan on keeping mods lite, rims, lower it.

[xwill112x]

then get a late model 318. perfect for a daily.

[dvs909]

318is late model.

[blackbullz28]

how much do you think it cost for parts for basic maintenance that needs to be done when picking up one of these cars, i have a friend that works at a small garage so tools and labor aren't an issue.just curious so i know about how much im looking at getting myself into, as soon as i pay my wifes new car off ill know how much i can spend.

[619E30]

89 318is

[dperras]

89-91 318is, great daily, you can still do a few mods to improve the feel and fun factor like lowering on race springs, put some nice wheels/tires on. the advantage to this car is its weight, being super light it will carry you around corners really smoothly, but the downside is that at its a little slower on hills.

[Rodoni]

parts dont matter. there are thousands of crashed e30s. That shouldnt even be an issue for your decision.

[decay]

Ill be living in georgia when i get back

ft. benning?

extra vote on twin-cam 318i or 318is, iraq tour paid to build mine and i fucking love this car.

stay safe man.

[blackbullz28]

nope lol not benning, hunter army airfield, the sham aviation unit of the army.

[mikeedler]

get a 325iS latemodel. Don't listen to those 4 cyl. pansies!!!! the 6 cyl is so much more fun to drive-- and make sure its a 5 speed too.
actually if your coming back from afgan.-- you gotz da monies-- buy an M3!

[Jonny Cash]

Go with the 6 cylinder.

[blackbullz28]

lol i don't have the monies, i have wife and kid and a 2009 gallant im attempting to pay off before i come home(ugh), but my budget for a car is going to be about 5k, so wether thats all car or car and some maintenance and goodies we will have to see