Google album link. Includes a walkaround video, jack test, proof that VINs match, exterior shots, interior shots, and cosmetic issue closeups.
I bought the car back in November of 2016 after having a crappy driver pull in front of me while commuting on my way to work on my 600rr. I enjoyed the view of the world upside down until coming down on the driver's hood. Bruised and hurting badly, but I escaped with no major injuries. My bike was totaled and I was thinking maybe riding on the streets wasn't for me anymore - so I went on the hunt for a new daily driver.
I searched for a few weeks for E30s but none were exactly what I was looking for - a coupe, AWD, manual, a decent body/color. I finally came across a local guy who was selling his - it needed some love and I was more than willing to commit myself to giving it what it needed. I already knew a decent bit about working on cars but the next couple months I learned more than I had in my previous 35+ years working on the car almost every night after work in the garage.
I did all I could to it before having a local shop (Bimmer Rescue - you can Google them. Very reputable place with great staff) finish up what I couldn't. I drove it throughout the summer before getting the itch to start riding again. I ended up buying a KTM Duke in August and knew my love affair with the E30 was done for and she would need a new home. I got some body work (got hit while parked on the street - softball size dent in the quarter panel and a cracked front bumper) done in September.
~175k on the odometer now.
So, a listing of the major things I have replaced myself or had done by Bimmer Rescue. I have most receipts from all the work done:
- Replaced all belts (including timing) at ~171k miles.
- Replaced major cooling hoses
- Replaced a few vacuum hoses
- Replaced water pump
- Replaced thermostat housing
- Replaced rear boots. Fronts were done by the previous owner in early 2016
- Replaced rear brakes and rotors
- Flushed front & rear differential, transfer case, and transmission
- Replaced rear differential output seals
- Replaced multiple seals on the transmission and transfer case
- Replaced all guibos
- Replaced tie rods
- Replaced front sway bar and bushings as well as front sway bar links
- Replaced valve cover gasket
- Replaced shifter rod with a Garagistic DSSR (had to file it slightly to clear the transmission)
- Replaced gas tank
- Replaced fuel sender units
- Replaced fuel filter
- Replaced odometer gears (noticed it had stopped working after filling up for gas). It is probably ~30-50 miles off
- Replaced fan and fan clutch
- Swapped stereo with a bluetooth head unit with working hands-free mic.
Very little rust. None on the frame.
So what doesn't work and what needs to get done?
Mechanically:
- Slight coolant leak from one of the hoses.
- Slight oil leak from rocker on valve cover
- Slight power steering fluid leak
- Engine mounts need to be replaced
- Oil sensor doesn't work and needs to be cleaned or replaced
- Window washer fluid sensor doesn't work or needs to be replaced
- Brake lines are beginning to rust and will need to be replaced.
Digital:
- The multi-function computer's LCD screen is shot. Needs to be replaced. I do have the analog clock if you wanted to replace it with that
Cosmetic:
- The dash is in surprisingly good condition with a small crack (there's a picture of it in the listing)
- The front seats need more love than anything else. The driver's side is out of a convertible because the previous owner couldn't find a coupe seat. The leather is very worn all around and there are rips in the both passenger and driver's seats.
- There are small chips in the paint of forward facing parts from 26 years of driving
- Black trim on the outside is faded from years of being in the sun.
- The front bumper is aftermarket. I don't know the brand/model.
Misc:
- The engine noise insulators are original and shot. I have replacements but never installed them because I didn't want to remove the hood and not be able to get it re-aligned. So they will come with the car.
I have the last inspection report from Bimmer Rescue I can send anyone who is interested in it as well as receipts from nearly everything I bought. If you're local and want to come check out the car I'm good with that.
Thanks for looking and feel free to shoot me any questions/suggestions you have. I'm sure I'm missing something that'll I need to add later anyways.
Certified check only.
Edit: Forgot to add that I'm in Richmond, VA. I'm willing to ship if you set up the shipping and pay for it yourself.
I bought the car back in November of 2016 after having a crappy driver pull in front of me while commuting on my way to work on my 600rr. I enjoyed the view of the world upside down until coming down on the driver's hood. Bruised and hurting badly, but I escaped with no major injuries. My bike was totaled and I was thinking maybe riding on the streets wasn't for me anymore - so I went on the hunt for a new daily driver.
I searched for a few weeks for E30s but none were exactly what I was looking for - a coupe, AWD, manual, a decent body/color. I finally came across a local guy who was selling his - it needed some love and I was more than willing to commit myself to giving it what it needed. I already knew a decent bit about working on cars but the next couple months I learned more than I had in my previous 35+ years working on the car almost every night after work in the garage.
I did all I could to it before having a local shop (Bimmer Rescue - you can Google them. Very reputable place with great staff) finish up what I couldn't. I drove it throughout the summer before getting the itch to start riding again. I ended up buying a KTM Duke in August and knew my love affair with the E30 was done for and she would need a new home. I got some body work (got hit while parked on the street - softball size dent in the quarter panel and a cracked front bumper) done in September.
~175k on the odometer now.
So, a listing of the major things I have replaced myself or had done by Bimmer Rescue. I have most receipts from all the work done:
- Replaced all belts (including timing) at ~171k miles.
- Replaced major cooling hoses
- Replaced a few vacuum hoses
- Replaced water pump
- Replaced thermostat housing
- Replaced rear boots. Fronts were done by the previous owner in early 2016
- Replaced rear brakes and rotors
- Flushed front & rear differential, transfer case, and transmission
- Replaced rear differential output seals
- Replaced multiple seals on the transmission and transfer case
- Replaced all guibos
- Replaced tie rods
- Replaced front sway bar and bushings as well as front sway bar links
- Replaced valve cover gasket
- Replaced shifter rod with a Garagistic DSSR (had to file it slightly to clear the transmission)
- Replaced gas tank
- Replaced fuel sender units
- Replaced fuel filter
- Replaced odometer gears (noticed it had stopped working after filling up for gas). It is probably ~30-50 miles off
- Replaced fan and fan clutch
- Swapped stereo with a bluetooth head unit with working hands-free mic.
Very little rust. None on the frame.
So what doesn't work and what needs to get done?
Mechanically:
- Slight coolant leak from one of the hoses.
- Slight oil leak from rocker on valve cover
- Slight power steering fluid leak
- Engine mounts need to be replaced
- Oil sensor doesn't work and needs to be cleaned or replaced
- Window washer fluid sensor doesn't work or needs to be replaced
- Brake lines are beginning to rust and will need to be replaced.
Digital:
- The multi-function computer's LCD screen is shot. Needs to be replaced. I do have the analog clock if you wanted to replace it with that
Cosmetic:
- The dash is in surprisingly good condition with a small crack (there's a picture of it in the listing)
- The front seats need more love than anything else. The driver's side is out of a convertible because the previous owner couldn't find a coupe seat. The leather is very worn all around and there are rips in the both passenger and driver's seats.
- There are small chips in the paint of forward facing parts from 26 years of driving
- Black trim on the outside is faded from years of being in the sun.
- The front bumper is aftermarket. I don't know the brand/model.
Misc:
- The engine noise insulators are original and shot. I have replacements but never installed them because I didn't want to remove the hood and not be able to get it re-aligned. So they will come with the car.
I have the last inspection report from Bimmer Rescue I can send anyone who is interested in it as well as receipts from nearly everything I bought. If you're local and want to come check out the car I'm good with that.
Thanks for looking and feel free to shoot me any questions/suggestions you have. I'm sure I'm missing something that'll I need to add later anyways.
Certified check only.
Edit: Forgot to add that I'm in Richmond, VA. I'm willing to ship if you set up the shipping and pay for it yourself.
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