Planning to buy E30 coupe, need advice

[MalayCooper]

Hi allI have been inlove with the E30 coupe since i was a kid and never got the chance to own one. Now finally i think is the right time to finally get one before i become too old...Saw a few on mudah.my but since its a 22-25 yr old car, any advice from you sifus would be great. Anything i should look for during test drive etc? Or perhaps one of you sifus can tag along...CheersSyed0125205525

 

[mizhan]

buy me a teh ais.. 012 3086433

 

[chili e30]

normally the coupe is m20 body which is below 1987 model,this model will cause you rust problem.if you are buying 87 & below u must check is there any rust at the fender,firewall,boot etc.if u really wanna overhaulin it that should not be a problem cause
u gonna naked it & rebuild it.m40 coupe body which is above 1987 is not easy to get.get a stock condition which is runnig on ori engine or other bmw engine.don't get car which is mode to japan engine cause you don't know how is the handling.

 

[MalayCooper]

Was thinking of buying this coupe...

What do u think? Looks ok from the pics...

One ques: What are the main diffs between M20 and M40 body (other than galvanised vs. not galvanised)

Cheers

Syed
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[BlackCat]

Bro, the information is 'out' there...

Here is a link for starters: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_E30

Good luck on your hunt. BTW, is that a stick shift I see? Whats' the specs on this one?

 

[mizhan]

Was thinking of buying this coupe...

What do u think? Looks ok from the pics...

One ques: What are the main diffs between M20 and M40 body (other than galvanised vs. not galvanised)

Cheers

Syed
0125205525

car looks decent enough on the pics.. check for rust on firewall, floor & trunk. just throw away those junk rims.

 

[climenta]

Was thinking of buying this coupe...

What do u think? Looks ok from the pics...

One ques: What are the main diffs between M20 and M40 body (other than galvanised vs. not galvanised)

Cheers

Syed
0125205525

Hello Syed, welcome to the forum. If I'm not wrong, this car is heavily modified (as advertised), which doesn't necessarily mean it's a good buy. Check on what mods are done, best if you're taking someone like mizhan along.

Btw, there's another basic E30 for sale on Mudah, maroon coupe. Looks like a decent car, price also a lot lower. Grab it fast before I do

Check here: http://www.mudah.my/BMW-E30-320i-2-door-coupe--6-cyldr--5-speed-manual-4903766.htm

 

[kevster30]

buy me a teh ais.. 012 3086433

.......and get ready your cheque book ready...ekekeke:top:

 

[kombat_kanan]

car looks decent enough on the pics.. check for rust on firewall, floor & trunk. just throw away those junk rims.

haha..menusuk kalbu..

 

[energy]

very nice e30.
how much are these cars?

 

[ALBundy]

Welcome to the forum syed.

The e30 is one of the most iconic models ever made by BMW. The mere fact that have owners are restoring these cars speaks volume of it's desirability.

The only issue with the e30 is rust and more rust. Other than that, there should be no issues with it. Parts are aplenty and relatively affordable.

Good luck in your quest

 

[mizhan]

haha..menusuk kalbu..

sorry bro.. jangan la terasa pulak

 

[erica34]

...The only issue with the e30 is rust and more rust. Other than that, there should be no issues with it. Parts are aplenty and relatively affordable.

+1. and also plenty of aftermarket performance parts available compared to other models that age/generation. and the e30 m3 has the nicest and most cool looking 80s style wide fender flares still.

 

[chili e30]

coupe look really cool...but whyt not think about 4 door? is much easy to get...maybe you can think about 4 door m40 318i m/t
stock condition & play with it 1st.later you need bigger engine just change it & wolverine own a worksop at batu 10 are expert on old school bimmer, he can help you out.

 

[MalayCooper]

This one is an auto M20 323i 1987... looks decent too... what do you think?

Again the reason iwanted a 2-door coz ive got a 4-door Alfa, a 4-door kia (for the missus) and an Estima MPV. I need something for ME

 

[ALBundy]

The fiber Mtec2 bodykit looks bad, and from the pictures, the knee bolster is also missing.

I would suggest you to keep looking for a better car. Maybe if you can offer the right amount of $$ to Mizhan, he may sell you his Red Hot E30. Cabutzzz....

 

[fabianyee]

This one is an auto M20 323i 1987... looks decent too... what do you think?

Again the reason iwanted a 2-door coz ive got a 4-door Alfa, a 4-door kia (for the missus) and an Estima MPV. I need something for ME

Are u the same guy from IA forum??

Better to hunt for a late model E30, most of them being 4 door 318i.. there are some which are imported 320i, 325i and some 2 doors...

BTW, the E30 2 door was never known as coupe official....

 

[MalayCooper]

Are u the same guy from IA forum??

Better to hunt for a late model E30, most of them being 4 door 318i.. there are some which are imported 320i, 325i and some 2 doors...

BTW, the E30 2 door was never known as coupe official....

yes i am 164TSpark from the IA Forum

I apologise for the "coupe" mishap i know its only meant for FIAT coupe Cabutssss...

 

[mizhan]

MalayCooper, agree with your wish for a 2 door; but go for a stickshift. slushbox got no place in an E30.

 

[mizhan]

The fiber Mtec2 bodykit looks bad, and from the pictures, the knee bolster is also missing.

I would suggest you to keep looking for a better car. Maybe if you can offer the right amount of $$ to Mizhan, he may sell you his Red Hot E30. Cabutzzz....

aiyooo... that rustbucket's bills are oredi 45k, and counting