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Thursday, September 3, 2015
I Miss My E30
5 Cool German Cars Of The 1980s That You Can Buy Today
If you're looking for a cool, 80s German car that very few people will have, then take a look at these models, which we've arranged in order of price to suit most budgets . . . . .
Up to £2000 - BMW E30 3-series
The BMW E30 3-series is a cool, solid and seriously reliable German car of the 1980s. Just a few years ago, you could pick up a nice 325i coupe manual (170bhp) for well under £1500. I should know; the car pictured above was my own 325i (admittedly rough but always ready), which I paid £800 for. Nowadays, you’ll pay around three times as much for something with a six-cylinder engine, especially if you want it to come with a manual gearbox.
However, if big power isn’t at the top of your list of must-haves, then you can still buy a tidy E30 for under £2000. It’ll likely have four cylinders, will probably be the less appealing four-door model, will have a bunch of miles on it, and will be hard to find (especially one that hasn’t been messed with or welded to be a self-appointed ‘drift missile’).
If you’re handy with the spanners, then you’ll be pleased to know that working on E30s (like many older cars) is relatively simple. There’s a wealth of literature online about how to fix these cars up and the forums like E30 Zone are very helpful. There are also a variety of engines that can be slotted into the E30 engine bay (the six-cylinder M50/M52 engines from the E36 models are a common swap), which is worth bearing in mind if you prefer your cars with more modern power and retro looks.
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
If you're looking for a cool, 80s German car that very few people will have, then take a look at these models, which we've arranged in order of price to suit most budgets . . . . .
Up to £2000 - BMW E30 3-series
The BMW E30 3-series is a cool, solid and seriously reliable German car of the 1980s. Just a few years ago, you could pick up a nice 325i coupe manual (170bhp) for well under £1500. I should know; the car pictured above was my own 325i (admittedly rough but always ready), which I paid £800 for. Nowadays, you’ll pay around three times as much for something with a six-cylinder engine, especially if you want it to come with a manual gearbox.
However, if big power isn’t at the top of your list of must-haves, then you can still buy a tidy E30 for under £2000. It’ll likely have four cylinders, will probably be the less appealing four-door model, will have a bunch of miles on it, and will be hard to find (especially one that hasn’t been messed with or welded to be a self-appointed ‘drift missile’).
If you’re handy with the spanners, then you’ll be pleased to know that working on E30s (like many older cars) is relatively simple. There’s a wealth of literature online about how to fix these cars up and the forums like E30 Zone are very helpful. There are also a variety of engines that can be slotted into the E30 engine bay (the six-cylinder M50/M52 engines from the E36 models are a common swap), which is worth bearing in mind if you prefer your cars with more modern power and retro looks.
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
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