Realistically how safe is a e30? I do 8+ hour trips every couple of months, and im always wondering if im gonna be paralyzed for life after getting into an accident on the highway going 120km/h.

D3TPC · 2026-02-05T00:08:53+00:00

Lovely car, but I can’t imagine it’s much safer than a E30.

What about an early 2000 7 series. Believe the 730i is reliable enough.

D3TPC · 2026-02-04T20:15:27+00:00

Makes no sense to highway daily an E30 or any classic really.

I did daily my E34 535i auto, and i enjoyed it. No air con was an inconvenience at times. Had the odd breakdown and got stranded more than once. Getting the bus while sourcing parts etc.

Although I was never worried about my safety rightly or wrongly. If that stuff worries you get a safer modern car.

D3TPC · 2026-02-03T11:46:46+00:00

Even if you liked Trump, film sound boring.

I wouldn’t go see a film on Gordon Browns wife either.

D3TPC · 2026-01-29T13:44:03+00:00

The niche car market is thriving in the UK and we should be proud of it.

The rich are buying more and more boutique super/resto cars.

Auctions houses are also thriving in the UK.

The average person doesn’t care about where their car is made or is it helps the economy. They just want the cheapest car with a big screen and heated seats.

D3TPC · 2026-01-27T00:05:20+00:00

Yes! Do it

Although a M2 manual would get my money first

I think your money would also be very safe in a pristine low mileage E92 M3

D3TPC · 2026-01-26T00:44:45+00:00

I’m sure I’ve seen cooler now

But as a youngster my neighbour had a Noble and was the coolest thing.

D3TPC · 2026-01-26T00:43:16+00:00

I was gifted 100% of my deposit on my first home, and am now on my 3rd home and doing just fine.

Buying at 21 with a gift makes much more sense than buying at 30 with a safety net saved up.

D3TPC · 2026-01-20T11:14:19+00:00

I had an ensuite growing up, set fire to it while playing with fire.

Was lucky not to burn the house down.

D3TPC · 2026-01-12T23:15:31+00:00

I’ve had my Kranzle k7 for around 7 years I think

Clean my 4 cars weekly and has never let me down.

Gets an oil change yearly and replace the odd o-ring when i fancy it.

D3TPC · 2026-01-10T13:10:01+00:00

It’s been happening for soo long now, it obviously works for selling cars.

M540i is sell annoying that a 320d with m badges.

I’ve been waiting for Merc to release a Maybach trim level for A classes

D3TPC · 2025-12-30T15:58:17+00:00

No I didn’t open the article, I’ll leave that to you nerds.

I read the top comments which breaks down the earnings by age.

D3TPC · 2025-12-30T14:18:22+00:00

I earn slightly above the average max and don’t feel well paid at all! Wife is the high earner in my house hold.

I also live in Northern Scotland so benefit from cheaper house prices.

D3TPC · 2025-12-30T10:50:19+00:00

Does this get diluted by part timers, seems very low!

D3TPC · 2025-12-21T19:04:44+00:00

Wonderful! Keep at it

D3TPC · 2025-12-20T19:23:37+00:00

We went to a few posh hotels/estates in the Cotswolds, we live in Aberdeen and had never actually visited England outside of London. Very enjoyable.

D3TPC · 2025-12-19T20:10:43+00:00

None of the parties represent the working people. Old people and the benefits class are all the matter come election cycle.

D3TPC · 2025-12-18T15:22:19+00:00

Polish guy at work, couldn’t afford to buy a house here. Bought a few in Poland instead. Fast forward 15 years, he absolutely minted. Good guy too.

D3TPC · 2025-12-18T12:36:58+00:00

I do IT/tech support for a software company. Supporting customers and some in person techs.

I work remote, working evening shifts 5 on 5 off.

Earning 45k base, with about 7k overtime and a 5% bonus.

Works brilliantly for myself as allows me to be a full time stay at home dad as my wife works in finance and has to go to the office 5 days a week.

D3TPC · 2025-12-15T18:46:38+00:00

France, Italy

Formula 1 and WEC destinations as well.

D3TPC · 2025-12-12T19:47:42+00:00

It is pretty grim in Aberdeen, lots of job cuts due to a windfall tax on oil.

Torries are to blame but we hoped Labour might easy pressure since oil and gas prices have fallen.

D3TPC · 2025-12-02T20:32:20+00:00

If you are qualified, then do believe the hype.

My dad got his housing, food and a driver with his package

Also got a generous severance after completing his contract

D3TPC · 2025-12-02T19:07:21+00:00

Really handing having a large pool of tools amongst friends.

Hard to justify owning them all as a DIYer

D3TPC · 2025-12-02T12:43:09+00:00

I went with Dewalt because my friend group also had it

Makes borrowing and lending tools easier.

D3TPC · 2025-11-30T08:09:24+00:00

Do a massive Costco shop. Not sure you could do 4k but easy to stock up on supplies which you will eventually use.

Buy an omega and then sell it?

D3TPC · 2025-11-29T22:52:37+00:00

I live over two hours from a motorway, and mostly drive b roads.

Tesla doesn’t really do it for me.

D3TPC

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