Hey R3v, I decided to post another build thread since my first one sucked and I've grown up a bit since then. So to start off here is Izzy
Shes a 1988 325ix 5 Speed Coupe with about 215k miles on her
VIN Decoder:
So a quick story behind her, Back in 2012 my dad was involved in a unfortunate accident in my precious Z3, after that I had to find another car and for some reason the idea of an e30 popped into my head. My uncle's buddy was selling off a few of his cars and two of them happened to be e30s and one was a 5 speed 325ix. My dad and I drove up the next week and it turns out he sold the 325ix the day before. I checked out his second e30 but it was a silver 325i 4 door and was an autotragic
I eventually found a suitable Z3 and my dream of owning a e30 was soon forgotten..... but 2 years later I got a text from my dad saying the 325ix we went to go look at was back up for sale again. I told him I'd take it and $1,250 later she was mine.
Pics of the "For Sale Ad"
Love at first sight:
Things that needs attention:
Things I'm considering doing:
Now I know that some of it seems VERY difficult and honestly unrealistic, but these are the things that I have running through my mind right now. I'm pretty sure I've figured out the 24v swap and I'm getting ready to buy a e46 ix steering rack and start taking measurements. As for the 6 speed, thats a problem for future me. I've got some ideas, but I'd really like to find a parts car to do some mocks ups on first.
Also my family has a few more BMWs
-2001 Z3 (My Driver)
-1988 325ix (My DD)
-1987 325is (Dad's DD)
-2001 M3 (Moms (*Dad's excuse to get it))
-2006 Z4 M Roadster (Dad's Driver)
![](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15359319239_6a5874037e.jpg)
Anyways onto the thread.....
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Shes a 1988 325ix 5 Speed Coupe with about 215k miles on her
VIN Decoder:
![](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15542414711_f91451360e_c.jpg)
So a quick story behind her, Back in 2012 my dad was involved in a unfortunate accident in my precious Z3, after that I had to find another car and for some reason the idea of an e30 popped into my head. My uncle's buddy was selling off a few of his cars and two of them happened to be e30s and one was a 5 speed 325ix. My dad and I drove up the next week and it turns out he sold the 325ix the day before. I checked out his second e30 but it was a silver 325i 4 door and was an autotragic
![Puke](https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/core/images/smilies/puke.gif)
Pics of the "For Sale Ad"
![](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3947/15358443168_9026ddbce6_c.jpg)
![](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5610/15358948670_9ecb1cc85e_c.jpg)
![](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15541903911_66950a196a_c.jpg)
Love at first sight:
![](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3948/15520881316_043d37585c_z.jpg)
Things that needs attention:
- A/C
- Rear Brake Rotors
- Timing Belt
- Clear Coat
- Interior
- Speedo/Tach
- Body Work
Things I'm considering doing:
- M52TU Swap
- E46 xi Steering Rack Swap
- Mtech 2 Kit
- Cinnamon Interior
- Refurbished Wheels
- Respray
- HIDs
- 6 Speed
Now I know that some of it seems VERY difficult and honestly unrealistic, but these are the things that I have running through my mind right now. I'm pretty sure I've figured out the 24v swap and I'm getting ready to buy a e46 ix steering rack and start taking measurements. As for the 6 speed, thats a problem for future me. I've got some ideas, but I'd really like to find a parts car to do some mocks ups on first.
Also my family has a few more BMWs
-2001 Z3 (My Driver)
-1988 325ix (My DD)
-1987 325is (Dad's DD)
-2001 M3 (Moms (*Dad's excuse to get it))
-2006 Z4 M Roadster (Dad's Driver)
![](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15359319239_6a5874037e.jpg)
Anyways onto the thread.....
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