You know the e30 is getting old when...

[mtech325]

In the spirit of the old “You know you are an E30 owner when......” thread, I thought I’d make a follow up version. Hopefully it gets a few laughs from the people who’ve seen the community change over the years.

You know the e30 is getting old when:

...You did not “just say no to Bronzit” because that was the cleanest example you could find.

...205-55-15 performance tires are a distant memory.

...Having a stock radio is now desirable.

...The worst 4-letter word becomes RUST.

...Finding an m20 or m42 in the engine bay becomes more uncommon than a 24v.

...You don’t blink an eye buying a car with over 200,000 miles and a broken odometer.

...The junkyard becomes a tough place to come by spare parts.

...The e36 is moved into the classic section of RealOEM.

:)

[E30 Wagen]

e30s were already "old" like 10 years ago.

I'm hoping e36s start getting the same appreciation e30s do.

[bangn]

...your front seats are fucked and seats from an older merc are perfect.

[lukeADE335i]

Ah MBTex - it's indestructible. Why isn't there BMWTex!

You know your e30 is old when the top bearing in your steering column makes loud moaning sounds each time you make hard U-Turns because your car has done more than 360000km (but the odometer is stuck at 204000km & the car is still is very clean otherwise :D )

[nando]

...all your doors creak because the grease has long since dried out and disappeared.

[95BMWIC]

When driving a modern vehicle you struggle to locate the weather band function..

[dnguyen1963]

When I look in the mirror and realize how my car and I are growing old together;) Nah...too poetic. More like, when your wife refuses to get in the car to go anywhere with you.

[UlrichFennec]

Your rear view mirror falls off.

[lukeADE335i]

when your wife refuses to get in the car to go anywhere with you.

True - although it goes further and you also have a drive of her new Hyundai Elantra and realise it's quicker, much more comfortable and have to begrudgingly admit that it's nearly as entertaining to drive everywhere except when you take the e30 to the track, even though it's FWD...

[Shock(/\)ave]

When I look in the mirror and realize how my car and I are growing old together;) Nah...too poetic. More like, when your wife refuses to get in the car to go anywhere with you.

You're doing it wrong, sir.

My girl came from a family of people who couldn't care much less about cars, and now she's a member here with her own project thread. ;D

...you still pull rusty parts off of parts cars because they're better than nearly anything else you'll find and the part just can't be sourced new anymore.

...you can import one into the United States without much paperwork and hassle.

...it's usually the oldest car in the parking lot.

[Fsnow]

...when most of your local parts stores tell you that sealed beams are discontinued

[Bearmw]

Diving boards. Say no more.

[mbonder]

You know the e30 is getting old when you can go to the DMV and register it as an antique and enjoy $200/year insurance while actually being able to insure it for what its worth.

[george graves]

You know the e30 is getting old when car collectors are snapping up e30 m3's.

You know when people are stupid, when someone lists their 4 door bronzit eta with cut springs and "drift stitches" for 10k.

[TobyB]

...The e36 is moved into the classic section of RealOEM.

yeah, that one made me feel it.

You realize that there are now as many spare parts still available for the 2002
as for the E30...

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