Any Known problems with E30?

[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

[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.

[Polaris15]

Addiction!

[deutschman]

Any Known problems with E30?

Yeah they suck

Welcome to R3V

[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.

[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]

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

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

[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.

[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.

[Mr. Tasty]

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

[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.

[evandael]

Typically the biggest problem with an E30 is its owner.

[rcsoundn1]

^ yea true we are generally d-bags

[BLACKCHARM88]

Still waiting on gf/wife pics.

[newman8r]

The floor creaks,
The roof leaks,
There’s a terrible draft.