What to do?: e30 M3

chapsbk · #1 09-01-2010, 04:35 AM

Hi all, I am somewhat a new member, noobie, what ever you'd like to call it. But, i am getting a hold of a e30 m3 BMW. I have never owned a BMW before, just driven them for short periods of time. I love the classic looks of the M3's. Any current owners/past owners know of anything to let me know as insight? What is some common miss-haps and some great pointers to look out for on such a car? Would like to hear the feedback from all of you. Hope to stay in touch on this post. Thanks.

Nicke · #2 09-01-2010, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by F1-LH »

Hi all, I am somewhat a new member, noobie, what ever you'd like to call it. But, i am getting a hold of a e30 m3 BMW. I have never owned a BMW before, just driven them for short periods of time. I love the classic looks of the M3's. Any current owners/past owners know of anything to let me know as insight? What is some common miss-haps and some great pointers to look out for on such a car? Would like to hear the feedback from all of you. Hope to stay in touch on this post. Thanks.

Sweet, all I konw is that it is a very nice car and most likely will only gain value in future. Love the car!

Guest · #3 09-01-2010, 08:30 AM

Talk to member "Clubber."

nrz · #4 09-01-2010, 10:56 AM

What are the specs on your new car? Mileage, condition, things like that. It will help with any suggestions we may have.

The one thing I can tell you is that under no circumstance you sell the car. I sold mine and regret it every morning I wake up.

HarveyMushman · #5 09-01-2010, 05:44 PM

Make sure the cooling system and suspension are checked out.

s14.net, bimmerdiy.com and bimemrforums.com are great resources for technical info.

chapsbk · #6 09-02-2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HarveyMushman »

Make sure the cooling system and suspension are checked out.

s14.net, bimmerdiy.com and bimemrforums.com are great resources for technical info.

2 of my buddies gave me that recommendation to me. Supposedly they had just a little problem with cooling and suspension?
Thanks everyone! The M3 has 90k miles (original owner), BMW dealer serviced when written by mechanics. As for selling, I plan on not doing so. I want to keep this classic BMW for as long as I can.

JB 007 · #7 09-02-2010, 02:58 AM

Talk to member "Clubber"

RE5PEKT · #8 09-02-2010, 04:56 PM

What are you looking at doing?

Were currently Building a E30 M3 at the shop... you can follow the thread here...

TAG Project E30 M3

chapsbk · #9 09-02-2010, 08:07 PM

@Alex- Thank you! I don't want to ruin the exterior since it already is beautiful as is, almost pristine as they come.
I want to do VSR Stromüng exhaust.
Koni Adjustables
HnR GrpG race springs
Put on some BBS CH wheels (powder coated black)
Basically, I don't want to go too over board where it looks like a Nurburgring champion.

HarveyMushman · #10 09-02-2010, 08:38 PM

Nice plans. However, I would rethink the CH's. I have seen them on the e30 M3 and something just does not look right. I think the perfect wheel would be a 17" BBS RS. They are classic and period correct. If you cannot find them, a compant ESM replicates the design.

As far as cooling, 90k is the mark I would seriously consider replacing waterpump, thermostast, and thermostat housing. I have an e36 M3 and just did so at 84K.