pic request: 86 325's

[adamchase]

well theres an 86 e30 for sale a couple of hours away from me and the guy doesnt have to many pics up. Im wondering is there anyone one here that wouldnt mind posting up some pics of their 86 for me to take a couple looks at before i drive 2 and a half hours to check this guys car out. I would appreciate it alot.

[Teaguer]

All 86's were big bumpered "eta's" ..the best that you could hope for is that at least its a 2-door with 5-spd .

Heres my 86' eta :



There is still plenty that you can do to them though .
You can spruce up the outside with "is" or "es" ft spoilers or any number aftermarket spoilers for the early models .
Or you could update the ft valance and bumpers with the later model plastic bumpers that are body colored .

Good luck with the purchase and post q's if you have them .
Alsp get up some pics if you can and tell us the asking price of it .

[ldsbeaker]

Here's mine. + a few mods, but not too many. My inside is black pleather with premium sound and 13 button OBC.

[adamchase]

that right there is the only pic i have atm lol... but ive e-mailed him requesting more pics and some more info.. hes asking 1400$

[Teaguer]

Judging from that pic I would say stay away and hold out for something better .

It looks like it has a $200 Maaco or Earl Schieb style of paint job .
They painted all of the trim , bumper , bumper surround and impact strip as well as the plastic lower valance .

For that asking price you should get a decent early "i" or a nice "es" .

[adamchase]

yeah i was wondering about the bumper being painted... seemed strange after seeing all the pics on this site. Ill definatly hold out probably i have about 2,200 saved up now and by the end of the summer it should be 3,500 and ive seens some decent I's for that price.

thanks for the help though

[Jand3rson]

This is my '86 325es. I paid $2500 for the car nearly bone-stock, minus a Z3 1.9 SSK, Magnaflow muffler, and basketweaves:

[Bimmerista]

Here is mine after a quickie wash, clay, & wax job.

[moatilliatta]

looks like chalk paint job. kinda cool.

[e9nine]

[Jand3rson]

Crispy Chicken & Rice FTW!

[Teaguer]

Crispy Chicken & Rice FTW!

Hahaha .....yeah I actually chose that background on purpose .
Check out my filename . :D


Oh and as far as the chalkboard look ....I never thought of it like that .
Just some old ass faded primer that the PO slapped on there .
I'm considering painting that car with a flattening agent to give its final color a sort of semi-gloss/satin look .