So my mom dropped some of the best news I've ever heard in my life today. My little brother is 15, and going to get his permit soon. Turns out he LOVES my car, and wants an E30. I was so stoked, I couldn't believe it. My mom told him he has to get a job first, and then we can start looking for one for him. I think the best thing to get him would be an eta, and ideally, I'd like to find him a 325es. That way, he'll still get an M20, and I can start teaching him how to work on them, and it won't be too fast of a motor for him. He also wants a manual, and if I can find him a good 325es, then he'll have sport seats, and the airdam, plus an LSD.
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Your lucky. My brother is going to be driving within a few years, and I keep bugging him to find what kind of car he wants (We're poor. Your first car is bought broken, and its your job and your money to fix it. Thats how I learned, thats how he has to learn)
He keeps pointing out gay cars (hyundais, celicas, corollas) I wish he had the e30 passion like me.
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you are lucky, wish my brother was into cars. He doesn't even care about the car that he has right now and it drives me nuts.sigpicComment
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Don't hold him back, let him get a 325i or is. It's really not that fast at all, but it's just more fun to drive. I know an e will cost less and save on gas, but he will just be left wishing he had a b25.
Or are you hoping he really gets the bug and makes himself a 327i some day?
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Originally posted by SeattleKid View Post
Josh learned that the power difference between an e and an i is big enough to get you into trouble. Young drivers shouldn't be driving powerful cars, they'll more than likely crash (I'm such a hypocrite, I've been driving my 325i since I was 16)Comment
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808 is exactly right. An eta will be the perfect first E30 for him. The eta motor is more than enough to have fun, and if he really decides that E30's are for him, he can always sell it and get a 325i later. My interest is to look out for his best interests.Originally posted by 808BMW View PostComment
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good to hear!!
i try to get my little brother exposed to cars early.I didnt have a older bro to have me work on his car. his 13 but I had him work with me on the s13 240sx and he is slowly showin interest. i even let him drive it in the parkin lot. A BIG parkin btw. ;)-Frank
1987 325is m50nv (schwarz)
1990 325is (sterling silber)(sold)
2001 525iComment
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Originally posted by erik325i View Post
I wouldn't consider it either, but a 170hp RWD car that loves snap oversteer isn't the best thing to learn how to control.
Every kid drives good around most people, but give them a car and some friends and I garauntee they'll go out at night and do stupid shit. I know I did it, A LOT.
No matter what everyone said growing up, I never thought it applied to me until I had some mishaps with my e30 (curbed a wheel+control arm burning rubber, almost hit a few poles "drifting", rearended a friend due to inattentiveness).
Once you crash your own car (and hopefully you have to pay for it, and do all the work yourself) you'll be a lot more careful.Comment
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Josh, that's awesome!Comment
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That's GREAT!
Just remember:
You can get yourself into trouble with ANY car, INCLUDING a 325eS.
The car I learned to drive on had waaaaaaaay more than 170 hp, but a much longer wheelbase (and traction control), and I didn't bust myself up.
I think it all comes down to the handling tendencies of the car.:wgaf:Comment
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So where was the fucker on sunday? He could have been sweating right along with us.Originally posted by Eurospeed View Post
Josh, I am glad to hear your brother is interested.
How soon you gonna start looking?
Let me know, I would be glad to hunt as well.
Luke
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Thanks for 10 years of fun!Comment
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My little brother will be driving a pod racer to school in about a year. No but for real though, my little brother wants an e30 also. He told me he wants one with a bigger motor than mine, soooo the competition will begin in 2 years.
God i love him. haha
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Congrats man, thats pretty sweet. You could always get him a 318is as well, but hey Im biased.Back to my roots
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