BMW E30 325 | A Must-Have Modern Classic | Is Now The Time To Buy This 80s/90s Motoring Icon?
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- Опубліковано 1 кві 2023
- The BMW E30 325 is undoubtedly an 1980s/1990s motoring icon with its great looks and punchy six-cylinder engine. For me and many others it's a genuine modern classic that manages to combine a wonderful blend of analogue feel and simplicity with just enough modern touches to make this a fun daily driver or a special weekend toy.
With E30 M3 values now stratospheric and out of reach for many, values of the more humble six and four cylinder variants are rising quickly, and my advice is to get one soon before they to become unobtainable.
I regretfully sold my E30 Touring a few years ago, so join me as I get reacquainted with one of the all-time German greats and take this fine example of a 325 cabriolet out for drive on some great country roads.
It doesn't take long to discover why this is currently one of the hottest choices on the classic car market.
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There is a sweet spot in modern classics where cars of the '90s and early 2000s are modern enough to be safe, reliable and useable but old enough to be able to fix yourself.
Just took a two hour drive yesterday looking at an 87 325i convertible going back to get it next weekend alpine white with gold bbs rims and a tan interior; it looks amazing engine has no issues just interior work needing done (new panels, carpet, and possibly new seats needed but i feel lucky to get my hands on it for the price definitely worth a fix up !
I sold my E30 318iS too my mate at work 3 years ago £3000 he,s just been offerd £8000 he wont sell it .
My 89 E30 is my daily. I’ve been going through it, new stock suspension, new interior and top. Looking forward to return to Hawaii as it’s getting a fresh paint job Glacier Blue Metallic. I’m. Not selling going to enjoy it! Get a manual transmission the automatic is a dog. The M3 is a 4 cylinder and going for 60-100k Euros
Think the E46 is way better looking and will take its place as the go too BMW classic
Just bought a 318 convertible and cannot wait for it to get delivered!
I’m in Canada. Have an 325is bought for 5 k CDN 10 years ago and classic car insurance company says I should be insured for 30k now . Nuts. But I love it and may never sell it
It is fantastic that BMW still support their historic cars and you are able to buy parts. Audi do the same thing through Audi Historic, the only problem is they won't ship to the Great Britain (if you live in NI they will ship to you) since Brexit. Something to do with their computer system and the computation of vat apparently. Get your act together Audi you've had long enough to sort it out.
I bought my 90 325is back in 2016 for $5K here in the states and I thought I overpaid at that time as it needed quite of bit of sorting out. However, I'm so glad I did buy it when I did as it would most likely fetch around $18-$20K in today's current market
Hello my friend Im from Aguascalientes México Im totaly agree with you, four years ago I bought an BMW 325is coupe Im restoring it and its an a beutiful experience and enjoyable working it. Tanks you for share this video. Regards.
My father bought a 318i when I was 18, BMW’s were rare in those days he was the only person to have one at the large factory he worked in, where Ford and British Leyland were the normal working man’s car. Never a plush car but the engine’s and build quality were unmatched.
Totally agree with what you have said. I've held onto my BMW 325i Cabrio LH drive since inheriting it from my dad back in 2001 and remember picking it up from the dealership brand new with my parents and sister in 1988 and making heads turn as we drove down the road. The car certainly brings back fantastic memories and I also remember saying to my dad as a boy that I would try and keep it in the family for as long as I lived. I am currently thinking about freshening it up and although I was quite convinced about its price value just going up and up for years to come you have inspired me to go ahead and throw money at it after your great video!
A beautiful classic... Truth be told...
Great review well done 👍
I owned an '88 325is 5spd from 2014-2017. Marvelousy turbine-smooth engine, and lively steering, but it had rusted out battery box in the back, and rust bubbles all around the broken sunroof. Needed a diff rebuild. Couldn't bring myself to put more money into it with those kind of issues, but I do miss the driving experience.
I owned a 316 '87. Chrome bumper, bottlecap alloys, Black rear spoiler. Foglights in the front. Rev counter in stead of a clock. Lachsilber. Perfect specs. Loved it to pieces. Traded it for an E36. But my thought 's go back to the E30. Good old memoires!
Had a prefacelift E30 325i ,1987 on E plate for 26 years ! loved it ! it was the earlier high compression 9.7 to 1 head version ,with chrome. Bumpers :-) , they mare 171 BHP ,the later ones in 88 having 168 BHP as those had a lesser 8.8 to 1 compression ratio ,plastic bumpers and slightly different rear lights , all were lovely cars ! fair miss mine, great video , thanks for sharing. :-)
I've owned an E21, 2- E30's, an E 28, E39 M5 and a E36 M3. My favorite is the E28. Good analysis on the E30. What a great car. So much fun and classic look.
Great video! I own a cabrio chrome bumper 6 cilinder in diamantblack/ black leather since 2012. Everything you say in this video is correct. Greetings from Holland.
I had a 325i sport years ago. Bought it off a vicar for £1200. Loved it.