Any Known problems with E30?

[evandael]

Typically the biggest problem with an E30 is its owner.

[kway]

I only ask because I always seem to hear about the expensive stuff AFTER I purchase. I have a Boxster with 60K and a blown engine, due to a problem everyone else already knew about...

I'm guessing IMS bearing? The problem with your initial post is that it comes off as "I haven't tried doing any research on my own, please tell me if there are any issues."

There's nothing catastrophic like an your Boxster, just typical old car idiosyncrasies and maintenance. As mentioned, the timing belt is a consumable that will really ruin your day if left to fail, but that's just cars 101.

[Mr. Tasty]

every time I get done driving my e30, I have a raging hard-on. I guess that could be a known problem.

[Todd Black 88]

Just ignore these fools. They tend to act out o the new fellas.

The only big issues are the tbelt on m20 cars, and if you let the blinker fluid get low on m42 cars, the Vtec will kick in and blow the welds on the intake.

[ELVA164]

Wow, OP's accidental misnomer of two models has insulted my infinite knowledge and for that he must pay!

Just ignore them op, they'll get bored.

[ST1G]

pretty sure there wasnt a 318 in '99. Not in the US at least

But if it did exist, it would be a e36.

[2mAn]

The chassis code you're looking for is e36.

pretty sure there wasnt a 318 in '99. Not in the US at least

[ST1G]

I only ask because I always seem to hear about the expensive stuff AFTER I purchase. I have a Boxster with 60K and a blown engine, due to a problem everyone else already knew about.
Same with a 94 RX-7 with a blown motor. I really should research prior to buying, but haven't learned my lesson yet.

Stop driving cars without oil in them.

Maybe I called it by the wrong name. it was a 1999 318is. Not a very warm welcome to this forum so far. Just looking for info.

We're like a good teacher. We want to help you help yourself. We support the use of search engines. When you fail to do this and look stupid we make sure you know.

The chassis code you're looking for is e36.

[deutschman]

Any Known problems with E30?

Yeah they suck

Welcome to R3V

[Polaris15]

Addiction!

[dnguyen1963]

It's rough on here, but hang in there and you'll get a lot of help. Don't be afraid to give it too. People here are pretty good sports.

[2mAn]

OP your first post made some errors that us nerds are aware of so we have to subject you to hazing until you post pics of your wife/ gf

[Reichart12]

I only ask because I always seem to hear about the expensive stuff AFTER I purchase. I have a Boxster with 60K and a blown engine, due to a problem everyone else already knew about.
Same with a 94 RX-7 with a blown motor. I really should research prior to buying, but haven't learned my lesson yet.

Sounds like you have experience with cars and blown engines... why stop the streak now?

[JGood]

Maybe I called it by the wrong name. it was a 1999 318is. Not a very warm welcome to this forum so far. Just looking for info.

Provide some specifics on the car (year and model), and we can provide you with better info.

If it's a 325, the only major thing you'll need to worry about is ensuring the timing belt is done at the recommended intervals. That's one of the only maintenance items that won't show any signs of failure until it's too late, and cause some serious damage.

Otherwise the cars are pretty solid overall. Obviously being ~30 years old, they will require maintenance.

[iflylow]

Driving his e32 318

Maybe I called it by the wrong name. it was a 1999 318is. Not a very warm welcome to this forum so far. Just looking for info.