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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cempaka" data-source="post: 261116" data-attributes="member: 7014">E30s after mid 87 dont really have rust probs because thats when they started galvanizing the body.  pre 87 can have a lot if not carefully looked after.  No problems with most spare parts, at least in KL. huge supply of ori, OEM and 2ndhand.  I think you've heard wrongly about the chop shops, ab.  While E30 halfcuts are harder to find nowadays, if you just want parts there's tons especially since some are interchangable with E36 and others.  BMW themselves even have a whole division dedicated to making new genuine parts for all their older models, so the E30 will be taken care of for a long time to come, not to mention its massive OEM industry.Crack dash is common but possible to rewrap.It's possible to run an E30 on a tight budget compared to later models, but spending a bit more can make it much more reliable and enjoyable to drive.   If you find a good mechanic and do all the necessary maintentance (especially preventative) it'd make a great weekend car or even a daily driver.  Try to save yourself the headaches and look for one with a service history.</blockquote>