Re: advice requested

[Russ Maki <rinard@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 14:30:02 -0500 (EST)
> From: Joel Gallun <snake@domain.elided>
> Subject: Advice requested
>
> As I've gotten more and more hooked on this driving thing I've kind of
> come to the conclusion that eventually I will end up bringing my car home
> on a flatbed. Since I only have one car right now that would be a big
> problem :)
>
> So I've kind of made up my mind to get a second car. If I had lots of
> money (I don't, I'm a working stiff with a family) to spend I think my
> first choice would be an E30 M3. Most of those still seem to be out my my
> reach so I've been considering other options, mostly based on getting some
> sort of E30. I'm also concerned that if I found a M3 in my price range
> (less than $10K) it would be a real money pit. From what I've seen so far
> it looks like M parts are way (way!) more expensive than regular BMW
> parts.
>
> So one idea I came up with would be to find a real cheap 325e and put an
> M50 engine in it.  Another was to spend a little more initally and get a
> 325is and drive it as is. So I'm looking for other people's experiences,
> opinions, advice etc. Any input is welcome!
>
> - --
> Joel Gallun
> '93 525iT
> CCA National Capital Chapter
>

I'd get the stock E30 325i/s. The car has more than adequate power and terrific balance in stock form (you can add a chip for little $$$). What more can a
working stiff ask for?

Russ Maki

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