Noob saying hello from SoCal

[E30Levon]

I have caught a case of E30itis and just wanted to say hi to fellow E30 sickos.

Last week I came across this site and started researching a bit for useful information on E30's.

I will continue to search for info. on what to look for when buying an E30 3_ _IS. But any useful tips of problematic areas on these cars would be great!

The first car I ever bought (back in 1987) and owned for 3 years was an orange 1969 BMW 2002 and I still miss it. I have never driven an E30 but love the way they look and I want one.

Cheers,

Levon

[agent]

Levon, Levon likes his money
He makes a lot they say
Spend his days counting
In a garage by the motorway


...but I'm sure you get that all the time. Welcome.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Welcome to the site!

[e30construction]

look for rust..these cars a known to be mistreated..when u go to look at one see if the guy was an ethusiast or not..dont wanna get somebodies daily drifter if you get my drift

[QUKBMER]

He lives in SoCal,we dont have that rust issue here.

[e30construction]

oh yea true that lol..well either way look for the other things..bad suspension,old and crusted wires,check under the dash for spliced wires,etc.

[QUKBMER]

Exactly what he said,if your local and find something you want to buy bring it by the shop here and take a looksie before you purchase cool.

[PeteD]

He lives in SoCal,we dont have that rust issue here.

Meh.

Welcome to the site. I don't know the market in SoCal but I'd hold out for a decent one. You'll probably like the "IS", "I" more than the "ES" and "E" because of the motors and looks - something to start researching.

[CrusherCurtis]

Whatup

[E30Jigzaw]

Waaassssaaaaa .!!!!!

[IRON-E]

Exactly what he said,if your local and find something you want to buy bring it by the shop here and take a looksie before you purchase cool.

Meh.

Welcome to the site. I don't know the market in SoCal but I'd hold out for a decent one. You'll probably like the "IS", "I" more than the "ES" and "E" because of the motors and looks - something to start researching.

This is the kind of rust bucket, you have to worry about in SoCal though, one of the locals just picked this up. :rofl:

A friend of mine just purchased this. So clean.

[E30Levon]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

Yeah, I am in no hurry and will hold out for the right car.

Is there something like "A Definitive Guide" book for the E30 325IS or 318IS cars that has all specs., options, colors, etc. that you guys recommend ?

Please advise.

Thanks

[MR 325]

Welcome. What part of SoCal are you in?

[ohthejosh]

Welcome, if you are looking at a car. Ask to check the VIN in the engine bay. Only because there is a considerable amount of dash swapping and shady characters may leave vin from donor car if it had a better history.

Keep an eye out for sketch DIY work done to a car. It can lead to other DIY disasters and headaches.

[E30Levon]

Welcome. What part of SoCal are you in?

Thanks, I am in the Agoura Hills / Calabasas area.

This is the kind of rust bucket, you have to worry about in SoCal though, one of the locals just picked this up. :rofl:

That is a nice car! What ballpark price range is something like that in?