Looking for an inexpensive first E30 for a teenager

[VacMan]

Hey NE guys,

I have a friend who lives outside Boston. He has a teenager who's about to start driving and he'd like to buy an E30. However, he doesn't really know what he's looking at and doesn't know much about cars. I'm on the opposite coast but would like to help him however I can, so if you know of a reasonable car for sale, please let me know.

Thanks,

Tim

[bpmack16]

There is a private sale in Andover MA. It is a gold 325e, I think a 1985 or 1986, Not shure.

[UNHCLL]

Manual or Automatic?

I have a black 1987 325is automatic for sale. Just had $1,000 worth of service completed.
Tan leather interior.

$2,000 located 45 minutes North of Boston.

[djmatty]

Not to hijack or anything, but I'm looking for a cheap 5 speed, if anyone sees this thread. Of course, the OP would have dibs. :)

[VacMan]

Manual or Automatic?

I have a black 1987 325is automatic for sale. Just had $1,000 worth of service completed.
Tan leather interior.

$2,000 located 45 minutes North of Boston.

Probably an auto would be better. Have any pics of said vehicle? What was done for $1k?

Not to hijack or anything, but I'm looking for a cheap 5 speed, if anyone sees this thread. Of course, the OP would have dibs. :)

No problem. He's looking for an inexpensive car, probably an auto, so I don't think your search conflicts.

Tim

[xwill112x]

i know of a 300$ alpinwiess II 91' 318i with 244k.

just needs vaccum lines and a gas-tank.

it's in winston salem nc

[Aptyp]

why can't that kid get a VW or something JDM. We all know soon there won't be enough of them to go around, allowing teens to have them as first cars would be disastrous... (from personal experience )

[bataangpinoy]

there is a maroon e up the street from me for 600 obo. the body is no straight but the chassis is, and the motor and auto trans run like castrated apes.

[bataangpinoy]

why can't that kid get a VW or something JDM. We all know soon there won't be enough of them to go around, allowing teens to have them as first cars would be disastrous... (from personal experience )

i find this offensive but true. although i am a teen, i like my cars to be clean and simple, and i love to work on my e30. as of now im doing the susupension, master cyl, fixing the recall leak, the e brake and a few things here and there. i got the next two weeks to my slef so im taking my time.

[Rolla1990]

After the repairs and inevitable modifications, I don't believe there is such a thing as an inexpensive e30...

[bataangpinoy]

truth^^.

[nhskibm]

Tim, I know of an Auto Tranny'd IX Sedan that would probably go for $700... Typical NE rust spots (nothing that won't pass inspection)... NEW T-Case 68k ago installed at Dealer. Interior is MINT.

With $1500 in work it would be a VERY reliable and good car. Needs some suspension/brake stuff sorted.

Alpine/Tan.

[bmws50b30]

i find this offensive but true. although i am a teen, i like my cars to be clean and simple, and i love to work on my e30. as of now im doing the susupension, master cyl, fixing the recall leak, the e brake and a few things here and there. i got the next two weeks to my slef so im taking my time.

why are you fixing the recall yourself? the dealer did it for free when brought my previous car.

sorry for the OT. good luck on your search.