looks a lot better than most of the new cars on the road.

@InfiniteDice

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, because it it better. These days I'd rather have ~130 'reliable for 40 years' horses than 270 'what is going to break next' horses. I'd drive my old e30 18 hours straight and not fear getting stranded... man I wish I still had mine.

E30s make excellent modern classic daily drivers. Practical, economical, reliable, handsome, easy to work on, fun to drive. What's not to like?

@thomastalks3841

4 жыл бұрын

I have a few videos on the E30 if you want to see them? kzread.info/dash/bejne/e592zpmgd5bWo6Q.html

@boggsty

4 жыл бұрын

What‘s not to like? Not much really. Well, maybe that it became such a legend that even really shitty ones are dealt crazy expensive

@Anirossa

4 жыл бұрын

Toby Corbin I really enjoy my 1988 E34

I own a silver 91 318is as well. I thought I would urge for more Hp, but as he stated, it is so fun revving the engine, downshifting when burning around a corner, feeling like you actually driving your car, and only going 45mph. Absolutely love mine... m42 all day

@yamkaw346

2 жыл бұрын

Still have it?

I own a completely restored 1991 318iS - did it all myself. Everything is new. Half way through the restoration I bought a 1990 M3. It is mint and I’ve pulled the engine to have it rebuilt. Two of the sweetest e30s there are - in my garage! Love e30s!

@muscularbeaver-1

4 жыл бұрын

I'm about to go buy a 91 e30 4 door and I'm looking forward to restoring it my self plus its gonna be my first car

@3ebop

3 жыл бұрын

@@muscularbeaver-1 in the same boat bud.

I have the same nostalgic affinity for the BMW 2002 Tii from the 70's (I'm older than you!).

@franknowakowski3103

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. They were amazing cars compared to what Detroit was offering at the time. I had a 69, 75 and a new 76 2002. Wish II had that 76 back!

@EJP286CRSKW

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. I bought a 10yo 2002 in 1983 for $4500, drove the shit out of it for ten years, then sold it for ... $4500. Fantastic car. If only it had aircon I might have it still.

Very few cars manage to keep their lines attractive and current, 40 years after their launch. The BMW E30 is undoubtedly one of those cars. It's proof that simplicity and elegance never go out of style.

“Punch It!” (Gets passed by a Jeep) Still my favorite car.

Love those old E30's. They were so much more fun to drive than the big and heavy current 3 series.

Wow does this bring back memories in 1990 was my start in the luxury car market, I test drove this car 3 times as a comparison I test the E30 M3. That was my mistake , I bought the M3 , now 2-M3’s and 3-M5’s And now a Porsche. Thank you my friend for the memory of the 318i you made me smile.

Love my e30 and take it on a road trip each summer. This year is pacific coast highway to the redwoods 👍 These are wonderful cars and drive like a dream. Thanks for the video!

My childhood dream car too! That design Never gets old! Thanks for the review Nick

This was my first car and started my love affair with BMW. I remember going through the gears and how satisfying that was. I remember sitting at traffic lights and taking off quickly surprising people at how quick these cars actually were back when I owned mine in the early 90s.

@justanothertroll9205

4 жыл бұрын

I imagine was really fast. M3 does qt mile in 17 sec . Your 316 or 318 or whatever was doing 20+. For reference some 1.6 Honda does 15. So your car was fast for sure.... compared with a bus

@ytuberization

3 жыл бұрын

@@justanothertroll9205 Keep on dreaming...

@justanothertroll9205

3 жыл бұрын

@@ytuberization you must be imbecile .

Thats the sickest of the E30s on the interwebs that ive seen. Just bought a very nice e34 with 91k miles. 9 grand. I adore it. I also have a 96 f150 5 speed and 2000 jeep xj. I just love the 80s and 90s vehicles. Theyre just a treat. Every drive

A blast from the past,...definitely one of the best 3'ers to drive!

Germany and Japan were making the best cars in the world in the 80s and 90s. Simply incredible machines that were SO far ahead of their American/British counterparts.

Love this car!! I learned to drive a stick on a Deutschland spec E30 that I my uncle bought while stationed in Germany!

Those cars are just amazing. Remember the early 90's DTM everytime I saw one I thought they looked sooooo cool. The feeling stayed with me - I'm about to get one myself in Touring chassis. Can't wait to drive it and use it as my daily. Great content!

Nostalgic!! My dad used to own one! Fond memories of him and his E30. Thank you for featuring.

I had a 325i E30 in green with a KONI Suspension Kit, Sport exhaust and BBS Wheels. This Video gives me good memories. The 318is was a good handling and sporty car. One of my friends had this Version.

Had a manual 318 2door as well.....loved it.....you’re right they were a special car back then, now everyone has one

I love your passion about these cars! I'm always scoping them on BAT.

What a great video! I had the 4 door 318i, which had hubcaps. I always loved the cross spoke alloys on the 2 door. Impressed that this one you reviewed still had the original stereo.

I was a fan of those back in the day. Still look fantastic for a sedan! I remember my first experience with BMW when my best friend bought a 2002 in the mid 70's. As you know, those were quite a car as well.

i got a e30 318i touring as a daily driver. Still drives fantastic and with the tablet i put in the center console it has no downsides to a modern car, still got navigation and proper music quality without using a smartphone. Such an adorable car :)

I owned one of these that I bought used in 1997 and drove for 22 years. I LOVED that car. It broke my heart to get rid of it, but everything on it had gone bad. The engine leaked exhaust fumes so strong I'd almost faint when I drove it, the shift and gear box were wearing out, and the rear differential was on its last legs. So I had to let it go. I miss that car so much! I replaced it with my first Porsche, a beautiful 991.2 , 2017. And as wonderful as the Porsche is, it's no competition to that little Beemer. You're right Nick, driving a slow car fast is much more exciting! Every time I stepped on the gas it was exciting, thrilling. Pushing it to its max, hearing the engine whine to those high RPMs, feeling the car vibrate (being that it's so much narrower than the 911). That new Porsche is so wide and long and the huge wheels it feels like a truck or a sedan, and just doesn't have the excitement of the Beemer. Every day I think of getting rid of it. Oh, my heart aches when I watch this video. Thanks for sharing, Nick.

@ianccu77

4 жыл бұрын

You've got one life man, remember that!Have fun!If you're thinking of selling the Porsche just do it and get a e30+ another Porsche or whatever you want from the money that remains.

Wow. Thanks, Nick. Great car. Been seeing these pop up all over LA. Luv how solid, modern and "analog" they are. Having serious Andrew McCarthy "Pretty in Pink" flashbacks. And the tape deck! Making me want to go find my General Public cassettes.

You had a 325i in London back in the day you where the absolute man 👍, such a beautiful design the E30 really was a wonderful package, don't think they'll ever get the mix this right again it's like magic 🙂

Loved my 91 E30 325i, what a car. Nostalgia setting in watching this video!

Great to see this car being tested. My first brand new car was a 318 delivered 1/8/87. Mind you, those were the days when you had to pay extra for a radio & alloy wheels in the UK.

@bekabeka71

4 жыл бұрын

Just as you do for new cars ripping you off

I appreciate your passion for this classic.

My friend Rocky G. was the original owner of that car, was bought new in Oyster Bay NY, and sold to an older gentleman from Connecticut in the mid 90s. Great video and great car!

Awesome enthusiasm, analog perfection!

I love how it's making all that noise in that intro, and you're being passed by an SUV just cruising by

I bought one a few Months ago with only 23k miles from an old chap,and 1 owner from new as new condition it’s a 316 Carbureted M10 engine 1755cc from 1987 and its so sweet to drive,I absolutely love it,I use to see them go by when I was waiting to get the bus to school they always amazed me...great vid 👍🏻

Wonderful family of cars. As always, your video is excellent. Please make more to help us through this working from home hell.

Classy yet sporty. Distinguished yet determined. Raffined but also rugged. Elegant but solid. I could go on... My automotive first and always true love

Lovely car Nick - the old Beemers are great - was out in my old 840ci the other day and it’s just a joy to drive.

The look of the instrument panel is lovely, analog is king. Classic BMW looks that don't age.

well done Nick! Manual transmissions make any car more fun to drive.

I just got this same exact silver 91 318is. It wasn't running due to electrical issues, but within a few days I had it up and going. The amount of invaluable info on the internet for these cars is astounding, and so far seem very easy to work on.. I got to drive it briefly today and it was everything I thought it would be - I've wanted one of these E30s for years. The best part about this E30 was it was free :)

those outside stationary shots look like a still image but you’re moving inside lol

I owned a 318is in red. I have never had a car that has attracted more attention from both enthusiasts and casual observers alike. It just seemed to be the perfect design for that time.

@macc1370

2 жыл бұрын

Same

I miss the one I had. It was Alpine white, with color matched basket weaves. Learned about 80% of stick driving on one of those. Such a fun little go kart.

Nice job Nick,great car.My kids laughed at the manual sunroof.

I’ll never forget when my Dad had this car when I was a kid in the late 80s. Such a beautiful car then, and beautiful today

That’s a sweet car. Timeless look

I agree with you 100% on everything in this video such a beautiful car.ive got the BMW 3 1.8ti COMPACT 2003. Absolutely love it. BMWs are solid built cars.thanks for the Lovely Video

What a beautiful car,so easy on the eye,total classic.

Turning 16 here and I just got my hands on a 1985 E30 318is. There is nothing like these vehicles. They’re are just so unique and cool in their own way. A E30 was also a dream car of mine. One of my personal favorite bmws.

10:35 that blank on the left was for the rear wiper controls on the Touring models

Glorious! I really miss lightweight BMW sedans. Definitely can't have this much involvement in modern BMWs. Such a proper size too. Just love this

I do like the E30 , I owned a couple in the eighties, but my favorite is the E21. I had a 1978 323i with the straight six with the Bosch mechanical injection . A lovely car to drive. I also prefer the cloth interior to the leather of the modern BMW's.

@thomastalks3841

4 жыл бұрын

That is cool, I used to have a 1986 e30. What do you think of the cloth interiors of the modern BMWs? :)

Cool review Nick. More classic car videos please.

i bought my very first car this year, all on my own, and it is a 1991 318is. it was a present to myself after graduating college and getting my first big boy job, and i love it more than anything. i've gone and restored most of it, just need to refresh the front end and replace the clutch packs in the LSD. but man, do i love driving this car. i plan on keeping it forever :)

My step -father in Bavaria had an E-30 325i in the 80s. It literally flew down the Autobahns. I think Motor magazine in the UK called the 6 cylinder 2.5 “ The silken wallop “ . A very accurate description. A fantastic car.

Special car back in the day, I drove a couple in the '80's they had a nervous rear end when really pressing on through corners, otherwise totally awesome car. Thank you Nick for showing this, great camera work, infectious enthusiasm, an excellent car review - here's hoping you keep them coming

@NickMurray

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger

That is a CLEAN car. It's very apparent how much enthusiasm you have for this model. 👌 I miss my old E30 dearly. I have an F30 BMW now, but would *love* to find a nice E30 just to be able to drive every now and then (preferably priced under 10k...crazy how much they're worth now!).

I LOVE your attitude.

I had a dark blue 1983 320i with four doors. Excellent 6 cylinder engine with very nice sound.

Ive owned one, and can say it is a stand out moment in my auto-motive life, such a visceral machine. No computer driving for you and a chassis that required some skill to drive fast, with a back end that would move around with the 136 bhp it had!

Oh crap! I have that same exact sweater he's wearing. Now it must be burned!

Great video, more retro vids please. These E30s will make great daily commuters.

The clamshell bonnet alone makes me want an E30. Reminds me of my Dad's E36 318ti Compact M sport as it has a similar engine to this, albeit being a slightly heavier car (and yes I'm aware many people hated the looks of the hatchback 3 series, but I don't care as it brings a very sentimental value to me and my family). I believe the 318is E30s were powered by an M42 1.8 engine, but my dad's was a slightly revised M44 1.9 litre engine. Great video Nick 👍

10:30 the "other" spare button holes are used in Tourings (wagon body) to control the rear wiper and washer. I own a '91 Manual 325i Touring in Laguna Green Metallic and I love it!

@NickMurray

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s right!!

Loved those model years, my in-laws had a 1987 convertible 325i and 1986 m6 both were shipped from UK. Those were my favorite cars to drive especially that m6... they eventually rusted away. Regret not snatching them up.

Have been looking sooo long for one of these in good condition for a reasonable price. Pretty much gave up a couple of years ago.

I had a 1990 325 Touring with the sport package( LSD, cloth sport seats, 3 spoke wheel). You could put two dogs in the back and they had a view all around. We drove it 10 hours from Ontario via Cleveland to the 2009 Vintage at the Vineyard meet. People ignored the row of M3's to take a look since they would have to wait 5 more years to import. Great car for the back roads, until I got a ticket but only the minimum as a warning. Then I had to slow down. Keep up the good work.

God, my first car. Same exact spec, sterlingsilber, 5 speed, 4.10 LSD. What an incredible car. So many memories.

Oh my god you’re back on KZread! Welcome back Nick!

Love it! My first car was a 1985 325e. I believe it weighed about 2600 lbs. What I wouldn't give today to have that one back.

Nice example. The 325is is the one to get. I had a 325ix manual that I wish I would have kept. It was a sweet car and solid as a rock.

Love it Nick!!! I'd love to see you drive an older 325i!

@jo05dk

4 жыл бұрын

You could start by searching the videos he has on his channel. ..an example could be the series of videos he's made on his own E30 325i.

I drove a 325e of the same body. I would get one now for the reasons you listed.

Great review Nick.

Love the E30 In South Africa we did not get the M3 so BMW South Africa created the 333i. They took the 3.3 from the big 7 series and stuffed it into the E30 body. So much space was taken by the engine that you had to choose between air-conditioning and power steering.

@johanbrand8601

4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Didn't know that. Would be a dream to own. Haven't seen a 333i on South African roads in years.

@getdealtwithquick

Жыл бұрын

That's hilarious.

I had a manual 1987 325es. Drove it for 160k miles, and it was great fun.

Nick, you're spot on, they're an absolute blast! Perhaps your next trip down to Niu Zild should coincide with e30 Mega Meet! Currently planning, north island location, likely late November. 40 e30's last year, continues to grow.

The first BMW I ever drove was a 325 2 door from maybe 1987. I never understood why everyone loved these cars UNTIL I drove my first one...gray with red leather interior. The straight six was intoxicating.

Incredible, beautiful car. I wish to own 2.5 inline 6 version.

Sigh - what a great little car - I had the same as my 2nd car back in the days - of course already 2nd hand. What a great handling car, stick of course, I spun it ones in a corner - didn't know how I got there. Beautiful car!

The first BMW I ever drove was an '89 325is. I love those things. Even after owning an '04 330i ZHP I still want an e30.

I worked at a BMW dealer in the early 90s. I loved driving the E30. I would gladly trade my new G20 for a mint very low milage E30.

@nsbioy

4 жыл бұрын

Then do it. Plenty of those on Bringatrailer

Great cars! My mom had a 1984 318i. Less is more.

Great review Nick Loved it a change from the Porsche brand which I’m a lover,though this one was great as the 3series was a remarkable car..

Aqui no Brasil não tinha esse carro.. É muito bonito, era um sonho ter um carro desses....

Had an ‘84 318i coupe. Manual of course. 101hp...but SO much fun.

Love the E30. Had a 320i in Burgundy red. Calypso red i believe was the official name. It was 2 door with bbs wheels, side skirt plus headlight wipers. Unfortunately sold it because i was getting oil leaks which were expensive to fix plus it was quite juicy being an auto. Wish i kept it though.

Completely agree about the E30 being a true drivers car. You are not wrong about having to rev the M42 out. I used to love giving mine a good thrashing. PS when exiting the car use your right hand to open the handle that’s how the engineers intended it to be used. Feels more natural! Great video thank you. (Ex 318is owner who regrets letting it go)

Great video. I had one E30 in 1985 in metallic green and the build quality is such that the car will last forever. This car propells BMW into the big league leaving Alfa Romeo way behind for the last 40 years?!

Yay!

Great video, Nick. Lovely looking car, even today. Love the E46 shape too. As a BMW fan I’d love one of these older models, if I just had the garage room. I think your comment re older ones being more special and more rare is bang on the money. Today they are chasing volume and becoming more mass-market, just look at the new 1 series and 2 series Gran Coupe which are front-wheel drive. Seems most customers now want tech in their car and don’t care about how it’s engineered or how it drives. Sad, really.

What a beautiful car. OEM no mods FTW!!!

I had a 1990 325i, bought second hand... I SO miss it now, a fun, reliable car, easy & cheap to maintain, too... I think they've doubled in price over the last 5 years... :(

was always a big fan of the 325is with the mtech bodykit, i liked those even more than the boxy m3, mainly because a friend's dad in highschool had a modified one with 2.7 eta crank and big cams and compression, was a total hoot to drive, my first experience of a car where first gear was useless

Love these car SO much, it makes me sad to see what has happened to the 3 series, they have gotten less and less desirable to driving enthusiasts.

@bekabeka71

4 жыл бұрын

You're wrong the new m3 is faster than most of the cars on the road

@tofumaker9980

4 жыл бұрын

@@bekabeka71 Speed isn't the only thing people desire

@spazbot81

3 жыл бұрын

@@bekabeka71 I think he meant 3-series in general not specifically the M3.

@yamkaw346

2 жыл бұрын

@@bekabeka71 how to say you’re not a car enthusiast

I always loved these cars too, especially the simplicity of the headlights and the front grill. Never driven one though. I don’t think the seat goes back far enough.

@thorstenschmidt3570

4 жыл бұрын

You would be surpised, I am over 6ft, and I can sit quite comfortably in it.

Don't hate me for my focus on one odd thing about this car. I LOVE the fabric seats! Leather is so sticky and leather cracks. Fabric is like sitting in a living room. These seats here still look brand new. ❤

i have a 333i and a 325is in manchester i love them both .

Great video Nick, we still have a few of the E30's running about in Cape Town, even the odd unicron 333i :)

@NickMurray

4 жыл бұрын

Oh the 333i the most unicorn of the unicorn E30's!

Loved these cars ... I’ve got a worthy successor M140i. A pleasure to drive.