2 Doors or 4 Doors E30??

[Cayrool]

Hello guys...This is my first thread....wanna ask opinion from you....which E30 is better??2 doors or 4 doors?I mean regarding the chassis. Which chassis is better?Thank you...Kerol

 

[redbaron]

What would you like?

 

[al3dx]

It all comes down to which one you want?

 

[jagmalhi]

got such thing as which chasis is better ah?so 2 and 4 whats the diff? i think 2 looks more garang,4 more practical

 

[ICEMAN 68]

2 doors would be better if you have kids ..safety matter ....

 

[frenchy]

last time i used 2 doors and now i use 4 doors... 4 doors better 4 me.

 

[Rastabimmer]

2 door look cool & sporty!!:top:

 

[blidahb]

just a matter of personal choice...

 

[astroboy]

Go shop shop for body kit first. If find 2 door kit, then buy 2 door lor, if can find 4 door kit, then buy 4 door lor.

2 door:
- fun
- less maintenance
- lighter
- chassis more rigid
- quieter?

4 door:
- serious
- heavier (door very heavy)
- more maintenance (door lock, window, handles)
- chassis less rigid
- noisier? (door very noisy is component loose lio)

 

[Jules]

astroboy covered most items I would mention but in end, you gotta think wha suits you. If this is your only family car - 4 door.

If its a play car.....like mine - a 2 door is fine.

 

[cempaka]

Have to disagree about the 2-door chassis being more rigid. The 4 door's thicker and centered B-pillar actually contributes a lot to chassis rigidity and strength.

And there is a slight weight difference but not as much as most people think, since the coupe's doors are larger and heavier.

There won't be a noise difference if your door seals are in good shape. To be honest, the only worthwhile driving-related difference I can think of is better visibility over your shoulder in the 2-door.

Bottom line is BMW did a great job in making the 4-door as good a performer as the coupe so that drivers wouldn't have to compromise convenience for sportiness, like with some other manufacturers. At the same time they made the coupe more practical than most, it's pretty roomy in the back by 2-door standards. Both are great looking cars. So just pick the one that suits your needs and preferences.

 

[cempaka]

Some curb weights from strictlyeta and a couple other sites:

1985 318 2395 lbs (2 door)
2450 lbs (4-door)

1987 325i 2811 lbs (2-door)
2850 lbs (4-door)

1991 318i 2657 lbs (2-door)
2602 lbs (4-door)

1991 325i 2811 lbs (2-door)
2844 lbs (4-door)

Weight difference depends on year, but is about 15-20kg.

 

[xXlOnElYXx]

Hello guys...

This is my first thread....wanna ask opinion from you....which E30 is better??2 doors or 4 doors?I mean regarding the chassis. Which chassis is better?

Thank you...

Kerol

my first choice is 2 doors,it is too cool and garang...

u there can find m3 e30 2 doors?

 

[frenchy]

nice cempaka... nice. detail tu...

 

[Cayrool]

thanks for your opinion friends....since I'm a family man and I'm planning to use it as my daily car...I prefer four doors..yeah...those 2 doors look more 'garang'...thanks again...

 

[SuperUnknown]

y not both?if ur a true e30 lover,shud hav both to appreciate 1 of d finest 3series ever built.no offence but jz a thought.btw,gotta agree wit astroboy & jules.and cempaka's statement of opinion too.cheers!

 

[meanguy]

If this will be your second car, then the 2 door may be a good choice....but if you are selling your kelisa to get the UDM, then the 4-door will be a more practical family car! But still a UDM!

 

[astroboy]

I think 2-door better value for "classic" or "collection" because its rare, thus can demand higher price.

 

[Rastabimmer]

Yup,2 doors can be a collector item but it's parts difficult to find lor.....

 

[bimmer72]

mine is 4 dr..good for family man like me...although i would luv to have 2 dr...hehehhe maybe next project...