The Yoga E30 Sedan Chronicle
Hey Guys,
bought another E30 Yesterday!!!! Heres the story -
My finance has had the same 87 volvo 240DL for the last 6 years. This car, aka as Mrs. Burgundy, is dying. She has been a good car for the last 6 or what ever years but its time for it to disappear. Its been on both of our minds for a long time but finding another car can be a pain in the ass and you never really know what youre getting your self into.
After I drove old Burgundy to get an oil change the other day I really realized what a ticking time bomb this car is! Its leaking every fluid possible from every possible place. Its pathetic really. :( Its just an old car that needs to be replaced. With her birthday coming up at the end of the month I thought I would be the man and buy her a new car!
So the natural choice was a BMW. Duh.
I was close to getting an E36 318i but it feel through, I looked around and considered taking a loan out for something nice. She wants an E46 touring, but they are still pretty pricy. E30s are getting hard to find and especially in good condition - or so I thought.
Ciaigslist is always full of surprises isnt it? And right here in Local to me? You never know what your gonna find.
Life is like a box of chocolates. :giggle:
I've been super sneaky to not ruin the most epic surprise ever! :yawn:
So with pleasure I present our new E30 - Quick Iphone pics dont do it ANY justice. I'll have my big camera to take some real pics soon.
The details -
1990 325i
Sedan ftmfw
178,000 miles
2 owners
Previous owners have had it for 13+ years
FRESH RESPRAY!
Tons of maintenance
New head unit
New speakers
AC blows cold
Heater blows hot
New oil pan
New steering rack
New wiper fluid tank
New belts
Came with a set of studded snow tires... bonus!
It drives so nicely. I cant believe its 22 years old. Its seriously so smooth. Easy clutch and every thing works!
I bought it from an old lady (score) who loved the shit out of it. She was almost in tears seeing it go. No joke. She had it resprayed in "new BMW black" about a year ago. I couldnt tell you the color. Carbon black from the E46 maybe? Its metallic and super sexy. It was originally schwartz but the respray looks like it was done right. The door jams and under side of the trunk were done too. There isn't a scratch on this thing!
The interior has a crack free dash and all the instruments work just as they should. Even the check pannel works as it should.
I went through the car with a fine tooth comb and really couldnt find anything wrong. So fucking stoked right now! Holy Shit. :nice:
It needs -
The front seats dont recline. I'm going to take them apart and see if I can find the problem
A fog light bulb
An oil change
The top of the back seat is worn and could be replaced. Let me know if you have a Natur back seat.
The floor mats are trashed
Roundels are gross
I'll probably change the belts for some continentals because the napa belts that are on there just dont fit right.
Obviously its name is Yoga because of the vanity plate. We'll see if it sticks.
bought another E30 Yesterday!!!! Heres the story -
My finance has had the same 87 volvo 240DL for the last 6 years. This car, aka as Mrs. Burgundy, is dying. She has been a good car for the last 6 or what ever years but its time for it to disappear. Its been on both of our minds for a long time but finding another car can be a pain in the ass and you never really know what youre getting your self into.
After I drove old Burgundy to get an oil change the other day I really realized what a ticking time bomb this car is! Its leaking every fluid possible from every possible place. Its pathetic really. :( Its just an old car that needs to be replaced. With her birthday coming up at the end of the month I thought I would be the man and buy her a new car!
So the natural choice was a BMW. Duh.
I was close to getting an E36 318i but it feel through, I looked around and considered taking a loan out for something nice. She wants an E46 touring, but they are still pretty pricy. E30s are getting hard to find and especially in good condition - or so I thought.
Ciaigslist is always full of surprises isnt it? And right here in Local to me? You never know what your gonna find.
Life is like a box of chocolates. :giggle:
I've been super sneaky to not ruin the most epic surprise ever! :yawn:
So with pleasure I present our new E30 - Quick Iphone pics dont do it ANY justice. I'll have my big camera to take some real pics soon.
The details -
1990 325i
Sedan ftmfw
178,000 miles
2 owners
Previous owners have had it for 13+ years
FRESH RESPRAY!
Tons of maintenance
New head unit
New speakers
AC blows cold
Heater blows hot
New oil pan
New steering rack
New wiper fluid tank
New belts
Came with a set of studded snow tires... bonus!
It drives so nicely. I cant believe its 22 years old. Its seriously so smooth. Easy clutch and every thing works!
I bought it from an old lady (score) who loved the shit out of it. She was almost in tears seeing it go. No joke. She had it resprayed in "new BMW black" about a year ago. I couldnt tell you the color. Carbon black from the E46 maybe? Its metallic and super sexy. It was originally schwartz but the respray looks like it was done right. The door jams and under side of the trunk were done too. There isn't a scratch on this thing!
The interior has a crack free dash and all the instruments work just as they should. Even the check pannel works as it should.
I went through the car with a fine tooth comb and really couldnt find anything wrong. So fucking stoked right now! Holy Shit. :nice:
It needs -
The front seats dont recline. I'm going to take them apart and see if I can find the problem
A fog light bulb
An oil change
The top of the back seat is worn and could be replaced. Let me know if you have a Natur back seat.
The floor mats are trashed
Roundels are gross
I'll probably change the belts for some continentals because the napa belts that are on there just dont fit right.
Obviously its name is Yoga because of the vanity plate. We'll see if it sticks.
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