Thinking of buying

[westbeach]

Been looking into getting a swapped e30 for awhile. This s52 has been on my mind quite a bit. Was hoping anyone with knowledge on this swap could take a look and see if they notice anything.
Maybe some of the most have questions I could ask him having this swap

Any help would be much appreciated
Thanks

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/6034556351.html

[bmwm42]

steal that would be 15k in Portland

[e30austin]

The obvious color change would be a turn off to me, but the swap looks to be done pretty decent. Fair deal.

[EN318isPDX]

The hood alignment looks odd

[5Toes]

the ///M badge is pretty sweet.. NOT lol

who did the paint?
who did the wiring harness/splicing
driveability???

it looks ready to go with loads of high quality parts. it seems to be just a shit eta that got the whole treatment - the back seat is vinyl and doesnt match and Id get a mtech wheel asap!

[djjerme]

Please note the car is in Phoenix!

Sounds legit.

[spiDmang]

Looks decent.

[westbeach]

Thanks for the Replys.
He says the hood isn't lined up perfectly.
Paint was done at auto painting Az.
Says drives great he just re-did the suspension.

I'll keep updating

[westbeach]

He says he's not sure on the hood. It could probably be realigned.

The engine runs and idles great. Minor lifter tick. (Will try and get video of this)

[Matt-B]

dont buy iy for first car, you will flip it, crash it, total, etc

buy a shit e30 for first e30 if your set on 1

also, buying a swap car is no fun, bought not built

[e30austin]

He says he's not sure on the hood. It could probably be realigned.

The engine runs and idles great. Minor lifter tick. (Will try and get video of this)

A supposed low miles motor with lifter tick? Something's fishy there.

If you're insistent on buying a swapped car, that's totally fine. I would hold out for one that's a bit nicer (no funny engine issues, no color change resprays, etc). I notice the seller deliberately doesn't show any pictures of the left front corner of the car, but in the one picture that kinda shows it, it looks like it definitely has some fender/hood alignment issues, which is definitely indicative of some sort of a crash...which explains the color change.

My $.02.

[westbeach]

Really appreciate all the replys. Ya this guy won't send me any vid or extra pics so my search will continue.

[djjerme]

I'm still unclear - says car is in AZ but he posted in LA. Is he in LA or PHX.. Screw that shady stuff. Just walk away man.

[Lance Racing]

You guys are getting soft, 13 posts in and nobody has bitched about the M badge on the rear deck lid. LOL.

[bmwm42]

the ///M badge is pretty sweet.. NOT lol

who did the paint?
who did the wiring harness/splicing
driveability???

it looks ready to go with loads of high quality parts. it seems to be just a shit eta that got the whole treatment - the back seat is vinyl and doesnt match and Id get a mtech wheel asap!

Lol looks like you need glasses lance