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Originally posted by DuMa View Postit always surprises me how a simple grandmother can be a better car owner than 90% of us out there
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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...
Originally posted by Van Westervelt View PostLove 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!Last edited by evil-diesel; 07-11-2011, 01:59 PM.
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Originally posted by M-technik-3 View PostIt'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.Last edited by evil-diesel; 07-11-2011, 01:58 PM.
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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 it1989 Bronzit 325ia- Sold
1986 Diamondschwarz Grey Market 325i Sport Mtech 1- Parted out
1988 Delphin 327i- Sold
1995 Cosmos M3- Current
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Originally posted by Van Westervelt View PostLove 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.
/threadjack09/1989 325i 4 Door
+M30 Swap
+Z3 Steering Rack
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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.
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