Love the Vert!! If only I had garage space.....Will be watching closely.
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Originally posted by fastestbox View PostAs someone in the process of swapping a 318is, I was very conflicted and started a thread on it here about whether or not it's the way to go. People told me that it would hurt the value, and that it'd be a waste or whatever, but decided on it anyways.
There's still plenty of 318is with m42s on bringatrailer that don't get mad money for whatever reason, and at least for me, 80% of the late model e30s I see on craigslist in my area are 318s. Hell, there's one in better shape than mine for less than I paid right now.
Also I think the 318is the only E30 i'd put a DOHC motor in. Because it came with one from the factory.. but that's just me being silly.91' 318is 90' 325is
Originally posted by SonnyBuy the E30s, they ain't gonna last long
E30 can make you, E30 can break you
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Originally posted by e30RS View PostMy mom had an electric green datsun 310 new. I did not think the car was cool then and still don't!
They were all good reliable cars - the 210 and 310 definitely weren't cool though...
Back on topic: is the S54 swapped touring really that rusty? Looks a bit of surface rust on a few parts, but it's not like the floor is rusted out etc. like plenty of e30s that get fixed up. The brown stuff on the floorpan looks like underbody wax that has half come off in the pics?
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Originally posted by E30 Wagen View PostWhy would somebody go through all the trouble of swapping a rusted out touring?
Originally posted by lukeADE335i View PostBack on topic: is the S54 swapped touring really that rusty? Looks a bit of surface rust on a few parts, but it's not like the floor is rusted out etc. like plenty of e30s that get fixed up. The brown stuff on the floorpan looks like underbody wax that has half come off in the pics?
Rust also mentioned in the BaT comments - but - I am not convinced it's rust. If you look at the fuel tank (plastic) and the strapping that holds it in, there's that same red/brown all over it. Seeing the car is in KY, they might have some red clay roads. Seller should have cleaned it for the pics, though. I know when we race at Road Atlanta, there's red clay all in the run offs and is in every nook/cranny on the car after. Last race I pressure washed the car when we got it back to the shop and it turned my whole parking lot red.
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Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View PostRust also mentioned in the BaT comments - but - I am not convinced it's rust.
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Originally posted by E30 Wagen View PostI wasn't talking about underneath, the rear arches are rusted, some I think near the bottom of the fenders/doors also. Any signs of rust like that are an instant NOPE from me. Rust is cancer. Haven't people figured out by now that the chassis is THE single most important part of a car? Anything on a car can be easily replaced, but not the chassis. So I ask again, why the hell anybody would s54 swap a rusted car????
Ah! I missed that previously. I was assuming it was a red under-body people were talking about.
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There are some badass cars up for auction rn..
15k one owner e39 m5... sheet
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-bmw-m5-75/
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View PostThere are some badass cars up for auction rn..
15k one owner e39 m5... sheet
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-bmw-m5-75/91' 318is 90' 325is
Originally posted by SonnyBuy the E30s, they ain't gonna last long
E30 can make you, E30 can break you
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Originally posted by Motheye99 View PostThats going to be worth every penny it goes for, what a cool color combination.
holy-crap-moly.
19yr old BMW worth 40+? Count me in. So happy with the e39 540 I recently purchased! I will take the looks and minus 70bhp!
Only reason I even bought the 540 manual was because the 6 speed is worth twice what I paid, and figured it's an awesome daily....
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