I finally got another one

[416stroker]

def not an 87. check the vin under the hood in the center of the window

[dude8383]

def not an 87. check the vin under the hood in the center of the window

werd...unless the p/o decided that he wanted the later style taillights too...

[Rockinlittle325i]

well, I'll do some more research, but I'm still happy I got an e30 again

[416stroker]

werd...unless the p/o decided that he wanted the later style taillights too...

Its possable he welded up the rear lower valence of a later car also.

[87bimmerguy]

Don't forget the late model taillights are bigger than the early, meaning less space between the bottom of the tails and the top of the bumper. So he would have had to weld in a whole new rear end to make it look right (which it seems to).
Also, is there such thing as a non- "is" 2-door 325i in '87? I didn't think they made those until later (89 or 90).
How about checking the build date on the inside of the driver's door jamb.

[Rockinlittle325i]

ok, well it's possible that the title is wrong,
I would be happier if it was a later model car though

[shmutzigE30]

miles?

[Rockinlittle325i]

179,xxx

[Philo]

To figure out what it is, I would check the door frame if the sticker is still there. There is no way they replaced that. lol. I could see them changing out the dash, and then by some way, the vin on the title matching the dash. The lights are not ellipsoids, which come with the plastics on 325's. So something is fishy.

[Collin]

lol at this thread, that's a nice car you got no matter what the year is, welcome back to the BMW fold.

[CorvallisBMW]

It could be built in '87, sold as an '88 and had a plastic bumper swap (like my car!)

The lights are not ellipsoids, which come with the plastics on 325's. So something is fishy.

I think '90 and '91 cars came with sealed beams.

[Rockinlittle325i]

lol at this thread, that's a nice car you got no matter what the year is, welcome back to the BMW fold.

I like this guy---^ thanks man

[kenika65]

Welcome and run your vin with this guy...

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=974206&highlight=vin

[Philo]

I think '90 and '91 cars came with sealed beams.

He claims it's an 87. The only reason I said that is due to the "salvage" title. You never know what happened to them. Could have been sandwiched in a fender bender, and received sealed beams, and plastics. :) The original frankencar.

Who cares though, it's just another e30 to add to the army. Needs valence unbent, lip, and a drop. :up:

[416stroker]

To figure out what it is, I would check the door frame if the sticker is still there. There is no way they replaced that. lol. I could see them changing out the dash, and then by some way, the vin on the title matching the dash. The lights are not ellipsoids, which come with the plastics on 325's. So something is fishy.

You guys make this way to hard.
Doors can be changed theres a vin under the hood that cant be changed its staped on the body under the window. You have to look between the seal for the hood and the window. sjhould be right below the passenger side wiper. check that see if it matches and your done.

goot car to start with need verry lill work