<![CDATA[Getting out..]]>Well, the e30 is up for sale, got a couple interested people so far (1 seems pretty promising).

** In all likelihood, another e30 would be purchased next spring as a little track rat/beat up car, and to keep miles off the subie. I know I'll miss the e30s, but I just cant rely on them to get me through the winter months :(

So now I'm looking for something reliable, over 25mpg, fun to drive, manual, and something that can get me through the winter with relative ease. I drive well over 300 miles per week, sometimes up to 500 if I visit the old lady :o

So far I've basically settled on the following:

02+ subaru WRX --- Definitely in the lead

Audi a4 1.8t --- Second place on my list of choices, kinda heavy, reliability issues.

????????????????? --- Close 3rd. Wild cards are always exciting..

Of those, the WRX is sounding the most promising; decent power, their AWD systems are incredible, and damn I really want a turbo to play with! Compared to the Audi, they seem more reliable, and quality mods are pretty damn cheap. I'm looking to spend under $6500 so I'd be getting one with at least 110k miles on it..

This thread is mostly just me thinking out loud (plus we need some damn threads going!!!).

My short list of mods for a WRX would be as follows:

Grimmspeed uppipe - $160

3" catback - $300

Lightweight Perrin pulleys - $130

Godspeed coilovers - $550

Custom tune via cheap0 access port connector - $200

All in all, that would give a quicker throttle response, nice boxer-4 growl, quicker spooling, nice stance, and approx 30hp + 45ft lbs of torque.

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What say thee WIbimmers??

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/225/getting-out..RSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:11 GMTWed, 24 Aug 2011 21:57:05 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:55:09 GMT]]>Well as you guys all know, I already have a Subaru. I've accumulated a buncha crap for it, and i'm now just waiting on getting my wheels back from the repair shop before I start slapping all the goodies on. I want to install them all in the same day or two, for that complete transformation feeling :)

http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=292492&d=1315676991

With an el cheapo tune (that's Spanish for you bilingual peeps out there), I should be sitting at right around 270 bhp and 265 ft lbs.

Here's some of my crap :)

KYB GR2 struts (f/r)

Tein H tech springs (1.2" drop front, 0.6" rear)

RE Sport strut bar

17x8 RL limited wheels (getting powdercoated black by applesauce)

Gruppe S shifter bushings

M2 full 3" turbo back catless exhaust w/silencer

CRXracing catless uppipe

4" carbon fiber STI scoop

STI replica wing

Supertone horns (because racecar)

--Not pictured--

Prodrive weighted shift knob

Evo rear "shark fin" vortex spoiler

Cosworth air filter

Perrin BPV (By-Pass-Valve)

Ikea mud flaps

http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=296734&stc=1&d=1318365778

http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=296733&stc=1&d=1318365778

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Bump, gonna go look at a promising candidate tomorrow :)

2002 WRX with STI motor swap :cool:

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2439https://wibimmers.com/post/2439Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:20:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:51:44 GMT]]>Dan clean out your inbox!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2400https://wibimmers.com/post/2400Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:51:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:33:01 GMT]]>^ that's basically what I've heard so far.

There are a ton of BMW owners that currently own a bug-eye on the Subie forums. They all recommend a rear sway bar as the first mod, and replacing worn out suspension with coilovers.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2399https://wibimmers.com/post/2399Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:33:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:34:08 GMT]]>love the bug-eye subaru chassis, fun to drive too.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2397https://wibimmers.com/post/2397Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:34:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:07:57 GMT]]>Thanks again, I just saw that blue one, definitely gonna go check it out sometime soon.

The silver wagon would have to drop the price significantly for me to consider it: rebuilt title + grinding transmission sounds like a big headache.. if he would drop a grand off the price I would 6 speed swap it, but I doubt he'd bite on that big of price reduction..

This is the one I'm going to check out this weekend, he's willing to drop the price a bit (around $300 he hinted) - http://rockford.craigslist.org/cto/2553933007.html

He's a mechanic, and has some records from the PO; including a receipt showing that the timing belt/thermostat/water pump was done at 130k miles. I've read a couple places that timing belts on these were usually good up to 100k miles too.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2366https://wibimmers.com/post/2366Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:07:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:34:38 GMT]]>Hey Ryan, these are on CL as of the 25th.

A 2002 in your price range

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/2566411144.html

Another one though the tranny issues would be a problem

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/2564825503.html

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alexw said:

M50 + boost in an E30 will give your 335 a run for it's money. Don't be silly.

There's no denying it.. But it' takes alot of hp to run low 11s in older bmws. I drove a s52 318i and it felt so fast and it was so dangerous lol it didn't need boost at all!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2364https://wibimmers.com/post/2364Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:34:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:57:26 GMT]]>Thats why this is even a debate lol

I like the fact that a good A4 can be had for so cheap, and that would give me money to play with (mods, maintenance, etc..), but the Subie looks better and has more going for it.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2362https://wibimmers.com/post/2362Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:57:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:19:50 GMT]]>Yeah...a4s are RIDICULOUSLY cheap, apparently..mine was only $3500..

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2361https://wibimmers.com/post/2361Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:19:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:26:50 GMT]]>ooooooooooooo Piku and Justin sitting in a tree..... :D

I dont doubt the Audi is a nice car, I liked my ex's A6 a lot. But the subaru is not only lighter, a little sportier, makes more power, and mods are cheaper being its a Jap car.. However, I know I can get an A4 for much cheaper with similar miles 😕

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2357https://wibimmers.com/post/2357Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:26:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:14:02 GMT]]>I just drove my Audi A4 [2.8 nt..] from Milwaukee to Justin's house [98.2mi] on about $7 or $8...sooo you should probably go towards an Audi :) I'm sure you'd get better mileage with the 1.8

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2356https://wibimmers.com/post/2356Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:14:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:31:09 GMT]]>Thanks Boris, I just joined up there about 3 hours ago :)

I've really gotta stick to around $6500 for the car though. I know it will have higher mileage, but as soon as I get it I'm going to be doing a timing belt/water pump deal, replacing most of the cheap-ish wear n tear parts, and getting a PPI done to ensure that it will be somewhat reliable for the foreseeable future.

Another reason for the $6500 cap is the fact that I will be financing it, and I want there to be wiggle room in my budget for any unexpected occurrences. I'm moving soon, and although I could "afford" to make payments on a $9000 car, it just wouldn't be a good idea really..

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2351https://wibimmers.com/post/2351Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:31:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:55:41 GMT]]>Ryan, check over in the NASIOC forums, especially the midwest regional subforum. More likely to find a wrx in the area that was owned by an enthusiast and taken care of instead of one that has been beat to death. Also a good way to get a sense of the issues to watch out for.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/

$6k is probably low though, 2002s are still pulling in $8-9k if in good shape:

Here's a few:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2205431

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2229311

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2350https://wibimmers.com/post/2350Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:55:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:13:58 GMT]]>Correct Chadwick. The Subaru bug hath bitten me hard.

I would rather eat my own fist, raw, than spend over $1000 on an e36.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2349https://wibimmers.com/post/2349Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:13:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:09:16 GMT]]>Wait. So Ryan, you're leaving BMW for the time being all together, but you hate E36? Weirdo. E36s are win. Especially mine ;)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2348https://wibimmers.com/post/2348Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:09:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:57:12 GMT]]>M50 + boost in an E30 will give your 335 a run for it's money. Don't be silly.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2347https://wibimmers.com/post/2347Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:57:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:48:02 GMT]]>nnnnoooooooooooooo

Even well maintained ones are plagued by having the worst interior ever built by BMW.. I also cant get over how flimsy the coupe windows & window regulators are.. No doubt they drive nicely, but EVERY bmw should drive nicely.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2346https://wibimmers.com/post/2346Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:48:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:30:55 GMT]]>Hahaha bring it!! With your e30 boost.. You could always do a s50 swap and boost it lol

Ive had 3 e36s. 2 Ms. Its my fav BMW chassis.. Just need to get a clean one. But they do require hella mateinnace and and pre cautionary bullshit. But they still are the best drivers IMO

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2345https://wibimmers.com/post/2345Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:30:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:04:22 GMT]]>e36s do blow. Anyone who says differently hasn't owned another BMW.

The only worthwhile thing e36s have provided are motors and 5 lug swaps for e3os.

I vote e30 + s50 swap + turbo.

I also vote for e30 + s54 + 6 speed + weight reduction = good lord I'm in heaven.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2344https://wibimmers.com/post/2344Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:04:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:55:53 GMT]]>Nope, I've owned four E30's.

2 tourings

1 m

1 sedan iX

I want a cabriolet some day. I've heard the e36s blow...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2343https://wibimmers.com/post/2343Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:55:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:48:38 GMT]]>Alex, you ever own an e36 before? Honestly, that's the one chassis I'll NEVER own again. Everything, everything, everything rattles. The interior rattles itself apart, the glue becomes un-sticky, door panels disintegrate, and did I mention everything rattles? I've owned 3 (328is, 2 m3's), and I've disliked them all.

Go with a boosted 24v e30.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2342https://wibimmers.com/post/2342Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:48:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:33:20 GMT]]>I'd like to try my hand in a e36 with a turbo....

Or e30 w/ 24v.... And turbo? I need to go fast. And not talking 335 fast... Faster

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/2341https://wibimmers.com/post/2341Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:33:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Getting out.. on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:25:16 GMT]]>I've momentarily lost interest in the e30. This always happens; i've cycled through 9 different BMWs in the past 4 years, and I'm ready to try something else on for once.

Not to mention, I"m moving to Madison in a month or so, and I cant afford 3 parking spots (Subie, BMW, Victory)..

I guarantee I'll be picking up another $600 e30 next year to beat around in, I'm not ready to completely leave BMW lol

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