This E30 came to my work today.

"E30Joe drives a Subaru" (325joe)
06/17/2014 at 21:47 • Filed to: None

The REAL deal. One of 1205, probably fewer remaining. Possibly the only four door 320is ever with a FULL MTechnic body kit. Imported from Portugal.

DISCUSSION (29)

Brian Silvestro > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 21:49

Kinja'd!!!

NO FUCKING WAY

E30Joe drives a Subaru > Brian Silvestro
06/17/2014 at 21:50

THE REAL FUCKING DEAL. The owner had just imported it along with a 1993 325is which was at home.

offroadkarter > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 21:50

did these come with the M3 motor?

E30Joe drives a Subaru > offroadkarter
06/17/2014 at 21:51

It's a destroked S14, identical to the 2.3L S14 in the M3 except the stroke is 11.3mm shorter. Also has a close ratio dogleg 5 speed.

Brian Silvestro > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 21:52

HOLY FUCKING SHIT

N51fanatic > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 21:52

very nice

offroadkarter > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 21:52

I didn't know something like this even existed, let alone a non ///M car with a "M power" marked engine

E30Joe drives a Subaru > offroadkarter
06/17/2014 at 21:53

It was to take advantage of the lower tax on 2.0l and smaller engines in Italy and Portugal, the only places it was offered. Extremely rare.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > Brian Silvestro
06/17/2014 at 21:55

I literally almost cried. He let me drive it around the block. It was his first E30 and he wasn't too familiar with some of the quirks like how the hood opens forward and I showed him some E30 tips and tricks and explained to him there are no cupholders. The owner was the coolest guy ever, super nice and very humble.

Brian Silvestro > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 22:03

How did you not faint behind the wheel? That's a once in a lifetime experience.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > Brian Silvestro
06/17/2014 at 22:04

I'll probably never see another one again. I sold both of my E30's and it had been awhile since I've driven one, they are literally my favorite car. I seriously hadn't been that happy in a long time.

oldestyoungn > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 22:15

waitwaitwait

You just saw a rare model car that even more impressively... is imported?! NEEDS MOAR STORY! SOMETHING DRAMATIC! COPS! FEDS! MAGICAL RESTORATIONS!

But seriously do you know any of the history?

E30Joe drives a Subaru > oldestyoungn
06/17/2014 at 22:18

Brought in to the US with the 25 year rule, the car literally turned 25 like a month ago according to the owner, it's an 89. Not sure if it's got a crazy story or anything but the guy had stacks of paperwork in a binder in the back. Unfortunately I was at work and I am a peon to the system so I didn't have a lot of time to dink around with him and talk about it before my boss got pissed.

Brian Silvestro > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 22:27

I'll probably never see a 320is ever. You're a lucky man.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > Brian Silvestro
06/17/2014 at 22:28

I wanted to ask how much he paid but... Maybe one day.

Brian Silvestro > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 22:35

It's a BMW fanboy's ultimate wet dream/fantasy/heaven car.

I bet the people who know what it is see it and don't believe it's real because I know I wouldn't if I saw that badge.

ly2v8-Brian > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 22:55

Kinja'd!!!

ly2v8-Brian > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 23:01

Unless they are making them all look the same this dealership looks familiar. Where is it?

E30Joe drives a Subaru > Brian Silvestro
06/17/2014 at 23:06

A service advisor at my dealership who's equally as big a gear head as me didn't believe me when I said there was an E30 320is outside, bet him 40 bucks. He owes me.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > ly2v8-Brian
06/17/2014 at 23:07

Bloomington, Minnesota.

Brian Silvestro > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 23:07

Lol I have a feeling that will keep happening, forever. It's that special.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > Brian Silvestro
06/17/2014 at 23:08

I still can't believe just randomly on a Tuesday this dude drives in. In a 320is.

ly2v8-Brian > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 23:16

I knew it. I thought that was Motorwerks.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 23:18

"The Italian M3" right? That's what they nicknamed these?

And that's amazing! tell the guy about oppo!!!!

E30Joe drives a Subaru > ly2v8-Brian
06/17/2014 at 23:25

Where I sell my soul to the man 8 hours at a time.

ly2v8-Brian > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 23:36

Mechanic I'm guessing? I've been looking for e30s (with my sights set much lower of course) got any advice.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > ly2v8-Brian
06/17/2014 at 23:38

Customer service. It's easier than you think, I bought my first E30 at 17, second at 18. No longer driving either because Minnesota = rust and snow and salt. 318's will go FOREVER literally. I had 245k on my 318is and all I did was feed it oil every 6k during my entire ownership of the car. My 325is munched axels every so often and had a few wiring quirks but overall it was as reliable as can be.

They are really pretty reliable and easy to own cars.

ly2v8-Brian > E30Joe drives a Subaru
06/17/2014 at 23:41

That's kind of what I thought. I would like a manual (even though I am terrible to be honest), but auto would be ok with me.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > ly2v8-Brian
06/17/2014 at 23:54

Super easy to learn on, one of the most forgiving manuals I've ever owned. Until I put a stupid clutch in my 325