This is my first post so sorry for the length i wanted to share my situation and introduce myself.
Ok so i just got rid of my 04 vw r32 a couple months back because i needed a truck for work. I now drive a dodge cummins diesel and am desperate to get back into something i can whip around when I'm not on the job. going from the R to the dodge has sucked pretty bad. i burned up a lot of cash to get the truck so what I'm working with to get the e30 is pretty tight. Im looking at 2 currently. one is 2200 and one is 1250. help me decide here ar the ad descriptions
here is the CL ad description:
"1989 BMW 325is (e30) for parts or repair. $1400 obo. As is.
I love this car, but I'm moving out of state, so I need to part ways with it. The car runs well, but the head gasket is a little leaky and needs to be replaced. I've purchased the parts for the repair, but I don't have the time to do the repair. As you'll see, I've made many improvements to the car, so it would be a great project car for someone.
More details:
206k miles on original engine
Converted to manual transmission with short shifter
Mille Miglia MMS 17" wheels (stock wheels also included)
K&N Free-flow air filter
Front strut bar
Tinted windows
Tan leather interior
Sun roof
Turner Motorsport Performance Chip (stock chip included)
BMW Car Alarm system
Needs: head gasket repair. Head gasket + new stretch bolts included. I'll also throw in the repair manual and CD."
here are the pics:




ok so the guy said he would take 1250 for this. only problem is it needs a head gasket and its 3 to 4 hours away and i would have to tow it back with my truck and get it fixed. I'm not to good with motors so i would have to pay to have this done. i was quoted roughly 1800 bucks which i cannot afford. but i have found replacement motors for cheap so i was thinking maybe i could swap it and be good? don't know much about this so that is why i am coming to this forum for advice.
here is the other car i am looking at. It is local but it looks like crap. but it is set up for auto cross and has motor work. only problem is it needs paint and is 1000 more plus i hate the bumpers so i would def switch those out. here is the CL description
"Sorry to those who emailed and got no response, I have had two buyers bail. Price is firm, she is a paint job away from being one of the baddest 'cross rigs in town, AND she's street legal. Less than 2,000 since engine was entirely overhauled. 4.10 w/limited slip. Performance exhaust. Chipped. Strut brace bars. Half cage with five point harness. And plenty more. Email for further specs."
here are pics of it



what i used to drive

what i drive now :/ for my job..

So as you can see i need something quick and german.
which one should i go with? the 325is for 1250 far away new motor needed? or ready to go auto crosser local with much cosmetic work needed.
thanks for your input
Alex
Ok so i just got rid of my 04 vw r32 a couple months back because i needed a truck for work. I now drive a dodge cummins diesel and am desperate to get back into something i can whip around when I'm not on the job. going from the R to the dodge has sucked pretty bad. i burned up a lot of cash to get the truck so what I'm working with to get the e30 is pretty tight. Im looking at 2 currently. one is 2200 and one is 1250. help me decide here ar the ad descriptions
here is the CL ad description:
"1989 BMW 325is (e30) for parts or repair. $1400 obo. As is.
I love this car, but I'm moving out of state, so I need to part ways with it. The car runs well, but the head gasket is a little leaky and needs to be replaced. I've purchased the parts for the repair, but I don't have the time to do the repair. As you'll see, I've made many improvements to the car, so it would be a great project car for someone.
More details:
206k miles on original engine
Converted to manual transmission with short shifter
Mille Miglia MMS 17" wheels (stock wheels also included)
K&N Free-flow air filter
Front strut bar
Tinted windows
Tan leather interior
Sun roof
Turner Motorsport Performance Chip (stock chip included)
BMW Car Alarm system
Needs: head gasket repair. Head gasket + new stretch bolts included. I'll also throw in the repair manual and CD."
here are the pics:




ok so the guy said he would take 1250 for this. only problem is it needs a head gasket and its 3 to 4 hours away and i would have to tow it back with my truck and get it fixed. I'm not to good with motors so i would have to pay to have this done. i was quoted roughly 1800 bucks which i cannot afford. but i have found replacement motors for cheap so i was thinking maybe i could swap it and be good? don't know much about this so that is why i am coming to this forum for advice.
here is the other car i am looking at. It is local but it looks like crap. but it is set up for auto cross and has motor work. only problem is it needs paint and is 1000 more plus i hate the bumpers so i would def switch those out. here is the CL description
"Sorry to those who emailed and got no response, I have had two buyers bail. Price is firm, she is a paint job away from being one of the baddest 'cross rigs in town, AND she's street legal. Less than 2,000 since engine was entirely overhauled. 4.10 w/limited slip. Performance exhaust. Chipped. Strut brace bars. Half cage with five point harness. And plenty more. Email for further specs."
here are pics of it



what i used to drive

what i drive now :/ for my job..

So as you can see i need something quick and german.
which one should i go with? the 325is for 1250 far away new motor needed? or ready to go auto crosser local with much cosmetic work needed.
thanks for your input
Alex
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