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"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo) 05/03/2015 at 23:23 • Filed to: None

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So the last two cars I looked at buying were 325is. one 89 coupe, and a 92 E36 Sedan. The E30 was perchased by some one who beat me to the punch, and the E36 was a mess, it had lived a hard dirty life and was now owned by some one younger and stupider than me (and that’s saying a lot since I’m still young and stupid). That has lead me to the conclusion that I’ve pretty much decided that an E30 sedan, is the perfect car for me. Specifically the 89-91 325i because I prefer the updated bumpers, and for those three years an LSD came standard on 325s.

it checks all my boxes.

1. 80’s styling, dem 4 round headlights. it just has the look I want.

2. A competent RWD chassis, I mean enthusiast must like them for a reason

3. Inline 6. I love em.

4. 4 Doors

5. Possibly in my 4k-ish budget...maybe

6. Sunroof, because I love sunroofs.

There is a few downsides. like they are hard to find up here in Northern Wi, they aren’t Japanese, which means they are harder to work on, and parts cost more, including aftermarket performance parts.

So Now I have to decide if I’m going to wait for one to pop up or buy something else instead. also I’m going to look at an 87 Chrylser Conquest TSI tomorrow. Which comes with it’s own set of pros, and cons. Which pretty much starts, and ends with pop up headlights. lol

Which may have something to do with this post from earlier today

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/what-is-the-ra…

PS9 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/03/2015 at 23:37

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Bad news; Neither of these are from Honda, Ford, or Volvo, so you can’t get them.

TheHondaBro > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/03/2015 at 23:37

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Did you mean to type “next” or “meat?” Because if you’re looking for a meat ride, I can’t help you there.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > TheHondaBro 05/03/2015 at 23:47

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must be hungry for mexican.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > PS9 05/03/2015 at 23:49

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part of my goal with my next car is to move outside of my Automoitve bubble. So I kinda can’t get a Honda Ford or Volvo. lol.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/03/2015 at 23:52

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This car meets all your checkboxes except for the sunroof:

http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/19…

Amoore100 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/03/2015 at 23:53

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Ahem...

- Volvo

- Manual

- Turbo

- Square lights (which are just as good as round IMO)

- 5 doors

- Def in budget (if you can find one)

- Can be had with sunroof

- 80’s styling

- RWD (can’t say how they drive though)

- Built for cold weather (I’m guessing because Sweden)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 05/03/2015 at 23:54

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and it’s in California. I’m sure I could find a closer E30. and I’m kinda trying to stay in a 4 hour driving range. lol. Cool thing is that Conquest is only about 30 minutes south of me.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Amoore100 05/03/2015 at 23:56

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I would love one, and would consider buying one if it came up. The E30 has one tiny advantage that is purely personal taste, which is that I like small cars.

Amoore100 > Amoore100 05/04/2015 at 00:00

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Or you could just go with this...

http://duluth.craigslist.org/ctd/4981504275…

No manual or 80’s styling and kind of a high mileage but newer, bigger, RWD, sunroof, straight 6, super clean Volvo V90. (Still seems kind of boring but you never know.) Also don’t know exactly where in Wisconsin you are so I tried the best with ‘Northern Wisconsin Craigslist’ and this one popped up in Duluth, MN.

Amoore100 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/04/2015 at 00:02

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Ah, I can’t knock that...personally I’m a fan of big cars from unexpected places (i.e. not the U.S.)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Amoore100 05/04/2015 at 00:14

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I’ve looked into V90s before. I’ve buy one if I could have two cars, and the other was something small and sporty.

PS9 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/04/2015 at 00:23

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SVTyler > TheHondaBro 05/04/2015 at 03:11

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I can ( °  °)

Mattbob > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/04/2015 at 07:25

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if you get the e30, pelicanparts.com, ecstuning.com, and rockauto are going to be your best friends. That parts, at least for an e36 aren’t really that bad price wise, except for a few odds and ends.