How much has your e30 cost you?

[Ian Bowers]

I think the last time I looked it was 10-12k, not including the vehicle.

[audiquattrot]

prob around $10-11K including price of car, 5-speed swap, respray, & alpinas...which were the big ticket items.

[Dj Buttchug]

I think the last time I looked it was 10-12k, not including the vehicle.

damn... that seems like alot for you. btw your sig is the best

[FunfGan]

how is this? its a 318 lol, yeah yeah i know turbo

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[Dj Buttchug]

Pink xxr's = Big money

lol no more pinks :(

[dnick]

lol no more pinks :(

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[AirplaneBuilder]

Dam some of you people spent a shit ton of money on your cars!!! I would say im at 11k for my entire BMW project but thats INCLUDING my e36 m3 donor car from which i will be pulling the s50, tranny and steering rack and parting the rest out plus sell my m20 and getrag so im thinking ill be down to 7k total but i have a lot of stuff done to it as it sits

mod list:
My 1989 325i
s50 chipped=ready to install (have all swap parts too)
zf tranny=ready to install
95 m3 steering rack=ready to install
3.25lsd=ready to install
headers + custom magnaflow exhaust for s50=ready to install
esm 002s with new tires
new drilled rotors
coilovers
raceskid skidplate
new control arms, tie rods and bushings
smoked smiley headlights with the cross hair high beams
custom reupholstered sport seats (heated)
e30 m3 rear seat
full black interior (carpet, door panels, headliner, parcel shelf)
new deck, 6x9 rear speakers 5inch front, all wiring, 1800watt amp, 3 10inch JL subs
mtech wheel
IS front lip with splitter
pfeba rear spoiler (need to install)
zhp knob
M/// peddals

thats all i remember off the top of my head, i have a lot of little things done too. I did all the work myself so that kept my costs low for what i got. so im guessing ill be in it 7K but have a s50d e30 thats complete to my liking :)

[alB5]

car: 3100
gasket/tensioner set: 400
vogtland springs w/ billie's: 300
m42 93 oct chip: 150

$3950 so far, but i want an s52 swap :sad:

[nando]

I've had my E30 for almost 10 years - off the top of my head, it's $XX,XXX total. Also, you couldn't find a running E30 for $500 (unless you got LUCKY). Anyone who's just bought one and hasn't spent a lot of time on it will have spent less.

[Dave003]

87 325i sedan $800
New clutch, driveshaft guibo& bearing installed by overpriced bmw mechanic-$1200
Blower motor, glovebox-$80
E30 parts collection-$150
Radiator-$80
4 new Falken ZE-912-$475
Wheel studs-$55
Odometer gears-$?
Slave cylinder-$30
All worth it if it wasnt a rusty parts missing beat up pile :)

[Jim Lepage]

Over 15K.

[mitchlevy7]

im at about 5k including car with 91 vert, m50, 5 speed swap, 2 pc style 5s, new top, seats, and a respray.

[Danny]

5 - 10k maybe.

[M3TROY]

god why did you have to start this thread lol
it forces me to realize my e30 insanity :weak:!!

so far ive got just over 32,000.00 into it not including the cost of the car (5200.00).
next week it goes in for radio = Mcintosh Mx406, amp = mcintosh MC440M or ZUKI 5 channel, speakers ? not sure yet along with a custom sub box.

also getting hood and new OEM fender painted and installed.

so ruffly 41,500-42,000.00 a the end of next week, and if the paint job doesn't hold up (im praying it does) ill be getting it painted again at the end of next summer so you can add another 4500.00 to that.....:(

[PeteD]

Why did I just add this up...

I'm at $10,309 and climbing. This includes the $3,250 price of the car, insurance (one year), registration, a full body restore, lots of mods, the unavoidable s50 swap (have most of the parts) and the 5-lug swap that follows behind (still need the struts and springs). I can provide a detailed line item expense statement for those of you who find it helpful in the grieving process.