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elhigh · 03-28-2016, 03:28 PM

Welcome.

Firstly let me say I'm a bit envious. The E30 is, in my opinion, the second most attractive compact sedan BMW has ever offered in the States, nipping closely at the heels of the ever-fetching 2002.

The 1.8 is a good, solid engine. You're in very good stead there, as you're clearly already aware.

Big points for the tall axle ratio. I bet cruising in fifth with that out back is pretty cool.

Considering you're mostly covering the ground on the highway - I can't imagine doing a 60 mile commute on back roads - you might get big dividends from a hot air intake to give yourself an ersatz Lean Burn Mode.

Subscribed with interest.

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elhigh Master Novice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE USA - East Tennessee Posts: 2,314 Josie - '87 Toyota Pickup 90 day: 29.5 mpg (US) Felicia - '09 Toyota Prius Base 90 day: 49.47 mpg (US) Thanks: 427 Thanked 616 Times in 450 Posts	Welcome. Firstly let me say I'm a bit envious. The E30 is, in my opinion, the second most attractive compact sedan BMW has ever offered in the States, nipping closely at the heels of the ever-fetching 2002. The 1.8 is a good, solid engine. You're in very good stead there, as you're clearly already aware. Big points for the tall axle ratio. I bet cruising in fifth with that out back is pretty cool. Considering you're mostly covering the ground on the highway - I can't imagine doing a 60 mile commute on back roads - you might get big dividends from a hot air intake to give yourself an ersatz Lean Burn Mode. Subscribed with interest. __________________ Lead or follow. Either is fine.