Anyone near Grosse Point?

[lg11]

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone leaves in or near Grosse Pointe MI and was willing to do me a solid. There is an e30 up there and I cant get up to MI to take a look and since I am new to the e30 scene would only have some printouts to guide my through the inspection anyway. I was hoping some one would be willing to swing by and check the car out for me. I would be willing to payapl you a few bucks for your time, gas and a case of beer!:drink::drink::drink:

[flyboyx]

apparently you are in north carolina and you want to buy a michigan car to drive? that sounds like a terrible idea when you can find tons of non rusty e30's in your area. this sounds like a fantastic opportunity to save yourself from yourself.

welcome to the forum anyway.

[AndrewBird]

[lg11]

Hahah I could have thought so but this is a Cali car that has only spent a year or 2 in the great white north. Owner claims no rust but I would really like someone to check it out.

If you come across a 325 in my area shoot it my way! I prefer 2 door but would consider 4 door or a vert. A manual is a must!

[flyboyx]

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/4429326797.html

[lg11]

I did see that one but

Transmission grinds 3rd and 4th. Always has. You can shift slow and it won't do it.

Scared me off

[lg11]

What about this one?

http://greenville.en.craigslist.org/cto/4412299251.html

[flyboyx]

well, if your budget is that high, i would say there are lots of other more suitable choices. the bbs wheels are nice, but for the price i would say the interior is kind of rough.

for 5 grand, you should easily be able to find a clean rust free 2door coupe.

[lg11]

I am thinking about spending around 5. I was hoping to get that guy down to 4

[flyboyx]

you should be able to find exactly what you are looking for in that price range. remember you are going to need to budget at least a grand or so for maintenance issues.

the white '87 that i posted above as an example has apparently had tons of maintenance and upgrades. probably money the seller will never get back out of it. you can find a good used manual transmission at a pick a part junk yard for less than 300.00.

for that matter, you can find auto e30's really cheap. consider buying one, spending 5-600 on a manual tranny conversion and doing the swap yourself. it will save you a lot of money.

at your price point, you can also be choosey on the color. if you like red, go with red. it isn't my first choice but the car is for you and not anyone else. black and natur/tan are the most popular colors for e30 interiors. unless you can afford to get seats reupholstered, you might think about that. its easier to find those leather colors in the junk yard.