Early Model 323i in Showroom Condition. (New Pics Page 5)

[priapism]

Epic find! Don't touch it...keep it as is, you've got a classic there!

[10Toes]

Wow that is clean.

[M-technik-3]

It's no wonder why back in the day every GI owned a 3er or a new Golf Gti. 13K is cheap money for a new car.

[DuMa]

it always surprises me how a simple grandmother can be a better car owner than 90% of us out there

[Anguz]

god damm

[Bimmerista]

it always surprises me how a simple grandmother can be a better car owner than 90% of us out there

Well...a grandmother would do things to keep the car in top operating condition and not do stupid mods like Volvo lips & slam them til the oil pan is 4mm off the ground.

[evil-diesel]

thanks for the replies, I need to take some more pictures of some of the stuff that caught my eye upon closer inspection. for example:

- the tool kit still has all the original untouched tools along with the original key for the locking wheel nuts.
- the full size bottlecap spare with the original 1983 tire has never been touched
- The glove box contains the original owners manual and all other documentation, along with a 1983 road map and insurance card

It feels like a trip back in time driving this car, it even still has that genuine bmw leather smell that newer bmw's seem to have lost over the years.

The only thing that bothers me is that there is nothing to be done on this car. I loved working and improving on my previous E30's to get them close to their original condition, each improvement put a smile on my face knowing that I made the car better... on this there's nothing for me to do!:(

Someone mentioned how he thinks that it's amazing that cars stay in this condition over decades, and honestly it impresses me aswell. Even on my two year old 1 series I have managed to scuff the door panels, scratch the interior trim and chip paint off the door edges. This e30 does'nt have any of that... but it was obvious that the great grandmother babied this car excessively. The garage it was parked in had padded walls on both sides to avoid hitting the walls when opening the door to get out. the front seats were covered in sheep skin covers throughout the years. no one ever sat in the back seat. the car never had any cigarettes, food or beverages inside it. it was never used to haul anything.

how much this lady loved the car became obvious when the time came for me to drive off with it after i bought it... this lady cried infront of me and kept telling me to care for the car as much as she did, it was the last present her husband gave to her before passing away...

Love it! That is one of the few cars that deserves to go unmolested. I love the base model features and how nothing has been added for convenience throughout its life!

Congrats!

keep in mind that cars in germany still don't come with any options, everything has to be purchased separately, this car was well equipped by these standards. The 323i was the top of the line 3 series in 83, even the m3 wasn't available back then... it was considered a luxury sports car back then...

[evil-diesel]

It's no wonder why back in the day every GI owned a 3er or a new Golf Gti. 13K is cheap money for a new car.

35000 Deutsche Mark in 1983 used to be a lot of money... a well equipped S-Class Merc would set you back around 44000 DM in 83, less than 10,000 more! U.S. Soldiers serving in Germany today also get to drive sick cars due to massive discounts on armed forces vehicle programs over here.

[Good & Tight]

Once in a life time epic find, take care of it..!!!!!

[T3rd Ferguson]

this story is very similar to my first car when I was 16, a 1989 Bronzit 325ia. It had 67k on it when i bought it, it was pristine, original stickers in the windows, etc. It was like stepping into a time machine.

Then it got rear ended 2 years later... totaled.

Beautiful car, gl with it

[robrez]

Holy japandrew that car is clean!

[mr.vang]

i didn't know bmw still sale brand new e30 model

[brutus87]

Wow!

[Heysüß]

Love it! That is one of the few cars that deserves to go unmolested. I love the base model features and how nothing has been added for convenience throughout its life!

Congrats!



That is bronze glass, I just ordered a full set for my mtech1 build. No tint, its gold/bronze instead of the green that all US cars got.



/threadjack

my mind is even more blown now, does the full set include front and rear windshields ? and where does one get this and how much is it? thanks

[SkiFree]

Incredible!

I would seriously consider doing a trip over to the BMW Welt building.,.. drive up and offer them a chance to buy it back (ask for some factory perks, Nurburgring driver's school, free factory tours for life, ect. etc. in return) and see what they say.

I know of one gentleman whom they took it up his offer and he got some pretty neat perks.