FS: 1986 BMW 325es (E30) ETA Engine, Restored

[donch15]

1986 325es - Completely Restored/Redone

ES model w/ ETA High Efficiency Engine

This care was completely redone inside and out last summer and needs nothing.

New MSD Ignition System
New Timing Belt
New Water Pump
New Sachs Clutch Plate
New OEM Oil Pan
New BavAuto/Bilstein Suspension
New Upper and Lower Control Arms
New Shock Mounts F+R
New High Performance Brake Pads
New Ansa Exhaust
New Black BMW Paint w/ clearcoat
Painted the Bumper Fillers and Side Skirts metallic gunmetal
Reconditioned, Uncracked, Original "ES" Front Valence
Elipsoid Headlights from 87 M3 (High Beams Tinted Yellow / Low Beams tinted gunsmoke)
Hella Foglights (Tinted Gunsmoke)
Hirshmann Electric Antenna
Original Houndstooth Seats (No tears, rips, or blemishes)
Uncracked Dashboard
MTechI Steering Wheel

Beautiful Interior w/ Original BMW Houndstooth Seats.
All Electrics in working order (Power Locks, Windows, Sunroof)

I hate to sell it as I believe these early model E30's, particularly the ES's will be the next BMW Collector Cars as people get priced out of owning 2002's, but I need the cash more than the car.

Asking $6000 OBO

The car is located in Bethlehem, PA 18017 (Garaged @ Home)

[donch15]

Pic of the Houndstooth Seats.
No rips, no tears, all original.

[donch15]

Bump

[e30huh]

nice car bro, glws but i think 6k is a bit high.

[donch15]

Bump...make an offer. This car would make an amazing daily driver. Needs nothing.

[accident]

either those seats arent original or this isnt an es.

also: $6000 is insanity.

[Dana R]

You'll never get a serious collector interested when you painted the bumper surrounds and have the wrong front seats in the car. Your description leaves out the mileage as well. If the car were original or had tasteful mods (Bavauto springs also suck, and the smoked lights are ghetto) you'd be better able to market it to people with money instead of kids.

[donch15]

Gee thanks guys...appreciate the insight. The seats are not original to the car, but are original E30 and the car is an es. I thought the seats were pretty awesome considering they are the original houndstooth from the factory and don't have single rip or tear in them.

Good to know Dana is the authority on all things E30...douchebag.

For my first go with an E30 and a limited budget, I think the car turned out pretty well and is very tasteful. It has an unblemished, uncracked, dash and interior as well as all the updates in the ad. It runs great and is a great daily driver.

Sorry if you don't like it...we all can't be as awesome as you.

[donch15]

...the car has 178k miles on it.

[Aptyp]

Neat looking car, but at 6k you've definitely outpriced yourself... Browse through classifieds and get a feel for it's value. Even though you sunk 6k into it, there's no way you'll get it out.

[donch15]

I figured $6k is probably a little high, but I figured it made more sense to start a little high and go down, than advertise it for free and negotiate up...I know, call me crazy.

Appreciate the compliment and am open to offers. Like I said, this was my first experience with an E30, I think it turned out pretty well, but as far as it's value, I haven't followed any sales of other cars, ever. So I am open to offers.

[R0B]

I HAVE DIBS ON THIS CAR!!! lol

When will you be home donch15? I will be able to see the car on the 19th (Sunday). If not then, maybe the 26/27/28th.

[donch15]

Rob...I won't be home this weekend, but you can definitley check out the car. My brother will be there and can show you the car.

Give me a call and let me know if you can make it and we can set up a time.

[R0B]

Alright sounds good. I'll let you know saturday evening if I can make it Sunday.

[CabrioPunk]

Eeesh.