Angry Goose Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hey all, Just thought it would be cool to get a automotive thread going. Would be cool to have a place where people can post pics/chat about their vehicles, and maybe have a thread going for automotive questions for noobs like myself. Would be cool to see a variety of your people's beloved vehicles! Right now, I'm in the market for my own daily driver as the lady and I are having trouble sharing one vehicle (2012 Honda Fit) with 2 jobs and a dog to drop off with the family while at work. Debating between a 1987 or a 1994 BMW 325i. Love the smaller, classic look of the 87' but the 94 appeals to me too. I see so many 87 convertibles for sale but aesthetically I'm not really a big fan of them. Ideally, I'd like to learn as much as possible mechanics wise on either one. Hopefully I'll have one or the other before the holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLocke Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 This is the first auto tuner that came to my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I'm with Stamkos. I was all ready to come in and state that Autotune is the worst thing to happen to music since pop princesses... Carry on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 This is the first auto tuner that came to my mind. Tpain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Seriously I was going to do the same, and come in and write I'll take What is All Top 40 music currently being played over the last 3 years for $500 Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I'm with Stamkos. I was all ready to come in and state that Autotune is the worst thing to happen to music since pop princesses... Carry on.... major record labels? MTV? the 80s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoy Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hey all, Just thought it would be cool to get a automotive thread going. Would be cool to have a place where people can post pics/chat about their vehicles, and maybe have a thread going for automotive questions for noobs like myself. Would be cool to see a variety of your people's beloved vehicles! Right now, I'm in the market for my own daily driver as the lady and I are having trouble sharing one vehicle (2012 Honda Fit) with 2 jobs and a dog to drop off with the family while at work. Debating between a 1987 or a 1994 BMW 325i. Love the smaller, classic look of the 87' but the 94 appeals to me too. I see so many 87 convertibles for sale but aesthetically I'm not really a big fan of them. Ideally, I'd like to learn as much as possible mechanics wise on either one. Hopefully I'll have one or the other before the holidays. Dude its almost 2015 and your looking at a 1987 or 1994 BMW?? Might not be that practical considering repairs and maintenance for a car that old and it being an imported BMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 lol i didnt even think about auto tuning in music. yes, that crap is horrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Dude its almost 2015 and your looking at a 1987 or 1994 BMW?? Might not be that practical considering repairs and maintenance for a car that old and it being an imported BMW. I'm willing to do the repairs needed to get it reliably running. I know after buying the car it is going to take some extra money upfront. Old car so that is pretty much a given no matter how low the km's are. I've heard from many 87 3 series users that they are excellent cars if you put the maintenance work in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I'm willing to do the repairs needed to get it reliably running. I know after buying the car it is going to take some extra money upfront. Old car so that is pretty much a given no matter how low the km's are. I've heard from many 87 3 series users that they are excellent cars if you put the maintenance work in. every car needs regular $ for maintenance. The problem with a 30 year old car is that your going to put more dollars into the car regularly to keep it running than the car is actually worth. Also worth noting that European cars cost more to fix because of less common parts and less mechanics have the know-how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 There are a few of these threads up already and they die right away. Not enough Autofiles in here sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Dude its almost 2015 and your looking at a 1987 or 1994 BMW?? Might not be that practical considering repairs and maintenance for a car that old and it being an imported BMW. I own an 88 e30 325 is and have driven in it every day snow rain or shine for the past 3 years and it is hands down THE best car i have ever owned. The maintenance is actually much cheaper than you might think. These cars were built to last and this one is still shredding tires to this very day. New cars are ridiculously expensive to maintain. As OP stated he is willing to do most of the work himself this will cut cost by two thirds easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hey all, Just thought it would be cool to get a automotive thread going. Would be cool to have a place where people can post pics/chat about their vehicles, and maybe have a thread going for automotive questions for noobs like myself. Would be cool to see a variety of your people's beloved vehicles! Right now, I'm in the market for my own daily driver as the lady and I are having trouble sharing one vehicle (2012 Honda Fit) with 2 jobs and a dog to drop off with the family while at work. Debating between a 1987 or a 1994 BMW 325i. Love the smaller, classic look of the 87' but the 94 appeals to me too. I see so many 87 convertibles for sale but aesthetically I'm not really a big fan of them. Ideally, I'd like to learn as much as possible mechanics wise on either one. Hopefully I'll have one or the other before the holidays. I own an e30 coupe with 288,000 km on it and I will be buried in it :D Amazing handling looks and performance for such a classic. So many parts available from original to aftermarket. Most BMW dealerships can get nearly all parts for this car still. Although I do not recommend paying their prices. Call them first find out their price so you can see how much you are saving. Just did a major tune up( Plugs, cap, wires, rotor, fuel filter etc) Bought most of the parts from Auto Value and they were not cheap Chinese reproduction parts either. If you want original BOSCH parts you will pay but worth every penny. The E36 generation Bmw's 1992-99 can be electrical nightmares so be very diligent with your inspection. Convertibles are slightly different from their coupe and sedan brethren. Nothing that will throw you any major curve balls though. There are so many interchangeable parts from all three models of the e30 generation (82-91) The E30 or GOD's Chariot as it is affectionately called by worshipers around the globe is quite possibly one of the most sought after models for so many performance and customizing reasons. The BMW forums are an immense wealth of information. Here is a pic of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Forgot to mention many of the drive train and suspension parts from the E36 gen cars will also fit on the E30's with little to no modifications or adapters. The 2.5L straight six is one of the best sounding engines in the world IMHO. Actually gets pretty descent mileage in the city but really shines on the highway cruises. Loads of torque for such a deceptively light car as well. My 2dr only weighs 2800lbs in full leather trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broccoli Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I also didn't expect this to be about cars lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 every car needs regular $ for maintenance. The problem with a 30 year old car is that your going to put more dollars into the car regularly to keep it running than the car is actually worth. Also worth noting that European cars cost more to fix because of less common parts and less mechanics have the know-how. There is such a misconception about older BMW cars. The older ones were built with parts that were actually strong and made from better materials. The Germans did not cut any corners when making the early 3 and 5 series cars. So many on the road still here in Calgary. I can take my 88 e30 to Calgary BMW and get an OEM clutch installed parts and labour with a 2 year warranty for less than $750 ? I know amazing right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I wonder what an auto tuned fart would sound like. Edit: NVm. Found it. Gosh…. isn't the internet amazing?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 My first car was a '74 beetle which I restored myself in shop class and added a few mods....those things are so easy to wrok on mechanically speaking....ze germans make a good car... Recently I owned a Fit....great car too....cheap to run and holds alot of stuff.... Oh yeah....funnest car I owned was a '72 chevy nova burnt orange in color black interior...tons of balls in a souped up engine...wrote off in an accident unfortunately..would have been my next project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Came to this thread thinking it was about 'artists' like Will I Am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 I own an e30 coupe with 288,000 km on it and I will be buried in it :D Amazing handling looks and performance for such a classic. So many parts available from original to aftermarket. Most BMW dealerships can get nearly all parts for this car still. Although I do not recommend paying their prices. Call them first find out their price so you can see how much you are saving. Just did a major tune up( Plugs, cap, wires, rotor, fuel filter etc) Bought most of the parts from Auto Value and they were not cheap Chinese reproduction parts either. If you want original BOSCH parts you will pay but worth every penny. The E36 generation Bmw's 1992-99 can be electrical nightmares so be very diligent with your inspection. Convertibles are slightly different from their coupe and sedan brethren. Nothing that will throw you any major curve balls though. There are so many interchangeable parts from all three models of the e30 generation (82-91) The E30 or GOD's Chariot as it is affectionately called by worshipers around the globe is quite possibly one of the most sought after models for so many performance and customizing reasons. The BMW forums are an immense wealth of information. Here is a pic of mine Nice! Looks great and is that a tucked bumper on the front there? Awesome to hear you are an e30 enthusiast and I will definitely be picking your brain if you don't mind So I found a 1985 325e that I will probably have by mid week (red too)! My first manual car as well- stoked about that! Just curious Dangles, what work would you have done first to get the car ready to be a daily driver. I'm thinking timing belt for sure, but what other belts/hoses/pumps would you get replaced? Fluids as well? I'm considering getting this first round of work done at a local shop that specializes in BMW repairs, just to make sure everything is done and right and so they can take a look at the car to make sure everything is up to snuff. After that, will definitely try to tackle repairs that are doable for a novice mechanic on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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