E21's: Tell me more.

[TobyB]

the handling is better on the E21.

obviously, I am not smoking the right stuff.

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[Kvasi]

A 2002tii will always be cooler, more fun to drive, and worth more.

An E21 needs a lot of work to handle as well as an E30. Not worth it unless you're crazy about the chassis.

Ive had a 2002TII and a 2002TI Alpina 2,2 stroker and a bunch of E21s from 316 to 323i, and i have to say you are wrong there..
2002s are fun to drive, no doubt but they feels a bit shorter than the E21 so the handling is better on the E21. And they are a lot easyer to control when sliding..

[LJ851]

M30 with front mount distributor will not fit in a E21

Hmmm, it seems to clear on a local Alpina B6 that runs that setup...

[Emre]

A 2002tii will always be cooler, more fun to drive, and worth more.

An E21 needs a lot of work to handle as well as an E30. Not worth it unless you're crazy about the chassis.

[Kvasi]

M30 with front mount distributor will not fit in a E21, id say supercharged M20 is the perfect match..

Heres one done right, 1000hp turboed s54

[mbonanni]

m60 turbo.

[TobyB]

Hey, 2002's had a better system for managing the front struts. For the E21, they messed it up!

If you like the looks, you can do something with them. They WILL become rare, because,
like many 70's cars, they had plenty of flaws...

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[Eecen]

What do you want out of the car?

[EyExR]

my 82' stock 323i was an amazing car. I prefer them over the regular e21s because of the dual exhaust. Nothing beats the tail of that car, looks wise.

But, whatever. Some people hate the way E30s look... go figure... :::shrugs:::

[flyboyx]

E21. All the weight of the E30. All the power and technology of a 2002 with none of the fun. Plus its ugly.

I pretty much agree with everything above except the part about being ugly. E30's. Have unlimited aftermarket support. E21's certainly do not. In fact, the aftermarket "market" for that model is abysmal by comparison.

If you want an almost completely stock vehicle, this shouldn't be a problem for you. If you want to mod, choose a different car

[Holland]

Yes, needs single headlights :p

[EyExR]

E21. All the weight of the E30. All the power and technology of a 2002 with none of the fun. Plus its ugly.

^ Hog Wash!

E21s are super sexy if done right. I would just put a M20 in it and turbo it.

Let me ask you a question, is this ugly?

[bmwstephen]

heard the CIS fuel injection sucks compared to weber and EFI

[AdamPlaysDrums]

Good to know!
Well, Slammin', now that I see your e24 is up for sale...

[Rook12V]

E21. All the weight of the E30. All the power and technology of a 2002 with none of the fun. Plus its ugly.