Advantages/disadvantages of a 4 door?

[Lof8]

I'm lookin around to pick up an e30. I kind of like the sleeper appeal of the 4 door. I also hear they're a little more rigid for track use. What are some other advantages or disadvantages? Are the 4 doors heavier? I tried to search but didn't come up with much. Also, any major differences b/w early and late trim levels besides bumpers and rear fender?

thanks, Andy

[Van Westervelt]

My 4 door is actually about 40 lbs lighter on my 2 late models. I like the 4 door and 2 doors for their own reasons. On the 4 door, if you are using it for track, you can fit a cage, still easily access the back and use the back to carry extra tires/wheels etc easily. Not the case in the 2 door. Although 2 doors are easier to find replacement body panels for. And 2 doors are easier to get in and out of in my opinion.

[mikeedler]

advantage is, you have 2 more doors,
disadvantage is====== its ugly!!!
J/K all the 4 door lovers out there, hell, i am driving a 4 door now!
man, its an E30, who cares if 2 more doors on your car weighs 10 lbs more.

[Mike325]

An e30 is an e30 in my book. It doesn't matter what engine is in it or how many doors it has, any e30=sex.

[2002maniac]

I like the long doors. They make good armrests when the windows are down.

[blunttech]

a properly done 4 door can look just as good and in some cases better than a 2 door. that bronzit 4 door s52 car from wisconsin or chicago (cant remember your name sorry) is a great example

[MR 325]

I actually wouldn't mind my enxt E30 to be a 4 door... but 2 door is fine too.

[nando]

4 door FTW! makes it really easy to toss the track wheels/tires in the back seat. it also helps the sleeper appeal.. ;)

[wycoco]

any e30=sex.

[asubimmer]

yeah 2 or 4 both look great. The 4 door weighs more but not by much. I would say just get what you find first or nicest.

[Ablice]

Have both.

The 4 door is nice to throw things out back. You don't have to fink around with folding seats. Personally, though, I'd get a Touring instead. It looks too much like a 5 series.

The 2 door, however, with the bigger doors, is easier to hop in the front. I think it looks better.

It's all up to you really.

[Mastrcruse]

If you are worried about a 4 door looking good or not, just click on DanGillian and scroll through his thread until you find his car!! The best looking 4 door

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=60090

Here's his thread. If I had money back then I would def. have bought it

[emi325i]

I think the 4-door models are safer. The B-pillar can protect the passenger in a side impact. The body is also stiffer on a 4-door.

[Lof8]

thanks for the input, guys. There's a few things I like better about the 4 doors (including the look), and since there doesn't seem to be any major drawbacks, I'll be looking for one.

[Avus E30]

4doors ftw