Cars that compare to the E30

[Kershaw]

I saw a Shelby Omni GLS on a semi today. thought of of this thread.

[TurboJake]

Don't forget the pocket rocket.

[keefy6]

I came really close to buying a Starion a few times, but was apprehensive of the electrical issues. I'd want to keep the orig engine and not swap, just upgrade it. That blue is something else

[george graves]

Oh, and not that the price is anywhere close to an e30....but NSX.



And - also ran....

Mitsubishi Starion ESI

[george graves]

Me too. Best thread in a long while.

Another - the ford escort. We got an econobox - but in cosworth trim....

[E30 Wagen]

This thread defines my taste in cars. :)

[Andy.B]

Not a car, per se, but likely appeals to the same type of owners:
Vw transporter, particularly the baywindows and vanagons
These vans can do everything.


They can even be track cars.

Easy to work on, huge enthusiast followings, lego like compatibility for upgrades, can be built for a variety of purposes, and are near indestructable.

Some e30 parts are used for popular upgrades to the bus. Power windows (to replace the manual cranks) are an easy diy swap, as well as front seats for improved comfort and style.

Disclaimer: I may be biased, since I own a 72 transporter, but I honestly feel that it is a perfect compliment to my 2 door e30. I can fit tons of stuff and people in it, endlessly tinker and improve it, and have so far been unable to kill it. I lost a compression on a cylinder a couple of summers ago, and the thing kept running through the fall until I pulled the engine for a rebuild.

[LateFan]

no one says anything about the milano verde, yet post about much older and more expensive cars?

Good point! Ran out of time!

The Alfa Romeo Milano (75 in Europe)

RWD
Alfetta-based chassis
Fantastic suspension / DeDion rear suspension
50/50 weight distribution / rear transaxle
Busso-designed aluminum V6 - great sound
Recaro seats
Interior switches in odd places - you have to figure out how to lower the windows.
South African 3.7 liter variations available.

[keefy6]

^ i've never heard of that car..

[e30evolution]

no one says anything about the milano verde, yet post about much older and more expensive cars?

[cagedbunny]

the fc is better than an e30 in about every aspect except looks though.

edit: and reliability. :rofl:

And fuel economy..

[Kershaw]

The FC3S Mazda RX-7 competes with the E30 very well. I get the same feeling from my E30 that I did from my FC's, happiness anytime I'm driving and especially in corners.

the fc is better than an e30 in about every aspect except looks though.

edit: and reliability. :rofl:

[keefy6]

I forgot about the Escort GT. Been ages since seeing one though

[LateFan]

Small-bumper Volvo 142

(because it's...)

A crisp-looking 2 door coupe with pop-out quarter windows.
Solid.
Reliable.
Indestructable.
Fun to drive (not an Alfa or an E30, but fun)
Was raced and rallied.
Has a similar cult following.

[LateFan]

Giulia GT / GTV