E30 Vs. E28

[lostatoll]

just sold my '87 535i. tuned I was getting an average of 13mpg city. 23 highway. Replaced everything I could trying to get better mileage. But when it came down to it, It was just too heavy. Damn power seats.

I absolutely love the feel of my e30. Don't get me wrong, I adored my e28 too, but for me I felt too limousiney. Ultimately I made the choice, and even went for the eta to increase my fuel economy even more. I don't really care about speed and with the torque I'm more then happy.

Maybe when/if gas prices go down some, or I get an amazing job, I'd love to own a 4dr stroker project and maybe use an e28, but I gotta make ends meet and we're almost to 5$ a gallon here in chicago.

[Eric]

M20 was/is outdated. But a m50 swap into an e28 is definitely possible. It uses same motor mounts as e30 most likely.

keep dreaming...

[M3TROY]

I really want a clean 535i. e28's are just cool, i love when they used em in movies based in eastern europe

+ 1 the one in SPLASH is my fave :up:

[Shangsta]

I really want a clean 535i. e28's are just cool, i love when they used em in movies based in eastern europe

[ieatpeople]

according to wikipedia, there were 2,339,520 e30's produced, vs only 722,328 e28's. that is a BIG difference.

but, it just means that e28's are almost rare in comparison to e30's.

[straight6pwr]

these are just assumptions, and may be wrong:
im sure not as many e28s were sold, making them harder to find after 20 years.
id imagine less 'enthusiasts' bought them since they were the bigger, sedan cruiser.

this makes them no less awesome. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...81&postcount=1

i'd love to own an e28 for an everyday car.

[MattM]

Im sure if you post a similar thread on an e28 board you would get e28 favored answers...

[colorado_cabrio]

e28 never seems as sporty or quick as e30. Owned both, only have the e30 now

[slammin.e28]

we have lost another one!

I know where you can get an 86 auto eta for 900 dollars. It has lots of sweet mods.

OOOOOHHHHHH SHHHHIIIIIITTTTTT!!!!!

Custom radiator....

Nuff said.

[InuFaye]

we have lost another one!

I know where you can get an 86 auto eta for 900 dollars. It has lots of sweet mods.

[5Toes]

I think E28 is better for me at this point..

[slammin.e28]

Im not planning on one.

Just saying, these cars have just as much potential.

A built n/a m30 sounds heavenly

If you wanna see a fast auto e28, look up TCD on mye28. Sure it's turbo, but its damn fast, and it's an auto.

I drove an auto M30B34 e28 and it was a blast! Cornering, rolling exit ramps @ 70+ on worn out suspension that still felt like it turned on rails. Everyone always gave me shit until I gave them a ride down some back roads in my old person's car.

....then I swapped in a B35 w/5sp & M5 f/w and clutch. Now it's just fast everywhere.:twisted:

[ieatpeople]

having owned 3 e28's and 3 e30's (all at the same time), i prefer the e28. i love the way it handles. i know it doesn't handle like an e30, but it will still surprise the hell out of most people who just see "some old bmw". i am a pretty big guy, so i like having a little more interior room also.

and, like some people said, the 528e will never die. at least, not so long as you do timing belts and oil changes.

[ethreezy90]

ive owned both,i prefer the looks of an e30 only slightly more, but the e28 feels better to drive and is more fun. I will say the e30 did handle better but not my much, you can just tell that the m30 is a better motor, drive each and decide for yourself.

[5Toes]

Im not planning on one.

Just saying, these cars have just as much potential.

A built n/a m30 sounds heavenly