My one night stand with a BMW E30 325 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Nexus1155 · 02-06-2010, 10:48 AM

So i posted this on the Audi forum and I know alot of you like to really drive cars as well. This isn't really directly related to the yaris so i guess this goes into the general off topic section, but i'll post up my story i made the other week here too for you all to enjoy...

So this was a journey to go check out a few Audis in Jersey Shore from Boston, kind of a long drive. My buddy said we could take the Stage 3 S4 to make sure everything is in tip top shape and i heard a loud exhaust coming from outside so im like nice, i get first drives. Came outside to an old Auto E30 BMW that always had some sort of ninja look to it with the black on black.

Got in to the car, everything is old and goofy looking, but everything worked as it was suppose to chairs were really comfy for what they are, the only complaint i had was no cup holders/armrests, but they have those as an option or so i heard oh and stationless radio. Heat worked, AC Worked, Power windows WORKED and even had a MPG gauge. The door seals must've worn away because at speed wind got through, and made that stupid baffling noise either that or door was not true. I kept meaning to fix it every time i got out of the car but I was just too excited to get back in and drive.

Me and my friend swapped driving at a gas station on the pike, got in adjusted everything, and took off. Pedal system is a little wonky and reversed from modern cars but the throttle responce is on or off, which make you feel like you are very connected to the car. If you are a driver and love to drive and have an experience everytime you get in, then this car is for you. Strong, nimble and planted to the ground, even around corners where other cars would slide out easily, this thing is on rails. Acceleration was very nice, especially in the turns, i felt it could have used an updated suspension with the way it acted entering and exiting turns, but stock felt pretty damn nice and handled bumps very well.

Cliffs/Conclusion - It's always easier to pick out the bads vs. the goods of any car, but if you love to drive and are experienced then this is a great cheap car to have some fun in. I'm not turning over to the darkside just yet, but take one for a test drive and i am sure you will have a great time.

Goodbye Regina <3 :( until we meet again...... GOOSE IT!

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-06-2010, 03:02 PM

E30's were always one of my favorite M3's.

02-06-2010, 10:48 AM	#1
Nexus1155 Bathroom + Laptop = <3 Drives: Audi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dorchester Posts: 1,009	My one night stand with a BMW E30 325 So i posted this on the Audi forum and I know alot of you like to really drive cars as well. This isn't really directly related to the yaris so i guess this goes into the general off topic section, but i'll post up my story i made the other week here too for you all to enjoy... So this was a journey to go check out a few Audis in Jersey Shore from Boston, kind of a long drive. My buddy said we could take the Stage 3 S4 to make sure everything is in tip top shape and i heard a loud exhaust coming from outside so im like nice, i get first drives. Came outside to an old Auto E30 BMW that always had some sort of ninja look to it with the black on black. Got in to the car, everything is old and goofy looking, but everything worked as it was suppose to chairs were really comfy for what they are, the only complaint i had was no cup holders/armrests, but they have those as an option or so i heard oh and stationless radio. Heat worked, AC Worked, Power windows WORKED and even had a MPG gauge. The door seals must've worn away because at speed wind got through, and made that stupid baffling noise either that or door was not true. I kept meaning to fix it every time i got out of the car but I was just too excited to get back in and drive. Me and my friend swapped driving at a gas station on the pike, got in adjusted everything, and took off. Pedal system is a little wonky and reversed from modern cars but the throttle responce is on or off, which make you feel like you are very connected to the car. If you are a driver and love to drive and have an experience everytime you get in, then this car is for you. Strong, nimble and planted to the ground, even around corners where other cars would slide out easily, this thing is on rails. Acceleration was very nice, especially in the turns, i felt it could have used an updated suspension with the way it acted entering and exiting turns, but stock felt pretty damn nice and handled bumps very well. Cliffs/Conclusion - It's always easier to pick out the bads vs. the goods of any car, but if you love to drive and are experienced then this is a great cheap car to have some fun in. I'm not turning over to the darkside just yet, but take one for a test drive and i am sure you will have a great time. Goodbye Regina <3 :( until we meet again...... GOOSE IT!

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