 E30 BMW's anyone?, Looking to buy a new project DD |
 Feb 27, 2011 - 2:42 PM
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Anyone here have any experience with E30 BMWs? I know a few guys in town who have them, and with a bit of work and a good drop they can be SICK. Plus they're just as bulletproof as the Toyotas, I know of quite a few all-original BMWs with over 300k miles. I've seen several for sale for $1000-1500 with around 200k miles that would make a great project. Looking for a 325i with a 5 speed and LSD, preferably a convertible but would settle for the right coupe. Sedan only if its an IX (awd).
This one pictured has been giving me inspiration as I follow his build. I probably won't go as low as he is since I'm going to DD the car year round. 
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Feb 27, 2011 - 3:54 PM
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Hope you have deep pockets, while the engine and trans may go go go...the rest of the car does not fair so well. They're not unlike VW, its everything but the engine/trans that turns to **** with time. Wiring/electrical gremlins, insulation inside wire harnesses degrade and just fall apart and crack when you try to work on the engine, all the rubber parts of the suspension wear, tear, break and go bad, etc etc. High miles are high miles, don't fool yourself here just because there are some high mile examples that have been polished back into good shape. Its a losing proposition.
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blu94gt E30 BMW's anyone? Feb 27, 2011 - 2:42 PM
bccentaur3 I had an e30 325i. Wished it were an IS model. The... Feb 27, 2011 - 6:09 PM Stambo my buddy has a nice 325is i dont think its been dr... Feb 27, 2011 - 8:47 PM blu94gt QUOTE (Bitter @ Feb 27, 2011 - 2:54 ... Feb 28, 2011 - 1:25 AM Bitter When your windows stop rolling up after you get yo... Feb 28, 2011 - 8:36 AM richee3 I've heard that Bimmers are electrical nightma... Feb 28, 2011 - 5:26 PM blu94gt I've never heard of the whole tail light thing... Mar 1, 2011 - 11:23 PM
Bitter QUOTE (blu94gt @ Mar 1, 2011 - 11:23... Mar 2, 2011 - 8:49 PM richee3 I'm speaking only from the experience from my ... Mar 2, 2011 - 7:38 PM 95CelicaST A friend of mine used to have a 1976 BMW 2002. It ... Mar 2, 2011 - 7:41 PM NgoFcukinWay if you're really passionate about it, then I... Mar 2, 2011 - 8:44 PM schmooot I've got an 85 325E. They are definitely a la... Mar 2, 2011 - 10:04 PM Hanyo didnt top gear have a cheap car challenge on those... Mar 3, 2011 - 3:55 AM blu94gt Just made an offer on a 91 318is, it's a coupe... Mar 3, 2011 - 8:47 PM Bitter Good Luck...wait, you're buying a 4 cylinder? ... Mar 3, 2011 - 10:00 PM blu94gt QUOTE (Bitter @ Mar 3, 2011 - 9:00 P... Mar 4, 2011 - 3:51 PM Supersprynt I had an 1984 318i in high school; got it for ... Mar 4, 2011 - 2:24 PM Bitter Yea, solid engine but those cars are SLOW. Probabl... Mar 4, 2011 - 11:24 PM azian_advanced x2 on the electrical side. i just helped a friend... Mar 5, 2011 - 1:05 AM Bitter QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Mar 5, 2011 - 1... Mar 5, 2011 - 3:30 PM |
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