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  • JasonWilson48
    Not my real name
    • Jan 2025
    • 145

    #6151
    Originally posted by 2mAn
    Saw this, and read it had a "$50k refreshment". Like wtf. You could buy 2-3 pristine E30s for that amount, or an M3. Someone had more money than brains.
    89' Build
    2009 Honda Element (Daily/Beater)

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    • Il Duce
      R3V Elite
      • Feb 2004
      • 5020

      #6152
      Originally posted by JasonWilson48

      Saw this, and read it had a "$50k refreshment". Like wtf. You could buy 2-3 pristine E30s for that amount, or an M3. Someone had more money than brains.
      I'm showing this listing to my wife to justify how little in comparison I spend on my own 318
      Last edited by Il Duce; 03-09-2026, 03:44 PM.

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      • varg
        Florida Turbo Man
        • May 2014
        • 3350

        #6153
        Originally posted by 2mAn
        Wow that thing is gorgeous. I hope I'm able to make my E30 look comparably good in the not too distant future.

        IG @turbovarg
        '91 318is, M20 turbo
        '94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust
        '93 RX-7 FD3S, pretty and slow

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        • 2mAn
          Señior Mod
          • Aug 2010
          • 20421

          #6154
          Originally posted by varg

          Wow that thing is gorgeous. I hope I'm able to make my E30 look comparably good in the not too distant future.
          Just have to spend $50k. Easy peasy
          Simon
          Current Cars:
          -1966 Lotus Elan
          -1986 German Car
          -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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          • varg
            Florida Turbo Man
            • May 2014
            • 3350

            #6155
            Originally posted by 2mAn
            Just have to spend $50k. Easy peasy
            That's why I need to learn to paint. (edit) I read through his receipts and he didn't even get the car painted apparently. Did spend $5650 on PPF though.
            Last edited by varg; 03-10-2026, 02:51 PM.

            IG @turbovarg
            '91 318is, M20 turbo
            '94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust
            '93 RX-7 FD3S, pretty and slow

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            • 2mAn
              Señior Mod
              • Aug 2010
              • 20421

              #6156
              1994 316i Touring
              Bid for the chance to own a 1994 BMW 316i Touring Design Edition 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #233,873.
              Simon
              Current Cars:
              -1966 Lotus Elan
              -1986 German Car
              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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              • MrBurgundy
                R3V Degenerate
                • Mar 2012
                • 5423

                #6157
                There's a lot of appeal in a car that's already been restored than buying a "pristine" survivor.

                Those low mileage clean cars will start to fall apart as you drive them. They're still 30 sum year old.

                I'm in the business of restoring/fixing cars and it a long tedious process that takes a lot of time. When a car is getting mechanically restored, reupholstered and painted its a LONG process and hiccups are inevitable.

                this car will fetch around what it cost to restore it most likely, but the new owner is going gets to hop in a car that theoretically won't need any of the "big" three; paint, upholstery or engine refresh.

                They just get a sweet ride.

                I didn't read thru the receipts cuz idk how to read, but that car is nice and it looks like a nut and bolt restoration.

                5650 or whatever for PPF is ridiculous. what a stupid thing to do.
                Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 1973 Porsche 914 // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X

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                • McGyver
                  Just need a paperclip & some duct tape
                  • Jun 2009
                  • 4553

                  #6158
                  Originally posted by 2mAn
                  I'd like a design edition touring at some point, but definitely not a black car. The dream was purple car with purple design edition on ronal teddy wheels. That or lagunen green with a green interior. That or a blue car with a blue interior. Maybe a henna, but not a zinno.

                  For what they cost to buy here, i'd try to fly to europe, road trip the car, then ship it back.
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                  1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
                  1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
                  1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]

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                  • 2mAn
                    Señior Mod
                    • Aug 2010
                    • 20421

                    #6159
                    Not BaT, but Uncle Dougies own CocknBalls auction site...

                    Mtech2 Cabrio
                    https://carsandbids.com/auctions/Kma...5i-convertible
                    Simon
                    Current Cars:
                    -1966 Lotus Elan
                    -1986 German Car
                    -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                    Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                    • 2mAn
                      Señior Mod
                      • Aug 2010
                      • 20421

                      #6160
                      M20B20 swapped 316i Touring
                      Bid for the chance to own a M20-Powered 1993 BMW 316i Touring Design Edition 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #234,601.
                      Simon
                      Current Cars:
                      -1966 Lotus Elan
                      -1986 German Car
                      -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                      Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                      • 2mAn
                        Señior Mod
                        • Aug 2010
                        • 20421

                        #6161
                        Our own prisonerofdoom83 car is on Cars & Bids

                        https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rNN...bmw-325e-sedan

                        Im sending this to my buddy because he wants an E30 and ignored my cries for bids on the 318is Sedan that sold yesterday so hopefully he pays attention to this one. We could be cowcatcher buddies
                        Simon
                        Current Cars:
                        -1966 Lotus Elan
                        -1986 German Car
                        -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                        Make R3V Great Again -2020

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