Be realistic: What IS a car that is a good replacement for a E30?

[Exodus_2pt0]

I see you, and raise you.

[King Mufasa]

^^ stock

[TheTacoMan]

I wouldnt call an e30 something that needs to be replaced with another car but just another car in addition to the e30, and another in addition to that car.

[Jb325is]

The only cars I could realistically see replacing an e30 would be s2000 or Z3 M coupe, but you definitely lose some practicality there. I guess an e36 m3 would be the next best think that is still a "sedan."

I bought a cheap e39 m5 a while back, and its just about the best car I could imagine buying for under $10k. It definitely doesn't replace the e30, but it's a nice addition. While it is heavy and e39's are kinda ugly, the interior (mine is heritage/complete leather) and s62 (exhaust is a must) definitely make up for it.

[nando]

some people really like the E39 looks - personally, I think it's got too much of that ugly jelly bean look from the late 90s (E46 has it too, especially early models). But, I wouldn't turn down an M5..

[E30 Wagen]

^Funny, I think e39s are one of the best looking sedans ever, but only the facelift version.

e30 replacements:
e21
st162/165/185 celica
Nissan s13/14
190e
944
edit: forgot about sciroccos

[Todd Black 88]

I think the e39 has a timeless look to it, and still doesn't look dated..........except the headlights. F'k those headlights are ugly, and ruin the entire front end.

[2mAn]

There is NO replacement for the E30!!! haha ... kinda

[varg]

(picture of a fast and furious looking celica)

Holy shit

Should've kept it stock.

[Holland]

The only replacement for the E30 is the E30.

No matter how many times it pees on the floor, it coddles us in our hearts and never lets go, akin to the heavy musk of cigars and cheap glitter on dad's chair late in the evening that our mother never dare questions because she knows that a man with a mistress was socially acceptable in her childhood. She knows it keeps his fading libido strung together in a way where he can still pull one or two new tricks out of his hat when he's giving her "the business", even if it means busting an oil pan and leaving questionable stains because those stains are love.

She holds dearly to that faded love, much like we hold dearly to that faded paint, cracked dash, and that faint scent of burning oil because our old girls are home. E30 is home.

[Kevinl]

I bought my 335i because i wanted a car with a/c that actually works

I actually like it more than the e30 now that said i still love my e30 but the 335i does everything better and has 4 doors for more kids

[King Mufasa]

Holy shit

Should've kept it stock.

Lol!! It is stock (awd GT4 Rally) everyone's else are wanna copies that make the original idea look bad, kinda like the e30 m3 people copy that look but it's stock BMW. Lots of people look at e30 m3 and say yuck 90s Honda after market bumper look. Am like no man that's original!!

[Exodus_2pt0]

The only replacement for the E30 is the E30.

No matter how many times it pees on the floor, it coddles us in our hearts and never lets go, akin to the heavy musk of cigars and cheap glitter on dad's chair late in the evening that our mother never dare questions because she knows that a man with a mistress was socially acceptable in her childhood. She knows it keeps his fading libido strung together in a way where he can still pull one or two new tricks out of his hat when he's giving her "the business", even if it means busting an oil pan and leaving questionable stains because those stains are love.

She holds dearly to that faded love, much like we hold dearly to that faded paint, cracked dash, and that faint scent of burning oil because our old girls are home. E30 is home.

Did you get a girlfriend yet? If not I think I just figured out your problem. Your E30 is your cockblock. Don't talk about it around women.

[nando]

I bought my 335i because i wanted a car with a/c that actually works

I actually like it more than the e30 now that said i still love my e30 but the 335i does everything better and has 4 doors for more kids

it's funny, I've been driving the E30/E90 back to back. To be honest, I realized I'm just as happy driving the 25 year old beater as I am the much more modern, quieter, more comfortable, faster car. In fact, the E90 seems quite dull in comparison.

[Holland]

Did you get a girlfriend yet? If not I think I just figured out your problem. Your E30 is your cockblock. Don't talk about it around women.

You clearly missed the humor.