OT, just test drove an E30, 325is

I'm looking to buy an E30, 325is, and after test driving a few of them, Man, those cars makes my 323i feels big and heavy. The steering, clutch, brake feels so much lighter to operate on my 00 323i.

And I think the E30 handles better with stock shocks/springs/sways, I wonder what it will feel like after installing after market parts.

Now I know why there are so many 325is on the autox.

and those M20 motor, even with 200+ miles on them it still pulls very strong. I sure hope my motor lasts that long.

I owned an 88 325is for about 2 yrs. Autocrossed it in the BMWCCA. Had H&R springs, bilstein sport shocks, camber plates, and Kumho Ecsta V700 autocross tires.

Now I autocross my 330i ZHP w/ Hoosier A3S04 autocross tires.

My times are nearly identical.

I have my eyes on 1989 E30 325IS Alpina for over a year now. The current owner got it as a hand me down from his brother and uncle. The condition is excellent. Original paint and original motor. Anyhow, I drove it and felt in love right on the spot. While I will keep my ZHP as a daily driven and track, 325is will be my weekend project and fun car. The problem is, he doesn't want to sell it...yet.

Originally Posted by ClubSpec330i

I have my eyes on 1989 E30 325IS Alpina

the '89 is the best one IMO... plastic bumper, non-airbag. throw alpina into the mix and you got a winner.

Here you go..this is my dream car..my ZHP is going to sleeping outside the garage if I ever get this car..

Originally Posted by ClubSpec330i

Here you go..this is my dream car..my ZHP is going to sleeping outside the garage if I ever get this car..

what year and model is that BMW

Originally Posted by pt00323i

I'm looking to buy an E30, 325is, and after test driving a few of them, Man, those cars makes my 323i feels big and heavy. The steering, clutch, brake feels so much lighter to operate on my 00 323i.

And I think the E30 handles better with stock shocks/springs/sways, I wonder what it will feel like after installing after market parts.

Now I know why there are so many 325is on the autox.

and those M20 motor, even with 200+ miles on them it still pulls very strong. I sure hope my motor lasts that long.

I am also looking for a 325is. I will like to get a 91 but I will take a 89 or 90. Are their any difference in the 89 through 91 325is.

Sam