bmw e30 vs. sgti??

[rockstarteddy]

dear sifus..
just want some opinion..
i was actually looking for sgti initially but was poisoned by my friends for a bmw

let me fill you in with some info on why im getting a ride:
1.im working in genting, lots up&down hill action - more conv for me to go back home without skyway&bus
2.my wira was kidnapped by my sis&turn into her kiddie mobile
3.wan to have a ride so i can go holidays with

reason of a sgti or bmw e30:
1.both cheap (my budget)
2.sgti coz new& easier to maintain
3.e30 is rwd and classic - "drift"

potential problems:
1.lots or cold engine starts
2.maintenance, specially battery and brakes
3.old car and local car issues due to age

target:
1.http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/cars-for-sale/246659-widebody-bmw-e30-320i-2-doors.html
2.http://my.88db.com/my/Services/Post_Detail.page/car_boat_bike/buy_sell/?PostID=155071

plz advise!!!
thanks

Bump:

Bump: im also looking for a car i can drive from genting to mayb penang or jb without much worry
looking for both town and highway driving stability also..
beemer main concern is da maintenance

 

[SachSeelan]

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[5115]

hi RST,

from the 2 e30 in ur option,the main diff on these 2 cars is

1.engine M20 & M50 2.0

M20 is older engine which is using in e30 (1983-1992) & e34.
125hp
6 cylinder 12V
timing belt

M50 is newer engine as it is used on E36 & late E34 (1992-1995)
150hp
6 cylinder 24V
timing chain
single vanos

conclusion:
M20 should be obsolute from chop shop sooner due to it's age
M20 parts might be cheaper than M50 as it's older
M50 has vanos & higher hp
M50 running timing chain,lesser maintenance

2. Bodypart

This is very subjective,it's all depend on what u like

That's all I could remember for now,hope it could help & I leave sgti for others

cheers

 

[SachSeelan]

My brother had a Sgti wt a 4g93 in it few years back... nothing to shout about... just another proton!! handlin by lotus and all is rubbish... no offense to Sgti owners. it can be a fun car if ur just looking for some extra power runs, even the standard 1.8 engine could give you some "kick"... depends on wat ur looking for in a car, or wat you want the car to do for you... Again its personal preference!!

M50 will be the one you want to go for... more reliable as you want to travel long distance!!

The challenge/bet will be finding a mint cond E30... "nawtyboy" from Malatbimmer found a brilliant E30... im sure he paid top dollars, but looking at the car... im in love wt the E30 again!!

 

[5115]

sach,the e30 of nawtyboy issit white in colour?he is selling his e30 right?

 

[SachSeelan]

i think his 318 is fr sale, but he just got another Black E30 323i straight six wt beige interior, mint condi... stunning!! his new ride >>>>

http://www.malatbimmer.com/evolution/Forums/viewtopic/t=2640.html

Bump: here's another mint E30 for sale... rockstarteddy, wat r u waiting for..good luck!!

http://www.malatbimmer.com/evolution/Forums/viewtopic/t=2670.html

 

[rockstarteddy]

thx for the help..im looking thru those sites now.
thanks for all the poison :)

Bump: looking for manual pref..

Bump: i seen many beautifully done up and maintained e30s..
hmm..poison poison..my fren with the e30 with 1j coming up genting..just for me to take a few spins

i wil onli drive the beast 2weeks once..coz that will be my offdays..or most 1x a week..parking in the cold harsh weather of genting

 

[rex79gt]

i beliv a turbo charged m20 engine wont lose to a 1jz :P

 

[rockstarteddy]

even my fren who has a gti ask me to get e30 with 1j
hahah
last9 was in heaven comin up n down genting:)

 

[5115]

1j in e30 is god,sure u feel like heaven

 

[SachSeelan]

good luck. E30.. the rm22K one is looking mint!! wifey baru beli honda jazz, broke now!! if not i sapu this e30 d for project car... sigh

 

[SachSeelan]

made up ur mind??

 

[fstr]

e30 - u need lotsa time, patience, money and heart to really rebuilt it to its pristine condition. i am a fan of e30 too, in fact i own one for 3 months..great engine, great handling, very solid car for its age.. have to give up due to unable to maintain 2 cars at anytime (cos no money maa ), i had a e30-320i 6 banger. in fact i have to find many wear and tear parts everywhere, hunting high and low for it, if i have the time i will certainly keep it but i cant as i am running around.

sgti - yeah, i own one too but not exactly a gti but a satria then transplant to 93p rojak... fun car to drive around town/urban areas, can whack corners like nobodys biz, can sprint in front of traffic lights without really care about da engine kong, can whack in autocross/sic without having temp problems... well nothing to brag about a satria, its just another PROTON but its a hassle free car/engine, only change oil and filter

get a BMW laa, no matter how old a BMW is, IS still a BMW = da ultimate driving machine

 

[SachSeelan]

nice one fstrader... speaking fr experience... cheers...

 

[5115]

fred is bmw drifter

 

[rockstarteddy]

thx 4da inputs
didnt c much during my off..
was sick lo

 

[SachSeelan]

fred is bmw drifter

wah ini mest uncle zoggee punye gang...

 

[zero1]

BMW= Broke My Wallet.. hahaha just joking..

 

[sidious]

e30 m3 is sweet! *drool*

 

[satria81]

peeps,

not to say anything specific.......but heck, a bimmer is a bimmer and a SGTI is so cool in it's own ways toooo......just my 2 bahts!