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    Advice needed.. Please.

    Hey what's up guys. I'm posting here in hopes that I can get some advice on the potential purchase of an E30.

    I only have these pictures and a price at this point but I am meeting the owner to see the car tomorrow and I will have to make him an offer if I am interested. Problem is, I don't know much about E30s and I am mechanically challenged.


    What I know from the owner is that this is a 1988 325i with a 2.5/2.7 engine, mechanically sound with no major problems, needs a front bumper. No history available.


    From my initial research, the asking price is on the low side of what E30s typically go for here in Bahrain at USD 2900.


    My plans for the car would be to fix it up mechanically so that it runs well, make it look as clean and as stock as possible and maybe later, upgrade the suspension and wheels to make it sit pretty.


    PS: I normally take my time researching things before hand but I don't have much time on my hands between today and tomorrow. I would really appreciate any advice.


    #2
    If you like the interior I'd say it's a great buy if it runs well and isn't rusty given the parts on it.

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      #3
      If that car were here for $2900 it wouldn't last the hour on craigslist.
      AWD > RWD

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        #4
        snatch it up... do your research... then start driving that little beast
        ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
        '90 325i sedan daily driven
        '85 325e coupe also a daily

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          #5
          It seems like a fantasmic(fantastic and orgasmic) deal.
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          Gigitty Gigitty!!!!

          88 cabrio becoming alpina b6 3.5s transplanted s62
          92 Mtech 2 cabrio alpinweiss 770 code
          88 325ix coupe manual lachsilber/cardinal
          88 325ix coupe manual diamondschwartz/natur
          87 e30 m3 for parts lachsilber/cardinal(serial number 7)
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            #6
            Originally posted by Kershaw View Post
            If that car were here for $2900 it wouldn't last the hour on craigslist.
            Agreed


            Also, it seems like this one also has a rear glass louver installed!
            :nice:
            If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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              #7
              Feels like a solid troll post but I hope not and you're just that lucky.

              Instagram: Reichart12

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                #8
                I'll give you $3000 for it right now.
                Originally posted by Sonny
                I am a meme for our community.

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                  #9
                  You don't need to be here asking us for advice. You need to be handing cash to the seller.

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                  Eric Giles
                  '20 M2 CS
                  '04 M3
                  '11 X5 35D
                  '87 325is
                  '91 325i Sport

                  There are few things more expensive than a cheap BMW...

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                    #10
                    Buy that!!
                    My previous build (currently E30-less)
                    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390

                    A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession

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                      #11
                      i was sold on the car with just the first picture. looks like a fantastic car.

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                        #12
                        Thanks for all your responses guys. I really appreciate your feedback. Unfortunately, the owner of the car isn't answering any of my calls or texts anymore.

                        I have been going through other E30 listings and I am considering these two now instead, the prices are USD 4200 and USD 3900 (respectively). I think I like the black one better but I would love to hear your thoughts.













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                          #13
                          Wow a lot of clean E30s in the middle east!

                          What are the interior options in both cars?
                          JP
                          WTB: Z3 1.9 lever, plastic bumpers, 19# injectors, Anthracite Cloth Sport Seats


                          Current
                          88 325 super eta
                          00 528i/5 (daily)
                          02 530iA sport

                          Former
                          04 525iA sport
                          87 325is
                          91 325i
                          97 528i

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                            #14


                            "A good memory for quotes combined with a poor memory for attribution can lead to a false sense of originality."
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                            91 318is Turbo Sold
                            87 325 Daily driver Sold
                            06 4.8is X5
                            06 Mtec X3
                            05 4.4i X5 Sold
                            92 325ic Sold & Re-purchased
                            90 325i Sold
                            97 328is Sold
                            01 323ci Sold
                            92 325i Sold
                            83 528e Totaled
                            98 328i Sold
                            93 325i Sold

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                              #15
                              They both look like garbage.

                              Avoid at all costs!
                              If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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