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Supposedly, it was sent to the UK....

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A good rust-repair and repaint job will easily cost $10,000-15,000 in the USA.

You can probably drive the car to a body shop in Eastern Europe and refinish it much cheaper.

The...

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Is something like this?

E30 M3 320 convertible.
https://www.milanuncios.com/bmw-de-s...-398715156.htm

Something is fishy about it.



There are...

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European cars generally have more rust than US convertibles as they were usually bought by people in California, Texas, etc.

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What is so special about the 1988 E30 320? Does it have a rare color and very few miles?

I believe US models were better equipped. The bumpers is a different story, of course.

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The hose #13 isn't pictured proportionally.
But it's the longest hose in the system.

The additional thermostat is inserted where the hose #13 connects to the heater tube.

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Some of them had Recaros. But they didn't look like the classic Recaros as earlier generations.

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Actually, many connectors in the E30 have molded-cover terminals. The outer plastic shells can be replaced easily, but not the terminals....

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You can't open it.
The plastic cover is molded around the terminals and wires.

If you have engineering skills, you can create a 3D model in FreeCad for the plastic plug separated into...

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It's an additional thermostat.
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=64_0135

It's supposed to protect your legs in case you overheat the coolant.

The coolant hose...

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Does the ring hit the speed sensor or the cover?

Depending on the model, BMW used different speed rings.

The speed sensor for the non-M3 Z3 is smaller.

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Just post your cars on the local Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, and forums with the price that is $4,000 less - the BaT fees + shipping....

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What were the parts that you returned to them?

I know people who bought Sachs strut mounts from FCP that were loose. They had to buy the same Sachs strut mounts that were slightly better,...

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If I understand correctly, BaT discusses the Reserve Price with you. If you're Ok with the price, why should you worry?...

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You would think you can get brake pads, for example, install them; don't like them and return them a few days later.

No. You can't return installed parts for reimbursement.

If...

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If you have a torn boot, will FCP replace it? I doubt it....

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Go to a fabric store and try to find a thread that matches the color.

Put a piece of fabric under the rips and try your best with a needle to match the fabric design.

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But cars are sold sight-unseen on BaT. It means that everybody wants a low-mileage manual non-golden-color excellent-Carfax E30.

It's like a dating website. Everybody wants a 25-year-old...

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There are regular classic auctions. I think there is one in Arizona.
Why didn't you use them?...

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If you want to import a $70,000 vehicle into the UK, I guess you have to add VAT too.
If you want to buy a $70,000 vehicle from BaT ($3,500 fee) and register it in California($7,500 tax), it becomes...