Hey guy's, I just picked up yet another e30 convertible today and had to share this one. Its a all original 80,303 mile convertible that's been sitting for years in a barn. 11 years to be exact, it's been locked away under a car cover not being enjoyed.
The dad who sold it to me (it was his fathers car) was telling me getting in and out of such a small car was to much of a hassle for his dad so the car just sat. Non of the grand kids wanted it, in fact they sold this to buy a truck. $9xx in back fees.. Glad I wasn't the one who payed them. Also yes, the odometer is still counting. I was worried shitless about a minimum 15 year old timing belt snapping on me, but it did make it a mile around the block and I saw the trip meter counting and it added a mile to the ODO. The title show's 1,500 miles less all the way back from 2004 then what the cars ODO is reading now. In other words that means they put on under 1,600 miles in the 11 years they owned it. Interiors in awesome shape, can't believe how soft and subtle the seats are. I'm dead serious, the seats still have the "new car smell" to them. The dash is dusty, but I think all crack free. The top was replaced at one point, however it was a quality unit put on. And speaking of the top, the owner claims the electric top works but occasionally needs help.. we'll see how that goes when I try it in the next couple weeks.
No engine pics but both exhaust manifold heat shields are in great shape, and no engine oil leaks I could spot with my flashlight. Tires have a ton of rubber with no sidewall cracking but there old.. hopefully no flat spot's we'll see late on.
The plan for tomorrow is to drain the old gas (otherwise by next week), wash the car from all the dust, along with polishing the plastic window and to start making a list for parts to order. I'm really excited about this one!
There minty barn/ shed
And It's finally home, already dark out.
The dad who sold it to me (it was his fathers car) was telling me getting in and out of such a small car was to much of a hassle for his dad so the car just sat. Non of the grand kids wanted it, in fact they sold this to buy a truck. $9xx in back fees.. Glad I wasn't the one who payed them. Also yes, the odometer is still counting. I was worried shitless about a minimum 15 year old timing belt snapping on me, but it did make it a mile around the block and I saw the trip meter counting and it added a mile to the ODO. The title show's 1,500 miles less all the way back from 2004 then what the cars ODO is reading now. In other words that means they put on under 1,600 miles in the 11 years they owned it. Interiors in awesome shape, can't believe how soft and subtle the seats are. I'm dead serious, the seats still have the "new car smell" to them. The dash is dusty, but I think all crack free. The top was replaced at one point, however it was a quality unit put on. And speaking of the top, the owner claims the electric top works but occasionally needs help.. we'll see how that goes when I try it in the next couple weeks.
No engine pics but both exhaust manifold heat shields are in great shape, and no engine oil leaks I could spot with my flashlight. Tires have a ton of rubber with no sidewall cracking but there old.. hopefully no flat spot's we'll see late on.
The plan for tomorrow is to drain the old gas (otherwise by next week), wash the car from all the dust, along with polishing the plastic window and to start making a list for parts to order. I'm really excited about this one!
There minty barn/ shed
And It's finally home, already dark out.
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