I inherited my 1984 318i...well, really I had to pay $1200 to get it out of the shop, and it became mine. My mother had purchased it new at Reeves Imports in north Tampa in 1984, and drove it for almost 20 years. She sold it to a friend of mine who then promptly trashed it. When I got it back in 2006, I started getting her slowly back into shape. My mother passed away in 2005, so it's a sentimental car for me. Obviously, it's not the greatest e30 if you're looking for quickness or even top end speed, but I still love the car. I bought Recaros out of an "is" model, and just had them reupholstered (they look great!). I'm thinking about having my mechanic do an engine swap to a newer 6 cyl 3-series motor. I'll never sell the car, so I'll probably play with it for years. It's my 5th e30. If anyone needs a reliable, inexpensive mechanic, I have a really good one. $30 an hour labor, and you bring your own parts. My upholstery guy is also very reasonable and does great work.