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    TOOK A CHANCE - 87' 325i VERT

    I was browsing eBay for an old school car, something to drive on the weekends and my first manual car. Found this gem and I knew I had to have it. The reserve wasn't met but I msg'ed the seller on the side and worked out a deal below the reserve price.

    I know it needs a lot of work and I prolly don't know what I have in store for me but I LOVE THIS CAR. Been a BMW guy most of my life and a German Car guy my entire life.

    1) 1995 MB E320 W124 - LOVED this car, got me through high school, college and a few years more (repairs cost more than car's worth so sold to mech)
    2) 2009 BMW 335i N54 - WHAT a BLAST! my first into to BMW and instantly fell in love, I mean who wouldn't with the N54. (had all the issues known to the N54 happen to me: HPFP failure, LPFP failure, serptine belt snapped, Wastegate rattle...traded in for my lease)
    3) 2015 BMW 328I N20 - My reliable DD lease, gets the job done, can't complain


    My new purchase:
    1987 BMW 325i Vert Black on Black 5 spd

    Anyone in the NYC 5 boroughs that wants to drop some knowledge on this mechanically inclined newb is more then welcomed to PM me! My plans for this car is to actually try and fix it myself.

    Pics attached, hope it works:
    http://imgur.com/a/6KTpj
    Last edited by PTUHPTUH; 01-03-2017, 09:53 AM.
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    #1 Welcome! Post some pics.

    #2 When was the timing belt last done? This is the first place to start and a rite of passage into the E30 world. Handle this and you can do most of the other work yourself. Get the water pump and all the accessory belts done at the same time.

    #3 Check all the bushings, Im guessing when you say it needs a lot of work, the bushings are included.
    Last edited by 2mAn; 12-29-2016, 03:51 PM. Reason: send nudes
    Simon
    Current Cars:
    -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

    Make R3V Great Again -2020

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      #3
      What 2mAn said.

      Welcome to the addiction!
      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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        #4
        1 - pics

        2 - timing belt. The interval is 4 years/60k miles, whichever comes first. The m20 is an interference motor so snap a timing belt and you're in for a 24v swap

        3 - don't go to the mechanic for anything, especially if you have a second car!


        it's a Kenny Powers quote on wheels

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          #5
          Originally posted by Das Delfin View Post
          1 - pics
          you're right pics are #1, especially if its of your gf
          Simon
          Current Cars:
          -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

          Make R3V Great Again -2020

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            #6
            pics! congrats btw

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              #7
              Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
              you're right pics are #1, especially if its of your gf
              aren't pics of gf a requirement for newbies? Pretty sure they are ;)


              it's a Kenny Powers quote on wheels

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                #8
                Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
                especially if its of your gf


                This.
                1990 Alpine 325is
                1992 Schwarz 325ic (sold)

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                  #9
                  pics or it didn't happen
                  If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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                    #10
                    Hope you can see the pics.

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