Advice on first e30

[Telegraham]

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm going to wait.

[Killacortes]

definitely wait!

[JT325is]

The sooner the better, but I can definitely wait.
The car is going to be used for DD/Occasional AutoX, and from what I've read the b27 doesn't have as much opportunity for upgrades.

Thanks for the input.

you'll be much happier with an m20b25 or you can build a stroker those are pretty beasty.

[Telegraham]

The sooner the better, but I can definitely wait.
The car is going to be used for DD/Occasional AutoX, and from what I've read the b27 doesn't have as much opportunity for upgrades.

Thanks for the input.

[JT325is]

if you need a car ASAP then buy the 325es if it is in decent condition, the m20b27 is a torquey engine as well as economical. personally i would hold out for a 325i/s

[Telegraham]

Hey everybody, my name is Graham. I've been lurking on these forums for quite a while now, even though I don't own an e30. I've been looking for one, and I think I may have found one. It's a 1987 325es for 1200. My budget is 1400.

My question is this: Is the M20B27 worth it? I was really looking for a 325i or 325is. Should I hold out? They're pretty plentiful around here, but this seems to be the right price, and I need to get rid of the car I have as soon as I can, but I need another one first.

Thanks!