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    New Guy

    Hey Guys,

    My name is Rob and I just picked up an 86 325e yesterday for $1500 to commute back and forth to my job at a vocational school in Vermont during the winter. I was looking for something reliable and decent on gas, but also fun to drive, and I had been eying an E30 for a while. It's a 5 speed sedan with LSD. I bought this one with a blown brake line and it snowballed into new rear lines and hoses like it often does. It runs decent although I haven't driven it far because I'm waiting for the brake hoses to come in. The interior is pretty rough and it has a Valve train tick that I hope some lucas oil and a valve adjustment will cure. Interestingly enough, this is my first foreign car and I've fallen in love with it already. Its just a commuter so I don't really plan on any mods, but who knows, the body's in decent shape with a small bit of rot in the trunk to wheel well joint, and inner front fender to floor joint. They look easily repairable, but I may just leave it and coat in fluid film.
    1990 BMW 325i Sedan
    Mods:
    -Condor Poly CABs

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    Some Pictures:









    1990 BMW 325i Sedan
    Mods:
    -Condor Poly CABs

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      #3
      Cool man, looks like you got some extra goodies on that one. Not bad
      Looking for late model fogs, E39 Fog lights, cool cheap 17 5x120 wheels.

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        #4
        Welcome man.

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          #5
          Looks like a clean car. Welcome to R3V.

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            #6
            Nice, but eww its got a cat.

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              #7
              nice, someone put an I cat on your car.
              Much wow
              I hate 4 doors

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                #8
                Finally there is a Rob I can actually vote for
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                  #9
                  yea, I know its got an "i" exhaust from like 91 i think he said. Its got some kind of aftermarket headlights. Its also got a computer system by the rear view mirror that checks all the systems of the car he said was an option back in 86. I really love this car. Its a blast to drive, although I've only driven it around the lot until the brake hoses come in. I can't wait to get it on the road! I can't believe I waited this long to snag one!
                  1990 BMW 325i Sedan
                  Mods:
                  -Condor Poly CABs

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                    #10
                    Those headlights just look like the US ellips from 88-89 cars, but that's good. You would have had single exhaust all the way back if it was stock. And the cow catcher valance, weaves, and spoiler weren't on an 86 325e so those are all bonuses as well.

                    The injectors are known to tick relatively loudly on these cars so just a valve adjust should be adequate (no lucas needed).

                    Welcome!
                    Originally posted by Andy.B
                    Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Massimo View Post
                      Finally there is a Rob I can actually vote for


                      Welcome!

                      Car looks like an ES not an E. It has the ES cowcatcher front spoiler, sport steering wheel, LSD (should be a 2.93), and it should have sport seats, but those look like haggard comforts...

                      Great first german car. Enjoy it.
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                        #12
                        ^ Is it not a sedan?
                        Originally posted by Andy.B
                        Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
                        1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
                        ~~~~~~~~~~
                        I was born on 3/25…
                        ~~~~~~~~~~

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Ether-D View Post
                          ^ Is it not a 4 door?

                          yes, so nevermind. I didnt notice that part...
                          Simon
                          Current Cars:
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by 2mAn View Post


                            Welcome!

                            Car looks like an ES not an E. It has the ES cowcatcher front spoiler, sport steering wheel, LSD (should be a 2.93), and it should have sport seats, but those look like haggard comforts...

                            Great first german car. Enjoy it.
                            eS model was a two door, I am sure someone has had the time to put the valance and LSD on it since rolling off the factory ;D
                            Kinda like how mine now has an m30 and an LSD in it haha

                            Welcome to the addiction, Rob nice 4 door!
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                              #15
                              It has everything the ES does except for the sport seats... I didnt notice the extra doors because of the hi quality shots
                              Simon
                              Current Cars:
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