E30's Too Small for Kids. Suggestions?

[slammin.e28]

i like the e34 touring over the e39. it is simpler and has better suspension. you can swap in bigger engines and better transmissions easily in either car.

To do E39 v8 swap you have to swap front subframes IIRC. V8 e39s have a steering box, 6cly ones have a steering rack.

[einhander]

4Runner

Why get a BMW when you're going to have sports equipment and boogers everywhere on the interior?

Plus, save the money you'd spend and use it on the family - probably much more rewarding than doing an engine swap while your wife nags you and your kid screams for your attention while you're dicking around in the garage.

[BobombETA]

4Runner

Why get a BMW when you're going to have sports equipment and boogers everywhere on the interior?

Plus, save the money you'd spend and use it on the family - probably much more rewarding than doing an engine swap while your wife nags you and your kid screams for your attention while you're dicking around in the garage.

lol... sensible...

Xterras can be had cheap as well. The v6 with a 6 speed gets up and goes as well.

[einhander]

lol... sensible...

Xterras can be had cheap as well. The v6 with a 6 speed gets up and goes as well.

Plus, AJ Soprano had one as well!

[nando]

e30 touring, of course! why didn't I think of that..

[slammin.e28]

lol... sensible...

Xterras can be had cheap as well. The v6 with a 6 speed gets up and goes as well.

I heard those things suck a D for what they are. Reliability wise and fuel economy.

[einhander]

I heard those things suck a D for what they are. Reliability wise and fuel economy.

How can an automobile suck a dick?

I definitely want one of those.

[slammin.e28]

How can an automobile suck a dick?

I definitely want one of those.

You'd be surprised! Pleasantly, I might add.... :giggle:

[QUKBMER]

^^^changed the head gasket on that disco yet? If not you will soon.

Naaa i sold it in 2008. I know about that though,my employer works on them.

[Sea Aych]

If you find one in good shape and very well maintained, grab yourself a mid 2000s passat!
On second though if you still want a small car my uncle has a mkV GTI four door and it fits two car seats no problem in the back

[e30bulldog]

e39 m5....nough said

[BobombETA]

Plus, AJ Soprano had one as well!

Which caught fire, and was replaced with an M3. So that might not be such a bad thing.

I heard those things suck a D for what they are. Reliability wise and fuel economy.

Fuel economy is high teens average. Reliability is good. I heard bad things about the auto transmission, but otherwise a solid vehicle. The interior is all hard plastic, but it's meant to be an off road type vehicle that is easy to clean.

[ArtClassShank]

4th Gen Legacy Wagon. If you're into Subarus.

[Stephen]

I have an '03 525i Touring 5-speed. Absolutely one of the best cars i've owned. For an underpowered wagon, its still quite entertaining in corners, the sport interior is extremely comfortable for me, and i get a solid 23 or 24mpg mixed.

They are more complicated than e34 tourings, but the interior and driving experience is better IMO, and while manuals are pretty rare, they at least exist.

[AndrewBird]

Damn, my wife's boss drives an E34 Touring and we both are less than pleased with it. Of course, he doesn't take care of it, but I'm still a little non-plussed with the fuel economy (average is something like 16mpg around here).

Anyone have experience with an E39 Touring?

I get ~20 in town and 30 on the highway with my AWD e34 touring. Something is wrong with his.

E34 touring would be an awesome family car. They even came with rear child seats as an option.