In the United States, the first car to use the M20B27 was the US-market 528e in 1982. In 1985, the engine was returned, taking power and torque output to 127hp, despite a lower compression ratio. The M20B27 engine powered the 1982–1987 E30 325e, 1982–1988 E28 525e (528e in North America), and the 1989–1992 E30 325iS. BMW M20 Common Problems
From the September 2019 issue of Car and Driver.. Given how beloved the E30 is now, it's hard to believe that when the second-gen BMW 3-series launched, it was received with critical apathy. That
BMW E36 M3 — Significance in the North American Market. Today, the BMW E30 M3 is a classic sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. However, that wasn’t always the case. In fact, when it was first made available to the general public in the US market, it failed to sell. Hundreds of E30 M3s sat on dealership floors for months on end.
The BMW E30 models came with better handling, more responsive chassis; were lighter than the E21 models, and had the performance to match. They were also better-looking cars and featured significantly better interiors. What’s not to like? The BMW E30 is also the series that spawned the iconic M3. Definitely a great first car to work on, not so sure about a daily driver. My friend has 2 and his daily was great for a while but he’s constantly fixing things for it to just drive properly A nice E30 that will be a viable daily now costs around $15-20k; the market has gone looney due to hotrodders and driving enthusiasts hacking these cars up, leaving fewer clean examples every year. A daily driver requires creature comforts like AC, power steering, heat, and a sound system. If you're not willing to shell out $15k+ for a really
The M3 is the most famous E30 produced. This car defined Group A racing in the late 80’s, and as the first of the “M” cars, set BMW’s trajectory of touring racing success for years. The M3 is a completely different car than the rest of the E30’s, sharing very few common parts.
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