The Official 'Craigslist find' thread - awesome & awful (eBay, Kijiji, etc.)

[varg]

wonder why the SBF motors are more popular than the SBC 350s?

The distributor being at the back of the block makes the swap more difficult in some cases, it can get in the way when trying to push the engine back as far as possible. Weight is another reason, 302 out of a fox body or f150 is a lot lighter than an L98 out of a turd gen camaro or a 350 out of a truck.

[TeXJ]

aww ok. Those all seem to be valid reasons.

[flyboyx]

what the actual fucking fuck?

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/1988-bmw-325ix-manual/6416073373.html

1988 BMW 325ix Manual - $1400 (West Milford)

Doesn't run or drive. 143k miles. Very clean body.
5 speed manual transmission
Houndstooth interior

Needs work. For parts only. No title but one can be obtained for extra.

Project, e30, and 325ix 325xi 325 ix swap restoration restore rebuild projects

Call or text 973 332 5571

[sampayne]

what the actual fucking fuck?

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/1988-bmw-325ix-manual/6416073373.html

kill it with fire

[Torston]

What is that there, some sort of newfangled cow catcher e30 version?

[Torston]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/rare-1988-bmw-325is-coupe-obo/1322709295?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

RARE! 1988 BMW 325IS COUPE! OBO
$7,500.00


Please do not message unless you are serious about purchasing the vehicle. No test pilots unless I get a deposit down and if there isn't heavy snow on the ground. Tons of extras including paperwork for engine head replacement, timing belt, camshaft seals, valve adjustment @93kms. with receipts New M3 rims with brand new racing tires Aftermarket M3 side skirt and front rear bumpers Aftermarket halo headlights Ractive racing seats Too much to list Email for more info thanks!

[flyboyx]

^that's really bad too.

What is that there, some sort of newfangled cow catcher e30 version?

I've never even seen or heard of that kit. I'm pretty sure the reason why is because every e30 person in the word except the person that created it and whoever put it on that car thought it was really stupid. I just can't Imagine that Someone actually spent money on that.

[Aleman]

Too bad salvage title

1990 BMW 325IS 5speed E30 - $6950 (San Diego)

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/1990-bmw-325is-5speed-e30/6430701974.html

1990 BMW 325is (true IS car) 5 speed
113,777 miles (car fax verified)

Recent work:
Rebuilt cylinder head
new head gasket set
new head bolts
timing belt kit with tensioner
water pump
spark plugs
oil & filter change
71 deg thermostat
drive belts
air filter
fuel filter
tie rods
lower control arm bushings

upgrades:
xenon headlights and fog lights
Eibach lowering springs
ESM 17" staggered wheels with near new tires
Pioneer radio CD with blue tooth
Sebring exhaust

just passed smog
title in hand
this is a great little E30 runs and drives fantastic. Super fun to drive!!!

[fight4life28]

Guy brought this about 2weeks ago for 15k and now its back up for sale. Saw it on here, cant remember the member and saw the guy on FB brought it as is and shipped it to his place.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-BMW-M3/272995865975?hash=item3f8fd25577:g:pkIAAOSwNe9aQGhY&vxp=mtr

[varg]

An E30 M3 for 15k? What was wrong with it? Certainly more than what is mentioned in the description. That's one hell of a flip job if he really bought it 2 weeks ago, I hope it doesn't sell...

[fight4life28]

Well known member from here posted it on Facebook. then deleted it and it was too late the m3 sharks got it. The condition is posted in ebay ad above. for $15 it wasnt too bad. I guess in terms of what that gets you in e30 m3

[Johnnyboy101]

Well known member from here posted it on Facebook. then deleted it and it was too late the m3 sharks got it. The condition is posted in ebay ad above. for $15 it wasnt too bad. I guess in terms of what that gets you in e30 m3

That's 0-60's car that was spotted by other R3Vers on its way down to his place in TX. I wondered why he had bought it - possibly bought to see if it would provide a suitable body for a restoration by Jordan? Body looked pretty rough IIRC...

[flyboyx]

hahaha! 20 grand for an m50 swap? really? 7k tops? crickets! lol

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/1987-bmw-325is-e30-with-motor/6413992832.html

1987 BMW 325is (E30) with motor swap - $20000

NEAR MINT 1987 BMW 325is (E30) with motor swap...old m20 motor was swapped out for m50 off E36..motor completely rebuilt with all new parts and rubber...m3 crankshaft...upgraded brakes..motor has about 3000 miles on it...new transmission ordered from Germany..currently has 5000 miles on it...rear differential has been rebuilt with added plates... exterior has been sanded down to bare metal and repainted with original factory paint color and custom BMW pin stripes...all exterior plastics and trim pieces along with windows are new and were ordered from BMW...interior completely replaced with new dove grey leather, missing a couple of trim pieces inside..new door and window seals all the way around...headliner is original and has one tear...I have new plastics for headliner lights but have not installed yet....I also have an extra console that upgrades to cup holder/armrest but not installed yet...2 set of wheels with rims and tires...chip burner and blank chips for custom programming and 3 different chips...first one is for best fuel economy, second one is for daily driving with slightly elevated horsepower, and the third one is a high octane performance chip for hauling ass...as far as literature I have the original BMW service manual, E30 restoration bible, and Haynes Manual...I have receipts for nearly every replacement item for this vehicle and most were purchased at BMW dealer...I also have lots of extra parts too many to list...serious inquiries only... I'm willing to take serious buyers for a test drive with me or buyer can test drive with cash in hand...$ 20,000 obo NO TEXT THIS IS A LANDLINE.

[Schnitzer318is]

But look how nicely he has that windshield washer bottle installed? Easily worth $20k

But seriously, that's been on CL for awhile here... and I get a LOL every time I see it so I don't bother hiding it in my results.

[Chrisbike]

90% or this thread is just people shitting on overpriced e30’s and I love it. But let me introduce a bit of awesome. I found this gem, early model 324td, 105k mileage (just broken in!), euro bits, brown glass, style 10’s, seems to be structural sound just from a glimpse at the pictures. The price is really good... In all seriousness I hope someone picks this up and takes care of it. Awesome daily driver!

https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/d/bmw-324d-rare-imported-diesel/6437167847.html