E30 M3 - Drifting forum

jetto · 31-08-2008, 15:11

2.3 E30 M3 in Diamondswartz black

Brought to the UK in 2000 from Germany

153600km (~95500 miles), MOT till end of March 2009, tax till end of May 2009

Has original stamped service book and an owners manual from its days in Germany, then history in receipt form while it's been in the UK.

This year alone the previous owner to me spent around £1200 on servicing it including a new clutch with slave and master cylinder, new brake calipers with new 25mm bigger master cylinder, new HT leads, new distributor cap and various bushes.

I've so far spent about £700 on new uprated diff mount, prop centre bearing and prop front coupling, replaced engine, gearbox and diff oil. I have also fitted the uprated E36 M3 chain tensioner.

The suspension is upgraded, I believe the shocks are Koni, adjustable damping on the front with Eibach springs. It also has adjustable front and rear anti roll bars and a Sparco front strut brace. It would benefit from an alignment of tracking etc to make it perfect.

A trait of these engines as you may know is that because of the solid lifters the valve train is quite noisy. I had the valve clearances checked and several lifter shims were replaced. It's quietened a bit but is still fairly "tappety". The engine oil I used was Fuchs 5W40 fully synthetic which may have been a bit thin and the use of 10W50 like Silkolenes race oil would most likely be a more suited choice, however the current oil is only a few thousand km old so I haven't changed it. The low speed cut in for the fan is being slightly intermittent, high speed works fine (both speeds do work when you jump the connectors together as a test so there is a minor wiring issue somehwere). I have fitted a brand new viscous fan coupling which effectively acts as the low speed.

The bodywork is is good condition and polishes up very well, a few scratches and chips here and there, the front bumper is quite peppered with stone chips. In terms of rust it is very good, the common rust areas on E30's like the scuttle panel and rear number plate surround have no rust. The only real area where rust is slightly poking through is the end of the right hand side sideskirt just infront of the rear wheel.

It has Bridgestone S03 tyres all round on the black centred 16" BBS which are the Cecotto edition wheels (one centre cap is missing). Two tyres have good tread while two may need replacing soon.

The gearbox is tight and shifts well.

The interior is full black leather with 20 years of wear and use visible but it's ok. Fully working electric windows and mirrors. Rare non sunroof model. There isn't a radio and the on board computer is a bit temperamental. The drivers side door lock won't lock but it unlocks so you have to lock it by leaning over from the passenger side. It has the full tool kit and jack set.

It has an immobilisor installed with two key fobs and I have a spare key.

I've only had the car for two months, I had an Evo 6 before which I couldn't afford to run any longer. I can now say I've owned an E30 M3 but now I need an everyday car and this isn't really suited to that role as it's a bit too "race bred" for my needs.

You'll know the current market has a big range of prices for these with some people asking £15k or more for special edition versions. I'd £8750 for mine with offers considered.

If you have a cheaper RWD car that you can use as a part ex then let me know as I'm open to an part ex deal.

Any questions please ask.

Thanks,
Oli

Talat · 31-08-2008, 19:13

Up to what price are you willing to p/x ? Would you consider an ae86 Levin ?

Cheers,

T.

jetto · 31-08-2008, 19:38

Hi Talat,
Message me the details of your car and I'll have a think.
Cheers,
Oli

DriftLexus · 31-08-2008, 19:40

nice, i had an M3 last time i was in Germany...sold it in 2000

great cars, wish i had kept it, as in Good nick like mine was, there worth a small mint now...mine was a J plate

YashioFactory · 31-08-2008, 20:36

what BHP are those then?

asumed they were 6 cylinder?

love the rear arches

jetto · 31-08-2008, 20:45

They're all 4 cylinders (lighter and revier was the design idea). Mine is the 200bhp non cat model

DriftLexus · 31-08-2008, 20:46

4 cylinder

the evolution was 215hp and 2.3 litre

the sport evolution was 238hp...and 2.5 litre

mine was a sport Evolution i think they made around 600-700 of them

all E30 M3 were LHD

Nismo · 01-09-2008, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftLexus

4 cylinder

the evolution was 215hp and 2.3 litre

the sport evolution was 238hp...and 2.5 litre

mine was a sport Evolution i think they made around 600-700 of them

all E30 M3 were LHD

There were only 600 E30 M3 Sport Evolution made. They only came in either red or black colour. They are going for big big money now for the very good ones. Worldwide, there are less than 600 no's surviving.

The logical modifications for the S14 engine will be the carbon airbox, Schrick cams and Alpha N first.

The E36 M3 doesn't even compare. These cars eat corners for breakfast

20vWill · 01-09-2008, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo

The E36 M3 doesn't even compare. These cars eat corners for breakfast

E36 M3 is actually much, much better, just needs a diet.

jetto · 02-09-2008, 08:39

Up to the top

jetto · 04-09-2008, 20:07

I'm on holiday from Sunday until 15th September and then possibly away with work until the 24th September just to warn anyone contacting me.

Cheers,
Oli

jetto · 15-09-2008, 20:03

Back from holiday now

jetto · 14-10-2008, 08:54

Up to the top

jetto · 21-10-2008, 19:37

I quite fancy an RX7 at the moment however I wouldn't mind getting back in to a 200sx but most things condidered

31-08-2008, 15:11	#1 (permalink)
jetto touge runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 205	M3 2.3 E30 M3 in Diamondswartz black Brought to the UK in 2000 from Germany 153600km (~95500 miles), MOT till end of March 2009, tax till end of May 2009 Has original stamped service book and an owners manual from its days in Germany, then history in receipt form while it's been in the UK. This year alone the previous owner to me spent around £1200 on servicing it including a new clutch with slave and master cylinder, new brake calipers with new 25mm bigger master cylinder, new HT leads, new distributor cap and various bushes. I've so far spent about £700 on new uprated diff mount, prop centre bearing and prop front coupling, replaced engine, gearbox and diff oil. I have also fitted the uprated E36 M3 chain tensioner. The suspension is upgraded, I believe the shocks are Koni, adjustable damping on the front with Eibach springs. It also has adjustable front and rear anti roll bars and a Sparco front strut brace. It would benefit from an alignment of tracking etc to make it perfect. A trait of these engines as you may know is that because of the solid lifters the valve train is quite noisy. I had the valve clearances checked and several lifter shims were replaced. It's quietened a bit but is still fairly "tappety". The engine oil I used was Fuchs 5W40 fully synthetic which may have been a bit thin and the use of 10W50 like Silkolenes race oil would most likely be a more suited choice, however the current oil is only a few thousand km old so I haven't changed it. The low speed cut in for the fan is being slightly intermittent, high speed works fine (both speeds do work when you jump the connectors together as a test so there is a minor wiring issue somehwere). I have fitted a brand new viscous fan coupling which effectively acts as the low speed. The bodywork is is good condition and polishes up very well, a few scratches and chips here and there, the front bumper is quite peppered with stone chips. In terms of rust it is very good, the common rust areas on E30's like the scuttle panel and rear number plate surround have no rust. The only real area where rust is slightly poking through is the end of the right hand side sideskirt just infront of the rear wheel. It has Bridgestone S03 tyres all round on the black centred 16" BBS which are the Cecotto edition wheels (one centre cap is missing). Two tyres have good tread while two may need replacing soon. The gearbox is tight and shifts well. The interior is full black leather with 20 years of wear and use visible but it's ok. Fully working electric windows and mirrors. Rare non sunroof model. There isn't a radio and the on board computer is a bit temperamental. The drivers side door lock won't lock but it unlocks so you have to lock it by leaning over from the passenger side. It has the full tool kit and jack set. It has an immobilisor installed with two key fobs and I have a spare key. I've only had the car for two months, I had an Evo 6 before which I couldn't afford to run any longer. I can now say I've owned an E30 M3 but now I need an everyday car and this isn't really suited to that role as it's a bit too "race bred" for my needs. You'll know the current market has a big range of prices for these with some people asking £15k or more for special edition versions. I'd £8750 for mine with offers considered. If you have a cheaper RWD car that you can use as a part ex then let me know as I'm open to an part ex deal. Any questions please ask. Thanks, Oli Last edited by jetto : 21-11-2008 at 12:43.

31-08-2008, 19:40	#4 (permalink)
DriftLexus BDC Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany....Now! Posts: 3,422	nice, i had an M3 last time i was in Germany...sold it in 2000 great cars, wish i had kept it, as in Good nick like mine was, there worth a small mint now...mine was a J plate Last edited by DriftLexus : 31-08-2008 at 20:58.

31-08-2008, 20:46	#7 (permalink)
DriftLexus BDC Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany....Now! Posts: 3,422	4 cylinder the evolution was 215hp and 2.3 litre the sport evolution was 238hp...and 2.5 litre mine was a sport Evolution i think they made around 600-700 of them all E30 M3 were LHD Last edited by DriftLexus : 31-08-2008 at 20:53.

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31-08-2008, 19:13	#2 (permalink)
Talat touge runner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 245	Up to what price are you willing to p/x ? Would you consider an ae86 Levin ? Cheers, T.

31-08-2008, 19:38	#3 (permalink)
jetto touge runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 205	Hi Talat, Message me the details of your car and I'll have a think. Cheers, Oli

31-08-2008, 20:36	#5 (permalink)
YashioFactory dorifto kingu! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 849	what BHP are those then? asumed they were 6 cylinder? love the rear arches

31-08-2008, 20:45	#6 (permalink)
jetto touge runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 205	They're all 4 cylinders (lighter and revier was the design idea). Mine is the 200bhp non cat model

02-09-2008, 08:39	#10 (permalink)
jetto touge runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 205	Up to the top

04-09-2008, 20:07	#11 (permalink)
jetto touge runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 205	I'm on holiday from Sunday until 15th September and then possibly away with work until the 24th September just to warn anyone contacting me. Cheers, Oli

15-09-2008, 20:03	#12 (permalink)
jetto touge runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 205	Back from holiday now

14-10-2008, 08:54	#13 (permalink)
jetto touge runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 205	Up to the top

21-10-2008, 19:37	#14 (permalink)
jetto touge runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 205	I quite fancy an RX7 at the moment however I wouldn't mind getting back in to a 200sx but most things condidered