Should I?

[dblogo]

So, would you guys think I was crazy if I wanted to trade my e34 540i w 200k miles for an e30. This is the first e34 I've owned and have had it for the past 2 years, but can't get rid of the itch for another e30 5sp. I absolutely love em. I would have to find one with 5lug for my style 5s n maybe rig up , but am seriously thinking of it. The itch just won't go away.

[Jcbe34]

Nope, thats what I did. I honestly wouldn't bother looking for a 5 lug car though. They are either going to be a.) ridiculously over-priced if they are e30 m3 5 lug b.) rigged together e36/Ti 5 lug setups with barely in spec caster. But yeah, if you are looking for a car that is more fun, e30 hands down. Although I do admit I miss the heated seats and size of the e34 at times.

[e34Croak]

Nope, thats what I did. I honestly wouldn't bother looking for a 5 lug car though. They are either going to be a.) ridiculously over-priced if they are e30 m3 5 lug b.) rigged together e36/Ti 5 lug setups with barely in spec caster. But yeah, if you are looking for a car that is more fun, e30 hands down. Although I do admit I miss the heated seats and size of the e34 at times.
Firstly, +1 on the rigged together Ti/e36 5 lug set-up, this always was a little questionable in my opinion but then again maybe the example I drove was a bit sketchy and thrown together on a more than tight budget. I have had many e30s and many e34s and no contest LOVE the e34 as a daily driver. However, the e30 (below) i have been daily driving is an 85 grey market 323i and I must say that no car is more fun to drive than an e30. They're simply amazing. I do enjoy both but if I were forced to chose one without a doubt it would be an e34. :D

[5senses]

I've been thinking somewhat the same.. buy a E30 on the side and use it as a dd while Dirty D takes a hiatus.... Keep the E34 and source a E30 for a good deal.. just my .02....

[dblogo]

Sounds like a plan. My e34 is an auto and I just miss the handling of the e30. I do however enjoy the auto some times, It makes it much simpler to drive. I love both cars and will probably look for a cheap e30 to start working on.

[ARMAN]

dont do that to me :shifty just today actually few hours ago I looked at 323i e30 first time after buying e34, pretty decent condition, dirt cheap(still out of my finances atm) damn I love e30 that driving experience is absolutely amasing, cant have e30 only thou e34 have to stay as a 4door good looking saloon company car :help

[dblogo]

dont do that to me :shifty just today actually few hours ago I looked at 323i e30 first time after buying e34, pretty decent condition, dirt cheap(still out of my finances atm) damn I love e30 that driving experience is absolutely amasing, cant have e30 only thou e34 have to stay as a 4door good looking saloon company car :help

Pretty much the same way I feel. I could go for one of these.

[LouieD]

.... Keep the E34 and source a E30 for a good deal.. just my .02....
this^^^

I found a one owner '87 325i white/black 4dr 5 speed for my son for $400 'cause it needed a DME ($40) and a trans ($120). We got it mechanically sound and drove it around the block...I love it! What a fun little car. Yeah it's cramped for me, but it has that nimble feeling the e34 doesn't have.

[SpeedsterBek]

why trade? Just get an E30 if you need to get rid of your itch. It's not like E34 or E30 worth a lot nowadays

[ARMAN]

...What a fun little car. Yeah it's cramped for me, but it has that nimble feeling the e34 doesn't have. It has a tiny interior but you feel as one with the car. I was wondering what all the m5 owners was whining around how they'd love to have e30 again(at that time I had e30) now I know what they was talking about :( e34 is comfy, spacious and all but in e30 I had a feel that I am one with the car, in e34 I am driving IN it :confused

[dblogo]

I'll prob just keep my car since I've got lowtechs coming sometime in the far future and just got some style 5s. Maybe when I get my degree finished I'll pick up a 2002 and really have fun.

[googone20]

That 2002 is absolutely amazing!!!!!:eek: