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  • Rusty.Piranha
    Mod Crazy
    • Mar 2017
    • 660

    #1

    1990 325is

    After searching for 9+ months for a clean example e30 I finally came across one I could not resist. I flew up to Oregon to purchase this super clean 1990 325is from a BMW CCA Member. The owner was awesome and I couldn't have asked for a better purchasing experience. All work was completed by Ryan G. MotorWorks (M3 Ryan) & Northwest Autohaus. I have a folder of receipts totaling 19k+ within last 1.5 years.


    Details:
    Original paint
    147k miles
    no rust
    all vins match and present
    full Ground Control coilover suspension
    crack free dash professionally installed
    z3 short shifter
    replaced head & cam 1,000 miles ago
    valve adjustment 1,000 miles ago
    rebuilt transmission (5 speed swap)
    new clutch 4,000 miles go
    New brakes all around with stainless steel brake lines
    3.46 LSD
    new steering rack from Maval
    all new hoses
    new radiator
    new felt on sunroof
    new rubber on windows
    new windshield
    new grille
    shadowline trim
    all new leather on sport seats and rear seat
    new Alpine mp3/bluetooth head unit
    M tech II wheel wrapped in leather w/ m3 stitching
    all OEM BMW parts used
    A/C converted to R-134a
    new heater
    white and black OEM rear spoiler
    CAtuned white powder coated valve cover & manifold
    BMW car cover
    colgan bra
    dashboard cover
    Gearswitch cup holder
    Tan door handles and map pockets
    OEM 14" basket weaves without tires
    IS side skirts
    16" white ESM wheels with 205/55/r16 cooper tires
    13 button OBC
    Rear view mirror with map lights

    To do list:
    -swap out white ESM's for Nogaro Silver Euroweaves
    -swap out the magnaflow exhaust for something quieter (OEM e30 catback or IE catback)
























    Last edited by Rusty.Piranha; 06-11-2023, 07:50 AM.
  • MR E30 325is
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2008
    • 3298

    #2
    Finally!

    That E30 looks fantastic! Good purchase! Get some smilies on there and it will be fully drop dead gorgeous.
    My previous build (currently E30-less)
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390

    A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession

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    • mike.bmw
      E30 Mastermind
      • Dec 2015
      • 1745

      #3
      Simply amazing!

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      • youngmineeh
        Member
        • Oct 2016
        • 88

        #4
        Very clean! What cup holders are those?

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        • bradmer
          Grease Monkey
          • May 2016
          • 362

          #5
          There is some serious pride of ownership going on there.

          Lovely engine bay, dig what the P.O. did there.
          Really beautiful car, congratulations on your purchase.

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          • agent
            Vice Grand Pubaa
            • Mar 2010
            • 7960

            #6
            Congrats!
            Originally posted by kronus
            would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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            • d_elson0
              Wrencher
              • Feb 2011
              • 242

              #7
              very nice. those seats look full and comfortable. care looks great

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              • fight4life28
                E30 Modder
                • Apr 2014
                • 821

                #8
                Nice! looks like show room condition

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                • tak7
                  E30 Modder
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 856

                  #9
                  It appears your patience has paid off in spades.
                  I vote paint the iS lip black...

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                  • parkerbink
                    R3V OG
                    • Jun 2004
                    • 10134

                    #10
                    Congrats, very nice.

                    [IMG]https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z.com-vbulletin/550x225/80-parkerbsig_5096690e71d912ec1addc4a84e99c374685fc03 8.jpg[/IMG

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                    • Zeemz
                      E30 Addict
                      • Jan 2012
                      • 485

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Rusty.Piranha
                      HUGE shout out to r3v member Zeemz...this dude is the real deal! He's been a great mentor for me throughout my entire e30 search.
                      No problem, it was fun helping you hunt it down. We came across several nice/decent buys, but this one steals the show. Your patience really paid off! You got a hell of a car, hopefully I will get to see it in person one day!

                      Now for my consultation fee: First right of refusal if you ever sell it!
                      1989 325is Lachssilber - Sold
                      1990 325is Sterlingsilber - Current Project
                      September 2018 Car of the Month: Zeemz
                      Youtube Track & Autocross Videos


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                      • Rusty.Piranha
                        Mod Crazy
                        • Mar 2017
                        • 660

                        #12
                        Thanks everybody for showing the love!


                        Originally posted by youngmineeh
                        Very clean! What cup holders are those?
                        Gearswitch cup holder - https://www.gearswitch.us/products/g...ant=1188075545

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                        • Staszek
                          R3VLimited
                          • May 2006
                          • 2533

                          #13
                          That is amazing! Great job and good luck!
                          Euro Delivery Thread///E30 Project Klaus///COTM August 2021

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                          • Rusty.Piranha
                            Mod Crazy
                            • Mar 2017
                            • 660

                            #14
                            Few shots from yesterday's cruise







                            Last edited by Rusty.Piranha; 09-28-2018, 09:31 AM.

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                            • 2mAn
                              Moderator
                              • Aug 2010
                              • 20006

                              #15
                              When are you going to get it CA registered? Make sure you say that you just bought it, they will penalize you if its over like 15 days I think. Im curious if they will hassle you for the car being from out of state
                              Simon
                              Current Cars:
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                              -1986 German Car
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