So You Want a BMW E30

Arguably one of the most iconic cars on the road, the BMW E30. Today Alex talks a little about the history, and goes in depth on why you would want to own an E30. From the base models, to the M3, these cars are a blast. But with costly maintenance and it getting harder to find a clean body, would you own one? Comment below!

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[ChrisStan]

I've had my E30 for 8 years now and honestly, they aren't expensive at all if your willing to learn and do your own work. Plenty of OEM and aftermarket parts out there and great community support. Excellent and easy car to pick up and build up whether you want to spend a lot or not.

[denitsaivanova]

The E30 is my absolute dream car man!! I would sell my soul for a nice ass e30 🤤

[Elecoslow]

So you want a g35 coupe, 65 mustang, bob cat forklift

[kingysgarage]

'The most perfect 80's car ever made'
Put that on a shirt, with just the silhouette of an E30
Truer words have never been spoken, I miss my e30

[Robxdeep]

You can't Imagine how confused I was. My Name is Roberto and I want an E30. I really got scared for a sec.

[osvaldopatino]

As an E30 owner it’s the only car I’ve ever wanted to really own.

[n-nani]

The sedan is unloved?? I thought everyone loved them! They're like mafia cars :<

[RobertMorgan]

As an E36 owner, I've long wanted an E30 because yes they look great, yes they handle well, and yes they just do have that sort of nostalgic magic to them and the carryover 'halo' effect from the legendaryness of M3 going for them.
But the main factor that's attracted me as someone who wants to build is their WEIGHT. At under 3000lb curb weight, they're very light by 'modern' standards, which means every gram of horsepower you add yields a larger performance dividend. You add 50hp to a 3200lb E36, you'll feel it sure, but add that same 50hp to a 2600lb E30 coupe, you'll REALLY feel it.

[ARCH]

Personally speaking the e30 is my absolute favorite car (looks and drivability) I've owned every 3 series, miatas, 70's muscle cars. And nothing has been able to top off the smiles per gallon these emotionless bricks give me

[hanielnasheed]

When the headaches of owning an e30 get too much I come back to this video to remind me why I love it!

[stephenellis]

My first BMW was an e30. After maintenance the first thing I did was suspension. From then on I was sideways sliding into traffic on the highway every single day. I think I need another.

[crowvelle]

E30 was my first car. Had to scrap it. Got another one, it caught on fire. Scrapped it.

Got another one sitting in storage about 1200 miles away, I CAN’T WAIT TO GO GET IT.

[JAREDBFPF]

3000 years later still no "so u want a 350z" lets be honest here do u hate us 350z owners ?

[craigbarrett]

Originally from South the E30 era! 325is, 2.7 L aluminum front fenders, doors and bonnet....turbo nitrous conversion. Now there was a machine. Never owned one, but knew plenty who did. 😊

[chinoadames]

When is “so you want the e46” coming through 🤧😭😭

[theretrogeek]

This must be the most passionate video for an E30 ever, never get tired watching it!

[AngelGarcia-xvfh]

F for respects on the G35 coupe vid, we tried 😔

[laidback]

Great video as always guys. I sure do love my E30. I actually enjoy driving it more than my F30 340i M Sport which has 150 more ponies. That should tell any non believers how fun it is to drive these little boxes on wheels.

[hellatightdude]

An E30 on bbs basketweaves is pure class.

[JoeySkidz]

one of the best chassis to modify. So many options, so many companies making swap parts for these now. My gf has an s50 coupe and I'm building an ls6 touring.