Hello R3V!! New guy, new project...

[platanos]

Hello r3v,

I joined this site and e30tech in search of an E30. I am a previous owner of a 96 318ti and a 99 M3. I sold the ti and recently totalled my M3. I still can't believe it happend. Here are some pics of my previous cars. The 318ti was a base model and was completely stock when I bought it.

The hatch:





The M3:









So now I am parting out the M and plan on a swap into an E30. I found a local 1991 325i cabrio. They are asking $2300. I really don't know much about E30's but hope to gain alot of knowledge from you guys. Here are just a few pics of the cabrio. Think she is worth it? She has a brown top:(

[E30SPDFRK]

That seems like a pretty good price. Do you really want to do a s52 swap to a vert, though?

Sorry to hear about your M3, those OZ's are my favorite wheels for e36's too.

[mtechnik]

Nice cars u have there. Welcome aboard R3V

[platanos]

Can you give me some pros and cons to an S52 vert? Is it not a good idea?

[jimsill]

Save yourself a lot of heartache and money and find a platform that alreay has a manual transmission. The cabby would suffice as a nice fair weather DD, but i'd run from it and fast (auto) if you are set on a s52 swap.

[0000000000]

I say you do it to a 323I they weigh like 2300. Or a 318is a late model.

[Sean]

LOVE the TI! Welcome to r3v!

[scabzzzz]

Nice cars.

I remember you from 318ti.org. Remember me? Hellrot M52/s52 car with the M3 dash, coilovers, etc.. Screen name Blargg.

Thats not a bad deal on the cabby. They arent even that hard to convert to manual either. Should be easy enough once its a part. The cabby has several specific parts though so some things you cant just pull out of a junk yard. Welcome!

[Stevie30]

Price is not too bad, depending on service records and maintenance. You'll love the vert, especially with heated seats. Plan on some upholstry work and a new top soon. Go for it!!!!!!

[Motorsports]

I say do it. The price is pretty decent. Just make sure the top is in good working order. No leaks etc..

[platanos]

Thanks for all the comments guys!! I appreciate ALL your feedback. I am going to look at the vert and Saturday. I think I may offer 1.5-1.8k. I think I see a little rust on the right rear fender??

I heard the auto to manual swap isn't that hard or expensive. I have a buddy helping me out with this swap. If you guys see any E30's please send me info as I am still looking. Thanks!

[schmidty]

the right rear fender does look like it has some damage to it.... if you can get it for under 2k go for it!

[elsabor67]

Boricua, you missed the arroz & habichuelas. I'd' say go for it. Sin miedo. That Ti looks hot.

[JasonC]

Hello and welcome. Where in PA are you at?

[StereoInstaller1]

Can you give me some pros and cons to an S52 vert? Is it not a good idea?

Not good at all.

Send motor to me, save yourself the hassle.


Welcome to R3V, looks like it is gonna be a baller sled, man....

Luke