Dream come true- E30M3 Content Inside

[AWDBOB]

You've inspired me to start pounding the pavement looking for one to save. I figure someone in my area has one stashed in a garage I just need to find them

I think there are still a few left! One just popped up in Jersey that had been sitting for 10 years. It was pretty damn rough, seller wanted $15K firm. The thing is, the prices are making then inaccessible, and they're not going down.

[tiger_e30]

If I do find one then I have to hope it's in bad enough shape I can afford it but not a basket case. But they have to be out there, you see the m1 found in Italy? Had 4000 miles got parked in a garage and has been sitting

[Powling]

I was thinking about putting a sign in the back of my 325. I live in burbs but plenty of rural areas 15 min away. I might start taking drives and just asking bar owners, gas station clerks anyone that will listen. I'm right by the factory so I figure there is a pretty good chance

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You dont know until you try! You'll kick yourself if someone else finds an M3 before you do if its local.

[tiger_e30]

I started doing this a couple years ago actually. I live in a rural area with lots of barns and garages. I printed out a "LOOKING FOR" info sheet and started putting them in peoples mailboxes and front doors. You'd be surprised what people will call you about...no BMW calls yet though. You never know when someone will call though!

I was thinking about putting a sign in the back of my 325. I live in burbs but plenty of rural areas 15 min away. I might start taking drives and just asking bar owners, gas station clerks anyone that will listen. I'm right by the factory so I figure there is a pretty good chance

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[Powling]

You've inspired me to start pounding the pavement looking for one to save. I figure someone in my area has one stashed in a garage I just need to find them

I started doing this a couple years ago actually. I live in a rural area with lots of barns and garages. I printed out a "LOOKING FOR" info sheet and started putting them in peoples mailboxes and front doors. You'd be surprised what people will call you about...no BMW calls yet though. You never know when someone will call though!

[tiger_e30]

You've inspired me to start pounding the pavement looking for one to save. I figure someone in my area has one stashed in a garage I just need to find them

[AWDBOB]

Nice. If you want to keep the resale value, keep the s14. If you plan on never selling it - do what ever you want!

Thanks, man. I'm planning on keeping it (love long time), but the S14 is going to stay in!

I'd like to build a 2.5L motor for it eventually, but that's far down the road.

[george graves]

Nice. If you want to keep the resale value, keep the s14. If you plan on never selling it - do what ever you want!

[AWDBOB]

Looks clean; speaking of clean; get those leaves off of it:). Will rust like crazy in the windshield area:). Hope you have fun with it. There are still some deals around.
jm

To be fair, the leaves were from before the car was in my possession. They're gone now :)

You my man have just made it in life

You win some you lose some- today is a good day!

I like your dream...

It looks like it is a 1988 m3?

It's an '89! But it was built very early/late, as it's a Zinno car, and to my knowledge Zinno stopped at 88.

Looks pretty original and solid from what I can see. Congrats man.

edit: is that a non-m zinno coupe outside too? man, this seems awful familiar :p

Thanks man! It's very original, which is nice. It needs help, but it's all there.

That's a Brilliant non-m coupe outside! Good taste you have there ;)

Very cool, keeping all e30's?
edit: saw the other thread

I'm keeping the iS and the M3, and selling the iX once she's all finished up! If I find a garage big enough I'll keep all three, but I don't foresee that happening.

[tak7]

Very cool, keeping all e30's?
edit: saw the other thread

[jhaurimn]

Looks pretty original and solid from what I can see. Congrats man.

edit: is that a non-m zinno coupe outside too? man, this seems awful familiar :p

[e30m3s54turbo]

I like your dream...

It looks like it is a 1988 m3?

[econti]

You my man have just made it in life

[2002jm]

good deal

Looks clean; speaking of clean; get those leaves off of it:). Will rust like crazy in the windshield area:). Hope you have fun with it. There are still some deals around.
jm

[AWDBOB]

Want to hear more about this!:). Congrates and enjoy!
jm

Thank you! I'm still in shock. The car has been in this small midwest town it's entire life (where I live now). It was owned by a wealthy gentlemen since '94, and the guy I bought it from found it in his driveway with flat tires. It was a daily driver all of last year, but the HG went and the car sat for a year, which brings us to now. The car is very complete which is what I like. All of the detail plastic pieces, covers, tools, etc are all there. It has a fairly fresh coat of paint, all panels are original. It's the perfect car to refresh and drive.

I'll be pulling the motor, doing a clutch, HG, and going over everything up there, and will then do a full suspension/bushing refresh.

Once I'm done that I'm going to reupholster the interior, drive it, and fix all the small things while I enjoy it! Can't wait to get her up to speed.