Got my first E30. A Burgundrot Metallic 1986 325e. At $1K, I thought I scored. It looked beautiful but there were no service records at all. My main goal was to do the timing belts, WP and T-Stat. It's my 4 miles DD so not a lot of demanding driving. Family and a tight budget put me on a route of only small DIY's and interior restoration (sponsored by Craigs). It has been great as I've been learning a lot about Bruni and e30's. I know what she's made of.
Except for the no Giubo, globe box, stereo, and funky shift stick ball, she's unmolested everywhere else. This weekend I fixed the ABS light on by replacing the 8amp. fuse wire on my rely, which it amuzed me when I saw it was the original rely (dated 9/85).
After about spending $200 the interior is about 85% restored but very presentable (at $50 the stereo was the most expensive thing I paid).
I'm going into break job soon and then driveline and tranny.
Except for the no Giubo, globe box, stereo, and funky shift stick ball, she's unmolested everywhere else. This weekend I fixed the ABS light on by replacing the 8amp. fuse wire on my rely, which it amuzed me when I saw it was the original rely (dated 9/85).
After about spending $200 the interior is about 85% restored but very presentable (at $50 the stereo was the most expensive thing I paid).
I'm going into break job soon and then driveline and tranny.
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