Opinions: BMW E30/99-01 2.5RS/Datsun 510

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Old 12-12-2011, 09:15 PM
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If you had to pick one, which one would it be? just used for daily driving/commuting, nothing crazy. Pick one, and why

87-91 E30


99-01 2.5RS Coupe


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I love my 2.5rs as a DD, its very fun to drive and never had a boring trip in it. Keep yourself entertained.

Buuuuutt if I were looking for a different feel than subaru, then the E30 it is. Still a lot of potential with the older bodies, I still like the look.
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I love the 510 so I say go with that one.
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bmw or 510, i love the boxy look and round lights
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Old 12-12-2011, 09:29 PM
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is a 510 a good daily?
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Originally Posted by slow04wrx
is a 510 a good daily?
Prob not, unless it has a decent swap. im leaning more towards a 1991 e30. ive already owned a golf and a 2.5rs..... but im still not sure
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Originally Posted by pho_shizzle
I love my 2.5rs as a DD, its very fun to drive and never had a boring trip in it. Keep yourself entertained.

Buuuuutt if I were looking for a different feel than subaru, then the E30 it is. Still a lot of potential with the older bodies, I still like the look.
yea, i thinking the same way....
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All are excellent cars... and the choice is more about what you want it for.

If I wanted a track car that had excellent balance, I'd take the E30.
A rally/rallyx car with great crash ratings and modern enough for DD, the RS.
A fun DD with spunk and the most modern euro luxureconobox, the Golf
An untamed tail happy RWD rooster tailing rally/rallyx car waiting to be caged and turned into a widebody engine transplanted monster, the 510.
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Used 2.5RS's are overpriced. That's my only problem with the RS. Other than that, I can say much for the other cars...
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I hate bmw, I love RS, i hate golf, i love 510 lol.
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You should buy my swapped impreza
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You should buy my swapped impreza
lol, i doubt its in the 2,000-4,500 range.
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I say 2.5RS. only if you find a good deal, they can be priceeey!
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