e30 316i as first car?

Fiona · 13-03-2012 8:01am

Daniel S wrote: »

I have seen her's and it's pretty much exactly the way I want it. Can't afford her alloys though :pac:

Isn't it Sapphire Black?

Its diamond schwarz and its so hard to keep clean! I got lucky with that car it was everything i ever wanted i was just in the right place at the right time.

I was talking to the seller on the phone about something unrelated and he said he was going to have to sell it and i just asked him how much and we did the deal over the phone. My only advice and the one thing i have learnt is that e30s are adult mechano.

Somebody always has the part you want. You might not buy the perfect car but you can always build the perfect car.

Trust me though my car looks nice far away but there is a lot of working needing to be done on the interior. Seats need to be repaired badly!

Bearcat · 13-03-2012 8:53am

I love the old e30s especially the 325is sports.......I had a316i years ago. My memories were it was asthmatic and the engine sounded like a bag of spanners. Having said that as a first car starting off I'd go for it.....they are very easy to work on and are iconic in their looks......big thumbs up here.

high horse · 13-03-2012 1:47pm

Daniel S wrote: »

Manual

Yea, I can wait. I'll be using it from next September, so I have time to get it and repair it.

I have seen her's and it's pretty much exactly the way I want it. Can't afford her alloys though :pac:

Isn't it Sapphire Black?

IMO the only wheels that should be on an E30 are the original 15" BBS cross spokes. Whatever you do, please don't fit a ****e set of 17" Alpina reps

Daniel S · 13-03-2012 1:52pm

high horse wrote: »

IMO the only wheels that should be on an E30 are the original 15" BBS cross spokes. Whatever you do, please don't fit a ****e set of 17" Alpina reps

Hahaaha! Don't worry, I wouldn't dream of it. If I can't afford decent new BBS, I'll be using an original used set.

Mr Benevolent · 13-03-2012 3:55pm

OP, have you gotten any quotes? An 18 year old provisional driver probably won't get insured on a RWD 1.6 for anything less than €4000. I have a provisional licence, I'm 32 with 1 year's NCB and am still being quoted €1200 for a 1.8 FWD.

Jimdagym · 13-03-2012 3:57pm

Confab wrote: »

OP, have you gotten any quotes? An 18 year old provisional driver probably won't get insured on a RWD 1.6 for anything less than €4000. I have a provisional licence, I'm 32 with 1 year's NCB and am still being quoted €1200 for a 1.8 FWD.

:eek: jaysus. Get that test sorted confab.

Daniel S · 13-03-2012 4:00pm

Confab wrote: »

OP, have you gotten any quotes? An 18 year old provisional driver probably won't get insured on a RWD 1.6 for anything less than €4000. I have a provisional licence, I'm 32 with 1 year's NCB and am still being quoted €1200 for a 1.8 FWD.

Look at aviva's deal with the lessons. €400 for 6 months insurance, 13 lessons and up to a 1.6 litre.

Mr Benevolent · 13-03-2012 4:02pm

Jimdagym wrote: »

:eek: jaysus. Get that test sorted confab.

Yeah, that and getting rid of both cars. Freedom!

Mycroft H · 13-03-2012 4:09pm

Daniel S wrote: »

Look at aviva's deal with the lessons. €400 for 6 months insurance, 13 lessons and up to a 1.6 litre.

Do you have to sign up to a 12 month contract though? You will pay through the nose for other 6 months.

Daniel S · 13-03-2012 4:25pm

BX 19 wrote: »

Do you have to sign up to a 12 month contract though? You will pay through the nose for other 6 months.

Nope, just a six month contract. I was thinking of getting it, then renewing for another 6 months if I can, then sit my exam a month or so into the second renewal.

Pique · 13-03-2012 5:25pm

Daniel S wrote: »

Just found this:

WANT NOW!

ye gods that's clean.
Have those carpets ever seen shoes, or those seats ever seen arses?
M-Tech2 Steering wheel is lovely too.

I used to have an E30 318is and loved it.
Rued the day I ever sold it fo the E36 version.

Mycroft H · 13-03-2012 5:50pm

Will another company take 6 months NCB from AXA?

L-M · 13-03-2012 6:19pm

i miss mine

Daniel S · 13-03-2012 6:52pm

Limerick man wrote: »

i miss mine

Very very nice, Alpinas actually suit that car :P

Ferris · 13-03-2012 8:02pm

high horse wrote: »

IMO the only wheels that should be on an E30 are the original 15" BBS cross spokes. Whatever you do, please don't fit a ****e set of 17" Alpina reps

Mine had 15" Mim alloys off an e21 which I liked, mostly because of the low offset, needed lowering but. It was a 316 and I was only 21, it was a good car though, not exactly a rocket but well able to keep up with traffic.

Fiona · 13-03-2012 8:11pm

I walked passed the car cleaning centre in phibsboro and there was a nice little e30 tucked in at the back. He has cars for sale from time to time give them a bell it looked tidy. I was gonna call in and ask about it but i was in a hurry and he looked to be shutting up for the evening.

CoDy1 · 13-03-2012 8:19pm

Daniel S wrote: »

Look at aviva's deal with the lessons. €400 for 6 months insurance, 13 lessons and up to a 1.6 litre.

The deal with aviva is 6 months free accompanied learner driver cover, on an existing Aviva private motor policy, when you buy a pack of 10 unrestricted or 13 unrestricted or off peak (completed before 12PM Mon – Fri) lessons and complete at least one lesson.

Someone (with a spare bonus) would have to take out a policy with Aviva and add you to it. The policy or the vehicle can't be in your name.

Daniel S · 13-03-2012 8:21pm

CoDy1 wrote: »

The deal with aviva is 6 months free accompanied learner driver cover, on an existing Aviva private motor policy, when you buy a pack of 10 unrestricted or 13 unrestricted or off peak (completed before 12PM Mon – Fri) lessons and complete at least one lesson.

Someone (with a spare bonus) would have to take out a policy with Aviva and add you to it. The policy or the vehicle can't be in your name.

Ah that's not an issue, I'd almost certainly be doing it/going halves with dad so it will be in his name anyway. I think he already has a policy with Aviva.

Mycroft H · 13-03-2012 8:30pm

Daniel S wrote: »

Ah that's not an issue, I'd almost certainly be doing it/going halves with dad so it will be in his name anyway. I think he already has a policy with Aviva.

Also check out if Aviva will insure you on a vehicle more the 20 years old. Many insurers wont. I know 123.ie/RSA wont.

Big Nasty · 13-03-2012 8:36pm

I like the way you're thinking, i.e. E30 as opposed to some sh1tty Almera.

You may already know this but if you spot a 316 (non fuel injected) that you like it has a 1.8 engine as opposed to the 1.6 in the 316i. It won't be any good to you with all this 1.6 lark!

Secondly, coupe or nothing. I would agree with the earlier comment about the BBS too.

First car I bought was an '85 320 coupe. No pics but looked like this:
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Daniel S · 13-03-2012 8:45pm

BX 19 wrote: »

Also check out if Aviva will insure you on a vehicle more the 20 years old. Many insurers wont. I know 123.ie/RSA wont.

I've heard of people getting E30's on this.

CoDy1 · 13-03-2012 9:48pm

No harm in getting a full quote from Aviva for your own situation before you buy though.

NK94 · 08-04-2012 9:43pm

Daniel S wrote: »

Look at aviva's deal with the lessons. €400 for 6 months insurance, 13 lessons and up to a 1.6 litre.

Are you sure you can be insured on a 1.6?
This link says max 1.4 litre (click our assumptions)

http://www.aviva.ie/online/driving/car-insurance/assumptions-data-protection/#assumptions

Could you please link me to where it says you can be insured on a 1.6 with no experience?

I am in the same position as you with a 4 door 316i

Daniel S · 10-04-2012 2:52pm

NK94 wrote: »

Are you sure you can be insured on a 1.6?
This link says max 1.4 litre (click our assumptions)

http://www.aviva.ie/online/driving/car-insurance/assumptions-data-protection/#assumptions

Could you please link me to where it says you can be insured on a 1.6 with no experience?

I am in the same position as you with a 4 door 316i

Turns out you can't on that deal.

My brother is setting up a business and would I be better off getting a diesel Seat Inca or something? Get commercial insurance and all that?

Mycroft H · 10-04-2012 2:57pm

Daniel S wrote: »

Turns out you can't on that deal.

My brother is setting up a business and would I be better off getting a diesel Seat Inca or something? Get commercial insurance and all that?

Depends on the insurance company. I could not get insured commercially on a learner permit on a Land Rover. FBD wanted a full license even before I was even added as a named driver on a policy.

Ring around and try other places.

Daniel S · 28-04-2012 9:58pm

I was thinking, if my dad bought an E30 for the two of us to do up over the summer, could he get it on classic/vintage car insurance and could I be put down as a named driver without being on his main policy? That would mean I could use the car during the day when he's not at home, but with mam or with a friend who has had their license for two years in the car?

Dad said there's no way I'm learning how to drive in his precious RAV4! :pac:

challengemaster · 28-04-2012 10:16pm

I don't think you're allowed have named drivers on classic/vintage policies, as they have a plethora of conditions. As you have to be over 25? for the policy in the first place, I also doubt they'd allow named drivers under that age.

Also if you're going to be the main driver of the car, do it properly tbh. There's no sense in codding yourself out with this "named driver of parents car" craic.

Mycroft H · 28-04-2012 10:16pm

Daniel S wrote: »

I was thinking, if my dad bought an E30 for the two of us to do up over the summer, could he get it on classic/vintage car insurance and could I be put down as a named driver without being on his main policy? That would mean I could use the car during the day when he's not at home, but with mam or with a friend who has had their license for two years in the car?

Dad said there's no way I'm learning how to drive in his precious RAV4! :pac:

I don't think that will work sadly, most insurance companies require the named driver to meet the same minimum requirements that the main driver. In the case of classic cars insurance it is 25yo, full licence and (generally, but not always) the use of another car.

I may be wrong on this one though.

L-M · 28-04-2012 10:37pm

challengemaster wrote: »

I don't think you're allowed have named drivers on classic/vintage policies, as they have a plethora of conditions. As you have to be over 25? for the policy in the first place, I also doubt they'd allow named drivers under that age.

Also if you're going to be the main driver of the car, do it properly tbh. There's no sense in codding yourself out with this "named driver of parents car" craic.

A friend of mine (21) is a named drivers on his fathers policy and my father has my mother and sister on his.

Daniel S · 28-04-2012 10:42pm

challengemaster wrote: »

Also if you're going to be the main driver of the car, do it properly tbh. There's no sense in codding yourself out with this "named driver of parents car" craic.

Well, I wouldn't be the main driver, he would. I'd only use it for lessons and the test (I could use it right?).

How the hell can someone learn to drive on their own car without spending €6000-ish?

e30 316i as first car?

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