Bought the 1989 325ix tonight

[e30evolution]

they should be 15inch....... so you are set....

there was an iX in the roundel for 17k..... but it only had 17k miles on it,..... weird

[Mystikal]

from his Thunderbird that are like new. They're 15" and I'm really hoping they will fit on my car.

If they're from a T-bird, they're WAY too big.

[mph]

The car is from PA; they are smart there and don't use salt on the roads.

As a native Pennsylvanian, I can most definitely speak to the untrue nature of that statement. They use SALT in PA. Just ask me about my low mileage 1980 528i that I had to scrap because the body was gone.

I was pretty sure they don't use salt on the roads in PA. I have heard they use sand instead of salt because of the strict laws they have about a cars condition. Cars have to be inspected there on a regular basis for structual integrity. Eitherway, I think the car will see its first winter with me 8)

from his Thunderbird that are like new. They're 15" and I'm really hoping they will fit on my car.

If they're from a T-bird, they're WAY too big.

I thought they would be as well, but my dad insists they are 15". I guess I'll see.

[Mike 91 318ic]

Congrats!!! i know you'll love the ix... My first E30 was a 89ix R.I.P. :( If I had not have crashed it I'd still be driving it today.

great car
M

FYI I paid 8000 for mine too, but that was cdn dollars and it was in 1999 but I got a great deal. My insurance gave me 11K for it when I wrecked it.

[Schniddy]

The <A TITLE="Click for more information about car" STYLE="text-decoration: none; border-bottom: medium solid green;" HREF="http://search.targetwords.com/u.search?x=5977|1||||cars|AA1VDw">car</A> is from PA; they are smart there and don't use salt on the roads.

As a native Pennsylvanian, I can most definitely speak to the untrue nature of that statement. They use SALT in PA. Just ask me about my low mileage 1980 528i that I had to scrap because the body was gone.

yes this is very true
I live in pittsbugh....its salt alright, just taste some if u dont belive me!

I guess my car is very lucky......its 17 years old and has been out in the winter all her life and has no rust, and no signs of it anywere! I see cars ALOT newer developing rust.....even my granpas 2001 caddy has a little rust,sad

[parkerbink]

There is nothing like a low mile e30 I just crossed 56k yesterday the car is as tight as the day it came home from B.H. BMW a little over 14 years ago!!!

Congratulations I hope you enjoy your "just broken in" iX for many,many years !!!

[mph]

There is nothing like a low mile e30 I just crossed 56k yesterday the car is as tight as the day it came home from B.H. BMW a little over 14 years ago!!!

Congratulations I hope you enjoy your "just broken in" iX for many,many years !!!

Thanks man! I think I will. This will be my second daily driver e30. Thus far, I've owned 3 e30's:

1989 325is, since sold
1986 325ic euro, still own
1989 325ix, now own ;)

I love e30's!

[MaxPowerE30]

Re: Bought the 1989 325ix tonight

I just drove the 1989 325ix home tonight. I paid $8600 for the car, talked the guy down from $8900. The car is like brand new.

I tried to find things that were bad on the way home: nothing.

I'll take some pictures tomorrow and post them:)

Congrats on the purchase bud...i lucked out on mine...got a mint 89 325i...80K miles for 3K...got it from a friend...nothing like it....feels almost brand new...hope ya have years of enjoyment out of it....

[Mystikal]

from his Thunderbird that are like new. They're 15" and I'm really hoping they will fit on my car.

If they're from a T-bird, they're WAY too big.

I thought they would be as well, but my dad insists they are 15". I guess I'll see.

They may 15", but the diameter of them will be massive.

[parkerbink]

I would think something like 15x225/235 at least. My 14x205 60's are almost completely filling up the wheel wells.

[Mystikal]

I would think something like 15x225/235 at least. My 14x205 60's are almost completely filling up the wheel wells.

The stock Thunberbird size for the last early-90's gen was 215/70/15. That is hilariously bigger than stock.

Also, 205/60/14 is equivalent to the stock E30 sizing. You're right though, there really isn't much space for oversized tires, especially in the front wells.

[randomtask37]

in my mind, i dont think you can overpay for something you really want. if its worth that much to you, then go for it.

that being said, that looks like a nice ride.

[ydubbs4]

if memory serves, ix's ride on 205/55/15's.

Will

[golde30]

i didnt know that american cars came in 4x100 bolt pattern... :roll:

[nando]

stock ix wheels are 15x7 ET41, the tire size is 205/55-15. 215-70 would rub the strut on the front if you're using stock wheels.