Need help picking a good car

[Raffefaste]

Im new to the car community but I've found that I really like old bmws but don't know enough to identify stuff. These are some listings I've found and I was wondering if these are good and how much work they would need to be pretty good

[twright]

We're going to need more info than that. Can you provide more pictures and more detail of the two cars you are interested In?

[Raffefaste]

[Vincenze]

One is a 4-cylinder E30. The other is a 4-cylinder M10 E21.

You should first check if a car has a perfect body with no rust. That's the main priority.

Here is the Buying guide https://www.rtsauto.com/e30-bmw-buyi...d-from-german/

[KI4UJO]

As stated above, I would definitely prioritize the condition of the body shell over everything else. After all, the other stuff bolts on. Having had both an m42 and an m10, I will say that the m42 is definitely a more engaging engine to drive - mostly as the m10 was designed for a lighter car.

[MR E30 325is]

At this point in the E21/E30 lifespan, teamed with your newness, the condition of the body should be your top priority. Rust is a big no-no to tackle. Like KI4 said above, everything else bolts on.