Great, another clean E30 presents itself. Should I buy a 3rd E30?

[Maluco]

I currently have a 90 325is Auto and a 92 325i cabrio Auto. One of my cousins who I haven't spoken to in a while comes by my other cousin's shop today with a black 91 318is manual stating he is going to sell it. It has some minor body work needed but everything else is pretty clean (all black interior) I remembering reading a while back someone stating that there is something special about a 91 318is. Something to do with performance? Power?

Anyways, I was planning on converting my 90 325is but am now considering just buying this 91 318is since it is already manual. However, I don't want to rid myself of either the 90 325is nor the 92 325i cabrio. Would I be going E30 overboard in this instance?

Just the thought of whipping a lighter 91 318is manual around makes me want it.

[devonjordan]

if you can afford it do it, but you might be happier with that conversion on your 325.

you can never have an e30 overload.

[rede30]

the 91 318is are considered the poor mans m3. It is the only year for a 318is and are pretty rare. The motor is more advanced than the m20 but its nothing special and nothing to powerful, a very nice motor non the less. If its a good deal its hard to pass but it doesnt seem like anything you need to have. I say use the money to make your 90 a badass ca

[Mike325]

you can never have an e30 overload.

Truer words were never spoken.....

[rede30]

sweet avatar btw

[Maluco]

the 91 318is are considered the poor mans m3. It is the only year for a 318is and are pretty rare. The motor is more advanced than the m20 but its nothing special and nothing to powerful, a very nice motor non the less. If its a good deal its hard to pass but it doesnt seem like anything you need to have. I say use the money to make your 90 a badass ca

I agree with you. It's tempting, mostly if he gives me a good price. I can either spend around 1K (correct me if I'm wrong) purchasing a used manual tranny and converting my 325is or throw in maybe double that and have this 318is. However you make a good point, for the amount I spend on the 318is, I could get my suspension kit, spacers, and paint my car. Makes more sense.

[BUDNUNTA]

sell your other 2 and buy that. Interior looks well taken care of. Body looks a bit rough(meaning had some paint work). The 318is is a great car.


Hunter

[Bimmerista]

Post pics of your other cars, then we'll decide. :D

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

I agree with you. It's tempting, mostly if he gives me a good price. I can either spend around 1K (correct me if I'm wrong) purchasing a used manual tranny and converting my 325is or throw in maybe double that and have this 318is. However you make a good point, for the amount I spend on the 318is, I could get my suspension kit, spacers, and paint my car. Makes more sense.

If you shop around and work with a budget, $1k is all you need for a tranny swap

[Maluco]

Post pics of your other cars, then we'll decide. :D

They are both plain. I don't plan on doing anything to the cabrio. I want to leave it original. Lowering Susp kit, spacers, wheels and tranny conversion** for sure on my 325is. (**unless I get this manual 318is) Also, plan on painting both.

[PУCCKAЯ_e30ka]

why buy another e30 if your e30ies are still stock... and auto!

[nando]

I would just do the manual conversion on your 325i. the 318is is a nice car, just gutless.

[Maluco]

why buy another e30 if your e30ies are still stock... and auto!

I fail to recognize how that is criteria for not buying another E30.....

Buying another E30 (a rare E30 318 ) that happens to be manual, does not stop me from modding my 90 325is. The cabrio is staying original. The main thing here is opportunity.

I guess I will base my decision on what he asks for. I agree with you all though, I should invest that money into the two E30s I have now. Mainly getting this 325is manual soon. I'll post a sales price on the FS thread once he's ready.

[CleanAzzE30z]

I say go for it. I love Diamondblack 318is's

Mariano

[trent]

your mom loves diamondblack e30s