Back in the game. 1990 325is.

[plmichal]

After this happened...

IMG_6733 by michallll, on Flickr

I've been on the look out for something similar. Late model, 325i/is, manual, no rust, RED, in decent shape. After 4 months and almost giving up hope, this popped up on craigslist...

IMG_9149 by michallll, on Flickr

IMG_9150 by michallll, on Flickr

IMG_9171 by michallll, on Flickr

Original owner, just a hair over 200k, solid paint (not sure if it's OG), solid interior, just needs some TLC. Doesn't run because its been sitting in a garage for 9 YEARS. and I suspect it has something to do with the fuel pump. Since it's been sitting so long I know I'll be replacing a lot of seals and misc. So happy to be back into a red E30 again! Paint will come back to life, easily...

IMG_9172 by michallll, on Flickr

Maintenance will be priority #1 to get this car back to perfect driving condition. Currently I'm debating whether to keep this cherry BONE stock or shock/spring combo and some Kopi Alpinas. I guess I'll figure it out with time.

[freeride53]

I say just do the simple suspension upgrade and some sort of oem+ wheels.
Looks great.

[milo1303s]

clone the og car and make it lower !!

Nice find

[RUFFLZ]

this ain't no game.




dat ass waffleswaffleswaffleswaffles

[Steven]

^ +1

[Kevinl]

I can't believe it has been sitting for 9 years even still has the is lip

[plmichal]

I say just do the simple suspension upgrade and some sort of oem+ wheels.
Looks great.

Thanks. I do like the OEM+ look. Just not sure what to go for.

clone the og car and make it lower !!

Nice find

No. Not doing that again. Not doing that to this car.

I can't believe it has been sitting for 9 years even still has the is lip

I know, it's crazy! The timing belt was last done @ 157K back in '99. The MOMENT I hear this car running, I'm shutting her off and doing the timing belt, pump, tensioner, ect. Basically all the seals on the front of the motor.

[FredK]

This car has a ton of potential! It appears to be in completely stock shape, so if it were me, I would replace the suspension pieces that require replacement and leave it as close to stock and just enjoy a time capsule.

My suggestion is to replace the timing belt now. The rubber ages, and most folks recommend replacing it at 5 or 6 years, or 60K miles. 14 years on a critical rubber component stored in a fairly warm climate is a recipe for disaster. You can take the opportunity to detail the heck out of the engine bay, rewrap the wiring harnesses if the tape has crumbled, replace the coolant expansion tank, and so on. Those are my two cents anyway.

[plmichal]

This car has a ton of potential! It appears to be in completely stock shape, so if it were me, I would replace the suspension pieces that require replacement and leave it as close to stock and just enjoy a time capsule.

My suggestion is to replace the timing belt now. The rubber ages, and most folks recommend replacing it at 5 or 6 years, or 60K miles. 14 years on a critical rubber component stored in a fairly warm climate is a recipe for disaster. You can take the opportunity to detail the heck out of the engine bay, rewrap the wiring harnesses if the tape has crumbled, replace the coolant expansion tank, and so on. Those are my two cents anyway.

Love the time capsule idea. I can always put a shock/spring combo on there with some wheels and have the option of putting it back to stock.

I absolutely want to detail the bay and do all maintenance stuff. I just want to hear the engine run for a little before I start tearing it apart to reseal and clean up the bay. I guess to give me peace of mind of some sort? Idk, just want to do it lol.

[Restoman]

Nope, don't risk it. You can do the timing belt in less than a day.

[z6ne]

how much it schwaz?

[straightsixe30]

honestly, replace everything with oem parts. Original e30's are rare and getting rarer...

[plmichal]

Nope, don't risk it. You can do the timing belt in less than a day.

Ughhhh

how much it schwaz?

One thousand five hundred George Washington's.

honestly, replace everything with oem parts. Original e30's are rare and getting rarer...

Absolutely, only OEM. Work at a BMW dealer so I get all the goodies at baller prices.

[MR 325]

Wow, good find! Look forward to updates.

[illest318i]

this ain't no game.

dat ass waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffles

Hell yeah!