You should convince Steve-o to buy the chassis once all the goodies sell. If I remember right, his chassis was rusty and ugly
Cheap shizzz- fire sale fire saleeeeeeeee!
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Now an IX e30 is certainly still tossable, but it's somewhat compromised by permanent all-wheel drive and the extra weight that comes with it. I think that turns off some buyers who are looking for the RWD experience.
I understand completely why you went down the road you did. Perhaps some of your car will live on in my next project. ;)Comment
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I sold mine, fairly quickly without really advertising. Only on the Alpha FB page. I sold it on the super discount though on the account of some shit needing repair.
I will say this, the iX is a completely different beast compared to the rwd e30's. You gotta really want an iX if you get one. If not you'll just get frustrated and let down.Comment
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I think this is a big part of it. Remember, what has made the e30 popular with the drift kidz is the same thing that made the hachi popular. A small, light, RWD tossable car.
Now an IX e30 is certainly still tossable, but it's somewhat compromised by permanent all-wheel drive and the extra weight that comes with it. I think that turns off some buyers who are looking for the RWD experience.
I understand completely why you went down the road you did. Perhaps some of your car will live on in my next project. ;)I sold mine, fairly quickly without really advertising. Only on the Alpha FB page. I sold it on the super discount though on the account of some shit needing repair.
I will say this, the iX is a completely different beast compared to the rwd e30's. You gotta really want an iX if you get one. If not you'll just get frustrated and let down.
Now buy some parts :)-Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
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08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler
Originally posted by IronJoe
Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.
Originally posted by 2mAn
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We've gotten soft.
Though, it does crack me up when I see a Prius still rockin' studded tires right now.1991 325i MT2 Touring (JDM bro)
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Makes sense..
Possibly because almost everything drivetrain related is "iX only." From what I have seen/heard/dealt with, almost nothing on the iX drivetrain can be used in anything but an iX, and the same for the opposite.
That's not to say they are a bad car, my buddy loves his two iX's. But he loves his M3 more..I think this is a big part of it. Remember, what has made the e30 popular with the drift kidz is the same thing that made the hachi popular. A small, light, RWD tossable car.
Now an IX e30 is certainly still tossable, but it's somewhat compromised by permanent all-wheel drive and the extra weight that comes with it. I think that turns off some buyers who are looking for the RWD experience.
Misguided morals? Armchair restorers? I'd be willing to bet that most people in here have at least one project (you know I do, given your snarky comments in the past). If being a little disappointed seeing an uncommon example of an increasingly hard-to-find car being parted out for no reason makes one have "misguided morals", then so be it.
is advice, or an offer to help?
You’re absolutely right, Josh. It is just a car, and it will behoove those (not specifically you) who are only criticizing and not offering help or providing advice to keep that in mind too.
And I know you're only saying it's shitty the fog lights were sold, the quote of yours I used was specifically to say if you didn't want to see the car parted, then you should buy it.
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Parts added as of 2/12/16
-plastic bumpers (front and rear $250)
-iX weaves (no tires)- $100
-iX weaves center caps -$90-Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler
Originally posted by IronJoe
Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.
Originally posted by 2mAn
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Man, don't pay so much attention to what's being said. Part outs are fine. It's your car, you'll make more money off it that way, and people will get things that they want for their car.
People are sentimental about stuff, but it's just stuff. This car, that car, who cares. Nobody wanted to pony up the $$ for it whole, so now you'll get likely more than that for the sum of the parts. If people were so sad to see it get parted, then they could very well have put together the money to keep it.
Honestly, I think parting cars is neat. Gives your car the opportunity to live on in the form of a bunch of other cars being that much better. 200k+ on a drivetrain and the associated maintenance is just another hassle, it clearly lived a long life.sigpic
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Dibs on the hood, trunk, bumpers for my friend.
I'd also like the roof off it before the shell goes to scrap. May part of it live on as part of mine. Will send pm in a few mins.
edit: you've got PM.Last edited by DER E30; 02-13-2016, 11:08 AM.-Christian
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Updated the parts list. Stuff is moving fast.
I hate you Monday, bump!-Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler
Originally posted by IronJoe
Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.
Originally posted by 2mAn
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Dibs mean nothing. Especially to this seller. As a matter of fact, neither does a firm commitment, which I got from him last week. Wednesday we had a respectful text conversation in which a price for the 3.91 differential and factory antennae was agreed upon. I expressed that I didn't want it sold out from under me and sitting in my garage was better than his, to which he agreed, telling me they'll be out in a couple days. Next I hear is he forgot about me and sold them to someone else. I told him in no uncertain terms how shitty that was and he replied about how many flakes he has to deal with, I was just another prospective buyer and cash talks. Worst part, for me, is I committed these parts to family member cars. Committed. I guess that means more to some than others...Comment
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Dibs mean nothing. Especially to this seller. As a matter of fact, neither does a firm commitment, which I got from him last week. Wednesday we had a respectful text conversation in which a price for the 3.91 differential and factory antennae was agreed upon. I expressed that I didn't want it sold out from under me and sitting in my garage was better than his, to which he agreed, telling me they'll be out in a couple days. Next I hear is he forgot about me and sold them to someone else. I told him in no uncertain terms how shitty that was and he replied about how many flakes he has to deal with, I was just another prospective buyer and cash talks. Worst part, for me, is I committed these parts to family member cars. Committed. I guess that means more to some than others...
Brad is a standup guy, those in this community who know and have dealt with him can support this. I am sure he meant no harm and wouldn't do this on purpose, that is not the kind of guy he is.- Greg
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Dibs mean nothing. Especially to this seller. As a matter of fact, neither does a firm commitment, which I got from him last week. Wednesday we had a respectful text conversation in which a price for the 3.91 differential and factory antennae was agreed upon. I expressed that I didn't want it sold out from under me and sitting in my garage was better than his, to which he agreed, telling me they'll be out in a couple days. Next I hear is he forgot about me and sold them to someone else. I told him in no uncertain terms how shitty that was and he replied about how many flakes he has to deal with, I was just another prospective buyer and cash talks. Worst part, for me, is I committed these parts to family member cars. Committed. I guess that means more to some than others...F80 M3 Alpine
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I realize mistakes happen, cash talks and all that. I would have been up there that night if they were out, or he expressed any interest in wanting help in getting them out. Fact is, he committed, wanted a few days, and I trusted. Clearly my bad. I hope Karma is real...Comment
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