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The Latest & Greatest: 1994 (E30) 316i Daytona Violet Design Edition Touring
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The touring passed the safety and emissions tests. It needed nothing to pass the safety inspection, and it's running super clean.
If all goes as planned, it will be delivered to our driveway tomorrow! YEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! :D
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It's almost here! :mrgreen: Loaded and getting safety and emissions tested today:
Originally posted by kronus View Postin for touring group buy
op - that is mint. nice find!
Originally posted by Shock(/\)ave View PostThe biggest project we're tackling to preserve this car is working on our other new car, a 1985 528e I just picked up this week as an all season daily driver. I'm in the process of writing about that car now, but it looks like a really solid E28 platform, and if we enjoy it it's worthy of a manual swap and some other goodies in the spring.
Originally posted by Powling View PostIf anything in there fits my 318is that you don't need / want I'd gladly take it off your hands! ;D
Originally posted by MR E30 325is View PostBeautiful car.
I am drooling over here. Soo much want!
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Originally posted by straight6pwr View Postso awesome, that car is gorgeous! and with the purple mtech interior, it also talks dirty.
can i ask what price the seller listed a car like this for?
Basically in Europe the 6 cylinder coupes and verts are pretty much double or more then the other models and still climbing...(325 (IX) tourings are an exception)
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Originally posted by Shock(/\)ave View PostI just spoke with our agent, and the car was apparently packed with a second set of wheels and tires along with a whole bunch of other spare parts. He was really surprised nobody said anything about the interior being full of parts, as normally they don't allow anything on cars during transport - especially ocean R.O.R.O. transport. It'll be neat to see what goodies we're getting! I'm hoping there's a N.O.S. moonroof for my M3 in there somewhere.
The front shadowline window trim was partially torn off of the passenger side during shipping, and our agent is pursuing a claim to get that covered for us. We'll see what happens there. Overall, though, he said the car is in unbelievably good condition, and he asked me if the interior was recovered because it doesn't look to have ever even been sat in. I told him that's one of the main reasons we bought the car!
I have a pretty good idea when and where we're going to get the car, but I'll let that be a surprise.
The biggest project we're tackling to preserve this car is working on our other new car, a 1985 528e I just picked up this week as an all season daily driver. I'm in the process of writing about that car now, but it looks like a really solid E28 platform, and if we enjoy it it's worthy of a manual swap and some other goodies in the spring.
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I just spoke with our agent, and the car was apparently packed with a second set of wheels and tires along with a whole bunch of other spare parts. He was really surprised nobody said anything about the interior being full of parts, as normally they don't allow anything on cars during transport - especially ocean R.O.R.O. transport. It'll be neat to see what goodies we're getting! I'm hoping there's a N.O.S. moonroof for my M3 in there somewhere.
The front shadowline window trim was partially torn off of the passenger side during shipping, and our agent is pursuing a claim to get that covered for us. We'll see what happens there. Overall, though, he said the car is in unbelievably good condition, and he asked me if the interior was recovered because it doesn't look to have ever even been sat in. I told him that's one of the main reasons we bought the car!
I have a pretty good idea when and where we're going to get the car, but I'll let that be a surprise.
The biggest project we're tackling to preserve this car is working on our other new car, a 1985 528e I just picked up this week as an all season daily driver. I'm in the process of writing about that car now, but it looks like a really solid E28 platform, and if we enjoy it it's worthy of a manual swap and some other goodies in the spring.
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Wow, I'm blown away by all of the comments! Thanks so much, guys! :D I just heard that the car is in Toronto already and will be registered today. I might even have it by this weekend... I can't wait!!
Originally posted by Powling View PostLOVE the colour so much! Excited to see it!
Originally posted by scotte30 View PostCongrats on the new car. Amazing color and condition.
What are your plans for it if any?
1. Major rust proofing and protecting the cloth in the interior, plastics and the paint to keep the car in excellent condition.
2. Fixing the minor issues with it found on the inspection (paintless dent repair, replacing a couple of broken / missing trim pieces) and anything else I find it needs once I get it.
3. Adding some small things that made a big difference in my last car like swapping the rear view mirror with a map light mirror, adding cup holders (coffee is not optional for me ;)), all weather floor mats for everyday use to protect the carpets, etc. Overall, I want to leave it looking as stock as possible.
4. Down the road, I'd consider some bigger projects like adding A/C or swapping the engine depending on if I have the funds and mechanical skill that would be necessary by that point.
Originally posted by getouth View PostCool car and even cooler story!
Originally posted by Shock(/\)ave View PostThe only thing that's kept me from pursuing one of these myself is my E30 M3, but now I get to enjoy one of these as well. :D
Originally posted by jasonbk View PostCongrats on the amazing purchase!
I also have a 316i with M40 with pretty much the same option list with yours down to badge delete and euroweaves which I swapped M20B25 into.
I'm really jealous of you and if you ever decide to move on in the far future let me know!!
Originally posted by jpod999 View PostI vote these two for r3v couple of the year.
Awesome car, I had never heard of these- can't wait to see what you do with it!
Originally posted by rturbo 930 View PostI love a purple BMW. On an E30 touring? Even better. Awesome car! Looks like it's in great shape too. I just did a ctrl-f for rust. No rust is a bonus. My E30 was my first truly rust free car, and I gotta say, having a rust free car is totally not overrated! Such a joy to be able to work on it without having to break out the PB Blaster.
Is it as slow as I think it is? Note: I daily drive a 90hp MK2 Jetta. Will you be making some changes to fix that?
I'll go back and read the book you wrote on it later.
I'll have to see how slow it really is when I get a chance to drive it (haven't picked it up yet), but it was supposed to be 99hp brand new to give you an idea. I've thought about swapping the engine, but I'll need to save up and do some serious research first. At the moment, I'm not sure where I'd even begin planning something like that. I'd love to learn, though!
Originally posted by craz azn View PostGreat story, and fantastic looking car! Congrats!!
Originally posted by stonea View PostBeautiful color! You should buy my friends Daytona Violet ix to go along with it :p
Originally posted by bostonvert View PostVery cool car, have seen a couple around here for sale and you are right. For most people its just an old BMW.
I'm surprised to see one in this good shape, have fun with it! Why not keep the engine? 316 e30's where never sold in North America right?
There's an argument to be made for keeping the stock engine, for sure. Some people think it would be worth more with the original engine, but then again, the original engine wasn't a desirable one, so who knows. Not every car has to be the fastest - plus, my other half has a bunch of fast cars that I'm lucky enough to have access to ;D. I'll have lots of time to decide once I get it.
Originally posted by MatRacer View PostJust awesome!! Very cool story! always had something for the tourings!
Originally posted by straight6pwr View Postso awesome, that car is gorgeous! and with the purple mtech interior, it also talks dirty.
can i ask what price the seller listed a car like this for?
Check out the cars listed on German for sale sites and you'll see how different the market is there - most E30 tourings go for way less than they would in Canada or the US, but it's still a challenge to find ones that are in great condition. The cost of importing the car to Canada (shipping, importing fees, duties, taxes, etc.) all told ended up being more than the purchase price of the car.
Originally posted by IronJoe View PostWhat a great find and great story. I'm very interested in seeing what you do with it.
Originally posted by warshark View Postvery nice find good luck with her she is a lady so be gentle
Originally posted by MadMatrix View PostCool touring! Nice colour and violet interior, i love it! ;)
I' ll be checking updates at this thread.
Originally posted by M-technik-3 View PostNice car but ick on engine choice but easily remedied.
Originally posted by freeride53 View PostIf Abdu (-ak) and Ryan (phreshkid) are reading this -
- let's buy tourings next summer.
- or if you guys don't want to buy one, that's ok, i'll buy one and we can go do a grand european tour.
OP - lovely, lovely car you've got. has me interested in Googling the rest of the Design pkg colors now too!
they all sound so sexy.
I'll have to find pictures of the other design edition colours and interiors.
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If Abdu (-ak) and Ryan (phreshkid) are reading this -
- let's buy tourings next summer.
- or if you guys don't want to buy one, that's ok, i'll buy one and we can go do a grand european tour.
OP - lovely, lovely car you've got. has me interested in Googling the rest of the Design pkg colors now too!
they all sound so sexy.
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Cool touring! Nice colour and violet interior, i love it! ;)
I' ll be checking updates at this thread.
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What a great find and great story. I'm very interested in seeing what you do with it.
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so awesome, that car is gorgeous! and with the purple mtech interior, it also talks dirty.
can i ask what price the seller listed a car like this for?
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