I don't post here often, ever in fact. lol. I do post on e30tech quite regularly though. I've noticed some hate between forums but I am impartial.
I digress, I'm really trying to get an e46 and I need a few extra grand so the e30 has to go.
since I hate looking for a price in a thread I'll put it early $2800 obo
I bought this car from Canada in late August and have been daily driving it since November. I have all the paperwork including a clean New York title in my name
VIN:WBAAE930XJ8139543
No lies in this thread. I bought it with rose colored glasses and felt like I got jipped. There will be no surprises here.
The bad:
-The paint is in rough shape. All of the body panels that can be unbolted from the car were from a red non-ix and it was not given the best paint job. Its also pretty rusty, but the worst of it has been fixed: http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101141
-No e-brake. at all. But I did spend almost $300 in parts from tischer to put it back together. I have not put the parts on but its all there.
-front left inner axle boot ripped a little. Its been fine since day one so I haven't bothered to change it but I do have a spare set of front axles with all 4 brand new boots to go on them.
-Cluster works randomly. I have 2 other clusters (one is a 'european' one). I couldn't get either to work though so I left the original canadian one in. It's probably something simple. I also have two sets of cluster gears (@$25 each) but the gears in the current one are fine.
-central locking doesnt work
-I think the wiper box is broken or something because the squirter didn't work with the lever, so I used the cruise switch to make it work (I ran the ground side of the pump through that switch to a keyed ground, pretty easy simple to undo, no cut wires besides the one going to the pump)
-cruise and AC have been removed by PO. I have 75% of the parts to put the AC back in. just need the pump and tube that goes on the right strut tower.
-this was/is an OBC car, I have the 13 button unit and all the wiring, but I took it out to put the analog clock in
-I am not sure of the condition of the locks, they seemed finicky so I don't use them. But I do have 'new' cylinders with keys (including ignition and trunk) to go in eventually
-There was this shitty purple tint on when I bought it. I scrapped it off because I couldn't see at night and I have not gotten to removing the residue yet.
-for some reason you don't have to press the clutch to start it
-fog lights don't work
-no chrome trim over the doors, one side of the car has black door trim, the other side has black w/chrome stripe
-it either needs speakers or a new HU. if I turn it up too loud sometimes the HU shuts off and I need to unplug it for a bit for it to turn back on.
-I tried to go through a snow bank and got stuck: lost the front lip and I had my buddy try to push me out with his truck and his plow dented the trunk lid a bit. (the plan was for his plow to push the bumper, not the trunk. fml)
-holes for license plate lights are basically rusted out
The good.
-AWD works perfect, passes jack test. I changed the fluid and it was clean.
-White with black interior, what is better than that?!?
-seats are rip free sans the drivers bolster piping is worn a bit
-clutch/tranny are great
-It has a thule roof rack.
-motor doesn't burn any oil (its a miracle, I know)
-heated seats work well, very well
-ddm hid's. no issues ever.
-99.9% crack free dash. Only baby spot is in front of the driver from the vent to the edge (as in its not spreading). I only noticed this when I changed the windshield.
-steelies with winter tires, basket weaves with all seasons (no center caps)
-hood latch pull was rigged, bought new cable/handle from BMW, yet to be installed
-its lowered on ebay coilovers but nothing was cut so stock springs can easily be put in if desired.
-all windows and sun roof work.
-analog clock
-supposedly the motor was rebuilt (its painted green, it appears to have been done outside of the engine bay), but I have no documentation to back it up
-front drive shaft showed no signs of wear when changing the TC.
-no carpet (it was musty from the rusty/leaky/floor
-mini cooper floor mats. They fit surprisingly well.
-air bag knee bolster
-ipod aux in to radio. charges ipod too.
pics taken 1/30:
if you somehow missed it earlier the price is $2800 obo. I do not need to sell this and I am having a blast driving it, so I'm not too flexible. If it doesn't sell I will keep it to auto-x and what not.
If I were to keep it I would fix the ac and door latches/locks (which I basically have the parts to do, I am just lacking the time right now). Other than that I dont think it really needs much for what it is.
any questions just ask. I wouldn't hesitate to drive this anywhere, that said I will deliver it for a non-refundable fee (total miles divided by 18 multiplied by 3.5, plus return flight $$ plus hotel $$, it might be cheaper to ship though). Currently located in 14620.
Thanks
p/s, this is the best car I have ever driven in the snow. ever. I can pass people whenever I want and feel totally safe and comfortable doing so.
pp/s, on 2/2 I lost the right fog light to a snow bank and a piece of the rear bumper trim to someone backing into me. This will never sell. lol
I digress, I'm really trying to get an e46 and I need a few extra grand so the e30 has to go.
since I hate looking for a price in a thread I'll put it early $2800 obo
I bought this car from Canada in late August and have been daily driving it since November. I have all the paperwork including a clean New York title in my name
VIN:WBAAE930XJ8139543
No lies in this thread. I bought it with rose colored glasses and felt like I got jipped. There will be no surprises here.
The bad:
-The paint is in rough shape. All of the body panels that can be unbolted from the car were from a red non-ix and it was not given the best paint job. Its also pretty rusty, but the worst of it has been fixed: http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101141
-No e-brake. at all. But I did spend almost $300 in parts from tischer to put it back together. I have not put the parts on but its all there.
-front left inner axle boot ripped a little. Its been fine since day one so I haven't bothered to change it but I do have a spare set of front axles with all 4 brand new boots to go on them.
-Cluster works randomly. I have 2 other clusters (one is a 'european' one). I couldn't get either to work though so I left the original canadian one in. It's probably something simple. I also have two sets of cluster gears (@$25 each) but the gears in the current one are fine.
-central locking doesnt work
-I think the wiper box is broken or something because the squirter didn't work with the lever, so I used the cruise switch to make it work (I ran the ground side of the pump through that switch to a keyed ground, pretty easy simple to undo, no cut wires besides the one going to the pump)
-cruise and AC have been removed by PO. I have 75% of the parts to put the AC back in. just need the pump and tube that goes on the right strut tower.
-this was/is an OBC car, I have the 13 button unit and all the wiring, but I took it out to put the analog clock in
-I am not sure of the condition of the locks, they seemed finicky so I don't use them. But I do have 'new' cylinders with keys (including ignition and trunk) to go in eventually
-There was this shitty purple tint on when I bought it. I scrapped it off because I couldn't see at night and I have not gotten to removing the residue yet.
-for some reason you don't have to press the clutch to start it
-fog lights don't work
-no chrome trim over the doors, one side of the car has black door trim, the other side has black w/chrome stripe
-it either needs speakers or a new HU. if I turn it up too loud sometimes the HU shuts off and I need to unplug it for a bit for it to turn back on.
-I tried to go through a snow bank and got stuck: lost the front lip and I had my buddy try to push me out with his truck and his plow dented the trunk lid a bit. (the plan was for his plow to push the bumper, not the trunk. fml)
-holes for license plate lights are basically rusted out
The good.
-AWD works perfect, passes jack test. I changed the fluid and it was clean.
-White with black interior, what is better than that?!?
-seats are rip free sans the drivers bolster piping is worn a bit
-clutch/tranny are great
-It has a thule roof rack.
-motor doesn't burn any oil (its a miracle, I know)
-heated seats work well, very well
-ddm hid's. no issues ever.
-99.9% crack free dash. Only baby spot is in front of the driver from the vent to the edge (as in its not spreading). I only noticed this when I changed the windshield.
-steelies with winter tires, basket weaves with all seasons (no center caps)
-hood latch pull was rigged, bought new cable/handle from BMW, yet to be installed
-its lowered on ebay coilovers but nothing was cut so stock springs can easily be put in if desired.
-all windows and sun roof work.
-analog clock
-supposedly the motor was rebuilt (its painted green, it appears to have been done outside of the engine bay), but I have no documentation to back it up
-front drive shaft showed no signs of wear when changing the TC.
-no carpet (it was musty from the rusty/leaky/floor
-mini cooper floor mats. They fit surprisingly well.
-air bag knee bolster
-ipod aux in to radio. charges ipod too.
pics taken 1/30:
if you somehow missed it earlier the price is $2800 obo. I do not need to sell this and I am having a blast driving it, so I'm not too flexible. If it doesn't sell I will keep it to auto-x and what not.
If I were to keep it I would fix the ac and door latches/locks (which I basically have the parts to do, I am just lacking the time right now). Other than that I dont think it really needs much for what it is.
any questions just ask. I wouldn't hesitate to drive this anywhere, that said I will deliver it for a non-refundable fee (total miles divided by 18 multiplied by 3.5, plus return flight $$ plus hotel $$, it might be cheaper to ship though). Currently located in 14620.
Thanks
p/s, this is the best car I have ever driven in the snow. ever. I can pass people whenever I want and feel totally safe and comfortable doing so.
pp/s, on 2/2 I lost the right fog light to a snow bank and a piece of the rear bumper trim to someone backing into me. This will never sell. lol
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