Anyone know the story behind this car?

[Mark 42]

Okay, knowing that the guy is full of it, and the car may need to be un-hacked,
what would it be worth if I'm looking for a starting point to own a BMW that
I can afford to buy cheap and fix up?

Obviously just a ballpark guess (especially if you have seen it in person, of course).

I'd like to find a decent early 3 series or a 1970's BMW2002 that I can use as
a daily driver. Without a speedo, this one is going to need attention right away,
but after fixing that, would it be driveable (21 miles each way to/from work)?

Thanks in advance.
(Please, don't just call me an idiot... I know I have a lot to learn about BMW's...
sometimes you can find a BSer and actually talk him into a good deal)

[ClausE30]

Heres something that I recently learned and worth a shot for you. I threw up a WTB post on craigslist and got tons of hits from people with e30's, something like 5 or 6 emailed me. They were ones not posted on craigslist.

I looked at that e30 and If your able to get a good deal then I'd say maybee look into it... If I recall he is moving soon so you could use that to your advantage.

Good luck hunting for the right car, may take you awhile. But I would forsure start with a craigslist add. PM me if you want a couple of leads that I shot down. :)

[Mark 42]

Thank you Claus.
I'll try a CL ad like you suggest (maybe closer to the weekend when I can go look).

I may take you up on your offer of the leads you didn't go with.
I'm a bit (okay totally) wore out and not all here right now (exhaustion
and a sinus infection have me really dim witted tonight). I'll PM you
when I'm more coherent.

It amazes me how many people put for sale ads on CL with no phone,
or even asking for email, and never return emails. If I were selling, I'd
be right on top of responding to potential buyers.

[ClausE30]

Thank you Claus.
I'll try a CL ad like you suggest (maybe closer to the weekend when I can go look).

I may take you up on your offer of the leads you didn't go with.
I'm a bit (okay totally) wore out and not all here right now (exhaustion
and a sinus infection have me really dim witted tonight). I'll PM you
when I'm more coherent.

It amazes me how many people put for sale ads on CL with no phone,
or even asking for email, and never return emails. If I were selling, I'd
be right on top of responding to potential buyers.

Yea man no problem. Just let me know!

[Gerta]

Mark 42 - my .02 is that you can find a decent but needs work E30 for 1000 -2000 depending on the seller. The best finds aren't on CL IMO - just as Claus said. Hit up yard sales in your area ... you never know what you'll find (tools, a girlfriend, free cookies). You need to find "grandpa's" car sitting in a garage where the owner never drives it, yet throws up a for sale sign in the driveway.

[nny403]

What bullshit! This is my car! I have spent a long time getting it to where it is now. That rear bumper delete mod shaves seconds off your track time. The tech is there because race car. The car is different colors because I've only owned red cars. All race cars. I took the panels and door from each one to creat this super car. So before you go bashing my race car, think to your self WWJLPD (what would John Luc Picard do)?


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I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?dshurg

It's Jean Luc Picard btw. Because Trekkie.

I have that same Tach in my ETA $39.99 at O'Reillys but it's just stuffed on the dash.

[george graves]

There's no speedometer!

Lol - he painted the "glass" of the cluster black with a round unpainteed window to the fuel level gauge. I bet the speedo is still there.

[drulle]

funny shit

[Kingb]

There is an e30 on bookoo that might interest you

Okay, knowing that the guy is full of it, and the car may need to be un-hacked,
what would it be worth if I'm looking for a starting point to own a BMW that
I can afford to buy cheap and fix up?

Obviously just a ballpark guess (especially if you have seen it in person, of course).

I'd like to find a decent early 3 series or a 1970's BMW2002 that I can use as
a daily driver. Without a speedo, this one is going to need attention right away,
but after fixing that, would it be driveable (21 miles each way to/from work)?

Thanks in advance.
(Please, don't just call me an idiot... I know I have a lot to learn about BMW's...
sometimes you can find a BSer and actually talk him into a good deal)

[BraveUlysses]

This one? a 320i?

http://lewis.bookoo.com/item25488046.html?itemId=25488046&src=SEARCH

[Mark 42]

This one? a 320i?
http://lewis.bookoo.com/item25488046...046&src=SEARCH

Over all a pretty decent car, if you have some skills with a wretch...

I'm going to go have a look at this event...

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=244120

there may be some BMW clubs there, and I never know what I might find...

People have gotten some good deals at the Carlisle Import Swap Meet.
Sometimes enthusiasts just want to make space in the garage for a new project... yeah, I know :loco:

Back to:

E30 1991 (318is) fast and runs great w/ mods MUST SELL ASAP - MOVING - $1 (Puget Sound)

Lol - he painted the "glass" of the cluster black with a round unpainteed window to the fuel level gauge. I bet the speedo is still there.

Actually, its much higher quality than that - looks like painted plywood panel.

Not as nice as real wood grain:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug5_xKwURfc

[e30austin]

Here's this fucking thing again...

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/2944316983.html

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E30, clean title 318is - $4000 (vancouver)

Date: 2012-04-06, 3:16PM PDT
Reply to: wzq7d-2944316983@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Im selling my 1991 318is CLEAN TITLE!!!!, its a very clean and smooth car
the inteior is in great shape, black leather
power windows
power streeing
Brand new alternater
Brand new bosh spark plugs
New oil
Tires are still good
Sony deck
aftermarket headers
diain chip!

This car is my daily driver and it works great, never been pushed always babyed and cleaned
Very good on gas! just hit about 160k

give me call or text anytime at 360-433-7430

[ClausE30]

^hahah yep same one. someone put new rims on it it looks like. Wonder if it's the same owner or someone else who just realized how bad it is? And is trying to make or recoup money

[e30austin]

You couldn't give me that piece of shit. I pity anyone who buys it. God only knows what the prior owners have done to it...