Lachs Silver 1988 325 Sedan

[grahamsy2k]

Had a good time at the Vintage. Look forward to next year. Picked up a cool shift boot and ordered a matching ebrake boot from Stitched Boots

Plans for the coming summer:
- Front seat reupholstered
- Get Euro clock in
- Find and install map light rearview mirror
- Get Side skirts painted and installed
- Solve check light issue. (brake lights / coolant lever lights both on despite being good)
- Fix rust under battery tray
- Fix e brake button. (Won't reset unless pulled out)

[2mAn]

I forget where it was to be honest. Somewhere in Washington

Yup just random spot on the 90 (IIRC) where you’re thinking, ya good place to stop for a second

[grahamsy2k]

Im pretty sure I have a picture with my E34 M5 in that exact spot back in 2011 or something when a friend and I went backpacking at Glacier National Park. We stopped here on the way out

I think the pic was lost when photo bucket sh!t the bed... glad to see this car is in good hands too... Please keep this thread going!

I forget where it was to be honest. Somewhere in Washington

[2mAn]

Im pretty sure I have a picture with my E34 M5 in that exact spot back in 2011 or something when a friend and I went backpacking at Glacier National Park. We stopped here on the way out

I think the pic was lost when photo bucket sh!t the bed... glad to see this car is in good hands too... Please keep this thread going!

[grahamsy2k]

The car drove beautifully the entire way back. By the end I definitely got a good feel of the car and all its quirks. The main one being the LSD. At highway speeds it was actually really quiet. However, at slow speeds it started to make some noises. So I ordered some Redline while on the road and had it waiting for me when I got back. Also, when we got home I washed the car and noticed water was somehow making it into the trunk.

The LSD sounded a lot better after replacing the fluid. Still some noise though. I was also able to get a little bit of work done over the week before The Vintage. Nothing huge. New trunk and taillight seals, wiper arms, roundel, and little parts here and there that I was able to pull from the parts car.

I'm headed down to NC on Tuesday for the Vintage. See you guys there.

[grahamsy2k]

If you aren't buying your e30s from Toby, you are buying them from the wrong person. He is easily the best person to purchase a car from. Super nice dude and did everything he could to make sure our trip was flawless.

I mean, who else details the entire car before you pick it, gives you a box of all the essential fluids with rags and gloves, and a little bottle of Griots Garage BOSS wax to make sure the car stays fresh throughout the drive? He also included enough parts to fill the car AND a snack sack for the road. If I wasn't so far away I wouldn't hesitate to take the Bronzit e30 off his hands either. Just because I know he will make sure it's ready to go anywhere.

The trip back is almost 2,200 miles with stops in Post Falls, Bozeman, Gillette, Sioux City, St Louis, then back home to Terre Haute, IN. We are leaving Bozeman today and so far the car has done flawlessly and we couldn't be more happy with it. Super smooth ride and has plenty of power.

I have a lot in mind for the future of the car and will do my best to continue to keep the progress document in this thread.

[ATL_E30]

Looking forward to seeing it at the Vintage! Loved following the build of this car!

[AWDBOB]

Oh, nice! He came to look at my Delphin sedan when it was available. Beautiful car!

[e30RS]

Car looks fantastic, congrats on the sale. Good luck with the next stage and move.

[mike.bmw]

Congrats on the sale and finding owners that will do right by the car. Hope to see you around when you move to this area!

[TFJR]

Sold

Yesterday, a very nice forum member flew out from Indiana with his wife & purchased the sedan. They're driving it back to its new home in Indiana over the next five days. Griffin and his wife Hayley were very nice people, and I feel a lot better about selling it to someone who is going to be giving it a loving home. They're also planning to attend "The Vingtage" in Asheville, NC in a few weeks. I hope some of you can see it in-person there!

I personally think its one of the nicer 4-doors here in the US and I know Griffin will take it to that next level.

I detailed the car for him before his arrival. I did a clay-bar, a single pass on all panels with Griots Garage One Step Sealant, and used P&S Bead Maker as a topper.











I'm going to miss E30 ownership. My wife and I plan to purchase a cheap, family friendly car to keep for the next 4-5 years. She has promised me that I can buy my 996/997 Porsche 911 after we purchase a house, hopefully in the next 5 years. She knows it was an emotional decision to sell this beautiful car and it was not an easy choice to make.
Cheers to this wonderful community.

[e30RS]

Plus one, those are mega.

[cheffy30]

Don't sell both, you will regret it! :(

Bring the sedan to NOVA/DC, come out to a few BMW CCA events, and think on it. Either of your cars would fetch a premium in this area. ;D

I'll get in line.

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[mike.bmw]

I love E30's, but I fear my time is coming to a close with these cars. Between a baby, a wife in her final stages of her dissertation and an absurdly overpriced city, its amounting to be too much all at once. I want to buy a house back in the Northern VA/DC area, and will likely be selling both E30's to put towards a down payment on our first home. A Porsche 911 will just have to wait.

Don't sell both, you will regret it! :(

Bring the sedan to NOVA/DC, come out to a few BMW CCA events, and think on it. Either of your cars would fetch a premium in this area. ;D

[cheffy30]

what a gem!

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