Hello All! New member here and new to the BMW forums as well to the car itself. I have always had a strong desire for a classic E30 and finally had the opportunity to purchase one. Found here is an 86 325e in mint condition for the most part. Stock everything just the way i wanted it and clean, super clean!
The car came from Cali with a stopped odometer at 145xxx miles and is estimated to have around 160xxx today, which from what i understand is pretty low for this car
it runs very strong and the 5 speed shifts very smooth and strong. No clanks or ticking coming from the engine, it runs quite and smooth.
The car came with a book of receipts and was well maintained. kept completely stock! the only thing i have done so far is delete the resonator and cat and put a 2.5in custom bent exhaust from the headers back to a 3in magnaflow muffler. It does not throw a CEL and gives the car a nice deep tone and not raspy.
The only things wrong with the car are minor from my understanding and any input is great. My Main seal seems to be leaking, but is so small it doesn't even drip on the driveway. and the car seems to idle a little high around 900 but more like 1000 when its warmed up but its not too obnoxious. The radio is sitting in the back seat and i have a bundle of wires i don't know what to do with, ill probably take it to a stereo shop. and lastly the rear strut mount in the driver side rear sounds like it needs replacing according to my research, it makes a very slight noise when you come to a stop or over a speed bump but is really slight, not as bad as what ive read on others. Other than that the car is amazing and is actually fairly quick considering its an E type, i really enjoy the momentum driving and how light it is. This car serves as my daily so here is a few pictures that barely do it justice.
And here is a quick picture of my weekend getter, ill post more details about her later. but how many know what it is?
Comments welcome, i look forward to hearing from everyone!
The car came from Cali with a stopped odometer at 145xxx miles and is estimated to have around 160xxx today, which from what i understand is pretty low for this car
it runs very strong and the 5 speed shifts very smooth and strong. No clanks or ticking coming from the engine, it runs quite and smooth.The car came with a book of receipts and was well maintained. kept completely stock! the only thing i have done so far is delete the resonator and cat and put a 2.5in custom bent exhaust from the headers back to a 3in magnaflow muffler. It does not throw a CEL and gives the car a nice deep tone and not raspy.
The only things wrong with the car are minor from my understanding and any input is great. My Main seal seems to be leaking, but is so small it doesn't even drip on the driveway. and the car seems to idle a little high around 900 but more like 1000 when its warmed up but its not too obnoxious. The radio is sitting in the back seat and i have a bundle of wires i don't know what to do with, ill probably take it to a stereo shop. and lastly the rear strut mount in the driver side rear sounds like it needs replacing according to my research, it makes a very slight noise when you come to a stop or over a speed bump but is really slight, not as bad as what ive read on others. Other than that the car is amazing and is actually fairly quick considering its an E type, i really enjoy the momentum driving and how light it is. This car serves as my daily so here is a few pictures that barely do it justice.
And here is a quick picture of my weekend getter, ill post more details about her later. but how many know what it is?
Comments welcome, i look forward to hearing from everyone!
i have no idea what i am doing with my life
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