/bmw/ - BMW General

>>15417197
Why are generals always so obnoxious?

>>15417197
STOP creating new threads when the old one is still alive, you massive fucking cancer faggot. Create a new one when the old one is on page 8 or something, NOT when it's on page fucking one or two!

Is this the buyers remorse thread?

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>>15417202
>>15417227
Ya cunts should stop sucking eachother off and take a breath. Nobody complains when there are three /dbt/ threads on the board at once.

We are at the bump limit and this is the only chance to post the header image I made while in these remote mountains, so chill.

>>15417276
I don't know how you could regret one of those, who cares about money when you have an M635CSi.

>>15417202
They've become a meme in themselves. And memes are, without exception, obnoxious shit.

>>15417338
>Nobody complains when there are three /dbt/ threads on the board at once.
Actually, several people complain, including me, and this shit is going to provoke the mods into cracking down on generals. Just watch.

>>15417538
They've yet to take care of alphonse

>>15417538
Among cleaning up shitposters (notably the MUH FF IS JUST AS GOOD and HURR DURR AMERISHIT ones plaguing every thread), this board needs most of the generals and dailies on here need to be removed completely.

This is one of the only few that actually talks about cars instead of just blogging incessantly

>>15417544
Alphonse is impossible to take care of, he has too many IPs

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>>15417544

last night the janitor stopped alphonse as he tried to nuke the board

>>15417276
you mean the
>I didn't research at all so i had no idea what i was getting into when i bought a bmw for 1500$ thread?

>>15417538
>>15417202
>>15417227

you fellas need to calm down, or take a break from 4chan.
clearly you spend too much time here. it's not healthy.

>>15417538
>>15417202
>>15417227
>containment threads are bad

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Sup lads I'm thinking of buying a e46 330Cd LCI any known weak spots I should know of also how gay will I look in one of these?

>>15417771
It might just be my autism but I think a true BMW should have a gasoline engine and a manual transmission. That being said, the 3.0 diesel is the best sounding diesel I've ever heard

>>15417805
Yeah those i6 Diesel's sure are neat. I just prefer an diesel over gasoline because gas is pretty expensive here in Euroland.

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=HqkyuIX-Vbk

>>15417702
Or mods could actually do their fucking jobs. Generals (which take up half the board space) just encourage circlejerking and makes the posters way too confident; for example I've been seeing way more civic drivers shitposting about every RWD car under the planet after /hg/ became a thing

>>15417833
>i don't know how to filter threads
shitposting is and will always be a thing

>>15417853
>Ignoring the problem is a perfectly acceptable solution

>>15417887
what is the problem though? just stay the fuck away from our threads if you're so triggered or just fuck off somewhere else

>>15417829
>>15417771

not a fan of Diesels, but i recall seeing a topgear video where the diesel equivalent of the 5 series was faster than the petrol one

as long as you get the 330d (biggest diesel engine right?) i think you should be fine as they're fucking powerful.

Am I going to be bored going from an actual sports car to an E92? (Not a Miata, although I do also own one).

>>15417990
You realize I'm not the one complaining about this thread, right. I'm talking about circlejerks which are just blogging and shitposting like /dat/, /osg/, /hg/ etc.

Given BMW owner stereotypes this general is actually pretty decent.

>>15418080
i don't see a problem with these threads i just scroll past them

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>want an 01/02 z3 3.0 manual, in good mechanical and cosmetic condition, don't care about mileage

what should i be expecting to pay in the northeast? like 8k?

i wanna z3 real bad

>>15418275
When I was looking for one they would run up to about 12k for a decent one with reasonable mileage (sub 100k) (also NE). Ended up buying a NB Miata for half that in really good condition and don't regret it in the slightest.

>>15418287
the fallback is a 99/00 2.8 manual in good condition, because you can do an s52 cam swap and get great power out of it, with turbo/supercharger options later

i mean i like the miata and all but....the z3 seems more interesting to me, more comfortable as a daily as well

>>15418301
Oh, for a DD yes, I'd recommend an I6 Z3.

>>15418301
but then again its a bmw so have fun at the dealership

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>>15418275

3.0's go from between 9500 and 12000

for 8 grand you're thinking of a 2.5i

just get an M roadster


I'm still saving up for an M coupe, gon b gud

>>15418354
>dealership
>implications
only go to an indie for stuff i dont want to/cant tackle

>>15418383
what about a 2.5 and then put a used supercharger on it?

>>15418422

You're better off with an M roadster.

can be had for less than 3.0s go for, and have similar power and better looks (imo)

3.0's are expensive because they're marginally rarer than 2.5i's, especially in manual.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRggDDbls9c

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2003 330xi

278,000 miles and counting

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>>15418498

>>15418498
whew and I thought my 237k mile 328ci was high mileage

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Still looking at this Z3. Gonna call some local BMW shops tomorrow for opinions on the cracks; based on my research the repairs/improvements should be well within my purchase budget. Also ordering a PPI, if that doesn't turn up anything else I'll go ahead and make plans to buy it.
Cracks here btw
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>>15407409

>>15417544
>>15417601
>>15417617
I did my part in pulling the alarm, I wonder if people usually do or just hide.

>>15417538
>>15417563
>>15417833
You realise without general threads there would be 20+ threads for the same posts that would otherwise be just one thread, that last only a day or two each? With generals we can have a lot more content on the board at once.

Besides, they allow people to post what they otherwise probably wouldn't bother to make their own thread for.

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Anybody have experience with duraflex body kits? I have a 94 530i and I really like the look of the M5 front bumper.

If Duraflex sucks what would you recommend?

miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/5659759647.html worth the look?

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>>15419101
This?
http://www.duraflexbodykits.com/1989-1995-bmw-series-e34-duraflex-look-front-bumper-cover-piece-duraflex-103205-p-265517.html

Well it is FRP with "flex resins". People seem to say they generally do not fit well and/or are lacking in OEM features.

If you are going FRP or CFRP I'd recommend DTM FiberWerkz, although they don't seem to have one that really looks like an M5 bumper. They will need a bit of fitment but DTM is a lot closer to the community, I don't think you could say that about the other.

http://dtmfiberwerkz.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_82_127_186

I was going to get a CFRP GTR hood from them but the M3 went RIP so that was cancelled. Might do it some day though.

Silver 540i e39 driver with the 6 speed, can you tell me which rims you are currently driving?

>>15419883
Well it doesn't *look* damaged... all photos are taken at night, remind you. Not exactly shiny but then again that may just be the dull lighting. For my tastes the interior is rather bland, just a mix of grey inside and out. Ask for a VIN and if he has service records.

Here is a pretty sharp looking 330ci. Not much on it but appears clean. Owner is probably old and can't take photos.

http://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/5669615050.html

>>15418075
Unless it is a 335i or M3, probably. The lesser e92s power does not justify their size.

>>15418075
>from an actual sports car

What actual sports car? Just say what it is, unless you're too insecure about your choices in life to do so.

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OK guys, don't know if this got answered in the last thread, but I didn't get to check so I'm asking again!

Ignition doesn't always seem to work. Turn the key, nothing. No cranking, no tick tick dead battery noise. Just nothing. Now, it doesn't always do this, and there doesn't seem to be any reason behind it. Any ideas?

E36 in case you wanted to know that.

>>15421016
What have you already checked? Maybe the starter is broken or isn't getting any power.

>>15421020
Lol, I haven't checked anything.

But it does work most of the time, just turn it on and it works, just sometimes it won't do anything. So I don't even really know where to begin.

>>15421027
could be a fuse? maybe it shakes a bit and sometimes it won't make a good contact

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bangle era bimmer owner checking in

>>15421307
Nice 7, I prefer the pre-facelift ones.

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Aww yiss, it finally came. Had a 7.62x51 FMJ round hanging from my old 7 series keys and a 7.62x39 from my 5 series keys. You know, small bang and big bang?

>>15421307
>tfw will never own a newer 7 series
It's suffering, I'll pretend to fit in with my ancient shitbox.

>>15421429
You don't want a 7 series, believe me. The model in that pic is considered to be the most unreliable 7 series ever made.

>>15421447
That the E65? Everyone's been always talking shit about the 7 series, no matter what model, they're always considered the very epitome of bad engineering and shit going wrong left and right.

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>>15421447
>>15421454
it's not that bad honestly, owned for almost a year, we haven't had any problems yet, 300k km mileage
it's more reliable than my mates e46 and my ex Merc W211 surely

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Just got her yesterday
Shifts so much smoother than the Subaru I traded for it. loving the interior quality, wood paneling and regal leather seats. The V6 almost makes up for the lack of a twin turbo, but I plan on fixing that.

Runs well, but sometimes it pops out of gear if I let off the gas suddenly..

All in all happy with the trade. People respect beemers more than other cars, my girlfriend's dad very politely asked me if he could drive it to the store while I was visiting. Felt good man

>>15421572
Man, that is so nice.

>>15421583
>V6
Am I being baited here?

>>15421583
>v6
you need to research your car much, much more so you can fix it, otherwise you're going to get bit in the ass

>>15421620
>>15421714
Be gentle, I'm a new carfag. What's the deal?

>>15422817
BMW has never released a car with a V6. Always INLINE 6 engines if it's a 6 cylinder.

Easiest way to trigger BMW people, as you can see, is call it a V6.
V8 and V12 are there and cool though.

>>15422824
Ahh. Okay, I can see how that would sound stupid, I grew up in a hick town so I don't know cars, just trucks. Excuse my pesantry

>>15422830
What's that little cutie you got there anyway?

>>15421572

i assume you've had no problems with maintenance because its got a small engine

there's a lot of 745i's here

do want, those interiors look so comfy.

>>15422838
It was a close decision in between two beemers and I may be wrong but I believe this one is the E36 318i, still don't have the BMW naming system fully figured out

>>15422859
Man, I think that looks more like an E39 5 series to me than an E36.
Also, if it's 6 cylinder then no way in hell is it going to be an 318 or x18 anything

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>>15421583
Not bad, but if you want to go for class, I'd recommend going smoked as the clears look kinda trashy on black.

>>15422885
This, keep the wheels, get some smoked lights and you'll be soon riding windows up and AC full blast all the time because even the slightest crack in the window will fill the car with drenched pussy.

>>15422874
You could be right. I'm sifting through my craigslist history trying to find the add I followed up on. Kinda hard when I've been searching for almost a month and visited at least 15 cars.
I feel like an extreme tier scrub for not knowing exactly what it is

>>15422885
>>15422904
Smoked front and back?
Sometimes I find matte smoked lights clash with the shiny black, but you could be right

>>15422885
That looks good, how do you smoke it without it being dull black?

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post your waifu-car

>~selling for 140k and going up
>that sweet m5 engine

fuck

>>15422931
>>15422937
Who said you can only have matte? Just do some wet sanding and polish them if it comes out too matte.
http://www.9thgencivic.com/forum/exterior-styling/9871-diy-smoke-tail-lights-using-vht-niteshades-**reflection-finish-**.html

>>15423019

These cars were awful brand new

but so sexy

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>>15423019
When I have a stable enough career to keep the S70 V12 running...

>>15423019
The engine sounds so amazing.

>>15423105
Mark my words, I will one day buy a god damn 850 and drive the fuck out of it. When shit inevitably fails, I will cry and fix the fuck out of it so I can drive some more fucks out of it.
If my 750 is something to go by, it isn't anything too unmanageable as long as you keep up with maintenance and take care of it. Sure, shit is a pain in the ass to maintain, but nothing an afternoon and some hard swearing won't get fixed, like them spark plugs for example.

>>15423069
That's a good tutorial. Thanks anon. I bookmarked that, will do that after I do the oil change and swap all the filters!

Dude is selling a 2009 328i coupe for $12k (can) with 145000kms.
I've mostly only driven Nissan's and Chevy's. What should I look for when inspecting the car?


>>15423254
>>15423105
I was the dude who posted a while back about buying a '91 850i. Research showed that parts cost is literally astronomical. Deff a car that requires a secondary car as a DD.

>>15423277
Man, i don't see parts costing THAT much at least for my 750, if we keep the SLS out of the equation.
Also, it's not like shit is going to break down every other day.
Even more so, it's probably not a car anyone would daily anyway.

just wondering, what do you guys do to be able to afford these cars?

>>15423344
Work and spend every single penny you get on your shitbox.

>>15423344
Most cars in here aren't really expensive

>>15418960
>You realise without general threads there would be 20+ threads for the same posts that would otherwise be just one thread, that last only a day or two each? With generals we can have a lot more content on the board at once.
>Besides, they allow people to post what they otherwise probably wouldn't bother to make their own thread for.
You realize I'm not >>15417538 or anybody crying about this thread. I'm saying a lot of generals that aren't this thread are complete cancer that do nothing but encourage shitposting outside of the generals OR they're just not car-related period. Mods are lazy assholes who show time and time again they won't bother actually doing their job.

>>15420807
Well, fuck. Power was my main concern; I test drove an E90 and it wasn't too bad but I don't know if I'd get bored and there's no way I'm dealing with the moneypit of a 335i
>>15420821
370z. I have multiple reasons to want to sell it within a year

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Change your cabin filters bois
>>15421307
Love the E60. Beautiful car. Although I think I'd rather have the E39.

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>>15423344

everyone here except the guy with the M6 and v12 7 series owns cars that are cheap to maintain

also

post cute webm's

>>15423441
You'll enjoy it, going from a 370Z to a 335i. Its not that much of a money pit.

Alternatively pay a little more and look out for a E92 M3 ($26-34k) or Z4M Coupe ($22-26k)

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>>15423496

hah, thats disgusting.

not my problem thankfully, Z3's don't even have cabin filters.

>>15423513
Eh, basically everything I've read on the internet about the 335i ranged from "The last word I would use to describe this car is reliable" to "Please fucking kill me for buying this". The M3 is a bit out of my price range and I'm not really interested in a Z4M or Z4 period.

Really, on the note of the 335i, "BMW" "forced induction" and "used" just doesn't sit well with me period; at least half of the used E92s around here are 335is which leads me to believe people are trying to get rid of their moneypits

>>15423541

okay anon

clearly, you're not interested in owning a bmw at all

period

.

missing out on good shit though. :)

>>15423555
It's more that I'm not overlooking legitimate concerns for the badge despite originally asking about a specific BMW anyway.

Just wondering, did the 4 Series end up numb and pigfat like the F30 or no?

>>15423672
According to Winding Road, yes it was pretty numb

>>15423675
Well fuck, I really wanted to like it but I guess that's out.

>>15423698
Check out the series

>>15422839
e65 745i's are indeed problematic (vanos, valvetronic)
mine is a 3.0 diesel i6 turbo

Can any one recommend a good shop knowledgeable with BMWs in northwest Houston?

>>15423768
Wot

>>15423912
Oops.
Check out the 2 series

>>15423369
Essentially this.

>>15423881
You better not be trying to buy that Z3 out from under me fgt

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>>15423019
After realizing the E30 M3 was out of the question, I began eyeing pic related.

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my static 540i

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>>15424203
>way too many stickers
>lowered way too much
come on man....

>>15424269
stickers came off after repeated police harassment
i want to go as low as possible, i'm saving for work S1 3 piece wheels

>>15424203
Nice, bet it looks good with your gauged ears, vape, and liberal arts degree in progress

>>15424287
>as low as possible
please stop abusing your car

>>15421027
Check the battery voltage, if it isn't the battery voltage it's probably the starter, if you can't figure out what to check without asking us you should probably just have a mechanic take over after determining the battery isn't dead.

>>15423517
>Z3's don't even have cabin filters.
Yep, they just blow all of the shit right into the evaporator like E30s. Ever done an evaporator job on a car with no cabin air filter? It's fun.

>>15423541
From what I have seen you're fine with a 335/335is if you buy one that has been cared for and is bone stock.

>>15424203
>>15424287
>retard-low
>static drop
>creepy weeaboo stickers
You really deserved to be harassed for that.

>>15424287
Easy, just cut the springs, cut the fenders, remove the oil pan, and call a tow truck.

For someone wanting to see what BMW is all about, whats the quintessential car for them to try that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

>>15424434
E36 M3
Or E46 330ci ZHP

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>>15417197

E30>E46>E36>E90

Funny how that works.

Bmw engineer their cars to fail after 100k miles. (except e30's)

Shit company, shit ethics, shit cliente, shit drivers

The only generation that matters are e30's

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>>15417197
Why is this car so cheap? There has to be something with this year/model combo, right?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5632733448.html

>>15424540
because it's a bangle 6-series, please do not buy one, they are not worth the repair bills and difficulty to fix DIY

>>15424529
>Bmw engineer their cars to fail after 100k miles. (except e30's)
ur an idiot
>
Shit company, shit ethics, shit cliente, shit drivers
ur an idiot
>The only generation that matters are e30's
ur an idiot

>>15424508
E46/E90 in general. Avoid the N54/N55 on the latter, though.

>>15423994
Besides size, is there much different from the 4? BMW's gone full retard with naming conventions lately so I have no idea.

>>15424540
>110k miles
>6 Series
If you enjoy getting fucked out of your money just send me some on Paypal

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>>15424554

>falling for the BMW meme this hard.

>being this butthurt because of your over engineered parts are degrading and breaking, and you can't afford to fix them.

>muh badge.

kek

Real car people see through the BMW bullshit.

>you're an idiot.
ftfy.

>>15424562
So, avoid 6 series with high mileage? Does this apply to the 5 series as well, since I think they have platform similarities?

>>15424540
>Why is this car so cheap?
Same reason all higher end german luxury cars are cheap for what they are; the owners trade in every couple of years because they're wealthy, and the cars get insanely expensive to repair and maintain once they're out of the warranty period.

>>15424569
before you bait any further
it's less about engineered to fail and more about engineered to be bleeding-edge-good for 100k at most, and anything beyond that...meh...
although newer bmws are just bad so, yeah

>>15424573

avoid any BMW with high mileage.

better yet, just avoid BMW's.

>>15424573
e60 has its issues but it seems like the 6 series has even more
if you really like them, go with a later model that has a well documented service and repair history by a caring owner. it won't be as cheap but it'll be worth the higher cost up front

>>15424583
also, go with a 650 instead of a 645, they improved a few things about the engine going from the 545/645 to the 550/650, like better oil cooling and such, knocked out several of the big problems with those engines (the n62 i think it was)

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>>15424579

The people who buy BMW's don't keep them pass 100k. They just buy another bmw, or some other luxury car.

That's why these cars are stupid to buy used unless it's a e30 which engine is a tank with just meat and potato parts that are forged.

>>15424597
can you stop please

>>15424605
He's pretty much right though.

T. owner of multiple BMWs (E30, 2002, E46) who does performance work on all of them.

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>>15424434
Well BMW has seen certain periods... I suppose one should start from the Neue Klasse, which changed BMW's dying luxury market into a sport market. Without it, BMW would probably not be around today. Then BMW design started to become more recognisable such as the grille and lamps with Bracq. Afterwards, Claus Luthe then brought about the sharp designs we see as "Classic BMW" today. Very stylish in their time, cars such ad the e28 and e30 were still very practical but held pride in their Bavarian build quality. In the mid 80s BMW began working with Asian designers, as Japanese cars had really transformed the world since the late 70s, both in technology and design. Such is why 90s BMWs such as e36 up to e46 have a lot in common with Japanese sports cars. BMW still had Luthe at the time, so you still see strong resemblances to earlier designs that were lost into the new millenium. Unfortunately, this may also be why they are a little below the build quality of the previous generations. They may not be the most luxurious, but they were the best performing of their time. And then we have the Bangle era, which many people still don't like the taste of. Generally, as opposed to the Japanese influence in the 90s, Bangle cars are larger and go for a more unibody form. Also this has seen the time of a general en-mass luxury return to BMW, which offends many who prefer the drivers side of the spectrum BMW. And of course post-Bangle is a continuation of those trends.

At least that is how I see it.

>>15424597
>>15424605
>>15424608
E36s easily get to 300k miles. So many are at 250k+ right now and going strong as DDs. E30s as well.

Generally more expensive cars that are not bought by enthusiasts will be sold because wealthier people can afford to always have the latest. Why are so many old Corollas and Civics on the road? Because the original owners cannot afford to get anything new.

>>15424642
>Why are so many old Corollas and Civics on the road? Because the original owners cannot afford to get anything new.
As someone who could easily afford either new, I'd prefer to have one from the mid 2000s at the latest. The Civic went from nimble-ish with a comfy interior to pigfat and JUST FUCK MY SHIT UP

>>15424608
>>15424605

I know right? I'm speaking out of experience I too, owned both an e30 and e46. I can tell you right now, that the e30 is the clear winner, other than every electrical system breaking on it.

The truth is that BMW's burn fast and bright, but die young. There is a reason why they cost so little on craigslist and every used car lot with all these bells and whistles.

They break, and then they break your wallet.

>>15424654
except if you just fix them yourself, but normies don't want to pick up a wrench and skimp on maintenance anyway and whine when their engine blows up due to lack of oil change, or go to some bmw indie for maintenance and are shocked that it costs money to maintain a good car vs throwing some pennies at an appliance like a civic

>>15424654
>b-b-but
>muh
>wallet

why does it smell like gas when I'm driving

is my car going to explode

>>15424642
>Why are so many old Corollas and Civics on the road? Because the original owners cannot afford to get anything new.
So the old BMWs just disappear into thin air? If not, someone better teach all those used car shops about supply and demand

>>15424668
You don't seem to understand anything about the situation, clearly signaled by the use of the term "normie" which in itself is probably a sign of your young age.

The reason why BMWs are more often handled by mechanics is because wealthier folk generally do not like to get their hands dirtied or ever had parents who taught them any such skills because they were too wealthy to do the same.

Less expensive makes is on the other side of the spectrum: a lot more hands-on wrenching and doing oil changes in your front yard.

Get hyper expensive and you're absolutely mad to think Bugatti owners do anything but have their valet take it to the classy shop and toss a black card in the passenger seat to have it paid for.

BMW was dying in luxury, so they switched to practical sports, which is once again transitioning into luxury.

>>15424685
Leak in fuel system
Mixture is super lean, lots of fuel left
Bad sparkplug not igniting fuel
One of the above and an exhaust leak
If carbureted engine, carb flooding

Should be one of the above. I'd check sparkplugs after running car outside for awhile to see where smell is strongest

>>15424707
why are you baiting this hard in a bmw general thread?
do you want your (you)s?

I dd a beat up old E30, working on restoring it and eventually turning it into a track car.

I've heard converting it to E36 suspension geometry provides better handling, is this possible to do alone? How much will it cost in parts/what parts will I need?

>>15424642
>>15424654

I've never seen Civics/Corollas have as much plastic/rubber in places you wouldn't expect. Like who puts plastic bushings on a clutch/brake pedal pivot? Why did you make a water pump impeller out of plastic? Why is the plastic expansion tank pressurized? Why do you put plastic in the cups of your balljoints? Why is this the only car I've had to replace door card clips and had door cards delaminate?

Nor have I've seen Civics/Corollas not have enough structural sheetmetal in attachment points critical to the car (subframes on E46s and Z3s, strut towers on E36s and Minis, rear trailing arm pockets, etc).

They're biodegradable cars. That's all. At least its not as bad as Mercedes.

>>15417197
Do I need Xdrive to drive up to Tahoe?

>'85 325e
>$2k
>odometer stopped somewhere around 90k miles
>AC described as 'sometimes working'
>no rust, looks in good condition
>seller mentions he's selling it for like 1400 below blue book
on a scale of 1-10 how hard is he trying to scam people and how dumb would I be to buy it

>>15424896
Does he know why odo stopped? Could be as simple as the speed sensor busted and shop told him it was the cluster so he never bothered. Same happened to me, shop said it would be 1000 bones for a new cluster. Instead I went with my intuition and replaced the speed sensor for $20 myself.

Condition always trumps mileage.

>>15424922
The ad doesn't say, and it seems like electrical problems are fairly common once they get old so hopefully it'd just be a sensor or something.
I haven't tried contacting the seller yet, wanted to see if it was worth looking into before I did

>>15424668
>>15424669

>neets who don't have functioning cars.

I fixed all my repairs. but there are times to just let it go because of the time and reliability that get in the way.

for instance, replacing a starter is on a e46 is retardedly time consuming.

>>15424885

no, retard. a fucking daewoo can make it to tahoe.

>>15424560
not really

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>>15424529
>>15424540
>>15424573
>>15424581
see
>>15418498

last gud engine was the M54

Having also owned a N62 545i, I can tell you that V8 is garbage past 100k.
> timing cover gaskets
> valve cover gaskets
> coolant pipe leak in the V (required engine pull and complete disasembly before the aftermarket came up with a 2-piece pipe)
> alternator gasket bracket o-rings ($4 part, requires lifting engine off one mount and 10+ hrs labor)
> secondary air port clogging
> shit valve stem seals

and this is only on the engine, never mind the dynamic drive / active steering bullshit

>>15425059
Dude. This is so annoying. I know a lot of people with e34s all of them are 200k plus and doing fine.

Replace cooling system and the valve cover gaskets. Out of 4 I know, nobody has had the problems you describe.

>>15425059
i will admit the first version of the n62 in the 545 was not good, they underspecced the oil cooling so all kinds of heat-cycle problems happen really early
the 550i is much more solid

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got to drive a friend's M6 today.

today was a good day.

>>15425599
ugh, stop posting Z3s you're making me consider one over an NB miata to turbo

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>>15425666
doit

that's my car though, not just randomly shilling Z3's.

>still saving up for a clownshoe

>>15424922
>Does he know why odo stopped? Could be as simple as the speed sensor busted and shop told him it was the cluster so he never bothered. Same happened to me, shop said it would be 1000 bones for a new cluster. Instead I went with my intuition and replaced the speed sensor for $20 myself.
Well you just confirmed yourself as a person who knows nothing about E30s. E30 odometers stop because the gears are made of cheese and disintegrate with age and mileage. You can replace the gears in an old E30 and have the odometer still not work though because of old failed electronic components in the cluster.

>Decided to go grab a bite outside with my sister
>Figure I could take the 750 out for a spin after letting her sit for a month
>Battery ded
>Emergency open driver door
>swap battery
>Alarm goes ballistic
>All the lights blinking
>Close door, lock doors and sync locks
>750 calms down
>Get back in, turn her over
>Instantly turns on with a low grumble and a bang
>Huge grayish cloud emerges from the exhaust
>RPM sitting at barely 500 idle
>Giving her gas does fuck all, at best get 1200rpm
>Lots of backblast and smoke everywhere
Gee whiz, thanks BMW-sama

>>15427515
>Gee whiz, thanks BMW-sama
ANY luxury car will kill the battery in a month, doesn't matter who makes it.

>>15427690
I kinda knew the battery would die out after the first week of leaving her be, but I wasn't aware things would get this bad by just letting her sit.

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Why are E9s so sexual?

>>15427832
It's that low slung long body and that shark nose.

>>15427832
That one isn't anymore.

E9 or E24?

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Europoor here, any reason why I shouldn't get the 2005/6 or 2007 320Ci?

>Cheap and plentiful
>Still looks good
>Cheap to run
>Cheap RWD fun
>Cheap

It is 4cyl and a little breathless, but it'll be an upgrade from my current 1.4 84bhp shitbox.

>>15427902
E9s look better imo but thats a personal decision anon

>>15427910
Because the 328 and beyond exist

>>15427916
>europoor
I have to DD this and commute, I really do want the 330C(i/d) but can't justify the fuel/tax price.

>>15427930
Are 330's seriously THAT much more expensive to own there+ I'm europoor too and swapped my BMW for the second largest model in the lineup and the expenses, in theory, have actually gone down. Taxes are about the same while parts prices pretty much doubled, but it's not like I have to be changing shit every day.

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Sometimes I wonder if there's a link between how much /o/ shits on anything that's not an e30 and how many of you are basically government assistance tier poor.

But then I just go about my day anyway.

>>15427951
I on the other hand can't stand E30's. They're decent cars and all, but they're way overpraised for what they really are, a glorified shitbox.

In my opinion the E30 was nothing more than a basic grocery getter and commuter, the 5 series is where shit got real.

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>>15427940
Yes.

>>15427997
Whoa shit. I mean, if you currently drive a diesel then of course it's going to be more expensive to own a petrol car, especially if you do a lot of miles a year.
Over here though diesel fuel has some retarded taxes, so if you don't do a lot of miles a year, there's literally no point in owning a diesel car.

That and my current insurance is about 900€ a year for my BMW.

>>15428008
I currently own a 1.4 petrol car that was manufactured by BMW, technically. It's a piece of shit, and I hate it. I don't mind paying the extra for the 318i over the 320d because I want the coupe/cabrio and the petrol ones are cheaper and there's a massively bigger selection.

>>15427910

Uhh, 320Ci E46 is 6-cylinder

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_Series_(E46)#Petrol_engines

>>15427930

Aren't the mpgs like almost the same between 320 and 330? Don't know about taxes etc.

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stancenayshuuuuuuuun

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>>15424295
>>15424361
>>15424370
>>15424360
Alright lets see your cars then, I'm sure they are better looking than mine

>>15428364

hey anon

im not them

but i like your car
c:

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>>15428373
500$ bike, bought it and rebuilt the carbs. riding it for fun then selling it to buy my Work wheels.
Here's my last car I restored myself, swapped with an S13 engine.

>>15428406
Man, that is sick. Always wanted a hyper JDM TYTE YO classic jap car, preferably an old Datsun. THere was this one old GT-R Skyline replica rolling around with a R32 GTS-T swap done on her, dude wanted 6 grand for the car and it looked ridiculously clean, I mean it was exterior wise pretty much indistinguishable from the real deal.

>>15428485
That was my first real project, 72 Datsun 510. It was a fucking cunt of a car, I had to cut the trans tunnel out and reweld it in higher so I could even go that low and it wasn't even close to where I wanted it to sit. Parts were expensive as shit, I had to custom make a ton of stuff for it, and no matter how much money I spent on rubber seals, sound deadening, and carpet it was always loud as shit on the interior past 50 MPH.
Overall I do not regret trading it for my 2000 540i one bit. Bitches love the BMW.

>>15428496
I'm going to be hated for this but in my opinion japs haven't really managed to make proper cars at all, ever.
Wouldn't mind a classical jap as a saturday night cruiser or such, but hell no would I ever take one as a daily driver.

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>>15428514
No, take it from someone who was super active in the classic JDM scene for a while... fuck those cars as a daily driver. Anyone who owns one better get used to it sounding like you're in a wind tunnel at 80MPH. God forbid you break 100 because they literally want to tear apart.

My E39 is faster, louder, more comfortable, more reliable, easier to find parts for, and girls prefer it 10000x.

I would love another Datsun as a project and weekend/cruise car.

>>15428538
Yeah, would never trade my BMW daily for a classic jap. Modern ones are a bit ehh because they don't seem as "neutral" as BMW cars do, they're either too sporty or too big of a mushy piece of shit.

>>15428548
You'd laugh at the shit people will go through for a classic JDM car. The guy that traded me the E39 hit me up 3 weeks later asking if I'd trade back and when I said no he proceeded to trade it to someone else for a way shittier E36.

>>15424203
That's a German car, not an Asian car

>>15428695
I find German tuning boring and ugly, so I'm going with hektik stance and wide as fuck wheels. Next mod is dual blast pipes for the exhaust and an E36 LTW high rise wing.

>>15428364
Someone could post a stock honda civic and it would be better looking than your stupid bent plate having lowered shit. I'll bet you ride around wearing on that lardfat slowbike wearing a half-helmet and no gear.

>>15428827
Post your car

>>15428823
Over here, german tuning tends to be either stancing or CLEAN AS FUGGG

>>15428827
Doesn't look that bad really. Maybe a bit gaudy with the weebshit and maybe could be a bit higher in my opinion, but it's not my car, it's his car and his money.

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>>15428364
What we are saying is that you're taking a driver's car and turning it into a brick. Nothing wrong with lowering from stock, but if you plan to do any more you might as well just buy a truck and a trailer and haul it around unless your town is built on a salt flat.

>>15428538
I called you a faggot for making that trade and I'm calling you a faggot again now for all of the weeb stickers, bent plate and tasteless drop.

>>15428207
Huh, so it is. Nice.

>>15428211
320i gets 10 more than 330i.

>>15418075
Anybody else want to weigh in?

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>mom's looking into getting a crossover soon
>looking into lincolns, which to be fair depreciate fast and have lots of features and are comfy

out of curiosity, what's the most reliable bmw crossover made in like 2012-2014?
looking on truedelta it looks like the x1 and x3 are shockingly reliable
>pic related has horrible reliability, as does most of the mercedes lineup, have not checked audi

>>15418075
E90s are pretty numb and bland to drive aside from 335is and M3, like the other anon said. I drove an E90 328i for a couple of weeks while on vacation once (borrowed it from family who lived where I was vacationing) and the fun roads of the area were wasted on that car, it was like a german Corolla. I know two people with 335s and they're only fun to drive because they're tuned and fast in a straight line, but leave some to be desired in the corners. E92 M3 is a great driving experience, though I only drove it once.

>>15429518
>Numb and bland to drive
>335i isn't
I get the lack of power could be an issue, but that wouldn't save it from being "numb"

>>15429735
I should probably explain why I'm looking to buy one. Basically I'm moving across the country to somewhere with a bad car market and it's VERY likely within a year or two the value of my car is going to plummet. My car itself isn't very comfortable and has a REALLY obnoxious and jerky transmission (hell you have to hold the clutch in for 10 seconds between shifts and even then it's a coinflip) plus you can't see anything out of it, a lot of these are problematic given my commute is 70%-ish highway and I felt like the E92 328i fits most of my criteria for a car.

- "Quick" in a straight lane, not fast but whatever
- Not numb to drive like the F30 is
- Reasonably comfortable
- Somewhat decent handling
- Relatively quiet
- Not a massive moneypit (Why I ruled the 335i out)
- Really nice looks (I need a car that compels me to look back at it after I park)
- Interior is comfy-feeling (subjective but if I don't like how an interior looks it's going to ruin the car from me)
- Comes in manual (absolute requirement)
- Nice feeling shifter/clutch

If anybody feels like arguing with my points go ahead.

>>15429735
The 335i/is has different suspension, wheels and tires than the 328 does. I think even the steering rack is different. It's still no M3 but it's loads better than a 328i.

>>15429785
>- Not numb to drive like the F30 is
The E90 328 and F30 328 are brothers in numbness. Neither of them are a better driving experience than a Corolla, they aren't made with an enthusiast or even someone who enjoys driving in mind, they're made to move units.

>>15429785
That said, fun takes precedent over anything I've listed although it's not exclusive
>>15429798
I'm going to call complete bullshit on this one given basically every source I've read claims the F30 is considerably worse in driver feel.

>>15429803
I'm going to counter you with saying that I drove the new F30 at one of BMW's promo autocrosses and it didn't feel worse than an E90 to me.

>>15429809
In all fairness I don't think it's one of those things you'd notice immediately, but rather after you've been driving it for a few days

>>15429819
You're missing the real point of what I said though by bringing up the F30, my point which is that the E90 328i is bland and numb. Doesn't matter if the F30 is worse when you drive them back to back because it isn't the car you're asking about or buying.

>>15429831
The credibility of your statements overall come into question when your anecdotes contrast those of everything else I've read. Besides an F30/335i, are you actually comparing it to anything else?

>>15429839
I've driven them you haven't, based on what you're saying, if you don't like my "credibility" go test drive them yourself, which is honestly what you should be doing in the first place.

What's numb and bland to me might be totally acceptable to you. When calling the E90 328i numb I'm calling on driving experience with the BMWs I've owned, which include an E30 318is, E46 330CI and my current E46 M3. It's possible the E90 328i is an upgrade in sporting from what you're driving now, I don't know because you haven't told me, but to me the E90 328i may as well have been a Corolla or Camry. The F30 I drove towards the end of last year as part of one of bmw's promo events didn't feel noticeably worse to me than the E90 328i I drove earlier that year while on vacation, but it was autocross vs the 328i on twisty roads YMMV.

>>15429871
I have driven them (only test driver) but the F30 just felt bloated and sloppy and I'm undecided on the E90 but it was definitely better than the F30 (I don't know if it'd make a difference that I didn't drive an E92). Either way I'm not arguing that previous 3 Series generations had more driver feel but I'm willing to sacrifice -some- for power and a more refined interior. What I however am worried about is regretting not buying one of my other considerations (996 911/C6 Vette mostly) over it.

Wish I could just rent one for a few days instead of having to decide on a short-ass test drive.

>>15429891
>What I however am worried about is regretting not buying one of my other considerations (996 911/C6 Vette mostly) over it.
If you're considering a lease special tier BMW vs a Corvette or Porsche 911, you WILL regret the BMW as soon as you drive the Corvette or 911. If you're really this torn up over it why aren't you looking at E46 330ci ZHP or E46 M3s in the same price range as the E92? I have no idea what a 328 is going for right now but I'd guess you could find a decent E46 ZHP if not M3 for the same price.

>>15429927
Don't really want an E46 at all. Haven't driven the other two yet but I will before buying any, just looking for a bit better of a DD than sports car at the moment but I'd like a decent mix.

>>15429984
>Don't really want an E46 at all.
You really should consider one, at least look at some on autotrader/craigslist or whatever and test drive. E30s lack some of the creature comforts you seem to be seeking and I don't like E36s at all, but E46s are comfortable, quiet cars yet still have all the right feel. Sure my E30 318is is a much more pure and connected driving experience than my E46 M3, but the E46 is a better DD.

>>15430000
Even if I liked them, every E46 around me is riced or just not taken care of anyway.

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>>15429984
>considering a becky from palmsdale car like a base model E90
>doesn't even consider a higher end E46

>>15430008
Non M E46s are way better to drive than non M E90s and an E46 M3 is a better experience in every single way than an E90 328. Your loss.

>>15430011
>>15430017
As I said, even if I wanted one there's jack shit around here

>>15430057
The question is why you don't want one. The 328 is a joke

>>15430073
>Random anon said it's a joke so it must be true

>>15430078
No really man, base model 3ers have always been a joke, why on earth would you choose a slightly newer german taxi over a slightly older german sports car?

>>15430092
Because I'm looking for objective reasoning

>>15430103
You are literally asking people to weigh in on how they feel to drive, that's not objective you dip

>>15430112
Based on what I'm reading I sincerely doubt most have even driven both, especially when now we're resorting to nonsense like "it's a girl's car xd". There is objectivity to it, are you seriously going to tell me that a 2016 Accord is going to drive better than a Miata?

>>15430122
Now you're just strawmanning everyone who has replied to you so you can re-affirm your choice. Go ahead, buy the german taxi. When you start whining about how it's so dull and slow I'm sure one of the people you've spoken to in this thread will be more than happy to say "I told you so"

The E92 328i you're so desperate for validation of is, like the other anon said, lease-tier. They are literally rental cars and taxis in Germany and they drive like rental cars and taxis.

>>15429798
>>15429803
Isn't the sports suspension an option on the e90 but standard on the e92?
I'm assuming that'd make a difference in feel etc?

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E92s are a piece of shit. Source: drove one for 4k miles

>erm but you really need to drive them for 5k miles to get a feel for them, I'm going to dismiss your knowledge even though I haven't driven one at all

>>15430147
The only arguments I've seen were name-calling and someone who's demonstrated he has no idea what he's talking about as noted by thinking the F30 is the same as the E90

>>15430250
congrats, you have an opinion, it fits really well with your tripcode

>>15430334
>>15430340
JUST FUCKING BUY THE E92 AND SHUT UP.

There is no reason for you to ask for people's opinions on how a car drives if you're just going to dismiss them all outright. Shut the fuck up and buy the car you have obviously already decided to buy.

>>15430381
>Look for informed opinions
>People respond with complete nonsense and get butthurt as fuck
You could always just not respond instead of making an ass out of yourself

>>15430537
Also >>15430340 isn't me. Seriously though you need to calm it down with that autism

>>15430537
>>15430542
>asks for opinions
>gets them from people who have driven the car
>they aren't the right opinions
>hurr durr uninformed
>hurr durr name calling
>hurr durr making an ass out of yourself
>hurr durr autism
You're a complete idiot. Go away.

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Why do you guys waste your breath so much? Just let him get it so the better car can be saved for someone who will appreciate driving it.

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Hey guys

So I currently have a e36 316i Compact (1.6) and being a britbong insurance is retarded

I can insure the 1.6 for somewhere around £1600 a year if i really work on the price comparison websites

However this 323 2.5 coupe popped up locally for just £350, I checked the insurance and its less than what I normally get quoted on the compact but it is an AUTO

wat do

>323i Coupe Automatic
>316i Compact Manual

Pic related - will need some love as did the compact

>>15430652
I'd continue saving my money and get something that isn't a beat to shit and neglected pile of sadness like that auto 323

>>15430667

I feel like you just saw a missing grill and presumed it was beaten and rotting

>>15430679
Use your head, genius.
>low tier automatic bmw
>broken grille
>failing paint
>£350
It's OBVIOUS that it is beaten and rotting, if it wasn't a neglected piece of trash it wouldn't be £350 and visibly damaged. Pull your head out of the sand.

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>>15430652

don't do it

the automatic is fucking GARBAGE and depending if its pre obd2 or not, the complexity of swapping the transmission may vary.

keep the compact, its much more special.

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I'm bored and making webm's

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>>15430978

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In several weeks I should see this at my door. Two weeks until I return home so I'll put in the order the previous Friday.

Still speculating on 20mm front and 15mm rear spacers, but of course I am going to be patient and fit the coilovers first to see. Comes with a gift card so I'll be buying from ECS still. I know they require 10mm in the front to clear the strut with stock wheels, but my concern is rubbing in the rear without a roll.

So I can choose between ECS, H&R, or the recently added Turner spacers. ECS's come with or without black bolts. Turner without. H&R DR without, but DRA has bolts that attach spacer to hub and then uses stock bolts to attatch to spacer, which is really nice but it only comes 20mm and up.

So if I don't want the black or zinc or raw metal bolts from ECS, I don't have much of a choice except . Maybe I will have to look elsewhere to find 12x1.5x45/43mm conicals to go with my LTWs.

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>>15431062
Why don't you want the ECS bolts?

also what car?

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>>15431080

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>>15431080
Because they are black. Stocks ones match the Style 24s.

And damn did I made a lot of typographical errors there. Well I did spend 5 hours going to Philly and back so forgive me.

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>>15431094

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Last one

just for that guy considering buying an M roady

>>15424896
This guy again, looking at another old BMW
found an '88 735il for 2500, 140k miles, only downsides listed in this one are the brake lining sensor is out so the light won't go off, and there's a small leak in the oil pan gasket
how big of an issue is the leak?
how's an e32 stack up to an e30?
which of these would you feel safer going with?

>>15431132
Is that Tiff?

>>15431137
Links my man!

Well I can't say for crash test safety, but one you'll be able to manoeuvre around the obstacle, the other you'll plow right into it.

>>15431139

yes

thats tiff, its an older topgear clip

>>15431137

You'll have to wait for the euro guy with the v12 e32 to chime in, but as far as i know they're pretty solid as there's not a lot that can go wrong. It was e38 where the 7 series really started getting technological, and the e32 you're looking at doesn't even have a large engine.

E30's would still be easier to own though, more info out there on them as they've got a massive cult following, same with aftermarket compared to the e32.

have you considered an e28? They're amazing imo..

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>>15431167

>>15431172
E24, E28, E30, E31.

Bracq and Luthe, such a perfection of aethstetic.

I still love my E36 though.

>>15431167
I'll have to see if there's any e28s around in my price range.
I'm not the biggest car guy but I just love the look of 80s BMWs, so I'm kinda starting form a blank slate as far as they go.

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All 4 of my doors are open btw.

So, is this going to be an easy fix or am I fucked?

>>15431137
The 735 engine is unkillable, watch out for the transmission though if it's auto.
Oil pan gasket isn't that big of an issue really, will take like an hour or two max on a lift, slightly trickier to do with jacks but nothing impossible.

The E30 is small, tiny when compared to the E32 which was back then the flagship BMW.
Owned a 730 which is basically the same thing as the 735 but with half a litre missing. Even the most "basic" model is quite nicely loaded. Mine for example had power head rests on the rear seats, rear window defroster and a socket for a heater in the car.

The main problems with the car are actually with the blowers and AC, the HVAC tends to die a lot and the magnetic valve system for the heater also likes to get fucked every now and then.

>>15431992
It is automatic, but it sounds like it'd been treated well, AC and heat are working fine according to the ad.

If the e30 is that much smaller, I'll probably look more at the e32 - I'm a big dude and I've had enough fun trying to fit myself into tiny cars.

>>15432020
The E30 is a piece of shit if you want to sit in comfortably and want anything else to fit in.
191cm myself and my 730 was just perfect. The E32 is a bit of a barge, but it isn't THAT huge, no cadillac or other american land yacht.

Watch out for the autotragics, leaving it on P or N while the engine is running pressurizes the clutches and fries the A clutch pack.

>>15432024
>193cm tall
guess that works for me then

>leaving it on P or N while the engine is running pressurizes the clutches and fries the A clutch pack.
So basically try to turn the engine off if I'm not actually moving, seems logical enough

>>15432039
Or press down the brakes and stay in D, it can take it if you're sitting for a few moments in like traffic lights. Turn the car off at the drive through though.

>>15432054
>Or press down the brakes and stay in D
well that was kind of a given for traffic lights and shit, I'm not gonna be dumb enough to have people honking at me every time a light turns green because I shut my car off

>>15432020
>>15432024
>le I'm too tall for it meme
kek you fags
I'm 193cm tall and I fit in an E30 just fine. They're made with tall people in mind. You know, tall europeans, the same people who designed the car.

>>15432524
You can fit in that fucker, never disputed that. Just no way to fit anything on the backseats if there's anything short of a manlet on the front seat. or anything taller than a manlet.

It just is not in any way as comfortable as an E32

I just discovered that my E60 525d has been clocked and its actual mileage is more than 600k kilometers (372k miles) holy shit lmao

>>15432542
The benefits of a small light car outweigh the drawbacks imo. I have my E39 if I want to fit people in it but I drive the E30 whenever possible because it's just a lot more fun on the roads I live around.

>>15432555
I on the other hand enjoy long comfortable cruises and a relaxed pace, can't be arsed with hooning and driving fast.

>>15432560
>E30
>driving fast
please that car is slow as hell, it's just more FUN

>>15432568
Driving fast doesn't necessarily mean a high straight line top speed.

>>15432577
I'm taking the same corners at higher speeds in the E39, ergo *faster* than in my E30, my point is that the E30 is slower and I'm cornering slower but it is more fun.

>>15432584
Indeed, I can take that 90 degree corner near me in my E65 730d going at around 75 kph easily while my e36 was struggling to take the corner at 60-ish kph even though the E36 is 700 kilograms (1500lbs) lighter.

>>15432610
That's probably 100% because of the tires

>>15432620
could be as the E65 has 19 inch wheels with 235s in the front and 275s in the back, the e36 has 15 inch wheels with 205 tyre width
and the front shocks are old and too soft in the e36

>>15431787

easy fix

the door strikers have a little switch on them, take a look.

>>15432551
Nevermind, just checked bmw vin decoder, its actual mileage is 440k km (273.000 miles)

>>15432742
Man, my old E34 520's with the M50 had 518k on the clock and the second one had exactly 420k (dank, I know) when I sold them both.
Literally zero problems mechanically, the 420 one did have a bit of an rust issue. Nothing major that would keep it off european roads, but enough to piss me off. The exhaust had to be welded back together twice before it finally crumbled to dust and I had to grab a new one.

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My first car.
316i

>>15432777

damn anon

what happened?

>did you die?

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>>15432835

Not that anon... but..

>did you die

mfw

>>15417197
>tfw clutch master failed on my e30
There is nothing I hate more than having to bleed the clutch/brake system.

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>>15432835
German "Übermensch" not die so quick, but cant control rear wheel drive by birth.

Only got a scratch on my hand back. One litte shard (smaler like a pinhead) came out after 6 years. My longest relationship.

>>15432907
What happened with the car after? Did you transform it into a convertible?

>>15432693
I am obviously retarded and I don't see them on my e46.

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>>15430667
>>15430931
thank you for the advice, edgy the 36 shall live on

>>15433048

oh, my bad friend

its e36 only

>>15427910

Good, cheap fun. Be a smart buyer and buy something maintained well with low miles and treat it like a newborn.

RWD and a rear I6 is fun.

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tfw no 540i touring

>>15434966
isn't that the ls swapped brown 528?

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>>15434966
>ls swapped e39

>>15435151
>>15435248
yes it is

rather have a 540i wagon

>>15435248
I'd LS swap my E39 if I happened upon an LS and 6 speed transmission.

Just bought an E30 lads. I have about $1000 saved up. What's the first thing I should do to the car?

>>15435858
TURBO
U
R
B
O

Or at least set up some supporting mods. Theres a guy on the E30 forums who turboed his 318i for like $500. Just buy used parts and make sure they're still in good condition. If you do all the work yourself, it can be pretty inexpensive.

What year?
Also, 1.8L or 2.5L? You can stroke them to 2.0 or 2.7 respectively.

>>15419101
I haven't ever actually bought one, but I've been looking at Duraflex for my E39, I want M5 bumpers. All I can say is that the fit may be a little bit off, and you should see if you can get reasonably priced professional help if you can't do the bodywork yourself. Try it, and if it doesn't work, at least you know that you have a place to get it done, and the money.

>>15419101
>>15436356
Also I forgot to add, don't paint the bumpers before you fit them. Fit them first to make sure they're good, see if a layer of paint will mess with that at all, and then paint. They don't do refunds on painted bumpers.

>>15435858
a timing belt kit with an upgraded water pump. then check over you cooling system and replace anything else that looks like it's about to fail.

after that get some suspension work done. sway bars, springs, control arms, bushings, etc

>>15435873
a proper turbo job costs upward f 10k. Your friend is lying. E36's are similar

>>15423344
I drive an E39 540i. Despite the German car memes, and the size of my engine (14.5 MPG in the city lol) it's honestly not that bad. Just fix your codes, do oil and other basic stuff on your own (American mechanics charge out the ass) and pay attention to your car. It's really not that bad. I stopped buying video games when I got my car, the money I saved on not buying a new game every one or two months is enough for me to stay on top of maintenance.

I also want to add that German cars aren't terribly unreliable, the issue is just how much mechanics charge. There's a significant markup on German cars, even if affordable parts are attainable.

>>15423517
No creep, but do you live in or near Hollywood by any chance?

>>15424203
I like your wheels and I honestly don't mind the stickers, but you're really low. Too low for me senpai.

>>15436413
That's including paying for labor and all new parts. You don't need a $1000 intercooler and a $2000 turbo or anything. If you take parts from other cars and learn how to fab the manifolds and stuff by yourself, you're not going to spend that much money at all.
He's not my friend, just some dude on the forum
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?515315-500-turbo-setup-on-an-E30-318i

>>15424569
>real car people

wew, says the guy who fell for the memes. German cars aren't particularly unreliable, they're pretty average when compared to any other car of comparable performance. I've sat in more cars in my life than you ever will, there's a reason why BMW's were king up until recently.

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hell i might be a serious saab guy but if i could get my hands on an M635CSi idk what would transpire

>>15436422

not even in the US lol

>>15436413
>a proper turbo job costs upward f 10k.
Maybe if you're incapable of doing the work yourself.

>>15432871

You're must me new.

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Recently saw an m3 with alu-paste on the handbrake-shoes

>>15438373
I am.

when anon ask another anon if he died, question seems redundant.

>>15438421
How? Did they just slather a ton of it in the hub and it got flung out into the drum?

>>15438421
ST XTAs? Nice.

>>15438478

Yeah, it is. It's an internal joke.

>>15438503

Dunno, they're selling it and it's a pic from the ad

>http://m.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=78892893

>>15438554
Ah KWs close enough. That seems a bit pricy even with all the stuff listed.

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My new 2009 335i!!! Upgraded from my older 2004 330ci

>>15438676
For the person who was being so bothered about switching to an e92 earlier, what do you have to say?

>>15438665

Yeah, especially if it's without reinforcement around the rear subframe-mounts.

>>15438676

Noice, grats!

>>15435858
>>15435873
>>15436413
A quality supercharger kit costs around half that of a quality turbocharger kit.

Remember, cheaper kits often don't take the time to develop parts that fit best and keep things like A/C.

If you were in an e36 I would recommend a TRM Stage 2 kit. Maybe AA for the supercharger.

>>15439055
>kits
>>>>>kits
what are you a pleb?

We've sunk halfway down the board, new thread incoming shortly.

>>15439057
SPA Cast Manifold
Down Pipe with V-Band
Garrett GT Series Turbo with V Band Outlet
Turbo Outlet V-Band
TiAL 38mm Wastegate
Synapse Synchronic BOV
K&N Air filter
Black Wrinkle Powdercoated Custom Charge Piping
High Quality Silicone Couplers
T-bolt Clamps for Couplers
Intercooler
Powerdercoated Intercooler Mount Bracket
Intercooler Rubber isolators with Nuts
NGK/Bosch Spark Plugs
Siemens Injectors (60 lb/hr)
Exhaust Manifold to Head – Gasket Set
Exhaust Manifold to Head – Nuts
Exhaust Manifold to Head – Studs
TRM Motor Mount Arm
Oil Feed Kit -4AN
Oil Return Kit with Push Lock Hose
Oil Distribution Block
Turbo to Manifold – Studs
Turbo to Manifold – Nuts
Vacuum T (BOV + WG)
GT Series Water Fittings
Push Lock Water Hose – 10ft
Goodyear Vacuum Hose – 10ft
MAF Element
MAF Wiring Harness
TRM OBDII Turbo Tuning

>>15439057
Stage 2 makes up to 600hp.

>>15438695
What do you care? you want a 328i and said a 335 was a money pit

>>15438298
i'm not a master machinist like most people here apparently.

>>15438676
"upgraded"

>>15439167
>this stupid cuck thinks you need to be a "master machinist" to turbocharge a car
kek!
You don't even need to know how to weld. All you have to know how to do is spec and gather parts for yourself and install them.

>>15439161
I want an 328i? Nah man I have an M3.

Okay page 8. I gotta run.

>>15439463
>>15439463
>>15439463
>>15439463
>>15439463

>>15424203
I NEED THE NAME OF THE RIMS