Been looking for about a month, this is going to be a long term project, so the only thing I'm really worried about is the rust. Does this look worse than is worth the work? 1985 bmw 325e
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Originally posted by rturbo 930 View PostReally need to see the underside to be able to say. The rust in the pic though is really very minimal... but there's always more than you think.
just because the seller says it's his "summer" car, doesn't mean it wasn't drivin in winter by it's PO's.
And yes, even my fresh lookin e30 doesn't show hardly any rust until you start opening things (doors, removing carpets, inspecting underneath etc.)If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!
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Originally posted by SmallDave View PostIf I go and look at it, what are some signs it is beyond relative repairIf it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!
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@Brads2002 - Hawk eyes! Nice.
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Cons - there are a few strikes against it. Rust is the obvs one, cracked dash, seat fabric torn, it's an early model.
Pros - body seems good, even weather-strips from what can be seen, seats will look great with a good clean, and that tear is from failed stitching and can be repaired. Sport buckets are also nice. Nothing funky in the engine bay.
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Those 2.7s are an excellent basis for a head-swap and 2.8L+ conversion, so depending what your plans are, it could work for you. My first e30 was an early model e and it was awesome around the city. Not so much fun winding out the engine on coastal roads. If early model styling doesn't bother you, and the rust story isn't terrifying, it looks like it could be a good buy. Gut feeling though, $2500 is a good price but not bargain of the century.
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Look in the front wheel wells,where the strut tower meets the body on the firewall Front floorboards , rear floorboards. Near where the rear subframe bolts up. these are all pretty terminal areas.1985 325e M50TU(Sold)
1991 318is Slicktop (Sold)
1990 325is Brilliantrot S50/5 Lug Swapped.
1992 525i Manual shitbox Winter Beater
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