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[Aleman]

Something ain't right with this convertible top.


1988 vw cabriolet - $2,200 (Rochester nh)

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/rochester-1988-vw-cabriolet/7309593064.html

[DEV0 E30]

Holy fuck, what even is half the shit in that engine bay???

Why are there little air filters on everything?
Like why is there a random check valve and air filter there, just to leak air into the engine at idle?
Why does the ICV not plumb back into the charge piping? Clearly this is going to cause a substantial boost leak.
What are all these little modules EVERYWHERE in the engine bay, and why are there so many goddamn wires?
Why is the intake side so heavily heat wrapped? What is going on there to give that kind of heat?

All of the above. They are super duper knowledgeable obviously. The more I see this crap the more I think finding an unmolested one again will be a truly exhaustive search.

[DEV0 E30]

Maximum Effort! Right here.

"Oh damn, E30s are worth a lot now, I think I have one in the garage I'll post."

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1990 BMW 325i Coupe - $7,500 (Pacific Beach)

1990 BMW 325i Coupe base model Coupe electric sunroof 5 speed 170000 MI clear title good engine needs water pump Cinnabar red exterior color tan interior

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/...316089409.html

[Northern]

Holy fuck, what even is half the shit in that engine bay???

Why are there little air filters on everything?
Like why is there a random check valve and air filter there, just to leak air into the engine at idle?
Why does the ICV not plumb back into the charge piping? Clearly this is going to cause a substantial boost leak.
What are all these little modules EVERYWHERE in the engine bay, and why are there so many goddamn wires?
Why is the intake side so heavily heat wrapped? What is going on there to give that kind of heat?

[Staszek]

This seller lives in a fantasy world. Must be a joke or something. Dash carpet and a Maaco paint job. Please take my money now. LOL!

1991 325i - $50,000 (Blandon)

https://reading.craigslist.org/cto/d/blandon/7312080321.html

My goal was to keep it all
Original looking.
But a bad as# sleeper.


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Don't waste my time w email scams

I just cant with this car. First why does it look like its rolling down a hill. The rest, if he spent that much to get this in return, WHY! I hope he doesn't buy a Ferrari to butcher like he says in the ad.

It would take too long to pick this part, it has to be a joke.

[Aleman]

that leather console though boi

It's hard to put into words how jacked up this poor E30 is. It's as if 'Sid' from Toy Story grew up and turned his car into a horror on wheels.



WTF is going on with this center stack? Is this the Fast n Furious gauge kit?

[rcsoundn1]

that leather console though boi

[roguetoaster]

So you're trying to tell me that every dollar I pump into my e30 doesn't translate into a higher selling price?

Wack!

Dollars spent on eBay parts are worth 50x.

[varg]

That engine bay is enough to make a guy sick, he didn't even clip the ends off the zip ties

[6A LDY]

This seller lives in a fantasy world. Must be a joke or something. Dash carpet and a Maaco paint job. Please take my money now. LOL!

1991 325i - $50,000 (Blandon)
https://reading.craigslist.org/cto/d...312080321.html

So you're trying to tell me that every dollar I pump into my e30 doesn't translate into a higher selling price?

Wack!

[Aleman]

This seller lives in a fantasy world. Must be a joke or something. Dash carpet and a Maaco paint job. Please take my money now. LOL!

1991 325i - $50,000 (Blandon)

https://reading.craigslist.org/cto/d/blandon/7312080321.html

Too much too list. 6 year project.
But will expand list as I get around to it!
Every bolt actually had a socket or wrench on it except for the dash.
A/c works
Heated seats
300 hp at 16psi
2.7l stroker block from eta series
Rebuilt head 16000 Miles
Arp bolts
Ireland Stage 1 cam
Garrett stage 2 ceramic turbo
Turbo in line oil filter
Garrett kit guage for turbo rpm
Catch can
Sump pump for oil return
Multilayer steel head gasket
Oil pressure guage
Fuel pressure guage
Vacuum / boost guage
28lb fuel injectors
New bosch fuel pump
New fuel filter
New fuel lines
Gas tank was dropped and cleaned
Megasquirt engine management
Electronic boost controller
Aluminum housing for guages
Battery moved to trunk
Lighten flywheel w m5 clutch
New master clutch cylinder
New clutch slave unit
New clutch lines
Pedal conversion to 5-speed
5-speed short throw shifter linkage
Rebuilt 5-speed
Limited slip differential
New water hoses
New radiator
New fan clutch
Snow performance Water methanol injection
10 min cool down timer
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Four 84 213 0954
16000 on rebuilt motor block
New brake lines
New wheel bearings front and rear
New rubber mounts rear diff
New suspension components front
Rack pinion rebuilt from e36 series
New power steering pump
New power steering hoses
Biltstein touring shocks all around
Jimmy lip front spoiler
New rubber on front bumper
New rubber on rear bumper
New molding on driver side
New molding on passenger side
New rubber on the sift top
New convertible top
New Italian leather interior
New foam seats front and back seats
New shocks for seat adjustment
Leather console
Back-up camera
New hand brake cable.
4 high low beam gtx led head lights
4 layer of sound deadening throughout front kick panel
Back to top of rear seat cushion
Doors have sound deadening too
New 8 channel jl audio amp
New jl audio electronic xover
Blaupunkt rear speakers
Forget name of new tweeters
Forget name of New front woofer
Clarion head unit remote controlled
Clarion head unit is under seat
Clarion cd/dvd audio
Sat radio hook up
Low profile sub in trunk
No rust anywhere
Still have original wheels
New wheels from tire rack 16k miles
Contential Summer tires 16k
New exhaust system. I think 2.5 in
Exhaust is design to be a little loud
So that I can listen to music too
Music is 1st priority for me
Exhaust system wrapped
Exhaust manifold is shielded
Racing competition cat converter
Cat is heat shielded
Tranny is heat shielded
Turbo is heat shielded
Factory Hard top
Wiring is oxygen free copper
Hand solder pins
Then pins crimp
Delphi waterproof connectors
Like I said as I remember what I
Did will add to list.
All the work is done by me
Head work I gave to rich at Hyde villa
To do.
I did the paint prep work
New paint from macco
Factory original color
I built this so it is a daily driver
But usually only take it out on nice
Days. I get 3 or so compliments
Every time.
Upto 60 compliments..yes I count them.
People even roll down window
At triffic stop signs and give me thumbs up.
People walking yell out to me.
Move on. Since I haven't nothing left to do on it..I am itching for a new
Project..like a porsche 911
Or a Ferrari
Spent so much time on it. Every weekend for last 6 years.
Then during the week researching
And ordering parts.
Wife say I spend more time on my
Beloved than her. When I am bore she says why don't u go out to your beloved and I tell her nothing more to do.
My goal was to keep it all
Original looking.
But a bad as# sleeper.


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[MR E30 325is]

Haha I will third this. Been seeing this thing pop up basically non-stop for many years now.

It needs to go. Someone buy it, please!

[Aleman]

Hey look this thing, it's not far from me and I'm 99% sure I've seen it on the road once or twice over the years.

Anyways it's been up for sale off and on for at least 5 years, maybe more. Same seller, same pics. I think it was posted for a lot more previously, could be wrong though.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...300392188.html

As an active CL hound, I can attest that it's been for sale for a VERY long time. I'd like someone to buy it, so it stops appearing in my search results already.

[DEV0 E30]

Hey look this thing, it's not far from me and I'm 99% sure I've seen it on the road once or twice over the years.

Anyways it's been up for sale off and on for at least 5 years, maybe more. Same seller, same pics. I think it was posted for a lot more previously, could be wrong though.

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1986 BMW 325 with Chevy V8

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...300392188.html

!986 BMW 325 E30 3 Series Coupe
New 383 Chevy Stroker motor (400+ HP)
New Dart Pro-1 215cc aluminum heads
New custom exhaust
T5 5speed transmission (rebuilt)
4:10 Posi (BMW 5 Series Differential)
New suspension
New Wilwood large brake upgrade
New Griffin aluminum radiator
Power steering
Power brakes
New Carter electric fuel pump
New custom upholstery
New tires
BMW Tach re-calibrated for V8

$15K

[2mAn]

Things have been quiet around here.

This looks an awful lot like a VW Type III notchback.

Its been for sale for quite some time... Im stupid so Ive fanatasized throwing a BMW Motorcycle flat 4 motor in the back... but luckily Im not stupid with $10k burning a hole in pocket