Yep, comes up as a 325i Auto on checking...weird spec though, electric roof, fogs and a horrible four spoke wheel...good job I've got two m-tech 1 wheels doing nothing!

Thanks- I suspect this car is not an SE- although it does have the front fogs and the rear lip spoiler as well as the diagonal striped cloth, no headlamp washers though. Here's some pics: http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/e21Wadey/325ISE.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/e21Wadey/325...

Does anyone know why some 'plastic bumper' cars have colour coded bumpers and others just have black bumpers? I'm looking at buying a 1990 G reg 325i SE Auto which has black bumpers but has what appears to be SE spec otherwise, albeit with the naff four spoke plastic steering wheel, not the 3 spoke ...

'88 325i

robbo86 wrote:You can use a clay bar limitless times without damaging your paint. Something cutting like paint renovator is good for a while, however eventually you will rub down to primer/bare metal.

Good point...

Is there any advantage in using a clay bar over a cutting product such as Autoglym Paint Renovator? When I was a lad I don't think clay bars were invented... My recently acquired Cab's paint was as Alex described his 318is was when he got it, rough with tar spots etc but after a day of using Autogly...

Ollie_bwoii wrote:Suppose but I do love the classic shark nose look of a early 630cs with chrome, bottletops and a comfort interior! Ultimate cool!

I agree but boy do they rust. Looked at a 633 last year, thought I'd turned up to see a FIAT by mistake...

Ollie_bwoii wrote:You went for a highline not a chromie E24!

But lovely cars you've got!

Know what you're saying about the chrome bumper 6's, they do look nicer in many ways but to compensate the Highline has a better interior- I think at least 10 cows died to fit out each one!

ImysE30 wrote:Cab looks very nice but the 635csi, what a car

Cheers mate, very kind of you. I'll get chucked off here for saying it but the 635 will always be my favourite.

I've just bought this 325i Cabriolet which I'm smitten with so couldn't resist posting a pic and thought I'd throw in my 635CSi as well for good measure 'cos I'm not sure which is the better car! As this is the E30 Zone, I can guess the answers I'll get here... http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh1...

1) bigtkb E30 325i 24v 2) Dave E46 325i sport 3) Padi E30 318i cab 4) iDreamBeemer E30 325i 5) E301988325i Alex 6) widget E30 325i 7) Mark-W (car?) 8 )GrindCulture 318iS Touring Abortion 9) roley 318 touring 10) Lance E30 325i 24v 11) Harrison(snr) 335i cab 12) Harrison(jnr) 135i cab 13) smally E46 ...

I've got a 635CSi Highline. Absolutely no problem getting parts- BMW still has virtually everything for E24s.

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Yes, my local garage checked the TPS and pronounced it ok. Thanks.

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I have an M40 316i with 70,000 miles. It snatches/jerks/misfires at certain speeds but not harshly and usually on a light throttle. It is worst at 40-50mph in fourth gear. I know all about the camshaft problems with these engines and the cam was slightly worn so I had the head professionally rebuilt...