BMW E30 review

[Jay350iV12]

Awesome video! E30 forever!! :) BTW it was available with ABS and airbag too :)

[gamebrain123]

What a beautiful car and makes me proud to own one.though is expensive to keep in shape

[LVmartins96]

BMW should start making this car again

[emejdoubleti]

Excellent video. No joke - I was searching through all the "tuning junk" videos to actually come across a decent little review on the E30. Nice job!

[rickrolled09]

Love the cheekiness of my E30 touring, so easy to slap the back end out and it's quite a bit of grunt for a 318i. Best car I've ever owned.

[loveofchem]

Ok, sorry, calm down. Misunderstanding we are both right. You, the position of car. Me, the position of driver.(OO=00=OO)

[fakeplstctrees21]

There is nothing like a German car, made in the 80's. My beloved 1989 325i was still doing strong in 2007, with over 250,000 miles on it. A falling tree took my baby from me, otherwise, I'd be driving it still. E30 3 series were the best that BMW has ever put out, or will ever put out. I am currently driving a 2008 328xi, as nice as it is; the e90 can't hold a candle to the supreme e30. I am going to look for a mint condition e30 once my current car is paid off. I'll restore one if need be

[gnark1ll1us]

ABS and TC, stability assist.

Its all for gays anyway.

Even a 318i just feels great cruising around in.

[Iamthekingofbeans]

This is back up for sale on the zone if you miss it :P

[Iamthekingofbeans]

Your car's up for sale on the zone.. just in case you miss it! :P

[Iamthekingofbeans]

Your car's up for sale on the zone.. just in case you miss it! :P

[hackingjack]

Excellent video, don't let the negative comments get to you!

[shaque86]

I hope u do more reviews of classic cars. Ur info were very useful and i can understand what u're trying to say. Keep it up!

[trytojustify]

HOW THE HELL CAN HE DRIVE ON THE LEFT SIDE?!?!? HES NOT THE DRIVER!!!

[loveofchem]

@trytojustify He cant drive on the left in this particular model, its RHD. Can you see the steering wheel? Duhh!!

[trytojustify]

@loveofchem are you bind, or just stupid? :o

[loveofchem]

@trytojustify I know your blind and stupid, lets go to school. ERO = RIGHT HAND DRIVE (rhd) means YOU DRIVE IN THE RIGHT HAND SEAT!

[trytojustify]

@loveofchem HE'S DRIVING ON THE LEFT SITE OF THE STREET!!!! I NEVER I DON'T CARE ON WICH SITE HE SITS IN THE CAR!!

[E34Benzin]

Great review mate! I love the E30, it´s such an iconic car.

[StreetKingEvolution]

I like this review! Good Job!

[alpinaB12coupe]

my e30 makes me smile too, i love them, amazing car from BMW, big hug :)

BTW nice review, like a boss, keep it up

[skwurlking82]

great video, member of an e30 forum here, awesome cars!

[lamarrider]

Hey R3V! I love my E30 to death

[ttrousdell]

i hate when people put M badges on non M cars and why does it say 318 if its a 2.5. Beautiful car regardless

[jmyapr]

You're not jeremy clarkson, you're alex kersten and you are very good. I like this video. Thank you for it. Great video.You should do more.

[ACDCsuperfan91]

Agreed. Not the fastest, but its unique and fun to drive. I have one :)

[Xfireme]

Was there an engine swap to a 2.5L because 318's had 1.8L engines.

[Xfireme]

Bo offense but a 318 badge with a 2.5L engine was there a swap of some kind.

[Fatboychrisdo]

My dad used to have one of these. I'm really angry at him for selling it.

[ribeirinhu]

Great Car!

This car was made to last!

Congratulations for the vid!

[BOOSTisYourFriend]

how come its a 318i with a M badge?......

[tco13v]

If you find an e30 in good condition- BUY it- you wont regret it- ever! ;)

[chgotbanned]

i have a 89 325i, had it for 4 years now almost 5, and i love it, was gonna get another car and sell it, but just cant do i, love it too much, its just soo sexy to me

[mellilore]

I have a jan 1986 320i and I have to say I've never ever turned the radio on, such great are the driving feelings and the engine sound. E30 for life!!!

[l8fbb23451]

buying this car would be more "green" then buying a prius

[Nicko325i]

I have a 1986 325i, and I can say this is the only car who make you smile every time you drive. Great video.

[take10daily]

great video! thx... this might be my next car!

[StarsMarsRadio]

You're not jeremy clarkson. Get over it.

[alexxxxxx85]

@StarsMarsRadio

Your opinion means nothing to me. Get over it.

[snufijsz]

@StarsMarsRadio Clarkson sux

[ChunkyCheezPuf1]

Yep so he just said he had a 325i and it's a 318i

[sagz808]

This is good mate. I particularly like the soundtrack.

[alexxxxxx85]

@sagz808 ... music maketh the movie

[jimlundy9090]

bmw e30 and e36 for life

[Rscottphillips]

@jimlundy9090 I agree -partly. I have a 1987 325eta with a 1994 Vanos M50 (E36) engine chipped ECU 195BHP. Lots of suspension and various mods all tasteful. Best of both worlds E30 + E36. It is the E30 BMW should have built! E30 for life!

[akfortykevinn]

@Rscottphillips 1990 325i with a 96 m52b(2.8), yeee E30 for life!!

[eskimo810]

wonderful video.

[midevilish]

i think the e30 body and drivetrains r a footprint for performance and style for bmw...im the proud owner of a 1990 325i cabrio w/ the 2.5l inline six...

[HandalE30]

very nice video.. :) thanks for uploading it. but...... the e30 did have standard abs since 1986 in the us and could be asked with airbag... so..... correction there.. but other than that Very nice!

[uberBMWmotorist]

I love my 325i. Only mod is a Signature Motoring performance intake kit. They run around $150 and add around 9hp in the six-cylinder E30s and a bit less in the 318. That's the best value per HP gain... A good value for the extra oomph. General HP increases are shown:

E30 series: 6.0-13.4hp gain

E36 series: 5.5-12hp gain

E46 series: 6.0-13.9hp gain

E92 series: 8.5+ hp gain

Z3/Z4 (all): 5.5-13.9hp gain

See my channel videos for action!

[Qendrimm1]

song 3:07 ??

[spencerleeb]

@Qendrimm1 rolling stones - gimme shelter

[mosub100]

I had this car before same color but it was 325i with 4 doors .it was great .nice video

[LewisXLek]

BMW e30 --> everything

[beamerboy325e]

I have a 1990 325is e30 and it does have a drivers air bag and when its cold out theres a chime that beeps a warning of possible ice, but yes its pretty simple of a car but a blast to drive! and also gets many compliments.

[osmix1995]

bmw e30 m3 is the sexiest most powerful car ever

thumbs up if you agree

[91hybrid]

Excellent video,., he said wasn't getting 30mpg combine ?? Hwy/ city driving?? Well is a real nice video.. Hey lonestarboy I'll sell you 87/325is 5spd?? Plano,tx

[MikeLenoch5]

In the video, you said you had the 2.5 liter version, yet your badge says 318i.

[riz44]

Great video. Just the kind of video youtube should be all about. I'd love to see you do some more reviews, perhaps on other 80's classics?

[alexxxxxx85]

@riz44 Cheers :) I'm definitely keen on more videos, especially 80's classics, but haven't had a spare weekend or the chance to bag a nice car yet for a couple of days...I am on the case though, so watch this space!

[LoneStarBoy713]

cant find an E30 ANywhere in texas dont matter im broke hopefully by the time i got some cash i have one

[beamerboy325e]

@LoneStarBoy713 Make sure when you buy one you get the e30 i/is model the e30 eta is slower.

[spacecadetzack]

excellent video! you worked hard on this and it paid off. too many e30 videos are crazily tuned, and it is hard to find a good, stock review of them!

[lordSETKIO]

my e30 of '85 has ABS, and ther was versions with airbag.

The vest car on history!!

e30 powar!!!

[kbrinks]

Very top gear'ish, nicely done. I hope to pickup a 318is soon!

[sxmbmwe30]

i own a bmw 1988 bmw 325is E30 SPECIAL EDITION BLACK ON BLACK GOLD BBS RIMS AND RACING KIT RACING CHIP AND M BADGE AND A SPECIAL EDITION BADGE I TOLD MY DEALER WHY MY CAR HAS THAT BADGE AND THEY SAID THAT THE CAR WAS REAR ONLY 3,000 MADE I WAS LIKE THAT YOU GODDDDDDD!!!!!

[macJC50640]

GREAT video!!!! I have a 1986 BMW 325 here in America and its completely different then anything thats on our roads. Any more e30 videos would be greatly appreciated

[alexxxxxx85]

@macJC50640 I'll see what I can do :)

[TSMerritt91]

@macJC50640 easy to fix... speak for yourself.

[TSMerritt91]

@macJC50640 easy to fix... speak for yourself. sweet video though e30's are amazing

[M1K3R0LPH]

fantastic video, very tasteful and honest. On the thought of testing other bmw's and reviewing them, you could always consider being a professional lottery winner? This video makes me excited for when i'm old enough to get sensible insurance, if this isn't too blunt, how old are you?

[alexxxxxx85]

@M1K3R0LPH Thanks for the comments. Glad you liked the vid.

I'm 25 and insurance is very reasonable especially with a clean lisence and 7+ yrs NCD.

As for winning the lottery, I'd sooner rob a bank for a greater sense of achievement :)

[M1K3R0LPH]

@alexxxxxx85 you've got the right car for the bank job atleast

[McGetMoney]

@M1K3R0LPH once you are over 25 you can insure one for peanuts on classic insurance e30 325i costs me £190 a year no ncd

[M1K3R0LPH]

@McGetMoney wow, thanks very much. £190 for the year is great

[BMWGirlyGirl]

I have an E30 325i and the only performance item I have is the Signature Motoring performance CAI for about $150. The performance kit adds around 9HP on the dyno, sounds freaking great, and installs in under 30 minutes. Highly recommended.

-Avg 9 HP increase

-Lifetime filter

-SOUND AWESOME

-30 min. install time

Aside from the power gain, the SOUND is amazing at higher RPM but sounds normal in regular driving. I’m thinking about added high-flow exhaust next.

[tom77092]

I love my E30.

[DaveRP100]

That sums it up for me. It's not the best car in the world, nor it is the fastest, safest, most economical or practical. But who cares? It's different, always looks good compared to modern jelly moulds and has a presence that few modern cars possess. If you really want to remember how nice driving used to be, then a blast in one of these can really put you back in touch with your inner self.

[hawaiianrobot]

@DaveRP100 spot on mate, i have an autotragic 318i with the m40 (i know, i know), definitely not the fastest car, but man i love how it feels around corners. weight distribution is almost perfect.

[randomspeedfreak]

you're my hero

[M20Lover]

Best E30 video I've found on Youtube so far. Ever thought of doing an E28? E23? E24?

[alexxxxxx85]

@M20Lover Hi there. Cheers for the wicked comment. I have indeed thought of and dreamed of doing similar reviews on all of the above. I'm completely in love with BMWs of this era, but finding somebody with one of these who would let me take their pride and joy out for filming is another matter. Any ideas?

[M20Lover]

@alexxxxxx85 Try MyE28.com for the E28's, there are a few British members there. Try BigCoupe.com for the 6'ers. Not sure what you'd have to do to get hold of an E23. Buy one, perhaps? I'd love to help, but I'm in the US, so my E28 is of no use to you.

Oh, also, the E30 came out in 1984, not 1982. The E28, however, was built from 1982 to 1988.

Good Luck.

[macJC50640]

@M20Lover 1984 in America, 1982 in Europe :)

[M20Lover]

@macJC50640 Well, I guess that's what I get for using Wikipedia.

[jgsaunders]

Jaymos from the zone signing in, great review Alex, you will be taking over from Clarkson soon mate ;-)

[jlubez]

Oh, by the way, e30's have abs.

[Asserti]

@jlubez Not all e30's have abs. Get your facts

[jlubez]

@Asserti oh sorry mr smarty pants did is say all e30's have abs? This guy simply says e30's do not have abs and every e30 ive delt with has had abs no need to get your panties in a bundle :)

[Asserti]

@jlubez rofl. Again, get your facts. The guy says that the car he's driving doesn't have traction control, ABS, ... He is the one who doesn't say "e30's do not have abs", but you are the one who says "e30's have abs"

When one makes such a statement, people usually assumes that when you refer to the group, you mean the whole group.

It's like saying "people are ginger". That's incorrect, not all people are. (Nothing against gingers :D)

[jlubez]

@Asserti haha i guess it was late when i watched this lol e30 forever

[Destructo93]

Great review! I was looking for exactly this! how much did yours cost?

[alexxxxxx85]

@Destructo93 If you're after something like this, £8-900 will suffice.  Join a forum like the E30 Zone where you'll find some of the best examples for sale and a wealth of advice from other owners. Enjoy E30 ownership!

[teamashmax]

@alexxxxxx85 900 pounds?? thats not much is it in americain? But thanks for the advice I'll be sure to join a forum! 800 pounds = 1500$ ? thanks

[alexxxxxx85]

@teamashmax They don't really cost much to buy at all if you're wiley, but they will demand a fair bit of time and care. This is the fun of ownership, however, and that's precisely what forums are for.

[teamashmax]

@alexxxxxx85 I live in canada an they seem to all be around 3-4000$ in my neighborhood ... should I think about importing it from the UK? You can call me Mart

[alexxxxxx85]

@teamashmax Hi Mart. I know that the Aussies are in the same situation with high prices and they do get them imported. Join e30zone.net, post a message and you'll have all the info you need from people who have been in your situation and who are better qualified than me to help. Good luck and let me know how you get on. My forum sig. is 'autoalex'.

[jlubez]

Love the e30, but you said you chose the strait six and the car is clearly a 318i which has a strait 4, just wondering which one it was.

[alexxxxxx85]

@jlubez straight six all the way. Dont be fooled by the E36 badge ;)

[Loadedskate]

probs dude this is freaking sick

people need to make more videos like this

cheers

[EuropaTuning]

awesome!

[mightywhiteysrt]

200 views... I post a link and it goes to 7500 in 24 hours. LOL

[alexxxxxx85]

@mightywhiteysrt

Thanks a lot dude! Really happy :)

[sk8aboijosh]

@mightywhiteysrt

so sweeeeT!!!

[chgotbanned]

@mightywhiteysrt no one cares



[Rrklem]

awesome dude, just awesome. I <3 e30's

[TheReaverOfDarkness]

Hugging people and trees? Or a firm handshake and paper? I really like the way you put it. You are the best amateur reviewer I've ever seen (though I haven't seen too many...)

[5nahalf]

E30 for life! owned them for 10 years now and love every year.

[spencerleeb]

wow i couldn't find a good e30 video when i was looking for something like this. What a coincidence that I found this a day later!

Proud owner: '88 BMW 325 250,000 miles and running strong

[ale160cv]

excellent job, i want more retro cars!!!!!!!!!!!

[mungo1337]

Great car, great camera work, great presenting. Watch your back, Clarkson!

[syaieya]

The early 80's were a magnificent time for German sport sedans. The E30, 190E cosworth, the Audi Quattro. All were magnificent

[peterhejlejensen]

Need sideways action :D

[bimmerboy88]

great video from another e30 owner!

[yoyo6323]

Great video Alex, looks like you had fun making it, well done

[Skipunda]

Yar this is good!

[rosewoodbassist]

grantfk10 from E30Zone likes this too!

[martinskie30]

Cracking video mate, well done.

[barnsleyism]

silversideofthemoon from e30 zone says good start fella

[e30beemerlad]

Awesome work dude