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Title: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: rosscovw on 14 October 2006, 21:21
hello im new on here and for the last couple of days i have been thinking about getting a mk2 16v gti the only thing im worried about is how is this going to compare to my 325.
anybody else made the move from e30 to mk2 valver?
let me know please and im sure if i do get one i will have many more questions to ask
thanks
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Mr Blue on 14 October 2006, 21:33
hi mate. welcome to the crack house

I had an E30 325i cab (which is heavier)

I drive an 8v daily and have had a few 16v's
I would stick with the e30 as they are just refined mk2 golfs imo.

I sold the cab to double my money but i would have kept it. I nearly sold the mk2  :shocked:

you will have better mpg in the golf, the golf with handle better and the accelorator pedal is lighter. :shocked:

E30 has more pull and the engine noise is amazing!!

Both are german cars and both follow the same euro look. E30 has more street cred.

im not helping am i :laugh:
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Stu.750 on 14 October 2006, 21:39
But bimmers have the reputation , no-one has any respect for a nice BMW theyll just think "T**T" where as people look at a nice styled dub n they show some respect
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Mr Blue on 14 October 2006, 21:46
no way mate, not an e30!
you have to own one to really know tbh.

First day i had mine. 3 random people nocked on my door and asked if it wanted to sell it :shocked:
Got all the dirty looks and i loved it :cool: :grin:

I get offers on the mk2 but not as much as i did with the BM.

E30 or MK2....its a tuff decision

I would say keep the BM even though in a golf nut. up to you
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: rosscovw on 14 October 2006, 21:53
no mr blue your not helping  :grin:
it is such a tough choice and im not sure what to do i like both but cannot run both cars :sad:
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Mr Blue on 14 October 2006, 22:18
yes its a tuff choice. I even asked for help on this forum and some thought i was attention seeking. :rolleyes:

post me a pic of the e30 you have and ill decide for you :tongue:

both have same build quality. The e30 is more expensive to insure and parts cost a bomb.

how that :smiley:
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Stu.750 on 14 October 2006, 22:34
Wouldnt even think about turnin down an E30 shape M3 tho
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Mr Blue on 14 October 2006, 22:38
Wouldnt even think about turnin down an E30 shape M3 tho

say if it was a choice of e30 m3 or golf rallye?

 :smug:
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Stu.750 on 14 October 2006, 22:40
Strip n track the E30 M3 , would last longer on full chat than the rallye
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: rosscovw on 14 October 2006, 23:43
i'll try to get a pic up tommorrow it is a white 325i with a fake mtech 2 kit and 15" bbs
i just feel that i have had my fun in this and it is time for a new project, just need to be sure
not after attention seeking just nice advice like you have all offered so far ,thanks

if it was an m3 i wouldn't even think about changing :grin:
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Mr Blue on 14 October 2006, 23:47
i'll try to get a pic up tommorrow it is a white 325i with a fake mtech 2 kit


buy a mk2 16v. Ive heard enough :grin:
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 15 October 2006, 10:38
 :grin:

they do sound nice 325's very burbly :huh:
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Dub_Dude_16v on 15 October 2006, 11:16
Oh b*gger if stepped onto the bmw forum  :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: rosscovw on 15 October 2006, 11:44
Oh b*gger if stepped onto the bmw forum  :sick: :sick:

sorry mate for starting this but it is a big decision for me and im just after some feedback from you dub guys
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Dub_Dude_16v on 15 October 2006, 13:37
Oh b*gger if stepped onto the bmw forum  :sick: :sick:

sorry mate for starting this but it is a big decision for me and im just after some feedback from you dub guys

lol no worries dude i'm only messing about  :wink:  :smiley:
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Mr Blue on 15 October 2006, 16:52
Rossco

Buy a late genuine 16v big bumper mk2 (H or J plate). You will love it

The dub scene is the same as the e30 scene. Most E30 boys have mk2 golf's too. Very hard decision :undecided:

Running both cars wasnt as bad as i thought. The BM just drank like a piss head :shocked:

What kinda money are you looking for your BM?
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: rosscovw on 15 October 2006, 19:23
yeah mr blue i think im going to just got to sell the bm first not sure what sort of money to ask for so it will just go on ebay and see what it raises
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Uruk Hai on 15 October 2006, 21:32
I had a e30 320ise 2 door after having a mint 89 16V Golf and the Bimmer was more refined, quieter, comfier but it was sh!t on fuel (and I mean sh!t !) and the handling and performance didn't really compare to the Golf but I know a good 325 would probably see off most valver's so its a case of personal choice really but for me the Golf is easier to drive cheaper to run and I think the VW scene is better, just my opinion though  :smiley:
Title: Re: thinking about a mk2 16v from an e30 325
Post by: Martz on 16 October 2006, 13:09
325 are fun as are 16v. What do you want it for?

Why not just get a Rallye or a M3 E30 (still fancy one of them)

Martz :cool: