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  • tj_patlan_91
    Noobie
    • Apr 2011
    • 39

    #1

    Need help from you E30 lovers.

    Well first off, I love 240s. I can't seem to find a decent one for a reasonable price. But I have found 1986 325 that seems decent. I do not know much about them, but I wouldn't mind having one. I drove this car already. The trans is the smoothest shifting thing I have ever touched. The guy says its a 325e but it only says 325 on the trunk. It leaks a bit of oil and has a little steering wheel shake at around 50. I think it has manual brakes too. 133k on the odometer but it stopped working a month ago, he says anyways. He was trying to get 2300 but will give it to me for 1700. Also has ram intake through the driver side high beam. Paint is peeling. I didn't see any rust. If anyone could inform me on a motor size that would be great. I just need some help on deciding if this car is worth it or overpriced. Any feedback is appreciated. Oh and if anyone could tell me what the warning lights mean on the center of the ceiling, by the mirror, that would great. They are all in german so I can't read them.











  • Jesse30
    No R3VLimiter
    • Jan 2007
    • 3936

    #2
    325s are just 325e's you'd have a m20b27, good little motor with a little work.

    1700 is a fair price imo

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    • bernzpeed
      No R3VLimiter
      • Feb 2009
      • 3917

      #3
      post it on ebay for sale so you can get a free carfax of the car so you know the last reported mileage. when i bought mine it said 124K miles and upon carfax, it had 176K miles last reported.
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      • BoxDriver86
        E30 Modder
        • Jul 2009
        • 912

        #4

        That should help translate the check panel for you.

        Seems like a decent price. You will definitely want to replace the front control arms, bushings and tire rods to clean up the 50mph shake.

        Check the E30 DIY subforum here for a ton of info and easy fixes. If you can spell mechanically inclined, you should be alright wrenching on the car.

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        • tj_patlan_91
          Noobie
          • Apr 2011
          • 39

          #5
          Thank you! Ha. All the writing in the car is german! And it has a hand crank sunroof. I seen it on a 240 from germany too. Twice in 1 weekend for the first time in my life. Weird. I think I am going to pick this up tomorrow. It spun em easy going into second, which was a positive.

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          • tj_patlan_91
            Noobie
            • Apr 2011
            • 39

            #6


            There is the carfax. Does anyone see anything wrong with it? It has the 6.5k tach in it. ITS FROM GERMANY! Like it wasn't made here. and it is a 325es if that make a difference.

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            • Kershaw
              R3V OG
              • Feb 2010
              • 11822

              #7
              $1700? you're nuts...

              for a base model 325?

              paint peeling, bumper trim cracked, dash cracked, fender with bondo, seats all cracked up...

              yeah.. $1200. tops. and $1200 wouldnt even be that great of a deal. i'd offer $800.
              AWD > RWD

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              • tj_patlan_91
                Noobie
                • Apr 2011
                • 39

                #8
                Like I said I don't know how much these cars are worth or anything. But that is very helpful.

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                • Streichholzschächtelchen
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Jan 2009
                  • 1670

                  #9
                  Originally posted by tj_patlan_91
                  Like I said I don't know how much these cars are worth or anything. But that is very helpful.
                  Look for an eta with a blown timing belt but a good body, swap to the "i" head intake manifold and brainbox, enjoy a 2.7i for under a thousand?
                  Jah bless! :pimp:

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                  • tj_patlan_91
                    Noobie
                    • Apr 2011
                    • 39

                    #10
                    [IMG]http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/4333/phototr.jpg[/IMG]

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                    Is this the 2.7?
                    Last edited by tj_patlan_91; 04-09-2011, 02:56 PM.

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                    • tj_patlan_91
                      Noobie
                      • Apr 2011
                      • 39

                      #11
                      So anymore input on this? I really just don't wanna get screwed by paying to much.

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                      • ak-
                        R3V OG
                        • May 2009
                        • 12422

                        #12
                        You're paying too much.
                        The best thing about that car is the front valence.

                        1991 325iS turbo

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                        • tj_patlan_91
                          Noobie
                          • Apr 2011
                          • 39

                          #13
                          Should I offer lower or move on to the next one? He's pretty desperate to sell.

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                          • ak-
                            R3V OG
                            • May 2009
                            • 12422

                            #14
                            Either low ball him hard if he's that desperate and let HIM sit on it, or wait/move on to the next one.
                            But that's just my opinion, and right now I sound more picky then you do.

                            1991 325iS turbo

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                            • tj_patlan_91
                              Noobie
                              • Apr 2011
                              • 39

                              #15
                              Umm any suggestions on the price? 1g? I have been carless for a few weeks and i have been RWDless for like 8 months. Haha.

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