In the Market for an E30

[adamchase]

Hey there guys looks like i can across ther right site here. Well im in the market for an e30 and just have a few questions. What is the stock hp for an 88-91 "i" and then theres the m3. I have realized that these things are rare im wondering what do these run for in Canada. I havent even seen one on the streets before but i do live in a fairly small city. SO yeah hello to everyone hopefully ill be staying around here more often when i get my e30

[DEV0 E30]

325i (6 cylinder)
168 hp @ 5800 RPM
164 lb-ft torque @ 4300 RPM

318i (4 cylinder)
134 hp @ 6000 RPM
127 lb-ft torque @ 4600 RPM

M3 (4 cylinder)
192 hp @ 6750 RPM
170 lb-ft torque @ 4750 RPM

A nice 325i could be anywhere from $2,000US to ~$5,000US. An M3 will be $10,000US ontop of that for a nice example. Any less is said to cost that to make it a nice example. There are also less M3s, which makes them a collectors car, also because of it's racing heritage. Some Canadian members will be able to supply good sources to help you find one.

Some places to consider:

autotrader.com
craigslist.com
ebaymotors.com
cars.com

The racing derived M3 shares very little body parts with other E30s (it has 20 unique body parts) and came with a completely different motor. The M3 is easily identifiable with its flared fenders, body colored bumpers/moldings/mirrors, front spoiler, side skirts, rear valence, rear decklid spoiler, high trunklid, rear window clip, and roof-mounted antenna. It's engine, the S14 2.3 liter DOHC inline 4, was derived from the 3.5 liter DOHC inline 6 found on the '88 M5 and was intended for motorsport use. It featured a very peaky 7100 RPM redline, 10.5:1 compression ratio, 4.10:1 limited slip, and close ration gearbox. M engineers also equipped it with a larger fuel tank, 5-lug 15" BBS cross-spoke rims, and upgraded brakes (thicker and larger diameter ABS-equipped ventilated discs, heftier calipers, and a larger master brake cylinder). Interior upgrades were limited to red gauge needles, oil temperature gauge in place of the economy gauge, sport steering wheel, leather sport seats, rear armrest (replaced the center seat), and an M logo on the instrument cluster and shift knob.

Model Years Units Produced
318i (M40) 1987-1991 88,637
318is 1989-1991 41,234
325i (4-door) 1985-1991 83,030
325iC 1985-1993 85,246
325iX 1985-1991 83,030
325e (2-door) 1983-1988 114,498
325e (4-door) 1983-1988 74,789
M3 1986-1991 17,184


Sources:

http://strictlyeta.net/technical/differences.html

http://strictlyeta.net/technical/specifications2.html

A+ Paper that should be stickied.

[adamchase]

hey thanks alot for the info! yeah i just was just wondering about the m3 i just checked autorader lol.. and nevermind that idea but maybe when im older with a real job. Im 18 and i do work at an autoparts store and we do carry 325i parts so im happy about that. I have roughly 3,500 saved up and have a couple cars im going to look at. I didnt know they had that much HP stock though thats awsome to hear. I get parts for a super good deal to. even special order parts and we do have a few for 325i's. So yeah im going to probably be getting on around the end of august or start of sepember and i cant wait!