First e30, too expensive?

[BergerNJ]

no auto tragic and also that 5 spd^ looks OK but for 2800 expect problems

[WEStICE013]

So the E30 didnt go so well, outside it was great, 2 rust spots that were painted over and a small dent. The trouble was under, rust everywhere :/ and it had a few leaks, and began to heat up just from idling while we looked at it. ANYWAY, I'm thinking of checking out either

This http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/2544838874.html

Only problem is, auto. But it looks great.

or http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2547196313.html

cheaper but doesnt look as nice but at least its a 5spd!

Any input?

[Holland]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=215338

Like this one better.

[pandaboo911]

Let's get back on topic please.

Early model vert with 178k for 4750? Hell no

Also: how long have you been searching?

[N2MYE30]

How am I wrong? Your 91 had diving boards. Congrats. I said 92s were the first cabrios to have plastics. 8/91 is a late production. I'm willing to bet it was sold as a 92...

My 88 ix has a build date of 10/87. And we all know there are 87 ixs...

Em...still no. I have 91 cabrio brochure showing plastics. Also check...http://www.e30ic.com/mydiff.htm

[mkcman17]

they are already selling 2012 production year vehicles. big whoop.

[Kershaw]

Wrong. The early months of 91 cabrios had DB. Mine DOM: 04/14/91

How am I wrong? Your 91 had diving boards. Congrats. I said 92s were the first cabrios to have plastics. 8/91 is a late production. I'm willing to bet it was sold as a 92...

My 88 ix has a build date of 10/87. And we all know there are 87 ixs...

[mkcman17]

And the swap is not all that hard...

yes, but the rear apron really finishes the look.

yep. plastic bumpers are a direct swap to a vert. and if you run a replica mtech2 rear you dont even have to worry about the rear valence.

still pricey after paint...and then you're missing trim.

[Albuquerque30]

Wrong. The early months of 91 cabrios had DB. Mine DOM: 04/14/91

And my prod. date being 8/91 having plastics.

[WEStICE013]

Thanks for the advice guys. Think ill be checking this one out on Sunday, and maybe getting some plastic bumpers later on. Hopefully i'll be joining the e30 family soon.

[N2MYE30]

92 is the first year for plastic bumpered verts.

Wrong. The early months of 91 cabrios had DB. Mine DOM: 04/14/91

[Kershaw]

yep. plastic bumpers are a direct swap to a vert. and if you run a replica mtech2 rear you dont even have to worry about the rear valence.

[StereoInstaller1]

$4k sounds about right. looks like the guy was up on the maintenance. that's a huge plus

Most people would agree that it's a much cleaner look.

92 is the first year for plastic bumpered verts.

price does not seem that high to me. e30s are going up in value. especially clean ones.

And the swap is not all that hard...

[Kershaw]

92 is the first year for plastic bumpered verts.

price does not seem that high to me. e30s are going up in value. especially clean ones. if you want a cheap bmw, get an e36. everything being the same, e30s will be more.

you can find >150k mile e36 verts for less than 3k.

[blefevre]

Im looking for a stock white vert as a reliable dd. Why are plastic bumpers sought after? Thanks for the fast replies guys.

They don't stick out 6 inches like the metal bumpers. Most people would agree that it's a much cleaner look.