Youngtimer sports cars on a budget...

"Harrycarry250" (Harrycarry250) 07/05/2014 at 22:51 • Filed to: None

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I have the chance to buy a very inexpensive 190e 2.3-16v for around 2,000 dollars. Do yall think a E30 would serve me better as a project/DD/track car? This would be a vehicle I would build up with stock, factory, or period modifications to improve performance. I am usually a Mercedes person but I would be willing to jump ship for one car and get a BMW, I have heard they are great fun. On the other hand, if anyone has any more German car recommendations I would love to hear them.

Non-German is welcome aswell...

I was also thinking about a Porsche 928, not as practical though.

Before someone asks what car is better, the 16v or the M3... It's the 16v, because fanboy.

Stephen the Canuck > Harrycarry250 07/05/2014 at 23:02

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I'd go with the 190e. I love the look of them, and they don't seem to be paraded around as much.

ihm96 > Harrycarry250 07/05/2014 at 23:08

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e30s are too overvalued so you're getting a much better value with the merc plus it's more unique

The Real Dacia Sandero > Harrycarry250 07/06/2014 at 00:24

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You won't get a newer e30 worth driving for under $3-4k. Anything less will be a flogged out hole in the pavement to toss money into. The older ones are ugly IMO.

I'd look into the Miata as well. As much as they are talked up here, if your passion is a hairpin filled backroad, there isn't much better at that pricepoint.

The Real Dacia Sandero > Harrycarry250 07/06/2014 at 00:26

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I'd look into the e28 BMW 5 series, and e36 3 series as well. They are both great german saloons with lots of aftermarket. More so on the e36, but the e28 still has plenty of support.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Harrycarry250 07/06/2014 at 00:48

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I feel like it would be stupid not to buy that cossie for that amount of money. Unless it's completely clapped out.

Jobjoris > Harrycarry250 07/06/2014 at 12:52

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Is there something like an 'inexpensive homologation' special?

Harrycarry250 > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 07/06/2014 at 20:36

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I really want to. Here is the run down.

No driver seat

No back seat

Rear diff is oout

Running gear good

Fuel injection problems

Bad paint

Good body

No title

No ignition cylinder

I would like to pay 1500 for it.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Harrycarry250 07/07/2014 at 02:24

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Damn. I think 1500 is fair, if not a bit high. And the rear diff is half the fun. Definitely track car though.

Harrycarry250 > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 07/07/2014 at 10:39

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He wants 2k right now for the entire car as it is. I wont sell at that price. Maybe less that 1500 but he probably wouldnt take it. If I had actual space for a project car right now I would take it.