This BMW E30 Is A Spiritual Successor
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- “In my case, when I started looking for BMWs, I gravitated toward the 1991…the 1991 coupé is the last coupé they made in the E30…” says Delia Wolfe. “The 318IS is the ‘baby’ M3; it doesn’t put out as much horsepower or torque…but it was the spiritual successor, if you will, to the 2002.”
“It has everything you’d want in the 2002,” she says. Delia is the proud owner of a 1991 BMW 318IS, one of the last of the simple, mechanical, engineering-driven driver’s cars the Munich firm built its reputation on. “I found it down in Aptos, near Santa Cruz, somewhat sad and neglected-but I fell in love, because it reminded me about my 2002, and my Tii. And those cars were the cars I grew up on, those were the cars I loved first.”
Wolfe has been able to repair and restore her car-she’s a BMW mechanic, restorer, and expert-since 2008, with it remaining tied to commuting duties as well as just about anything else, from flinging it through a twisty road or embarking on a longer road trip.
“The E30 has its own cult following. People found that you could modify them with very little money, and that the cars were durable, and that there’s all kinds of places to exercise your passion,” she says. “There’s lowered and ‘stanced’ E30s, then you’ve got E30 spec racing, there’s a rally series…people run drift cars-every facet of racing seems to have a place for the E30.”
“When you choose a car, you should choose carefully,” Wolfe says. “If it’s not the right car for you, don’t keep it…[but] I have to admit, I have got a kind of a jaded view in favor of the E30.”
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I'm so glad this video exists. It doesn't have to be an M3 to make it good.
Exactly! To me e30 is one of my dream cars. Love the m3 but that's never going to be affordable. Wish Forza would put a base e30 on the game.
tannerratzlaff Haha, that's exactly what I was saying to someone the other day about Forza. A standard E36 and E46 as well would make great cars to own and modify.
When petrolicious puts out a BMW video 😁 makes my day every time
Totally agree Bro!👌
keep the bmws coming we need more of them please e30 e28 e24 and e9
e36? :( lol
Its too new man.
No love for the first 5 (e12)?
They all rusted away here in the UK :-(
E9 !!!
you have to respect and appreciate someone who is so passionate about their e30. restoring, maintaining and daily driving a 25 year old car is something special
Those roads are gorgeous! You really capture the essence of them in this video, as always AWESOME videography dude!
What? Didn't expect to see you guys here. Great, love you content aswell!
I have a brillant red 318is just like this one, running on Kreuzspeichen and with a M-Tech1 steering wheel, but without AC & electric roof. Currently resting at my grandmother's house because of too many cars and too little space. Watching this makes me want to get it on the weekend and drive it, because that's what it was made for.
Since 1991, my daily driver has been the ’91 325i coupe, 5sp, black on black. I love her!
Only 210,000. Only big issue has been the steering rack...replaced twice...2nd time had upgraded seals, so doing great after 95K miles. Only last year, did I give her 215/45-17 tires and wheels. Stress bar, antisway bars, sport shocks, which drastically changed her stance. Already had chipped her out, free flow exhaust...the usual upgrades.
Still has most original clutch etc. I baby her a lot!
Had one. It was great and i sold it.
What a dump idea.
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You guys had one of these and let it go? wow
values are going sky high now, and its a great car.
gj
Im 14 and my dad got me into bmws, thanks dad. Youre awsome.
My absolute favorite BMW ever made!
300000 miles and over 20 years old and it still looks amazing
The car's not bad either!!! hahahaha
Diefers Dashcam UK lmao 😂
Bloody hell! i would never have guessed it had that many miles on it. Much respect to the owner, who clearly knows BMWs and knows a good car. The 318IS is a gem of a car, eventhough we usually prefer our E30s to have six sparkplugs.
In my honest opinion, the E30 is the best car BMW has ever made. It isn't the fastest or rarest, probably not the most collectible or iconic or beautiful. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say and I love the looks of them. They are "my" generation of BMW, started the same year I did. Despite great cars like the Isetta, the M1, the 2002 and so many other iconic BMW's, I still say like many others, this is THE best car BMW made. They really are a true drivers car and one that the masses could buy. It was such a well rounded & balanced car, it had all the traits of a really, really good car! The E30 M3 was even better, the big flared fenders and M bodywork, magnificent little S14, love, love, love that car! Any E30 is great and the majority had the wonderful M20 in them. The early M10 I wasn't super fond of but it was a decent engine despite not having a lot of power. BMW did take it's greatest cars and put one of my least favorite engines in it, and the engine in the 318is in the video, the M42/M44 family. It did make more power than the old M10 but had a lot of problems. It was very common for the cylinder heads to crack on those engines amongst many other issues. I was a factory-trained, STEP grad and BMW Master tech for the better part of 10+ years before I went to aviation. I do miss it, at least the older cars. Before the days of all the fiber-optic buses and complex systems. I cut my teeth using the DIS, GT1 and even the MODIC testers on these cars! I'd bet you would get some funny looks in a BMW dealership service center today if you ask what a MODIC was!
mytmousemalibu )-
mytmousemalibu I had a 320i straight six, only maintained in BMW dealerships, probably one of the best all in all car I ever had, probably not the fastest etc. But such smooth ride, really good on the dry, and never had any mechanical issue till I sold it around 140,000 miles. To this day, dumbest thing I have ever done when you find out how much it would cost to buy one (E30)....
The last half freaked me out because I just got a '91 318IS 5-speed with the M42 but it has been rebuilt after around 200,000 miles. I had to replace some hoses that had cracked and were leaking air a bit but it has been super reliable and stout for the past owner and so far that I've owned it. I was planning on engine swapping eventually anyways so I've planned financially and tool-wise to swap the engine when it has a big bill but I've grown to love it a bit, as the turbine like sound near redline is super enjoyable.
I never heard about m42 problems though..
327,000 miles? Damn son
/Daughter
My e34 525i had 398k miles when I sold it to my boss and now has over 450k on the original engine no one believed me when I had that car it shifted,accelerated and steered so smoothly all I ever did since I bought it at 120k miles was change a head gasket , tires and oil changes best car I have ever owned everything is high quality and felt like a cloud on the freeway
I have 338000+ on my 1991 318is and it is still running good. Love my e30.
I love my E30, it's a 1991 325i convertible. Every time I get in it I just feel this strong aura off the car. I've driven this car more than 10 hours in a day and it starts and drives the same everyday. Just over 170,000 miles and I plan to keep it moving.
I've had my 89 318i for 5 years and put an extra 70,000 kms on it. E30s have something about them that's so special. I've had 3 other projects over those years but nothing comes close to the baby!
The quality of the interior is stunning...parts of it wouldn't look out of place in a modern BMW
Or a Porsche.
i love my 190E, but damn, those E30s are sexy thangs!
the front is out of this world...
"$12,000 ENGINE REBUILD SON!!!"
Bro, you up for a time attack? Where's my stopwatch? You got a stopwatch?
Rear wheel drive brooo
SPARCO SEATS BRO
it's in fact very aerody- BOXES!
didn't know there were so many RCR fans here
I agree with that philosophy... when you choose your car, choose it carefully and if you don't feel it, get rid of it. I drive a 1969 912 and I love it :)
The 318is is a very nice E30 for daily use. And the one in the film is in really decent nick (especially with 327k miles on the clock!). I hope Delia can continue enjoying it for many years. As the M3 is virtually exploding in value and the 320is is not very common, E30s like this or the 325i are still affordable machines for enthusiasts to experience the magic of this Bavarian wonderful chassis.
My first car was a 1983 BMW 320i that I purchased used in 1993. Started saving up for a car when I was 14 and bought it when I turned 16. That was an awesome car to learn the basics of RWD vehicle handling. Sure, it wasn't fast but it was nimble and quick through the corners. Other than frequent repairs (we maintained our cars but there were some minor issues with the 320i) it was a blast to own. We kept the car in the family for 10 years and put 100K miles on it. Sadly, one week after we sold it locally, the kid who bought it got T-boned driving into the local Walmart but he walked away with no injuires. The car on the other hand, was totaled. At some point I will probably invest in an E30, but I am also a fan of the 635 CSi.
Perfect blend of car and owners story. Some petrolicious videos are too heavy on the owner and not enough car. This ones perfect.
Love how she owned an AE86, she has a great taste in cars.
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Love the E30, but not feeling those wheels...
i feel u man
me neither
I personally wouldn't use these either but they're originals and I like them better than all the oversized chrome BBS's everyone puts on their E30's...
are originals tho.. had them on my touring aswell
same here
I really thought at the start of the video, a guy was talking.
+Midnight Rider "girly ass car" lmao sure....
Thought that my damn headset broken, glad found somebody think that the voice came out from a guy.
😂
P.s ,
The car looks really dope. I kinda wanna one. But those coupe thing in my country cost gazillion.
because he was born a man regardless of whatever he looks like now
Tom Trousdell she*
how did you make that determination @@s38b36 ? you do understand that people are born every day with a mix of both sexes right?
So beautifull. I have to go to america once in my life just for these back roads. We have epic roads here in France too, but not that large. :)
And if i had to spec a E30, it will be exactly the same at the one in this stunning video. Love the wheels.
Bought my 89 325is as my first car for $500 and I'm still in it 5 years later. Never left me stranded, and I intend on keeping it forever. I truly believe everyone should go out and buy an e30/e36 and try it out. You will never want to drive anything else ever again
Wow 500$ was a excellent deal..!! Now an e30is are around 20k +
I miss these cars. So simple, beautiful and perfect.
Searching for a dream car at 21, and this car is right up there on the list. It's so hard to not want one. Beautiful example, and it's good to hear the owners story about it!
I love hearing people talk about cars and life. It's really relaxing for some reason.
Amazing shots, amazing car and a person with character. Good job once again Petrolicious!
This might be my favorite video you guys have posted to date. Over 300k mile, daily driven car, and most people could afford.
Bought my 1987 320i about a month ago. One of the last chrome ones :)
It´s not perfect yet it has some problems that are getting fixed. No AC, no Powersteering!!! WHO NEEDS THAT SHIT :P
Well done.
thanks :)
You say that, but my 1988 318i has no power steering either, and I hate it. It's so slow, almost 5 turns lock-to-lock :( I want to replace it with a Z3 rack with 2.7 turns, but that would have to have power steering, or parking with my wide tyres will be a pain in the ass.
GodOfGamingBG
well you can upgrade it to powersteering! :D
shouldn´t be a problem on the e30
I just got an 86 eta. Love the chrome trim and bumpers
325k miles, that is impressive! Kudos for keeping it going and loving it after all this time.
327,000 miles and still being enjoyed! Another great vid. I like the balance between exotics and "cult cars" on the channel.
This video is fantastic on so many levels--great car, super cool owner and I've seen this exact car several times in person; it used to be parked in Santa Cruz in my neighborhood three years ago--for all I know it's still there; I'd always admire it when jogging by in the evenings.
Delia, you and your car are friggin' brilliant!
As an owner of a 1975 2002, this car, the seats, the view it's a full package deal, Thanks for sharing !
That car looks mint for 325,000 miles, but The Ship of Theseus is probably what has kept it afloat.
Sold my '87 325is about a month ago and I think about that car everyday. One day I will buy her back.
Oh how I miss my 1985 E30 325I out of the dozens of cars I have owned since that time, nothing compares to the pure driving pleasure from sliding the rear end out at any opportunity LOL
Now much older and wiser I plod around in an E240 Merc, yes its lovely to drive, but not anywhere near as much fun as that E30
This is my favorite channel ever and I can't even see the cars. I remember most of the models very accurately and it is mesmerizing to listen to all those passionate enthusiasts, special stories and amazing engine sounds and then the perfect soundtracks complement it all. Bravo, really. Keep it going. It's nice to even just go to the list of videos on this channel and listen to the titles. So many awesome cars.
Thanks for sharing your story. I, too, have an unreasonable love for the M42-powered E30 and have owned one for the last 18 years. Here and there the temptation to sell it arose, mainly when the not-so-great original timing case design reared its head multiple times over less than two years. But, I persisted, had a 2.1L M42 built when the original timing chain let loose at 210K miles, and it's been tons of fun ever since. ~200bhp in this car, with the nice light front end, is a heck of a good time. On paper it is nothing to write home about, but there are very few cars under $100k that have been, in my opinion, anywhere near the same kind of fun. With the supercars, you can't really do anything anyway because it is all too easy to wind up dead or in jail! As the saying wisely goes, "It is more fun to drive a slow car fast, than to drive a fast car slow." Just my humble opinion anyway.
Given your aptitude for wrenching, if the timing chain system ever starts to act-up, consider swapping in the timing case and case-to-block gasket from a 1994-1995 M42. It eliminates the deflector sprocket which is, these days, a significant cause of engine failure. Other than the case-to-block gasket being different, it is a direct bolt-in and a huge reliability improvement.
this is one of my favorite videos i can’t stop coming back to it
What a beautiful car, I love my 316 E30
Immaculate e30 and having the roads to suit it.
E30's have aged gracefully. They were successfully raced and won races way into the 90's.
I'd really like to see more American cars, I owned an E30 and love these videos but I think several video detailing each of the generations of corvettes, Camaros, and mustangs would be beautiful.
Love those seats
I learned to drive in an E30 and my first car was a 2002. The engine from the regular 318 was popular as a donor engine for a tired 2002 (not the tii, the carburetor version). Nice clean car. I'd love to own one too.
Cut my teeth on E30's as a BMW Apprentice 92-94. 318iS is indeed a rare car. I'd love one.
My aunt had one, I loved driving that thing. I detailed it free of charge just so I can drive it to my house and back. Wasn't the fastest or nicest car I've driven but, it's the most enjoyable driving experience I've ever had.
I just bought one two weeks ago, waiting for the springtime weather up here in Canada. Thanks for the video.
Great video, love the E30, quality of your video iitself is also top notch, Nice work!!
BMWs there is no substitute. I have not owned another make since 1999. Currently drive a 2015 335i but man, I am still remember my 2003 323i sport. What a fun car that was.
love hearing these channel stories!
Love this car. I'm seriously thinking about finding one and bringing it back to life. Interior is awesome, love the plaid seats. As with others, not feeling the wheels. E30 or 2002, I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
Good job Delia, on the E30 AND living your life YOUR way, rock on.
Just picked up a 91' 318i same color. Doing a drift build on my channel. Purchased the car fully gutted and now making it my own. This car is super peppy around corners. I'm in love.
Beautiful car and a great story. All we can do is hope our cars "survive the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune..."
I feel the same way about my E30. Well done Petrolicious, another well made short film about a quality vehicle.
as a recent (January) being to 80's BMW ownership I'm starting to understand why BMW runs deep. my e24 is only a b28 but it talks to me and let's me know what it wants unlike any car I've owned before. it's as if it's alive.
There's something special about that era. My first BMW was an 87 E28- Quite possibly the most enjoyable car I've owned to date. This coming from someone who isn't necessarily even a BMW enthusiast lol.
It is amazing how good this car still is to drive today despite ceasing production in the early nineties. You have to hand it to the Germans in terms of build quality and providing great support for their older models so they can stay on the road.
I just bought an '87 325is on Thursday, nice!
Congratulations ! Mine is 89 325i M Technic. Amazing car
you know nothing about cars then... The 325 engine is waaay to heavy for the e30. You will have a lot of trouble with the front-axis. The 318is is the best choice for an e30.
really comes down what you want...
You want a perfect balanced e30 go for the 318is if you can find one. U want a powerfull Inline 6 go for the 325i if you can afford it! I love my e30 320i
I'm so proud of car people. Great video and beautiful car!
I hope people don't flame me for saying this, but I like this generation 3 series more than 2002. This is coming from someone who's parents owned (and loved) a 2002 Tii. These are cleaner. I liked the comment about it being a "spiritual successor to the 2002"?
man..these are some beautifully made videos. keep up the quality work guys.
Owner of a 318is here! A lot of people tend to be dismissive of it because it's not a six cylinder...but I personally love it. Simple, extremely lightweight, great handler, and despite all of my deferred maintenance, as solid as a rock.
Such a well maintained car and such a nice car enthusiast. Loved to listen to her.
My car's twin :-) I'm on my third red 318iS since 1993. So much better than anything they made since.
I would have never expected this car to have so many miles on it. Hats off to you, madam. Excellent car.
Oh man, I've learnt to drive on my father's E30 318 saloon, same red paint. Good old days...
Proud owner of a 1983 323i E30, in Bronzit metallic.
E30 coupe was my very first car. Was so much fun to drive, but I didn't appreciate it at the time. When it crapped out on me on the freeway, I just left the keys at the shop it was towed to and never returned. Didn't even bother scrapping it!
327,000 miles, and the thing looks immaculate. Clearly she looks after her gorgeous E30 very well.
Another entertaining video but what is it with you guys at Petrolicious. No credits to who filmed it. All I can find is "by Petrolicious Productions" Come on guys, do the right thing by the artists involved. Even the most tyrannical movie production houses give credit where it's due.
I second this.
It's filmed by Valkyr Films
Yeah maybe in the world of Trader Joe's. It's not just this video but most of their videos. Obviously you don't have any connection to the creative industries. Artists need recognition.
I don't know. It's the petrolicious style of filming. No need to give someone else credits if it's actually your style.
W Von Saijin if they work for them then they don't really need credit
When E 30's were a current model, the manager of the main BMW dealer in Liverpool told me the best E30 to have was the 318iS, with the little twin cam engine. Nice car love. Enjoy.
Wow you'd never be able to tell the mileage it has on it. Very cool owner, and amazing sunset shots too.
That BMW is not a coupé but a 2 DOOR SEDAN !
thanx for sharing, i also have a red e30 318is and a metallic black 318is;
I drive a 1990 E30 318is here in Australia and I feel exactly the same as her!
Sweet ride, I got 2 944 Porsches that keep me busy and don't break the bank.
I love this story and the car, I used to have an '88 325i. Great car.
I've had my 89 325is for just bout a year. my son and I love it; we have just about 200K on it and no rust. My best friends Dad bought one new while I was growing up, and I always thought of it as a dream car. Now it is a car that I actually dream of at night. It's just the dreams are about the drive my son and I took that day, and not about one day owning one.
I must say its a very clean car.
It's great to hear a female who's so passionate about cars like this..... Hats off to her.
Wonderful car!
I think thats actually a man, not joking.
Thats a man baby!!
Its a transcreature
@@davidich3537 He's not a creature asshole!
@@maltehannover3537 yes keep defending them sheep
BMW 2002 is an epic!
My first car was a 90 318i coupe that I owned in Adelaide South Australia. Loved it so much taught me allot but was always comfortable and safe. Although got towed 7 times lol.
Always wished I had an IS but it still was a great ownership experience.
Sold it to to one of the cellar door a ladies at my favorite winery in Mclaren Vale.
Hi group, my name is bob. I'm an E30-holic.
I own 3...yeah.
Dee'sNutz underrated comment
I have 2, but I'm looking at E30s to buy every day. I've somehow managed to stop myself so far.
That is a great looking car. Looks like it would be a blast to scoot up and down the coast.
Mrs.Doubtfire buys an E30...
that made me laugh
Rab Chaudhry I love you, finally I was like are we just gonna ignore the mental illness in the room? I mean great video and great car but alrighty..............
Delia, was a pleasure meeting you today at the BMW CCA GGC Cars & Coffee gathering. Your recommendations may have convinced me to dive into a 5 speed conversion and keep the car in the family.
Never seen an E30 during golden hour, so when I read the title in the subscription upload email from UA-cam on my phone, I think I worm-holed to my computer exceeding the speed of light. I say think, because I just don't know, natch.
Beautiful condition that 318is is in, over 300k miles but looks like that? Damn. I hope my E46 looks like that when it hits the high 6 figure mileage mark.
I wish I still had my E30 325i
Would you like to buy one?
If I had the extra money and space, I would.
Ah too bad, I'm low on money and space myself, that's why I'm trying to sell my 90 325is. I also have an 87 325is that I've partially restored but I'll never part with that one! :)
+Stefon Gellespie direct message me about the iS
Sorry but I'm not sure how to, I didn't see the option on your channel?
E30 hands down the best "driver" car I have ever owned!! ive ripped many cars !!
it was just so tough, it just felt like the perfect balance, engineering ! drift master!! i miss her :(
1988 BMW 325 is 5 speed
I have been a Mercedes guy my whole entire life. this BMW was always the great counterpart to the 190 I certainly own. I want to take a ride in the e30 one day just to get a feeling how great it is.
greetings from Germany
I am a 190 owner as well, i have driven the 3 series several times, some of them very nicely kept, other somewhat rougher. the Beemers are really great little cars, and they feel sturdy and balanced. BUT, in my opinion, they feel a bit too close to the golf VW. they corner really well, and have good grip, which after a long drive you feel in your back and kidneys, For my taste i prefer the smoother and quieter ride of the 190, but that is personal taste. I think German cars in general are the best (except Opels).
+Pablo Ruiz henao except the opels haha ^^ I think its a merc thing to be smooth and relaxing whilst driving and a bmw thing to be exciting.
eacorion haha, I like your way of thinking!
190 e, bmw e30, w124, bmw e34, golf mk2 gti
gorgeous car, I have a 88' 325 Super ETA but I wish I had the gorgeous of a coupe
M42 forever! I love my 318is and I have the same Style 10 wheels.
Awesome! Do a Corrado next! :D
Shit, now I want to buy an E30 again...
big fan of the e30. When i was a kid the guy next door had a brand new sport kitted 325i. God that car looked amazing. Great take enjoyed it.