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    Save it or scrap it?

    Long story made short. I bought this car about 10 years ago. 1989 with 142K miles, well-cared for with loads of new components, but it had been t-boned pretty hard. My brother picked it up for me and it drove very well (ie - straight).
    I felt it too nice to part out, so I sold it. Fella was going to repair it, but life got in the way (new GF who became wife who became the mommy, etc). Car sat in garage and was started for a while, but has been idle the past 5 years or so.

    Pics attached are from a decade ago. Car is about the same except for dust and the interior is a little musty from being in garage.
    Current rust - battery box (not too bad), bottom of pass side fender (would replace) and the pass side front jacking point.
    Frame appears unaffected by wreck, minor dimple/ripple on roof by the sunroof.

    Curious what the group thinks on paying to have the rocker, B-pillar repaired vs parting it out.










    #2
    Race it. Join your local scca chapter.
    AWD > RWD

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      #3
      There is hardly any damage here, I would def save this one. Prices are going up so I'd
      Say it's a good investment.

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        #4
        Pics are not the best at showing the damage. The b-pillar and rocker are pushed in pretty far.

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          #5
          Get a pic of the B-pillar with both doors open. I bet it's crinkly. You wouldn't get a wave in the roof from an impact low on the side unless the B-pillar had moved.

          OTOH, if the back door still opens and closes correctly, it may be worth while to fix.

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            #6
            Save it!!!!!

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              #7
              I agree with Kershaw above.

              Race the damn thing!
              My previous build (currently E30-less)
              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390

              A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession

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                #8
                Yep rally cross that thing its perfect for it. You wont feel bad if something happens cause in reality your giving it a new lease on life


                1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
                1991 318i 4dr slick top


                Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
                Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
                Mtech 2 turbo restoration
                Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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                  #9
                  i think you could save that without a lot of trouble. i didn't catch if it was a manual? is the title salvage? i would go look for a sedan at the junk yard with an 18 volt sawzall and a couple extra batteries.

                  throw in a mig welder and paint. you will be good to go.
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                  Gigitty Gigitty!!!!

                  88 cabrio becoming alpina b6 3.5s transplanted s62
                  92 Mtech 2 cabrio alpinweiss 770 code
                  88 325ix coupe manual lachsilber/cardinal
                  88 325ix coupe manual diamondschwartz/natur
                  87 e30 m3 for parts lachsilber/cardinal(serial number 7)
                  12 135i M sport cabrio grey/black

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                    #10
                    Save.

                    We shed a tear whenever an E30 is destroyed or scrapped.

                    We openly weep when an IX meets its end.
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                    The E30 collection:
                    1987 325es M52 - Schwarz / Taurus Red Sport (son #2's)
                    1987 325is - Delphin / Black Sport (son #3's)
                    1987 325i Convertible - Triple Black
                    1989 325iX Coupe - Diamondschwarz / Black Comfort
                    1990 325iX Coupe - Sterling Silver / Grey Sport

                    1981 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 - Green / Tan
                    1998 Volvo V70 GLT - White / Tan
                    1998 Volvo S70 T5 manual - White / Taupe
                    2001 Ford Windstar - Silver / Grey (parts hauler)
                    2006 Lexus GX470 - White / Tan (tow rig)

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                      #11
                      when the wife and kid drive you crazy... you can get out and drive your e30...

                      keep the car... fix it.
                      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
                      '90 325i sedan daily driven
                      '85 325e coupe also a daily

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