WTB: 1991 318is or 1989-90 325is - Eastern US

[lost in DC]

Just to refresh what I'm trying to buy...

Hi all. I'd like to purchase a 1991 318is or a 1989-1990 325is w/ 5-speed. Within 6 hours drive from the DC metro area. Stock engine that'll pass emissions test. Suspension upgrades not necessary, but are a plus. Prefer any color other than black, bronzit, or bright red. If a 318is, prefer the cloth interior, but I can be flexible. Non-smoker (wife has asthma).

No projects, please. I'm looking for a fairly clean, no rust car that will be used as a weekend toy. Not a perfect garage queen/show car. Cash buyer, $4k - $8.5k car. Will pay market value, depending on its condition/service history. PM me if you have a car that might fit what I'm looking for. Thanks.

[lost in DC]

It looks like I just missed out on one in the mid-Atlantic area. That's the 3rd time it's happened to me. Timing is everything. LOL. :(

[redbirdsport]

Have you seen mine? It will be exempt from emissions in January.
It would make an awesome weekend toy.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=298707

[lost in DC]

Thanks for suggesting it. It would have to pass biannual emissions here and when I eventually move back to SoCal.

[DesertBMW]

It looks like I just missed out on one in the mid-Atlantic area. That's the 3rd time it's happened to me. Timing is everything. LOL. :(

I scored a nice 1989 325i coupe manual. I only paid $1850, that's because I called the seller as soon as he posted on the craigslist, timing is everything. Before this I saw 1991 318is in very nice condition and it did not last two days on the craigslist and seller wanted 2500.
So far this year any time I saw a 1989-1991 E30 coupe it was gone fast regardless of the condition.

[lost in DC]

You absolutely nailed it. Timing is everything. Well, my search still continues. :D

[lost in DC]

Still looking for the following:

Hi all. I'd like to purchase a 1991 318is or a 1989-1990 325is w/ 5-speed. Within 6 hours drive from the DC metro area. Stock engine that'll pass emissions test. Suspension upgrades not necessary, but are a plus. Prefer any color other than black, bronzit, or bright red. If a 318is, prefer the cloth interior, but I can be flexible. Non-smoker (wife has asthma).

No projects, please. I'm looking for a fairly clean, no rust car that will be used as a weekend toy. Not a perfect garage queen/show car. Cash buyer, $4k - $8.5k car. Will pay market value, depending on its condition/service history. PM me if you have a car that might fit what I'm looking for. Thanks!

[dudecati]

Too bad you are not in the SF Bay Area - I've toyed with the idea of selling mine. It's in excellent condition and exactly what you are after (minus cloth). I guess timing AND location are important ;-)

[word is bond]

Have you tried autotempest? It's a pretty handy way to search craigslist. It's how I found my own 318is.

http://www.autotempest.com/

[lost in DC]

I guess timing AND location are important ;-)

LOL! You certainly nailed it.

Have you tried autotempest? It's a pretty handy way to search craigslist. It's how I found my own 318is.
http://www.autotempest.com/

I'm using cPro+ to search Craigslist.

[Stage17]

Philly

Saw this and thought of you:

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4061701363.html

It's red, though, and seller has not responded

[lost in DC]

Too bad it's red. Thanks for looking out for me Stage17. :)

[lost in DC]

Still looking. :)

[lost in DC]

Bump

[Petebee]

PM sent re: Alpine White 318is.