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    Originally posted by Chilezen View Post

    You should come to the Midtown Meet, it's next Friday. Around Venice/La Brea.
    One of these days! Friday nights I’m usually not available, unfortunately.
    1989 325is ✨

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      Looking for an e30 . Cali car current tags clean title AC working would be a plus can be auto coupe or sedan . 4-7k? Idk if you guys have a lead

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        Can anyone recommend a shop in the north county San Diego area? Seems like more and more shops refuse to work on e30s these days. I have a shop I've been going to for 20 years up here, but they're not e30 specialists.

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          Originally posted by Il Duce View Post
          Can anyone recommend a shop in the north county San Diego area? Seems like more and more shops refuse to work on e30s these days. I have a shop I've been going to for 20 years up here, but they're not e30 specialists.
          I’ve taken my E30 to Escondido German Auto, Oceanside Motorsports and KB Motorsports in San Marcos. All are competent, but I have had the best experiences at KB. Vladimir, their BMW specialist, really knows his stuff.

          By the way, BMW of Carlsbad will not generally work on E30s without express approval by the shop manager. They put new tires and wheels on mine, but declined any other service or repairs. Given the sheer number of E30 parts becoming NLA in the last few years, I am not surprised by this policy.
          Last edited by ghrays; 04-25-2024, 07:00 PM.

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            Originally posted by ghrays View Post

            I’ve taken my E30 to Escondido German Auto, Oceanside Motorsports and KB Motorsports in San Marcos. All are competent, but I have had the best experiences at KB. Vladimir, their BMW specialist, really knows his stuff.

            By the way, BMW of Carlsbad will not generally work on E30s without express approval by the shop manager. They put new tires and wheels on mine, but declined any other service or repairs. Given the sheer number of E30 parts becoming NLA in the last few years, I am not surprised by this policy.
            Thanks man! I hadn't heard of KB. I'll check em out. I'm not too happy with All German Auto - the head gasket on my m42 blew and when delivering the news to me over the phone, the mechanic kept repeatedly asking me if I'd sell him my car. Really left a bad taste in my mouth, I was furious. I'd been going to their O'side shop for years.

            Thanks again for the rec!

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              Originally posted by Il Duce View Post
              I'm not too happy with All German Auto - the head gasket on my m42 blew and when delivering the news to me over the phone, the mechanic kept repeatedly asking me if I'd sell him my car. Really left a bad taste in my mouth, I was furious.
              Wow. That's not right.
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                Originally posted by MR 325 View Post

                Wow. That's not right.
                Man, he was SO persistent too. Asking me what I'd do with the car "if" I kept it... claiming he had connections down in Mexico on some 24v swap parts etc. I was FUMING.

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                  I'd get a second opinion on the HG
                  Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP

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                    Originally posted by MrBurgundy View Post
                    I'd get a second opinion on the HG
                    Thanks man, yea I ended up taking it to another shop. Sadly it wasn't just the HG. In the process of replacing the cyl head. I already purchased a new (used obviously) one, but it turns out that one has an internal crack. Can't bring myself to swap the car just yet - especially in CA. Want to keep it m42 for a bit longer.

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                      LA Jolla independent is where I’ve gone for 10+ years.
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                        Originally posted by Il Duce View Post
                        Can anyone recommend a shop in the north county San Diego area? Seems like more and more shops refuse to work on e30s these days. I have a shop I've been going to for 20 years up here, but they're not e30 specialists.
                        Leichtbau in Costa Mesa. Byron & Khalil are well known here on R3v and do great work!

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                          Originally posted by CR325IS View Post
                          LA Jolla independent is where I’ve gone for 10+ years.

                          I've never taken my cars there, but I am familiar, thanks for the suggestion.


                          Originally posted by WestCoastEta View Post
                          Leichtbau in Costa Mesa. Byron & Khalil are well known here on R3v and do great work!
                          I know of these guys because I watch Mike's Stanceworks YT channel. Love their builds. Wish they were a bit closer is all. Either way, thanks for the rec.

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