My friend had a cb7 accord. Was a fun little bullet proof grocery getter. Till he r3vd it, got a girlfriend and fell off the face of the earth :(
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Originally posted by kickinindian View Postwow this makes me want an accord...looks amazing!
Originally posted by E30_Pare View Postahh the cb7. only thing I like about it was the teal dash lights on and that undeniable feeling of riding in a "fast n furious 90s hot rod".
Originally posted by anabolice30 View PostMy friend had a cb7 accord. Was a fun little bullet proof grocery getter. Till he r3vd it, got a girlfriend and fell off the face of the earth :(
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Just thought about this thread.. Pontiac Fiero GT
For those of us that remember these, what were they like to drive?
Comparable? I know mid-engine, but curious if any similarityMy old Style 5 Thread / My Swap
1991 318IS :bow: 2.5L S14 Swap/BC Coilover suspension/Some new (old) wheels/
IS Skirt-Lip/RG Splitter/M-Technic I Spoiler/Dogleg/3.46 Diff/Euro H4 headlights etc.
1998 528I (Sold) // 2003 540I ///M Sport
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Originally posted by keefy6 View PostJust thought about this thread.. Pontiac Fiero GT
For those of us that remember these, what were they like to drive?
Comparable? I know mid-engine, but curious if any similarity
The Fiero GT ended up as a used car no one wanted to spend the money to fix, and all have been recycled since.
You can tell a good car from bad by how many are left on the road. Like old Volvo 240's and such. Not to say a 240 is like a e30.
Did someone already mention a VW Golf GTI, or Corrado? That's kinda a 90's budget sports car. Merkur XR4Ti comes to mind. Oh, and there was a 4 door cosworth powered (ford of europe) UK only car. Astroria? Or something. 400 HP, it could do 200 mph, way, way ahead if it's time.Last edited by george graves; 04-11-2016, 02:33 AM.Originally posted by Matt-Bhey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?
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I've only driven a stock Fiero GT but I really didn't like it. There is no power whatsoever, brakes were meh, steering was sloppy... Even in stock form the e30 is much better.88 325is - S52 powered
Originally posted by King ArthurWe'll not risk another frontal assault, that rabbit's dynamite!
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Originally posted by george graves View PostMan, all I remember is that they had a really bad rep as a turd - mechanics hated working on them, and they didn't exactly handle well or fast in any measurable way. A few years later Toyota released the mr2, but even that was kinda a disappointment as it was plastic interior, and had no real soul. Awesome idea, but fell short.
The Fiero GT ended up as a used car no one wanted to spend the money to fix, and all have been recycled since.
You can tell a good car from bad by how many are left on the road. Like old Volvo 240's and such. Not to say a 240 is like a e30.
Did someone already mention a VW Golf GTI, or Corrado? That's kinda a 90's budget sports car. Merkur XR4Ti comes to mind. Oh, and there was a 4 door cosworth powered (ford of europe) UK only car. Astroria? Or something. 400 HP, it could do 200 mph, way, way ahead if it's time.I Timothy 2:1-2
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George/Matthugie that's kind of what I thought...the MR2 is a good oneMy old Style 5 Thread / My Swap
1991 318IS :bow: 2.5L S14 Swap/BC Coilover suspension/Some new (old) wheels/
IS Skirt-Lip/RG Splitter/M-Technic I Spoiler/Dogleg/3.46 Diff/Euro H4 headlights etc.
1998 528I (Sold) // 2003 540I ///M Sport
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Someone already mentioned the Saab 900 Turbo. Personally, I'd say its smaller, lighter predecessor, the 99 Turbo, is a better match. Was considered superior to an E21 323i by at least some European auto pubs; can't say how it compares to a well-sorted E30, but my non-turbo 99LE was a blast to drive (wish it looked as nice as the one below ... would pay real money for one like it)
ainadude
Indian Wells, CA
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1991 325i 2dr. 5sp, delphin, w/freshly re-skinned IS sport seats/15" Ronal cross-spokes
1976 Triumph Spitfire w/1.8-liter Miata engine/transmission, koa dash with TR6 oil/volt gauges, lowered suspension, 14" Minilite replicas and more
2004 Kawasaki ZZR600
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My votes go to AE86, XR4Ti/Sierra and laugh if you will but Fox body Mustang, especially notchback, SVO and Capri variants.
I loved my early twin cam Dodge Neons and always wanted a RWD equivalent, I have found the E30 and AE86 coupe close to that having owned both now. I could go on an embarrassingly long philosophical tirade on the parallels in comparing the E30 to AE86 and the Les Paul to Stratocaster, respectively.sigpic
1991 325i Sport - Calypsorot Metallic - DAILY DRIVEN
WTB in SoCal: 8"/10" Lukebox, leather Sport steering wheel, 60L MotoMeter fuel gauge, Thule/Yakima roof rack
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Originally posted by ainadude View PostSaab 900
Originally posted by Vincent Brick View PostXR4Ti/SierraOriginally posted by Matt-Bhey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?
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Similar size, German chassis, IRS. I was obsessed with them as a kid, my 4th grade teacher almost bought one new and gave me the sales brochure since he knew I liked them, still have it. An old roommate had an XR4Ti I turned wrenches on with him, would love to own a nice one.sigpic
1991 325i Sport - Calypsorot Metallic - DAILY DRIVEN
WTB in SoCal: 8"/10" Lukebox, leather Sport steering wheel, 60L MotoMeter fuel gauge, Thule/Yakima roof rack
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You all should add this channel to your youtube subscription list. They cover everthing from DMC Deloreans, to Subaru BRATs.
Here's a sample - e46 review. The e30 get brought up in the first 10 seconds, and it's spot on funny.
Last edited by george graves; 04-13-2016, 02:01 AM.Originally posted by Matt-Bhey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?
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+1 for the RX-7
As someone who's owned 5 of them and 3 e30's, I'd say they feel very much the same, especially the Series 4 (86-88) FC's.
The N/A models are akin to late model 318i's.. slightly underpowered, but light and chuckable, while the Turbo II's compare more to the 325.1991 318i stock-ish (daily)
1991 318i s52 (sold)
1991 318is (sold)
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