Okay, what wks79 say is true also, buy option2 ride for 25k (maybe if can nego) and spend extra 6k for latter model engine and additional 1k (or less) for JPJ endorsement. But for cleanest i guess everyone can do only have to keep as habit to spend more time. The main important thing is Chasis stability and condition of the engine.

If i were you on which I AM NEW TO E30 or BMW, i rather find something which everyone have and easy solution if error occurs and if i plan to swap engine, i rather get the cheapest one, good condition with no MAJOR accident and do it entirely to my satisfaction.

Like i said, if you are a collectors, yes go ahead with option 2 but if you're not then get the one on which everyone can tolong you.

If swap engine, you need atleast 6k to make the car running. ie: half-cut
and workmanship. Oh... another power window...mmmm

you do the math...

wow...tatz a long shopping list to go on...

if so many works & money involves, i think option 1 is the best deal edi since the car is fully modded with 325i and everythg is converted!

Whatever it is.. Good Luck on your purchase.

Bro, since u r looking for a coupe, if you go for WDJ318, you got another extra 2 doors!

nawtyboy wrote:

bro, may i ask if your car is 'infested' by RUST? i'm a dumb with e30 here, may also ask if e30 is CBU or CKD? Galvanized body only available in CBU/imported i guess?? WDJ318 wrote: hi nawtyboy, im tyk3's fren who's got the e30 318i 1991, its my daily use car. nice number too 318.. Car is stock standard m40 engine(manual), radiator changed to e34 radiator,front shocks new, front discs changed to 320 discs, rear came wit disc, front springs apexi, rear stock springs, engine mounts hv just been changes n lower arm bushes hv been changed too.. coupla other bushes and things too.. im considering selling my baby to upgrade to a 325i, yet to see the 325i so not confirmed sale yet. i should be looking at the 325i hopefully by this weekend, then can confirm with you if i will put mine up for sale. but attached are pics for you to think about... hehehehe..

the easiest way and the only way to check for rust ,is to inspect the car's undercarriage , the boot area , even under the wheel fender. also dont forget to remove the floorboard's carpet and have a look at the condition floorboard. if seller of the car dont allow u to check the rust , means he's hiding something . just walk away from that car.

e30 engine is still available nowadays. about the engine upgrade, u can upgrade to a 2.0 or 2.5 m20 engine with not much problem.

most importantly , get a car with a sound chassis & minimal rust (if can , no rust .. )

then it'd be easier to keep n maintain the car.

Hi nawtyboy,

definetely not a rust bucket(ouch!!! u just hurt my feelings.. heheheh). there is some work to do but nothing major, meaning you won't find gaping holes in the floorboards, i have looked under my car before..

there was a rust spot near the boot area before when i got the car but have fixed that. i would reccomend you to look at it for yrself and assess.

as i understand it all models built '89 and after had galvanizing done.

will definetely take yr number down n let u know on my decision by the weekend.

nawtyboy wrote:

bro, may i ask if your car is 'infested' by RUST? i'm a dumb with e30 here, may also ask if e30 is CBU or CKD? Galvanized body only available in CBU/imported i guess?? WDJ318 wrote: hi nawtyboy, im tyk3's fren who's got the e30 318i 1991, its my daily use car. nice number too 318.. Car is stock standard m40 engine(manual), radiator changed to e34 radiator,front shocks new, front discs changed to 320 discs, rear came wit disc, front springs apexi, rear stock springs, engine mounts hv just been changes n lower arm bushes hv been changed too.. coupla other bushes and things too.. im considering selling my baby to upgrade to a 325i, yet to see the 325i so not confirmed sale yet. i should be looking at the 325i hopefully by this weekend, then can confirm with you if i will put mine up for sale. but attached are pics for you to think about... hehehehe..

in order of priority:

1. rust free body & under carriage
2. dent free body
3. good running condition engine
4. clean interior
5. wheel upgrade
6. bodykit
7. engine mod or upgrade

the rest is all up to u dude,as for buying a completed car.it all depends if u prefer to get a done up 1 and still not know the history of the car etc or if you prefer to get a normal e30 and slowly do it up to your satisfaction.

remember,end of the day its your money so think it over thoroughly before you commit.

most of all,take your time and dont rush into a purchase.

bro WDJ318, sori if i hurt ya but i guess i'm an ametuer asking the question of a car that I'm not familiar with, so no hard feeling ya juz wanna be cautious of buying a rust-free car!

bro tyk3, ths a lot for the great advise & opinion that you have posted here. Definitely will take a look & give serious consideration before making any decision.

any bro out there stil have any recommendation, u r most welcome...this weekend is my e30 shopping day, i'm currently compiling a list to visit for test drive!

hopefully get one soon & join ya 4 tt !

nawtyboy wrote:

bro WDJ318, sori if i hurt ya but i guess i'm an ametuer asking the question of a car that I'm not familiar with, so no hard feeling ya juz wanna be cautious of buying a rust-free car! bro tyk3, ths a lot for the great advise & opinion that you have posted here. Definitely will take a look & give serious consideration before making any decision. any bro out there stil have any recommendation, u r most welcome...this weekend is my e30 shopping day, i'm currently compiling a list to visit for test drive! hopefully get one soon & join ya 4 tt !

nawtyboy,
hey no worries there mate.glad to be of help.
end of the day we all dont want you to get suckered into buying an e30 and end up its an encyclopedia of problems.
good luck on your test drives and remember,dont rush into the purchase!

hey bro WDJ318...any update of your decision? sell or no sell?

nawtyboy wrote:

hey bro WDJ318...any update of your decision? sell or no sell?

hey mate,how was the weekend test drives?saw any that tickled your fancy?i'll try and contact my mate WDJ318 and let him know okies?

nawtyboy wrote:

hey bro WDJ318...any update of your decision? sell or no sell?

hi ask per our teleconversation we probably meet up this weekend ya.

eer...test drove 3 cars, 1 coupe & 2 sedan 4 doors...

none are to my liking as i can't find a balance between the beauty & the healthiness of their ride!

after i've seen all of their cars, i seriously concern with the rust. There was one car with perfect bodykit & interior but when I popped up the bonnet, i saw great deal of rust around the firewall & battery!

engine wise overall are healthy and smooth. so i thing by now i m pretty clear of what i want now. tks guys!

tyk3 wrote:

nawtyboy wrote: hey bro WDJ318...any update of your decision? sell or no sell? hey mate,how was the weekend test drives?saw any that tickled your fancy?i'll try and contact my mate WDJ318 and let him know okies?

nawtyboy wrote:

eer...test drove 3 cars, 1 coupe & 2 sedan 4 doors... none are to my liking as i can't find a balance between the beauty & the healthiness of their ride! after i've seen all of their cars, i seriously concern with the rust. There was one car with perfect bodykit & interior but when I popped up the bonnet, i saw great deal of rust around the firewall & battery! engine wise overall are healthy and smooth. so i thing by now i m pretty clear of what i want now. tks guys! tyk3 wrote: nawtyboy wrote: hey bro WDJ318...any update of your decision? sell or no sell? hey mate,how was the weekend test drives?saw any that tickled your fancy?i'll try and contact my mate WDJ318 and let him know okies?

glad u decided wht ur priorities r in finding ur e30 dude.
if u want,we can meet up friday night and we chat etc...my number is maxis 250 4288...

sori bro, would like to meet up but this friday i got function goin on with my company...gotta entertain some people from out station...perhaps some other time lor! tks bro!