best bmw? e30 or e36 - Drifting forum

retrodan · 27-04-2008, 12:50

im after a cheapish daily drive/skidder for some fun and games, i have been interested in bmw's for a while now, juts the style thesound of the straight 6 and they look lik e they handle nice aswell!!

what i want to know is what is the better choice, i want 2.5 min engine size, i like the e30 325's or the e36 325/328 in 2/4door!!
o and best place to look for one and what kinda price to pay
what is the better choice, for skidding, modding and like general running including insurance!!

cheer for any advice

**Paz** · 27-04-2008, 12:53

For me, E30's are cooler/look better but E36's make more sense, cheaper, more reliable etc.... E36 325's go pretty well man!

Mason · 27-04-2008, 12:53

E30 is by far the better car, cheaper too...only advantage i would give the E36 is it's better on fuel.

Ed · 27-04-2008, 12:54

I'd say E36 for daily skidding.

More reliable, 24v engines and you can now get E36 325's cheaper than their E30 equivilents

**Paz** · 27-04-2008, 12:54

These days, a good E30 325 costs way more than an E36..

Jimthejunior · 27-04-2008, 12:57

Yep can't go wrong with an 2.5 e36. Majority of 325 e30's cost more then the 325 e36 equivalent as tt said. A lad on td got a 325 4dr for about £450 with a years test last year. There are more upgrades available for the e36 but there is still plenty about for the e30.

retrodan · 27-04-2008, 12:58

mint!! i blame mark/paz/will/mjg for my new bmw obsession!!

was at lyddon hill track day yesterday and tere where couple e36's screaming round, sounded so nice and handled really well!!

**Paz** · 27-04-2008, 12:58

I love it

retrodan · 27-04-2008, 13:01

what kinda money do e36 325's and up cost insurance wise, im 24, no pionts and 2yrs ncb!!

ofcourse i will search myself, but wont pay stupid money, cant warrent expensive insurance!!

green-giant · 27-04-2008, 13:08

......
ive just read the search bit

Dunx · 27-04-2008, 13:52

Insurance costs - its worth noting you can insure the e30s as a classic car with some companys which means cheapness

E36s seem to be cheaper than good e30s - and 325 saloons can get picked up for around 450 with tax and ticket if your not in a rush to get one.

I couldnt decide between the 2 myself - I love my e30 now it has brakes

- but I do miss my e36 but never tried to skid it then so cant compare them in that aspect.

E30s engine is sooo easy to work on though. And the main thing I dont like about mine is the steering (can solve with an e36 or z3 rack) and the trailing arm rear suspension (although it seems more robust than the E36 Z axle)

MJG · 27-04-2008, 13:59

e36 325i ftw. Good luck and have fun.

20vWill · 27-04-2008, 15:12

Out the box an E30 325 is a better bet than an E36, just because it's lighter really. You need the E36 rack though.

E36 are ultimately better if you want to do stuff to it and make it fast though.

Get either though.

Ed · 27-04-2008, 17:33

Well since my last post, I've bought this

It feels much better to drive than either of the E30's I've owned which inc a 318iS (apparently iconic

I thought it was moderatly average) and way more comfortable.

Karan · 27-04-2008, 17:34

e30+welder+bucket+e36 rack..... all u need

MSC · 27-04-2008, 17:40

ive had both in 2.5 and theres not much in it to be fair both skid well

MJG · 27-04-2008, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karan

e30+welder+bucket+e36 rack..... all u need

The man speaketh the truth, however, don't bother paying much more for an e30 than an e36 as they are both pretty similar.

griffo20022 · 27-04-2008, 18:14

Exactly the same thing i'm after if the volvo goes, i'm really liking the idea of a bit of pimp skidding and the E36's look like the choice to do it for me. The insurance is suprisingly cheap for me. Haven't done a quote on an E30 but i'm not gonna bother unless the Volvo sells. I think i'd definately prefer a 4door

Papercutout · 27-04-2008, 18:26

Could you not search for something like an e28 535 instead? I mean, how much fun?

As for the things to do to an E30 - cut the springs, stock height is too wallowy.

oli · 27-04-2008, 18:50

e36 325i

e30s more likely to have more rust.

e36's feel like the go better and are much more economical (to my old e30 touring) fuel and insurance.

I love my e36

27-04-2008, 12:50	#1 (permalink)
retrodan dorifto kingu! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sittingbourne,kent Posts: 3,830	best bmw? e30 or e36 im after a cheapish daily drive/skidder for some fun and games, i have been interested in bmw's for a while now, juts the style thesound of the straight 6 and they look lik e they handle nice aswell!! what i want to know is what is the better choice, i want 2.5 min engine size, i like the e30 325's or the e36 325/328 in 2/4door!! o and best place to look for one and what kinda price to pay what is the better choice, for skidding, modding and like general running including insurance!! cheer for any advice __________________ DRIFTWORKS ROTA WHEELS TOUGE AUTOMOTIVE - TOUGE.CO.UK

27-04-2008, 12:53	#2 (permalink)
Paz -NIGHTSPIRIT FAMILY- Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 6,915	For me, E30's are cooler/look better but E36's make more sense, cheaper, more reliable etc.... E36 325's go pretty well man! __________________ Hey! Fack off.. Bitch!

27-04-2008, 12:53	#3 (permalink)
Mason -NightWalkers- Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 1,286	E30 is by far the better car, cheaper too...only advantage i would give the E36 is it's better on fuel. __________________ www.BMW-Drift.com

27-04-2008, 12:54	#5 (permalink)
Paz -NIGHTSPIRIT FAMILY- Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 6,915	These days, a good E30 325 costs way more than an E36.. __________________ Hey! Fack off.. Bitch!

27-04-2008, 12:58	#7 (permalink)
retrodan dorifto kingu! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sittingbourne,kent Posts: 3,830	mint!! i blame mark/paz/will/mjg for my new bmw obsession!! was at lyddon hill track day yesterday and tere where couple e36's screaming round, sounded so nice and handled really well!! __________________ DRIFTWORKS ROTA WHEELS TOUGE AUTOMOTIVE - TOUGE.CO.UK

27-04-2008, 12:57	#6 (permalink)
Jimthejunior Represent Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,522	Yep can't go wrong with an 2.5 e36. Majority of 325 e30's cost more then the 325 e36 equivalent as tt said. A lad on td got a 325 4dr for about £450 with a years test last year. There are more upgrades available for the e36 but there is still plenty about for the e30.

27-04-2008, 12:58	#8 (permalink)
Paz -NIGHTSPIRIT FAMILY- Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 6,915	I love it __________________ Hey! Fack off.. Bitch!

27-04-2008, 13:01	#9 (permalink)
retrodan dorifto kingu! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sittingbourne,kent Posts: 3,830	what kinda money do e36 325's and up cost insurance wise, im 24, no pionts and 2yrs ncb!! ofcourse i will search myself, but wont pay stupid money, cant warrent expensive insurance!! __________________ DRIFTWORKS ROTA WHEELS TOUGE AUTOMOTIVE - TOUGE.CO.UK

27-04-2008, 13:08	#10 (permalink)
green-giant spl dori master Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lancing, Near Brighton Posts: 358	...... ive just read the search bit __________________ Perhaps if i was good!! S13 200SX with sum blingy bits & chavvy bits

27-04-2008, 13:52	#11 (permalink)
Dunx dorifto kingu! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 741	Insurance costs - its worth noting you can insure the e30s as a classic car with some companys which means cheapness E36s seem to be cheaper than good e30s - and 325 saloons can get picked up for around 450 with tax and ticket if your not in a rush to get one. I couldnt decide between the 2 myself - I love my e30 now it has brakes - but I do miss my e36 but never tried to skid it then so cant compare them in that aspect. E30s engine is sooo easy to work on though. And the main thing I dont like about mine is the steering (can solve with an e36 or z3 rack) and the trailing arm rear suspension (although it seems more robust than the E36 Z axle) __________________ www.WildWestCrew.com

27-04-2008, 13:59	#12 (permalink)
MJG KlutchKickKidz Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Derby, England Posts: 13,191	e36 325i ftw. Good luck and have fun. __________________ www.driftone.co.uk

27-04-2008, 15:12	#13 (permalink)
20vWill ...... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Doon Sooth Posts: 4,128	Out the box an E30 325 is a better bet than an E36, just because it's lighter really. You need the E36 rack though. E36 are ultimately better if you want to do stuff to it and make it fast though. Get either though.

27-04-2008, 17:34	#15 (permalink)
Karan dorifto kingu! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,263	e30+welder+bucket+e36 rack..... all u need __________________ PS13 silvia- street car S14 silvia- reshell in progress

27-04-2008, 17:40	#16 (permalink)
MSC dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Derby where streeto was born lol Posts: 1,153	ive had both in 2.5 and theres not much in it to be fair both skid well __________________ Driftgarage now open for drift car preparation, fast turn round general repairs and modifications Car collection/delivery service-PM mitch

27-04-2008, 18:14	#18 (permalink)
griffo20022 4 Door Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 1,620	Exactly the same thing i'm after if the volvo goes, i'm really liking the idea of a bit of pimp skidding and the E36's look like the choice to do it for me. The insurance is suprisingly cheap for me. Haven't done a quote on an E30 but i'm not gonna bother unless the Volvo sells. I think i'd definately prefer a 4door

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27-04-2008, 18:26	#19 (permalink)
Papercutout dorifto kingu! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nr. Oxford Posts: 2,242	Could you not search for something like an e28 535 instead? I mean, how much fun? As for the things to do to an E30 - cut the springs, stock height is too wallowy.

27-04-2008, 18:50	#20 (permalink)
oli -nightspirit- Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: swindon Posts: 5,066	e36 325i e30s more likely to have more rust. e36's feel like the go better and are much more economical (to my old e30 touring) fuel and insurance. I love my e36 Last edited by oli; 27-04-2008 at 19:02.