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Hello again 18 years later! Wolfe's second E30, this time a 325i convertible

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    Hello again 18 years later! Wolfe's second E30, this time a 325i convertible

    Hey!

    I registered for R3VLimited when I was only a young man of 20 years, with my first car and first E30, a 1985 318i. I didn't leave much of a footprint then, but I'm back to celebrate, and for a vital reason: I've got a beautiful 1989 325i cabrio I need your help to preserve! It's incumbent on me to fix it up and keep it in good shape. I had limited resources when I was younger, and I'm grateful to have a second chance. 🤞

    It's Lachssilber with a blue top (name?) and the 5-speed Getrag 260. I never imagined buying a convertible until this popped up, but combine it with the M20 & manual and I couldn't turn it down. I've waited 15 years to drive an E30 again. With their value & desirability, I wasn't sure I'd be able to get one. I had my first E30 before they were really popular or expensive.

    This one is incredibly clean, though well-used. It has well over 180,000 miles, with a broken odometer (typical!). I'm using the computer & a notebook to track accumulated miles. With an open top and so many miles, it's a BMW made of jelly. 🫠 I already plan to install braces above & below the front end!

    I'm gonna need some time to lurk the forum and see what's what, but I wanted to begin this thread & drop a message that I am a real human and that I do, in fact, drive an E30. Again! 🥳

    My 1989 325i convertible & its roof
    My favorite color is dark blue; what are the odds...

    The 325i's interior
    The 325i's interior was recently redone! It's 90% incredible, excepting a few worn or broken things.

    My first car, a 1985 318i
    My first E30, a 1985 318i 5MT, almost 20 years ago. I was forced to sell it for too little funds and too much rust.
    1985 318i Coupe 5MT - Sold
    1989 325i Convertible 5MT ☀️
    1997 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 🍂
    2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 5MT ❄️

    #2
    nice car. welcome back.

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      #3
      Very nice Vert! Welcome back.
      Simon
      Current Cars:
      -1966 Lotus Elan
      -1986 German Car
      -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

      Make R3V Great Again -2020

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        #4
        That's quite a break. It's good to see you are back in an E30. They are such fun cars especially the convertibles. I didn't think much of them back in the day but after picking one up, I enjoy being able to drop the top especially on those scenic drives.
        "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

        85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
        88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
        89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
        91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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