Why shouldnt i buy an e30

[yeezusdisciple]

Can anyone convince me not buy a 325i e30?

[mitchlikesbikes]

you shouldn't because your username involves yeezus and your grammar sucks.

actually that being the case you're probably more likely to fit in on r3v.

just buy it.

[Lake]

Because your doubtful, you shouldn't spend money on anything you're not sure about.

[yeezusdisciple]

Im not being doubtful its just i cant find a reason not to buy one. So im just curious.

Most ppl tell me not to buy a car this old but as ive seen on this forum this car can lost a long time if cared for

[Lake]

Then buy one! I recommend one with plastic bumpers! (A later model)

[FLG]

Comes down to two things, money and ability. If you have money but no mechanical skills, your fine, if you have no money and no mechanical aptitude then look elsewhere. Spend money now, or spend money later. If you have a few k to spend on a mostly sorted car, great. If you dont or you want a project, be prepared to spend money and invest your time.

In terms a reliability, a well cared for car with the wear items replaced...youll have a very reliable car thats mostly very simple to work on.

[ak-]

Because you're not a hipster bandwagon jumping plasti-dipping stancetard.

Right?

[uturn]

Because you have no other car and will take the bus when it breaks down on you....

Just be sure to get the towing option on your insurance ;)

[obes]

Because you're not a hipster bandwagon jumping plasti-dipping stancetard.

Right?

[DesertBMW]

Can anyone convince me not buy a 325i e30?

Yes I can. You live in Los anheles a city were you can't drive more than 25mph do to bumper to bumper traffic. E30 will overheat and leave you looking like a fool.

[einhander]

Sure - most E30s on the market have been dubiously modified, are junk, and/or should be scrapped. Unless you pay top dollar, every month you're going to be spending cash on whatever you purchase.

Get this instead: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...404608095.html

[atmobenzin]

Because if it rains or even slightly drizzles you will crash and die. Or you will survive and post pics on r3v. And then you will be ridiculed about your lack of driving skills. Then you will be sad. Then comes the cocaine. And you know the rest.

[newman8r]

Because if it rains or even slightly drizzles you will crash and die. Or you will survive and post pics on r3v. And then you will be ridiculed about your lack of driving skills. Then you will be sad. Then comes the cocaine. And you know the rest.

[BMER]

Because you're not a hipster bandwagon-jumping plasti-dipping stancetard.

best... reply... ever

Maybe a good rule of thumb is never to buy a car older than you are that's priced less than it's age (times 260) unless you have approximately a minimum of 5 up to 10 times or more the selling price to put into it to restore it to reliable, solid, running condition.

Also, add on the following correction factor dollars for every $500 increment priced $1000 or below:

Price: $1000 or less, add $1000 to the expected "money needed to fix it price"

$750, add $2000

$500, add $3500

If you get the car for free, expect to spend $5k or more... if it's not so badly rusted you sit in it and the seat doesn't just bust through the floorpan.

Theoretical example:

Let's say, for example, your age is less than that of the youngest E30 coupe, last made in April of 1991, which would make you younger than 23.

E30 Coupe Age: 23

theoretical available E30 Coupe "for sale" price: $1750

Approximate expected price for a reasonably-sorted 23 yr. old E30: 23x260 = $5980.00

Approximate dollar range to address issues of an E30 priced at $1750: $1750 x 5 = $8750; $1750 x 10 = $17,500.00 (note: it is entirely possible you won't have to spend so much all at once).

In other words, cars that are about a quarter-century or more old, assuming you can find an example with the body not hopelessly beset by rust (paying someone who knows the cars for a pre-purchase inspection on a lift for any car you're serious about is a really good idea), aren't necessarily as inexpensive as implied by a seemingly low purchase price. If you are mechanically inclined, and have time & money for parts & tools, and have secure working space, and want to learn the car and how to work on it (if you don't have any or all of that already), you can offset the labor portion or what you'd pay for repair and maintenance, perhaps even substantially, by tackling your own maintenance and repair projects. Not without some risk, as it is possible to injure or even prematurely decease yourself, although exercising caution, patience, & common sense can go a long way to avoiding the worst potentialities.

So, yeah, I'd say... sure, go ahead - buy one!

[QUKBMER]

Because your mom spent the night last night told me to tell you no.