WTB: E30 325 Convertible - Greater Philly Area

[movet22]

Good morning,

I am looking to purchase an E30 325 Convertible. I live in NJ Philly Suburbs and would like to keep the potential purchase within ~1 hour radius.

Must haves:
- Manual transmission
- Good exterior/interior condition
- Good top condition
- Service records
- Black/Grey/White colors
- Daily driving condition
- Looking to Spend up to 7,000 USD

Nice to have/not deal breakers:
- Front spoiler/body kit/aggressive styling would be a big plus
- 6 cylinder would be a huge plus
- I'm open to an engine swap if it is suitable
- Ideally only light modifications, but I'm not ruling anything out without seeing it
- Preferably white headlights (not yellow)
- Big plus if the timing belt and water pump were recently serviced
- functioning top motor (moved to 'nice-to-have')

Definite No:
- Automatic transmission
- accident car
- teal/beige color
- unrealiable engine issues

I tried to be as specific as possible, but in reality, I'm willing to take a look at most anything with the "Must have's" and in my price range and locale. I'm a motivated buyer, and am looking forward to getting into my first E30.

Thanks for taking a look!

[2mAn]

Might be able to find a number that works for the two of you...

https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=422304

Its a car you wont need to do anything to but drive and enjoy

[movet22]

I can't believe I missed that beauty when I was looking last night-- thanks!

[Nick's e30]

Broken top motor

I'm going to bid you good luck if this is a definite no; a car with working power is going to likely be more well maintained all around and command 10k+ in this e30 environment.

All else seems to be relatively reasonable asks though. Good luck bud!

[movet22]

I'm going to bid you good luck if this is a definite no; a car with working power is going to likely be more well maintained all around and command 10k+ in this e30 environment.

All else seems to be relatively reasonable asks though. Good luck bud!

Fair enough, and if everything else works out, then I can live with that-- especially if it is such a common item.

In any event, thanks-- I'm excited to join the community.

[jgilber0]

Broken top motor is an easy fix. Assuming it's the typical sheared off aluminum housing problem, you can buy a steel plate from Germany, bolt it on, and you're back in business.

Available here:

https://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-E30-Cabrio-Reparaturkit-elektrisches-Verdeck-Verdeckmotor/282438820320?hash=item41c2aa61e0:g:zGAAAOSwVm5Y925V

Good luck!

[movet22]

Broken top motor is an easy fix. Assuming it's the typical sheared off aluminum housing problem, you can buy a steel plate from Germany, bolt it on, and you're back in business.

Available here:

https://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-E30-Cabrio-Reparaturkit-elektrisches-Verdeck-Verdeckmotor/282438820320?hash=item41c2aa61e0:g:zGAAAOSwVm5Y925V

Good luck!

I've been a member of this forum/community for barely a day and am already blown away by the responsiveness and helpful folks. Now I just have to get that Vert! Thanks everyone!

[jgilber0]

I've been a member of this forum/community for barely a day and am already blown away by the responsiveness and helpful folks. Now I just have to get that Vert! Thanks everyone!

:up:

[2mAn]

I've been a member of this forum/community for barely a day and am already blown away by the responsiveness and helpful folks. Now I just have to get that Vert! Thanks everyone!

We have expectations of pics when you finally make a purchase. Be ready to satisfy our demands

[movet22]

We have expectations of pics when you finally make a purchase. Be ready to satisfy our demands

Consider it done.

[2mAn]

Consider it done.

Sweet... :devil:

[Echo30V]

Might be able to find a number that works for the two of you...

https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=422304

Its a car you wont need to do anything to but drive and enjoy

Thanks for the referral 2mAn. I do love the community. Even if I sell my Vert and get the SC I am going to hang around here. Besides the P-Car the E30 is it.