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    considering a 90 325i 2dr sedan and/or convertible but...

    hi there e30 world. im presently searching for my first e30 and i found some prospects, and they are as listed with not so good issues:

    1. 1990 325i 2door sedan
    - some dents on the hood and left panel
    - hood does not hold up open
    - lower fog light was damage by something that it hit in the road, and is a little bent inside
    - the manual crank sunroof is stuck plus the ceiling head liner is torn on the sunroof.
    - seatbelt part on the driver seat is damage
    - air con recirculating air button does not hold when pushed inside, but functions when held by finger
    - crack dash
    - seats fall when incline are to be adjusted on both seats.
    - odometer stuck
    - side mirror control not working
    - gear lever release button useless
    - dent on the lower valance at rear

    2. 1990 325i convertible
    - manual top with patched up work done and clouded up rear screen
    - trunk does not hold up
    - hand brake lever button displaced
    - erratic driver side window
    - needs signal lights
    - a couple of light are turned on on the overhead console like coolant etc
    - glove compartment in passengers side not mounted
    - stuck odometer
    - the brakes tend to trigger when between 5 mph to 0 when applying brakes
    - cracked dash
    - lacks something on the overhead probably courtesy light
    - steering wheel not centered obvious when driving straight

    both cars are black on blacks, automatic, bottle cap rims, clean titles, non operational registration, original paint.

    test driven both cars, and they are GREAT! fires right up, idles right, lots of power, no hesitation, tranny shifts wonderfully, suspension is good.

    2dr sedan has fairly new tires. vert has heated seats, aftermarket radio, and was recently serviced with new cooling system.

    timing belt was replaced on 2008 for the sedan and sept 2011 for vert.

    the vert runs a little smoother than the sedan, maybe due to the recent attention given to it.

    both cars have been seating a while since owner is presently not in the country.

    cars are being sold $2000 each OR $3500 both.

    everything being said, i would like to know if it would cost an arm and a leg to make this a daily driver in better condition to what it is right now? im planning to get both since my brother will be driving the other one. but we dont mind sharing one car because his school and my work place are near to each other.

    i hope you can help me decide, and would love to hear any input be it good or bad. sorry no pics yet and sorry for the long post.

    i wanna get over this e30 itch, i had it since 1999 lol

    drive in good health!

    james :D
    Last edited by e30james325; 03-11-2012, 08:34 PM.

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    Those are both sub 1k cars.


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      #3
      hi turbojake, thanks for the feedback sir :)

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        #4
        Im not sure that could be a fair price

        1750 each..

        pictures would make the difference.

        If you are going towards one its gonna be the convertible although i dont understnad what the steering wheel problem is.

        I think 2k for a good running convertible sounds great.

        the lights are non issues. I mean pain issues but standard e30 crap.

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          #5
          hi stamar, thanks for the input! regarding the wheel, i think its way off and not centered. so the $2k vert makes sense then is it also safe to say that $1.5k 2dr sedan is resonable?

          i'll try to post pics.

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            #6
            Buy my 86' 4 door automatic instead.
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              #7
              ya that is reasonable.

              I would say....well ill wait for pictures.

              if youre a baller buy them both and put the sedan on the market for 1750 after you switched a few things over.

              I mean or 1500. Check out what the interior looks like, the tires... roll off with the best stuff.

              switch the glove compartment...


              I dont understand a steering wheel rack off center, and staying there.

              But lets call it a rack and pinion problem. which is nothing too major.

              Id naturally try to get a better price. especially if youre pulling off both, go for 3k that gives you the right room.
              the dented 1990 325 sedan for 1500 that doesnt run as well sounds like something id sell and maybe giving it up for 1k could happen. Its a free market though so who knows.

              I say this not really knowing if you can diagnose cars well enough to detect major problems.

              are they both manual/
              Last edited by stamar; 03-12-2012, 12:38 AM.

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                #8
                Originally posted by stamar View Post
                ya that is reasonable.

                I would say....well ill wait for pictures.

                if youre a baller buy them both and put the sedan on the market for 1750 after you switched a few things over.

                I mean or 1500. Check out what the interior looks like, the tires... roll off with the best stuff.

                switch the glove compartment...


                I dont understand a steering wheel rack off center, and staying there.

                But lets call it a rack and pinion problem. which is nothing too major.

                Id naturally try to get a better price. especially if youre pulling off both, go for 3k that gives you the right room.
                the dented 1990 325 sedan for 1500 that doesnt run as well sounds like something id sell and maybe giving it up for 1k could happen. Its a free market though so who knows.

                I say this not really knowing if you can diagnose cars well enough to detect major problems.

                are they both manual/

                the vert runs better because of the new plugs and oil, recently had some maintenance done to it. but both cars run fine basically.

                both are automatic.

                btw, can you smog test a "non operating" titled vehicle?

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                  #9
                  oh hey sorry never mind.

                  I dont think those are good vehicles as automatics. totally different value to me. Cant advise getting them other than the convertibel for cheap.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by stamar View Post
                    oh hey sorry never mind.

                    I dont think those are good vehicles as automatics. totally different value to me. Cant advise getting them other than the convertibel for cheap.
                    oh ok. may i know the reason why automatics on this cars are not that good? ive searched the forums and mostly what i see are performance related reasons. i dont drive like i stole it lol something reliable and comfortable for daily driving is what im looking for. plus my brother hates stick lol

                    greatly appreciate the inputs. :)

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                      #11
                      both cars need a lot of work. as for making them DD able. get the coupe has down. now the cost of making them nice can range from about $1500-$15k really depends on how anal you are and how nice you want it to be. personally both sound like POS cars that i would only pay $1000 each for. for that same $3500 you could get a OK to nice condition car here.
                      imo walk away from those.
                      what is costs to fix an e30 has a HUGE rage. see here:
                      Much wow
                      I hate 4 doors

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