Fs/Ft 1990 325i 5speed, M50, 128k, crack free dash, several upgrades

[DetroitE30]

SOLD

I sold the car to another r3v member today. I just want to put this out there because if I find out the truth and if it leads back to people on this board people will suffer. I had a car lined up to buy once I sold my car and I took less than I could of so I could go buy the car I wanted. Well over the past few days I have been talking with some extremely well known people on this site and a few others about this car I was going to buy and what I could do with it. So one of these people asked to see the craigslist ad about the car. So as of last night I had a deal to buy this car. Well I saw these said popular members were posting about having parts off a car that was my exact car I was going to buy. So I took the cash this morning for my car and told the guy I would be buying it and he said it was good to go. So a few minutes ago I get an email from the guy saying that someone last night made offer he couldn't refuse. He told me who it was and its the member I was asking about my car. So they took my deal and went and undercut it. Then I find out they paid 200 less than we agreed and they are going to part the car and I was going to full restore it. I realize I sound like a whining 12 year old in a dog eats dog world but is this the type of people that are super popular members here? I was going to buy the car and then come to them for 5 grand in upgrades instead they buy the car so they can part it out and put a premium on the parts.
Im amazed considering all the great things I heard about this person. It is what it is. So now I got a bunch of money and no car. And the car I wanted was imported from Europe in 1984. Im not gonna walk down the street and find one. What a day what a day. I hope the greedy bastard gets top dollar for all those parts.


SOLD

I have a 1990 325i (e30) for sale. Car has had a lot of time put into it. I took it on a trade towards a diesel truck. Its a great car and represents the niche very well. Came from a guy who has done multiple swaps. This car came from Charbel who is well known on the BMW boards. Swap is fully functional. Car overall is a great fun car. Its just not my thing I'm an AWD Subaru guy. Or 4 door or wagon BMW. I'm looking for trades or cash or both. I am willing to do some traveling to make the right deal happen. Car will drive anywhere.

I am located in Detroit, Mi 48221, I can meet a buyer in Pittsburgh if needed with the car.

Price is 4500 trade value or 4000 obo depending on the logistics involved for those that are serious

Track day is Sept 19th and I want an e23 to roll up in at the track.



My name is Lane and I can be reached at daballerz23@yahoo.com for initial contact. I also have a ton of pictures I can provide and I'm also trying to upload them all at once. This car is not a race car or a show car but its very well kept and nurtured by someone with a bunch of classic BMW's until the last guy got it. Charbels friend is who I got it from. He never planned on selling it but got a ticket in it for reckless driving in a parking lot doing a drift and lost his license. He planned to boost the M50 thats why he chose that swap.

1990 325i vin#WBAAA1317LEC69034
Black paint
Black interior
128k original miles on chassis 4k miles on every change and 1200 on the motor swap. He did the motor last.
crack free dash and above excellent interior
e30 convertible sport seats
Car has a ton of upgrades and maintenance as follows...


93 m50b25tu swap using all the right parts. oil pan, rad, etc.
S50 cam
motor had 126k when pulled from a rusted out e36 and was "rebuilt". About 1200 miles since put in car. now we all define "rebuilt" different some thats t belt water pump reseal etc and some thats pistons and rings and gaskets etc. I will contact po and have him define his version of "rebuilt" and also can pass on his info to any prospective buyer for technical questions of the build.

edit-- Finally got the info from Charbel through po. This was a motor from his track car. He pulled it from the rusted e36. Rebuilt it, put the m3 cam and put in the track car. The motor was then put in this e30 after hardly any use. Charbel went to Lebanon and car sat until the po got it.

ebay headers
straight pipe
scorpion muffler
new clutch Luk unit under 2k miles on it
new shifter bushings
ebay short throw
5 speed gertrag 260
3.73 lsd

all new bushings and wheel bearings in rear
new tie rods and ball joints
lowered on h&r sports
koni struts
bilstein rear shocks
asa bbs reps 16x7 20mm spacers
decent tires
drilled slotted rotors and ceramic pads
depo euro smileys with 6000k hid
smoked euro tails
new gas tank and drive side sending unit
m-tech steering wheel
convertible sport leather buckets
pioneer head unit
manual cooling fan
20% Tint all around

body is in good condition no dents a few paint chips and one small scratch
no visible rust but you can see it coming in a few areas
looks good for 24 yrs old original paint only light fading in a couple areas.

the interior is in great shape the backseat looks like its never been sat in ever
mild wear on the outer bolsters in the front seats but no rips or tears
still very cushy well conditioned
couple tears in shifter boot

I got the car Friday August 1st and will give little quirks I notice as I drive it.-
The dash lights aren't working I was told switch so I am looking into it.


I looked at the forums and researched this car before I took it in the trade and found that there is a huge community of these cars. So many options and upgrades out there. This car has upgrades people do already done and fully functioning. I know about what its worth so make me actual fair offers. I'm going to list the trades I am interested in. I can provide specific pics or videos upon request to serious buyers. I can travel within reason of Detroit. Thank you


Trades.. these can be mechanic specials +/- cash,MUST BE MANUAL UNLESS NOT AN OPTION
Audi
Any 95-97 s6
100 s4
03 rs6 lol
a4 1.8t avant
a4 1.8t


BMW

s38b38 drivetrain swap
m30b35 drivetrain swap. Built motor and 5 speed
e23 745i
e30 m/s 50/52 sedans
e34 540i
e34 540it touring wagon
s50/52 drivetrain swap prefer obd1
e38 sport
e39 540i
e46 325 touring no xi
s54 drivetrain swap

Dodge
Cummins 4x4

Honda
Crv-4

Jeep
Cherokee trail rig
WJ Grand Cherokee Limited Selec trac or quadradrive

Land Rover
94-97 Discovery manual

Nissan
Pathfinder
Xterra

Subaru
Any interesting and functioning swap
Any 96-99 2.2 Legacy
96-98 outback
96-99 legacy gt
96-99 legacy gt wagon
01-05 Legacy Outback Wagon h6 3.0.....ll bean or vdc......NUMBER ONE CHOICE
04 forester xt
05-06 Legacy Gt
05-06 Legacy Gt wagon
05-06 Outback xt
Any wrx wagon done right

Toyota
Corolla
Rav 4


Volkswagen VW
Jetta TDI wagon
Jetta TDI
Jetta 1.8t
Golf Gti 1.8t
Golf TDI
Golf Vr6
R32
Passat wagon 1.8t

[DetroitE30]

Going to take a bunch of good pics and will update in next few hours.. After I post pics I want feedback on price range. I'm new to this forum just started today in order to list my car. Im on Subaru forums under username 99BKLOutbackWrx. I've never sold a vehicle but I've got a bunch of posts. I got this car towards a diesel truck. I'm not a rwd coupe guy unless the right e24. This thing is a thrill though in the right hands.

[DetroitE30]

I'm trying to attach multiple pictures to a single post I'm having beginners luck.

[DetroitE30]

In case you wondering

[DetroitE30]

more pics, lots more if wanted to see

[rzerob]

Those are not Recaro seats. They are E30 convertible sport seats. E30's didn't come with Recaro seats in the US. Look it up.

The car looks clean and has some nice upgrades. I would say you it is between 4 and 6k as long as there isn't anything majorly wrong with it. The M50 isn't a highly desirable engine it puts out about as much power as the M20, so if I were you I would not expect too much more interest over that swap. Plus you don't have A/C.

It might help to post how many miles the engine has, whether is was rebuilt fully or partially. And don't get me wrong I am not trying to shit on your thread or talk you down on price because I want the car. I don't, I have two E30's already. I am just trying to give you an idea of the value and desirability of your car. Hopefully someone else can come in and give you their two cents.

This is a for sale thread and as per rules you have to post a price or risk a moderator deleting this for sale thread.

Good luck with your sale.

[DetroitE30]

This is exactly the feedback I am looking for. Not trying to misrepresent anything. Im just basically passing on all the info from the craigslist ad guy had it listed with and the stuff he told me. I have all the info you suggested. I had a price of 7500 but thats too high but I don't want to go too low and I was waiting for some solid feedback. The guy I got it from said about 5500 he was valuing it in the trade on a truck I had. I will update the ad as you suggest. I have about 50 more pics too but it is what it is a scratch here there isn't huge deal swingers. I am on diesel forums and subaru forum so I understand the comments posted in a for sale thread are with a buyers eye and then if its a build thread it would be thats sweet you should do this or this etc. So I am grateful for the feedback. I have never owned an e30 only an e38 so this thing is a pocket rocket in comparison. Its too nice to take to Grattan and beat on it its more of a daily with pep. It pulls hard though with that 373. Im 6'3 though and I just can't do it. I need 4 doors or a e24. I just want it to go to a good home. The Detroit BMW club track day is in a month so it might get a HPDE if not gone. My driving skills have eroded driving AWD and I just bomb into corners knowing I got traction and this thing is rwd. Its in my garage until I figure it out. Im gonna just post pics as my bumps each time. Im Lane nice to meet you and thanks for constructive feedback.

Those are not Recaro seats. They are E30 convertible sport seats. E30's didn't come with Recaro seats in the US. Look it up.

The car looks clean and has some nice upgrades. I would say you it is between 4 and 6k as long as there isn't anything majorly wrong with it. The M50 isn't a highly desirable engine it puts out about as much power as the M20, so if I were you I would not expect too much more interest over that swap. Plus you don't have A/C.

It might help to post how many miles the engine has, whether is was rebuilt fully or partially. And don't get me wrong I am not trying to shit on your thread or talk you down on price because I want the car. I don't, I have two E30's already. I am just trying to give you an idea of the value and desirability of your car. Hopefully someone else can come in and give you their two cents.

This is a for sale thread and as per rules you have to post a price or risk a moderator deleting this for sale thread.

Good luck with your sale.

[rzerob]

Im Lane nice to meet you and thanks for constructive feedback.

I am Rob. Glad I could be of some help. GLWS

[DetroitE30]

This is calling my name.86 735. Straight to the track. The e30 is priced to move.

[DetroitE30]

Im looking to get in the mid 3's and get onto other things.

[jbag]

Track day is Sept. 19th and I want an e28 to roll up in at the track.

Now THAT would be awesome!

[DetroitE30]

Oh I know Jon. But you wont trade me the Mposter. Its the exact car I want to go to the track with! You told me no on a trade! If you want to see the mposter running with the modern cars lets make a deal.

Now THAT would be awesome!

[DetroitE30]

updated

[DetroitE30]

I replaced the plugs and the valve cover gasket so I could get a look inside the engine and there was not one drop of oil inside the plug tubes like I was reading about on the DIY forums. Also the plugs only had light carbon build up and no oil in the cylinder. They were some cheap junk champion single barb plugs. It runs noticeably smoother. I used permatex on the right spots when replacing the valve cover gasket and everything is torqued to spec. Took it about 500 miles over the past 4 days and it runs perfect.

[AWDBOB]

You're in the wrong state, fix that!