Hello - New Member

[2ndName]

Hello all,

Just joined and wanted to say "Hello!". I've always wanted an E30 and am now focused on getting one. This will be a daily driver with some minor modifications of course. Anyone here from the Bay Area by any chance?

Question regarding the car. I've been looking for a 5 speed and they are pretty far and few, anyone know if going I should settle for an Auto or keep looking?

Thank you guys.

[element6]

Definitely go for the auto.

dat kickdown..

[Pantless Spency]

5 speed or bust!

[Pantless Spency]

oh and bay area member here too! forgot to include that

[dashboardmonkey]

Do you have two working legs?

If so you have no excuse for being auto.

Welcome to r3v

[Vivek]

There's a pretty large Bay Area crew. And there's much more 5 speed e30's then autos, unless I'm only seeing what I want to see. You shouldn't have a hard time at all finding a good one for sale. Give it a month or two if you can. If you're looking for a project you should be able to find one sooner. Typing "e30" into craigslist will get the better end of the cars, but it'll also be the more expensive ones.

[2ndName]

Yes, 5 speed is a definite. Thank you for pushing me over :o. I moved too freaking slow! One of the car I was going to buy just got sold...

Lots of Bay Area members, nice!

[Luis325]

5speed is waaaay more fun!
Welcome to R3v

[325ix]

Buy an auto so that we can have the manuals. No, seriously.

[idanity]

welcome to a good place.
do you know the key information you need for a solid e30 ?

my favorite years (87 - 89 sedan) (non air bag, plastic bumper, ellipsoids, etc) or a 91 318slicktop...
eta vs i vs ix vs ic vs m3 vs
tb vs someone who doesn't know what a tb is

[325ix]

87's didn't have plastic bumpers.

[2ndName]

welcome to a good place.
do you know the key information you need for a solid e30 ?

my favorite years (87 - 89 sedan) (non air bag, plastic bumper, ellipsoids, etc) or a 91 318slicktop...
eta vs i vs ix vs ic vs m3 vs
tb vs someone who doesn't know what a tb is

Hey, this is solid information. No, unfortunately I do not know much about e30. Been reading the forums as time permits so any helpful information is definitely appreciated.

Question to all. I've seen A LOT of cars that have ODO that are no longer working. Can this be fixed or stay away?

What about cars that have had their engine rebuilt?

[2ndName]

welcome to a good place.
do you know the key information you need for a solid e30 ?

my favorite years (87 - 89 sedan) (non air bag, plastic bumper, ellipsoids, etc) or a 91 318slicktop...
eta vs i vs ix vs ic vs m3 vs
tb vs someone who doesn't know what a tb is

One other thing, why is called a slicktop versus hardtop? And everyone seems to shy away from convertibles, is there a particular reason why? Crappy maintenance or vert motor?

[e30Villain]

If you have to question between stick or auto, then get an auto.

Welcome to r3v. We love pictures so when you get it make sure you picture whore it.

[2ndName]

Welcome to r3v. We love pictures so when you get it make sure you picture whore it.

Roger :up: