'90-91 e30 Coupe WANTED

[kaisen]

WANTED:

1990-1991 (airbag) Coupe, may consider convert
Prefer 325is, may consider the right 318is or 325ix..... beater M3 okay too
Prefer 5 speed manual, but will consider automatic
Prefer Alpine White, but will consider all
Prefer Black leather sport interior, but will consider all

MUST BE RUST FREE!! (can be dented, scratched, bad-paint, etc)
No structural damage (damaged bolt-on panels okay)
Doesn't need to run, doesn't need to be complete, blown engine okay
Otherwise, I don't really care as long as it's priced accordingly

This is going to be a father/son project with my 13 year old
Planned to be a ground-up restoration with a powertrain swap
Posting this on Father's Day 2009 as a present my from my wife! :D

Will travel anywhere in the country for the right car (we're in MN)
Cash in hand, BMW enthusiast, no BS

Thanks!!

[FredK]

Sounds like a sweet Father's Day gift!

With a drivetrain swap, these cars are extremely entertaining. Good luck with your search!

[kaisen]

Sounds like a sweet Father's Day gift!
Good luck with your search!

Thanks!

Someone has to know of one.

There are a bunch on Craigslist, and I'm checking into them, but it would be nice to buy from someone who knows them.

[nfshot]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/1231927054.html

[kaisen]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/1231927054.html

Is this a car you know? Is it yours?

I always worry about rust with an Illinois car...

[jaye30]

i know u said 90 - 91 but...

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/ctd/1235204442.html

[OOMPH!]

i know u said 90 - 91 but...
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/ctd/1235204442.html

And he said coupe lol

[kaisen]

Yes, a coupe would be nice. Anyone?

[daniel]

are you sure you want a 20 year old airbag? i wouldn't count out the 89's, also.

[E30QUEST]

Buy my auto alpine white 1991 325i!

[UNHCLL]

Can you define how much of a "project" you are looking for, and what you'd like for an initial investment? I might know of a M3 that suits your goals/desires.

[whiteknights]

i have an 88 325e coupe, alpina white, 5spd ,black sport leather interior, runs perfect!!!!
check my for sale thread.....

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=141966

[kaisen]

Well, it's got to be an 'is' no 'e' or 'i'. The factory sport stuff has to be there.

UNHCLL: The e30 M3 would have to be cheap and rust free... hard combo to find, even with no drivetrain. I've thought about buying a high miler that needs TLC and selling the drivetrain, but it's still hard to justify the price difference between the M3 and 325is. Since I'd change drivetrains either way, I could do the 5 lug swap with the very best parts, Z3 or e36 rack, etc and end up with a 'narrow body' M3 for thousands less.

So far I've found a rust-free 1990 325is auto. It's pretty straight, paint is shot (Brilliantrot) and driver's seat split at seams (tan). But it won't start. I think I'll buy it regardless, if only for parts. It's pretty cheap.

[UNHCLL]

UNHCLL: The e30 M3 would have to be cheap and rust free... hard combo to find, even with no drivetrain. I've thought about buying a high miler that needs TLC and selling the drivetrain, but it's still hard to justify the price difference between the M3 and 325is. Since I'd change drivetrains either way, I could do the 5 lug swap with the very best parts, Z3 or e36 rack, etc and end up with a 'narrow body' M3 for thousands less.

Thanks, that clarify's the M3 I was thinking about.

However, I might direct you to this: http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=142220

[woodisgood]

How about this one tee hee.....

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1236280785.html

Have you checked out a site called www.searchtempest.com ? It gives results in expanding distances from your zip, good way to search all craigslists.

Good luck.