E30 325i sport - what are they like?

[mossyhennebry]

Just looking at a few options here lads, am thinking of getting either a 318is e36 or an e30. If I go the e30 route and get a 2.5l engine is the tax for older cars (89/90) the same rate as newer ones (pre 08)?

Are all e30's that are available now for sub 4k just balls of expense?

[Leins]

Definitely go for it!

Yep, same tax from 1984 - 2008 (I'll leave the rant about that for later), which at the moment is €1080 pa I think for the 2494cc 325i

You could be lucky and bag a solid one for less than €4k, but I'd be going in with the mindset that it's rotted underneath and then you might be pleasantly surprised

A decent Touring or a Sport 2-door is probably going to cost a bit more, as there's strong enough demand for these from over the water now

An E30 318iS is a good compromise (ask anyone on here who drove mine, as I never had the chance )

I really like the 320i as that M20 in it is lovely, albeit with feck all power really

But honestly, the 325i is what you want. It's not super-fast in the modern sense (I know you're coming from an Evo!), but get the right road and they're seriously good fun. Quite small and narrow to thread down a country lane, great view out due to the narrow A-pillars, and sweet handling and feedback through the steering wheel

Just check for rust!!!

[Leins]

2,5 tax is 1080€

Sorry, yes you're right. Don't know where I got that other figure from

[DoktorB]

Get an E21 323i manual!

RE E30 325i. Big Trev (TSW) says his E30 325i 4 door is every bit as fun to drive as his E90 M3.

Some of the nicest E30's in the country have been bought for less than 5k sterling.

[Ford 2]

Not to disrespect any e30 325 but I didnt find the m20 great. and for what your gonna pay in tax I doubt its worth it. So I'd look at a 318is which wont be much slower in real world terms. Or become a man and buy a 36 you know you want to

[Gar]

Not to disrespect any e30 325 but I didnt find the m20 great. and for what your gonna pay in tax I doubt its worth it. So I'd look at a 318is which wont be much slower in real world terms. Or become a man and buy a 36 you know you want to

You need to step outside that 4 pot bubble your in:P

The Is is a great little engine though go drive both will help you make your mind up

[Gar]

Actually I might know of a rust free 325i sport coming onto the market very soon if you're interested drop me a pm

[mossyhennebry]

Actually I might know of a rust free 325i sport coming onto the market very soon if you're interested drop me a pm

Throw a few details at me!

Colour
Leather
Sunroof
Price

[Gar]

Actually I might know of a rust free 325i sport coming onto the market very soon if you're interested drop me a pm

Throw a few details at me!

Colour
Leather
Sunroof
Price

Pm'd

[Mackers]

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