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I was fantasizing about an E30 and scrolling on Craigslist over the weekend and stumbled on this Bronzit 1988 325 Sedan listed for $1,500. It was listed as the wrong year and model, and there was barely any info, so I went to see it out of curiosity. Bare in mind, the only car I've ever owned is a 2007 Pontiac G6 that I bought off of a friend for a steal.
It has plenty of cosmetic flaws, and non-functioning features, but it runs. So I took it for a test drive (having never driven one before). And the next thing I know, I had agreed to buy it! I'm not a very spontaneous person, especially with something like a car, but I just fell in love with it.
It has 63K on the odometer, but it's busted. It had 62K on it in 2011 when it had some minor work was done on it. Judging by the pedals and the general lack of use, I would guess that it couldn't have more than 70–80k miles on it, max. Also, no rust in all of the places that I've read are typical, only on a dent on the back right quarter panel.
I'm dropping it off with a mechanic to do a bit of a 'post purchase' inspection to see what I'm up against mechanically. But it feels great to drive, so I'm hoping it's something that could become my daily driver.
General flaws:
• The top coat is peeling, I get the feeling it was kept outside for a decent chunk of it's life
• Driver's side window is unresponsive (I was able to get the switch to light up!)
• Both rearview mirror motors are unresponsive, and the right mirror is missing
• Stearing wheal is installed at about a 45º
• Glove box stuck shut
• Driver's side door lock turns, but latch is stuck open
• All of the decals are in pretty rough shape
• A few cracks in the dash
• Dent in back right of the trunk, right back quarter panel, and a groove running from the front window to the back
• Does vinyl interior count as a flaw?
• Locked radio, broken clock
• Broken AC
If anyone has any related threads that come to mind, I would love it if you shared!
Still in shock that I accidentally bought a car, not to mention an E30! Hope I can afford to keep it...
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Yes it's on air ride. That's the parked position
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Ahh sweet
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My baby. Got her 2 days ago after searching for the perfect e30 for months.
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needs alot of work. No need for lenghthy story full restoration or both with mods. It will take time and patience but cant help it but drool with all the lovely ladies on here
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Last edited by AfroSpark; 08-22-2015 at 04:09 AM.
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Chucking it sideways. Chevy powered.
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This is my second one, got her about a week ago. My Ying/Yang
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1992 M design edition neongrun 318i with green mtech interior
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^ yup u must have a screw driver around at all times
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Lulz I think that that's even illegal where I live, it being a possible weapon.
I keep mine in the trunk... :/
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I took this last fall. 3 Bracketed shots for HDR merged using Photomatix Pro 5.
1986 325 ~Elsa~
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From another day:
Last edited by 323i E30; 08-30-2015 at 07:49 PM. Reason: Added hoodless pics
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Hey guys! first post here! heres my clean 320i e30
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Put the weaves on. Excuse the dent.
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E30 1989 Diamantschwarz touring 1989 ACS3 Edition.
E30 1985 ACS3 Edition project. Diamantschwarz, 2,7 M20 and full of AC Schnitzer parts.
E28 1986 525i
2002 touring-M20B25 turbo project.
E34 1990 525i-daily driver.
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E30 1989 Diamantschwarz touring 1989 ACS3 Edition.
E30 1985 ACS3 Edition project. Diamantschwarz, 2,7 M20 and full of AC Schnitzer parts.
E28 1986 525i
2002 touring-M20B25 turbo project.
E34 1990 525i-daily driver.
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Again more Pictures.
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E30 1989 Diamantschwarz touring 1989 ACS3 Edition.
E30 1985 ACS3 Edition project. Diamantschwarz, 2,7 M20 and full of AC Schnitzer parts.
E28 1986 525i
2002 touring-M20B25 turbo project.
E34 1990 525i-daily driver.
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Ruffian, what side skirts are those? They arn't the IS ones are they?
trust the rust
Looks like AC schnitzer judging by the badge and the rest of the kit.Originally Posted by Mushroom Stew
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How I found her knocked on door and paid $300
What was wrong with her...hydrolocked
This is what will be powering her.
This is as far as I've made it.
Anyone in the Springfield, Missouri area that wants to help
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my little girl
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