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  • Edev
    No R3VLimiter
    • Aug 2008
    • 3731

    #1

    Sold the E30 and bought a...

    OMFGZ A Z3?!!!!??1

    Yes, that I did.

    It's a 2001 Z3 3.0 manual. Silver on black heated sport interior. 108k. Maintenance records galore. It's a fantastic car, and even better when the top is down.

    I sold the e30 because I got bored, and I've always been wanting something different. It was between an e36 m3, a z3, a z4, or an e46 330i. I'm young, so I don't need a four door and I rarely bring more than one person with me so I thought I'd treat myself to something I've had my eye on for a while. The 3.0 Z3 won.

    Here's the sad part. I sold the E30 last Wednesday and picked up the Z last Saturday. I got a text this morning from the guy who bought my E30. He told me (and sent a picture) that some drunk lady in a Kia Rio came into his lane heads on going 30MPH and totaled the E30. He's perfectly fine, as the car took all the damage. He didn't even have it for a week and some drunk chick ended its life. The car had a good life, driving over 350 thousand miles in its 24 (almost 25) years on the road.

    Here's some good pictures (which you all have seen) of the beloved E30, may she rest in peace:

    (Courtesy of Daniel Sloan)




    (And myself)



    Here's my Z.

    The trunk rack is off already.

    Last edited by Edev; 01-08-2011, 01:23 PM.
    M Coupe
  • ck_taft325is
    R3V OG
    • Sep 2007
    • 6880

    #2
    That's ridiculously sad, Eric!

    Good snag though. Looks fairly nice if not my "style".

    Any word on your ex-E30's euro bumps... :shady:
    Need a part? PM me.

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    • Wishno87
      R3V OG
      • Jul 2007
      • 6025

      #3
      Must see pic of E30 in current state. We put a lot of effort into that thing its sad to see it go soo quickly.
      Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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      • Danny
        Moderator
        • Feb 2008
        • 14216

        #4
        Penis car.

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        • Edev
          No R3VLimiter
          • Aug 2008
          • 3731

          #5
          Originally posted by ck_taft325is
          That's ridiculously sad, Eric!

          Good snag though. Looks fairly nice if not my "style".

          Any word on your ex-E30's euro bumps... :shady:
          Yeah, my heart dropped when I read his text this morning. I'm just glad he's okay.

          Ever since I sold it to him, I've been in contact with him. He's going to send me better pictures, as the one he originally sent this morning wasn't that great since it was taken at night.

          I know the front is completely smashed as it was a front end collision. I don't know about the rear. I'm going to try to convince him to buy the car back and put the motor and such in a different shell.

          Originally posted by Wishno87
          Must see pic of E30 in current state. We put a lot of effort into that thing its sad to see it go soo quickly.
          He's going to be sending me more pictures soon enough. I totally agree with you.
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          • dnova89
            E30 Modder
            • Aug 2009
            • 851

            #6
            I was thinking about getting a z3 when I was looking for a new DD as well. I love style 42's! The e39 I got came with them.

            Anyway sad to hear what happened to your e30, good thing it didnt happen in your ownership at least... enjoy the new car!
            -Darius (aka DiscoDoughnuts on other forums)

            dude man bro...

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            • Edev
              No R3VLimiter
              • Aug 2008
              • 3731

              #7
              Originally posted by dnova89
              I was thinking about getting a z3 when I was looking for a new DD as well. I love style 42's! The e39 I got came with them.

              Anyway sad to hear what happened to your e30, good thing it didnt happen in your ownership at least... enjoy the new car!
              They're incredibly awesome. I also have a set of 17" style 32s as well :) Just in case..haha.

              I agree. It's a bummer. Thanks!
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              • dannyyisntt
                No R3VLimiter
                • Sep 2008
                • 3141

                #8
                Sweet, nice find! But for some reason I have the strongest urge to boo you as well... Lol.

                Sad to see another e30 gone :(
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                • Dj Buttchug
                  R3V OG
                  • Jun 2010
                  • 7633

                  #9
                  you fail. your e30 was clean

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                  • brandonj1
                    Grease Monkey
                    • Feb 2010
                    • 318

                    #10
                    I've been considering getting rid of the 30 and snagging one of these as well.
                    How do you like it? Driving wise how does it compare to an e30?

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                    • deutschman
                      R3V Elite
                      • May 2008
                      • 5958

                      #11
                      i don't like z's. where i come from only queers drive them along with miata's.
                      i guess the "m" versions are cool though.
                      i would have kept the e30...
                      sigpic
                      "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten."

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                      • Ray Smoodiver
                        Moderator
                        • Jun 2004
                        • 8809

                        #12
                        Nice penis car, fag.

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                        • E30Idea
                          R3VLimited
                          • Mar 2007
                          • 2196

                          #13
                          lol, I knew all those comments were comming.
                          ** Lot's of M20 turbo parts for sale.**



                          Turn key track car.

                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=222066

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                          • kronus
                            R3V OG
                            • Apr 2008
                            • 13005

                            #14
                            You betrayed your e30 and it died because of this.
                            cars beep boop

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                            • Stephen
                              Шлем ишака
                              • Aug 2008
                              • 10774

                              #15
                              Originally posted by brandonj1
                              I've been considering getting rid of the 30 and snagging one of these as well.
                              How do you like it? Driving wise how does it compare to an e30?

                              My mom has one of these, yea eric, my mom.

                              Steering feel is heavier, and imo less connected feeling. A bit more of a rubber feeling.

                              Car is small and nimble, but like i said, not as raw feeling. Also, with how small it is, it doesn't give much impression of being light, and compared to a hartop e30, it really isnt. Visibility with the top up can be pretty bad, but thats pretty common for any of the car's competitors.


                              m54 has a nice powerband though, and it seems to stick pretty well as well as keep its composure at higher speeds


                              my .02

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