Hey guys, Rob here from Philadelphia. Just picked up this beautiful E30 325is from Willow Grove, PA (30 mins outside of the city). The vehicle does have a salvage title due to incorrect odometer reading and engine rebuild, but I did pick it up for only $500.
It seemed as if the previous owner was very passionate about his car and BMW's, particularly the E30 and E34, but was unaware of it's value.
Schwarz on tan
Heated Seats
Sunroof
Central Locking
Borbet (15") H-types w/ Hankooks
There were several issues with the car, some of which have been tended to in the recent weeks.
Some of the issues include:
1.) Trunk Lock broken -Fixed (Courtesy of PelicanParts.com)
2.) High pitched whine in 2nd Gear - Fixed (transmission fluid flush)
3.) Clunking from rear - Fixed (rear shock mounts replaced)
4.) Broken Wiper - Fixed
5.) Very dirty interior - Fixed (full interior detail)
6.) Exterior Paint in need of full detail - Coming Soon...
7.) 3rd gear jam -
8.) Cracked dash
9.) Broken Cluster
10.) Missing front IS Lip - Ordered (Courtesy of BluntTech)
11.) Missing passenger side window trim
12.) White double pin stripe - Removed
I think this car has a lot of potential. As issues get fixed I will update this list and hopefully not adding to it as time passes.
Here are some photos of her and what has been done so far. Hope you guys enjoy!\[/COLOR]
UPDATE:
I received the front IS lip, replaced the window trim for $10. I also picked up a crack free dash for $50. Things are starting to look good! I found a rebuilt M20 w/ a fresh Getrag 260. The engine has all service records, dating back to the date of purchase from a local BMW dealership (formally known as Don Rosen BMW). The one which really sold me was the $1500 invoice from Bavarian Motorsports, when the bottom end was rebuilt. Last summer the top end was rebuilt.
I have updated the thread with more photos including ones from the 1st half of the swap process. Hope you all enjoy it
Week of Purchase:
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It seemed as if the previous owner was very passionate about his car and BMW's, particularly the E30 and E34, but was unaware of it's value.
Schwarz on tan
Heated Seats
Sunroof
Central Locking
Borbet (15") H-types w/ Hankooks
There were several issues with the car, some of which have been tended to in the recent weeks.
Some of the issues include:
1.) Trunk Lock broken -Fixed (Courtesy of PelicanParts.com)
2.) High pitched whine in 2nd Gear - Fixed (transmission fluid flush)
3.) Clunking from rear - Fixed (rear shock mounts replaced)
4.) Broken Wiper - Fixed
5.) Very dirty interior - Fixed (full interior detail)
6.) Exterior Paint in need of full detail - Coming Soon...
7.) 3rd gear jam -
8.) Cracked dash
9.) Broken Cluster
10.) Missing front IS Lip - Ordered (Courtesy of BluntTech)
11.) Missing passenger side window trim
12.) White double pin stripe - Removed
I think this car has a lot of potential. As issues get fixed I will update this list and hopefully not adding to it as time passes.
Here are some photos of her and what has been done so far. Hope you guys enjoy!\[/COLOR]
UPDATE:
I received the front IS lip, replaced the window trim for $10. I also picked up a crack free dash for $50. Things are starting to look good! I found a rebuilt M20 w/ a fresh Getrag 260. The engine has all service records, dating back to the date of purchase from a local BMW dealership (formally known as Don Rosen BMW). The one which really sold me was the $1500 invoice from Bavarian Motorsports, when the bottom end was rebuilt. Last summer the top end was rebuilt.
I have updated the thread with more photos including ones from the 1st half of the swap process. Hope you all enjoy it
Week of Purchase:
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