How did you get into E30's?

[EVillalonRN]

I was driving an E90 335i. Kept taking it back to the dealer for multiple check lights, repairs, etc. Finally the lease came up and I turned that POS back in. Was shopping around for a good DD/Commuter. Looked at a bunch of Hondas/Toyotas. Then I thought, "Fuck no" can't do that either. Saw an E30 at my local used car lot and then I was hooked. Ended up buying my first on Craigslist, then my second off a co-worker. Still looking for my third. They don't build them like they used to.

[shameson]

exactly. best car ever.

Yes sir. Its Zack, im 98% sure we talked at surf slam about e30s for a good 30 min. you going again this year?

Haha okay ya man, that was me. Since then I've gotten a new one. But ya I'll definitely be there again. I plan on going every year lol

[cjay]

For me I worked at the dealer here in St.Thomas.. when they first 84 318i came out I didnt like the body style i was used to the e21 (320i). After a while the grew on me and now I own 3 of them 87 325is 90 vert and restoring a 87 es for my 18 year old son...I love them.....

[tightithrash]

Same deal. Didn't know what an e30 was, but knew I wanted one after I saw it. Can't ever imagine selling mine.

Little off topic, but do I spy a Blowsion standup as your profile pic? You must be a rider too

exactly. best car ever.

Yes sir. Its Zack, im 98% sure we talked at surf slam about e30s for a good 30 min. you going again this year?

[shameson]

Meh, not that I can't, but i'd lose my ass if I did. lol

You'd probably lose more than your ass lol

[YOO_SNO]

My boyfriend got a 1989 325i almost 2 years ago. I got in, fell in love. He put some work into it and then decided I wanted one for myself! He ended up selling his a few months back and then at his new job there was an 85 325e just sitting on the lot. I spoke to the bossman and bought it and now it's all mine!! He's working on getting his own soon, but for now this is my daily beater and i love it!

[e30austin]

Meh, not that I can't, but i'd lose my ass if I did. lol

[shameson]

some very cool stories in this thread!

i had no idea what an e30 was growing up. i never had interest in cars. was more of a truck guy growing up. had a pre-runner ranger then got a Nissan Titan when they came out, dumped all my cash into it. still have it today.

my roomate at the time showed me an e30 online said he was going to sell his truck and get one so he have some money and could save gas. i was like you dont want some old pos, it going to break and cost you money yadda yadda yadda and basically wrote off the car.

he traded in his truck for a 87 325is and a salvaged title 98 540i. he was way more into the 5 series since it was a V8 and it ran awesome. the e30 just sat in the drive way, it wouldnt idle correctly the fuel pump was going out, and it had a flat. he ended up being short on rent 1 month, then another month, and another. i told him id give him $900 bucks and a few months rent and got the car.

once i got it running correctly and took it for a real drive.... it was over. my buddy kevin told me about this site and i seen everyones sweet e30s and gained knowledge about the car. i will never sell this car. im so happy i fell into such an amazing vehicle.

Same deal. Didn't know what an e30 was, but knew I wanted one after I saw it. Can't ever imagine selling mine.

Little off topic, but do I spy a Blowsion standup as your profile pic? You must be a rider too

I always liked BMW's as a kid. My Mother and Stepdad bought a Hellrot/Schwarz Z3 2.8 brand new and had a couple E39's and an E46 over the years. My Dad also had a friend with a Daytona Violet 850csi, so I knew when I got older, I had to have one. My Dad was always into American muscle, so I was distracted by that for a few years.

Move on to 2007. My Dad's good friend Eric (Raceskids) had just picked his turbo car up and I went for a ride. Even now, that car is still stupid fast, so imagine what it was like for a 14 year old kid! I knew I needed to have one eventually, but was still stuck on Camaros.

2009 came along. My best friend had a few E30's and an E36 M3 and they all were so much fun. The search started. In April 2010, I bought an E28 535is. It was not the car I wanted, but it was the best one for the price at the time. It was an auto, and it got rather boring real fast.

In July 2011, the red car in my sig came up for sale. I made an offer and he accepted. That night, the car went home with me and the E28 went up for sale. Little did I know what I was getting myself into. I don't regret it in the slightest, though. 20+ E30's later, I don't think there will come a time that I don't own one for the rest of my life. There is so much I have learned about life, cars and other sorts of random shit from this site and the community. There is really nothing else like it.

About time I heard from you. I never knew you went through so many of them lol you're zinno is a car that you can't ever part with dude, you have way too much into it

I love Daytona violet though. Saw a DV e30 touring and is still my dream car

[e30austin]

I always liked BMW's as a kid. My Mother and Stepdad bought a Hellrot/Schwarz Z3 2.8 brand new and had a couple E39's and an E46 over the years. My Dad also had a friend with a Daytona Violet 850csi, so I knew when I got older, I had to have one. My Dad was always into American muscle, so I was distracted by that for a few years.

Move on to 2007. My Dad's good friend Eric (Raceskids) had just picked his turbo car up and I went for a ride. Even now, that car is still stupid fast, so imagine what it was like for a 14 year old kid! I knew I needed to have one eventually, but was still stuck on Camaros.

2009 came along. My best friend had a few E30's and an E36 M3 and they all were so much fun. The search started. In April 2010, I bought an E28 535is. It was not the car I wanted, but it was the best one for the price at the time. It was an auto, and it got rather boring real fast.

In July 2011, the red car in my sig came up for sale. I made an offer and he accepted. That night, the car went home with me and the E28 went up for sale. Little did I know what I was getting myself into. I don't regret it in the slightest, though. 20+ E30's later, I don't think there will come a time that I don't own one for the rest of my life. There is so much I have learned about life, cars and other sorts of random shit from this site and the community. There is really nothing else like it.

[tightithrash]

some very cool stories in this thread!

i had no idea what an e30 was growing up. i never had interest in cars. was more of a truck guy growing up. had a pre-runner ranger then got a Nissan Titan when they came out, dumped all my cash into it. still have it today.

my roomate at the time showed me an e30 online said he was going to sell his truck and get one so he have some money and could save gas. i was like you dont want some old pos, it going to break and cost you money yadda yadda yadda and basically wrote off the car.

he traded in his truck for a 87 325is and a salvaged title 98 540i. he was way more into the 5 series since it was a V8 and it ran awesome. the e30 just sat in the drive way, it wouldnt idle correctly the fuel pump was going out, and it had a flat. he ended up being short on rent 1 month, then another month, and another. i told him id give him $900 bucks and a few months rent and got the car.

once i got it running correctly and took it for a real drive.... it was over. my buddy kevin told me about this site and i seen everyones sweet e30s and gained knowledge about the car. i will never sell this car. im so happy i fell into such an amazing vehicle.

[slaterd]

This is all my dad's fault. He bought an e30 back in 91. I drive that car now. I remember not being able to look over the dash in that car when i was younger, but I loved it to death.

Now that is a hell of a memory for a car. It being around throughout your life! Wow!
I got into e30's because I ran into this forum over a year ago, was looking at a couple of photos and build thread and it sparked. I sold mine a few months back but I'm saving right now to get another one later down the road.

[obes]

Watched my best friend build his e30 over the years since 09 till now... always thought they were extraordinary in a way & eventually brought an 86 eta a little under a year ago..then decided to go s50 turbo :)
Have been happy since

[Van Westervelt]

I opened the door.

[808e30325i]

I was never interested in e30's when I was young. I grew up with a ford and american muscle family. In 2000 I joined the Marines and needed a car and just so happened that my wife (girlfriend at the time) owned a mint 1986 5spd 325es with a full zender kit and perfect black vinyl recaro interior. I always had the tuning bug so I started throwing parts on and enjoyed every second in that car. The best part was when I bought the car it only had 42,xxx miles on it. I eventually sold the car to my buddy in the corps that really wanted it. I told him that I didn't want to sell it but he insisted on giving him a price so without thinking I told him 8k and he said ok. Next day he shows up with a check for the amount and In shock I handed him the keys not knowing that I'd regret ever selling my first e30. Now I'm on my 8th e30 and don't plan to stop. I have also had the pleasure of owning a e30 m3 for 3 1/2 yrs., Still looking for another.

[nickmcc92]

Growing up I saw these cars on the streets. I'm into muscle cars but I've always liked the shape esp. the rear view with wide tires :)
& it's a BMW.

The E30 is a classic car. People that drive it know class and have it.