Should I Trade My Current Civic EG9 for a BMW E30

[ferio94eg9]

Guys, help me in giving out your opinion....


My Current EG9 Spec:-

Year 1994
Manual 5 Speed LSD EK9
B18C Non Type R
175whp & 17.2kg.m

E30 Spec:- (Selling at RM 19,500)

E30 Coupe (yr.1984 end), 2000cc, 5 speed manual. (2nd owner)

Details:
-Full car stripped down, all rusted parts were removed and replaced. (firewall still in great cond.)
-Car has been repainted to Misano Rot 236 with Mtech 2 Bodykit
-The engine and gearbox has been professional rebuilt this year.
-All wear and tear related parts have been replaced
-Eibach lowered spring + New Blistien suspension + Sport rim - tyre(90%)
-A custom made of lower control arm bracket with PU bush insert. (What it does is provide sharper turn in)
-Timely service and maintenance records
-Spent almost RM20K since purchased

Negative & needs:
-Dashboard cracks
-Re-upholstered interior

Buyer will have this as an extras:
Mtech seat, rear seat with headrest
Cabrio rear seat (leather)

Civic EG9

BMW E30

 

[DanzEterna]

10 years old difference i guess?

 

[alwhitesat]

dont do that unless u are a hardcore fan of bmw...i switched from a bmw to a honda

 

[ferio94eg9]

dont do that unless u are a hardcore fan of bmw...i switched from a bmw to a honda

mind sharing from & to what model?

 

[alwhitesat]

328i e36 to accord 2.0 CF4

 

[cat77]

328i e36 to accord 2.0 CF4

plus a hot chick......hehehehehe

 

[shah5755]

in terms of value i think ur eg9 still valueable than the e30

 

[ferio94eg9]

in terms of value i think ur eg9 still valueable than the e30

yeah... perhaps the balance of the money can standby for upgrade or repair/maintenance work...

 

[eg9_05]

mostly ppl upgrade not downgrading the values of the car

 

[alwhitesat]

mostly ppl upgrade not downgrading the values of the car

only true in malaysia...

 

[ferio94eg9]

mostly ppl upgrade not downgrading the values of the car

actually, my EG9 can be consider as my 3rd car.

 

[es2611]

keep the EG9 and plump in a K20.
unless u have something in mind/project with the E30.

 

[ferio94eg9]

keep the EG9 and plump in a K20.
unless u have something in mind/project with the E30.

isn't k20 a bit heavy in eg body? wouldn't it compromise the handling....

 

[es2611]

isn't k20 a bit heavy in eg body? wouldn't it compromise the handling....

im not sure about that sir. but from wat i see its a trend in the US.
and many after market parts to counter the handling problems.

looking at a k20a halfcut right now.. but kinda costly.

 

[ferio94eg9]

keep the EG9 and plump in a K20.
unless u have something in mind/project with the E30.

im not sure about that sir. but from wat i see its a trend in the US.
and many after market parts to counter the handling problems.

looking at a k20a halfcut right now.. but kinda costly.

anyway, thx for ur opinion.

p/s: k20a from DC5R or FD2R?

 

[mADmAN]

id get the DC5-R....its the most updated throttle cable K20

the FD2-R is DBW...which im not really fond of due to the lag...though according to friends who own the car, the lag isnt that apparent....but still...

anyway, know a mechanic who has a K20A in his EG hatch...asked him how much to convert...he said roughly 20k complete everything.

another guy i know has one in his EK Hatch...bought the halfcut for 12k...but no bodyparts, brakes, dashboard etc etc.

 

[ferio94eg9]

k20a in EG must be 'rare' and powerfull....hehe... anyway, back to topic.

E30 is RWD... stock engine is straight 6, 12v, 2.0liter.... (new driving experience)

 

[es2611]

id get the DC5-R....its the most updated throttle cable K20

the FD2-R is DBW...which im not really fond of due to the lag...though according to friends who own the car, the lag isnt that apparent....but still...

anyway, know a mechanic who has a K20A in his EG hatch...asked him how much to convert...he said roughly 20k complete everything.

another guy i know has one in his EK Hatch...bought the halfcut for 12k...but no bodyparts, brakes, dashboard etc etc.

there u go bro. nicely explained by mr madman here.
a friend who ready to convert just brought in a mounting from hasport for EG to K20 around Rm1.6k.

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k20a in EG must be 'rare' and powerfull....hehe... anyway, back to topic.

E30 is RWD... stock engine is straight 6, 12v, 2.0liter.... (new driving experience)

different world. imho is not fair to compare unless ur already made up ur mind of crossing over.

 

[ferio94eg9]

mostly ppl upgrade not downgrading the values of the car

or do u mean like this (if to upgrade)

E36 M3 for sale

 

[arrowhead]

if im not wrong, the k20a is even lighter than the b16a. 20k to transplant a k20 into a eg? sure or not bro? the halfcut itself (engine,gb,wiring,ecu only) by itself, cheapest i've seen is 19k, that also required alot of negotiation.

my tuner just did a transplant into an EK, but the owner had massive mods done, total bill was almost within the 40k region.

back to topic: u may want to consider spare parts availability. no use to get ur "dream" car but with all the problems its gonna bring, and no solution as to spare parts, it'll be ur nightmare in no time.