How much have u guys spend on ur E30? [updated with pic]

[e30shmobberr]

Just wondering, is the swap for S50 pass smog in Cal, since u are located in North Cal. I am very new to this car.

If you go through BAR and they certify it then it will pass smog no problem. Otherwise you get an illegal smog

[shaferbm]

This thread is making me realize the size of the mountain I'm going climb to get my e30 in the shape I'd like.

[Me+SPEED=]

Car #1, $10149 exactly. Includes price of car and yesterday I blew my second motor. S52 swap up next.

Car#2, $2570,

[keefy6]

well over 20K including the cost of the car. Bought the car two years ago and just started driving this month.

[MT325is]

Paid $1800 for it
$1300 engine refresh parts(timing belt kit, coolant hoses, all seals, plugs, cap, rotor, clutch, etc....
$400 transmission shipped
$400 on tools(engine stand, engine lift, little things here in there)
$150 buff job
$50 cleaning supplies
$150 paint supplies.
So total about $4200... N no where near done!
Saving up for all new poly bushings, then coils, then wheels:)

[nomansland92]

Paid 1800 for it and have at least 10k into it so I'd say a a safe 12 grand. But hey it looks nice haha.

[Holland]

I don't even want to know what I have in mine. 5 years of ownership, shit paint, and a stock M10. Lots of suspension work, brake conversion, interior and exterior parts, different wheels and tires, rear end build. The list goes on. Not to mention a LOT of parts that never went on the car because I changed my mind,

[discopete]

Have had my latest e30 for 2 weeks and have $5500 in it already. Clean body, M50 swapped, coilovers, custom exhaust work, skid plate, smoked turn signals....much much more to be done....it all adds up very fast!

[IronFreak]

I bought mine for $1000, sold $1700 worth of parts off it.....then spent it on other stuff.......I refuse to keep track after passing that number but I know it's close to 3K.

[Nick_S]

Somewhere around $2500-3. I never really kept track.

[fronton]

something that isnt 4 cylinders S38 or S54 since both are the same price

I think you'll find s54 being cheaper and less hassle in the long run as well. I'd go s38 only if you want to really want it for a specific reason(s).

[Mr. Burns]

everytime I try to start from the begining, I get frustrated and just give up calculating.

I have holes in my f'king socks, but my E30 has the best parts on it.

figure that.

[Cabriolet]

swap for what?

something that isnt 4 cylinders S38 or S54 since both are the same price

[fronton]

im gonna swap the M3, but right now all my cars are stock motors.

swap for what?

[Cabriolet]

Damn bro, you have way too much E30 haha, so how much will that be if i want to swap with b25? did you swap one?

im gonna swap the M3, but right now all my cars are stock motors.