E30 Zone

Hello everyone, I am looking to purchase an e30 325 sport cabby for use as a summer car, apart from the usual things to look for in buying a car, owners, service history etc. what do I need to look out for when buying one?

The car will only cover approx 2k per year, it'll be garaged on rainy days and during the winter, so what sort of services will I need to get done?

What sort of money would I expect to pay for a well looked after example?

Thanks

Gary

for a excellent condition motorsport, could start from £4-5k

6k upwards for an excellent condition genuine motorsport on a H or J.

Check the roof works correctly, if it's electric it can be a PITA to fix

Check for rust like any other E30, rear arches and the boot are 2 good areas to check especially.

What's your budget?

I've got £3.5k max and I'm in no hurry, but if I can't get the right car for that price, I'll have to think again, I've always loved the e30's though.

You should be able to pick up a nice decent one for that amount, prices tend to go up in the summer though

Be careful, you can have a motorsport cab but not a 325i sport convertable. The motorsport cabs are harder to find and are normally all autos.

No such thing as a 325i sport convertible. But there were motorsport versions.

For 3.5k you will get one needing TLC

Jhonno wrote:For 3.5k you will get one needing TLC

how ever would get a nice 325i cab.

keep checking pistonheads

Sorry lads, didn't mean sport but the mtech. The mtech II's look stunning

steeleez wrote:Sorry lads, didn't mean sport but the mtech. The mtech II's look stunning

You sound like you're looking for a MOTORSPORT Convertible. Never such a thing as mtech convertibles. It's the Motorsport's that came with the Tech2 kit as standard in a selected range of colours.

You will however, see regular 325i convertibles where someone has fitted a tech 2 kit.

The easiest way to identify a GENUINE motorsport is to take the chassis number to your local dealer and get him to run it through the database.

A genuine motorsport came with extended leather which included the door panels and hand stitched centre console.

There were also a metal bumper motorsport (with no body kit) prior to the later car with the kit.

Hope that clears it up for you.

Oh and you're looking at £4.5k up for a half decent one.

B7 wrote:

steeleez wrote:Sorry lads, didn't mean sport but the mtech. The mtech II's look stunning

You sound like you're looking for a MOTORSPORT Convertible. Never such a thing as mtech convertibles. It's the Motorsport's that came with the Tech2 kit as standard in a selected range of colours.

You will however, see regular 325i convertibles where someone has fitted a tech 2 kit.

The easiest way to identify a GENUINE motorsport is to take the chassis number to your local dealer and get him to run it through the database.

A genuine motorsport came with extended leather which included the door panels and hand stitched centre console.

There were also a metal bumper motorsport (with no body kit) prior to the later car with the kit.

Hope that clears it up for you.

Oh and you're looking at £4.5k up for a half decent one.

Thanks for that, I sit corrected

I may know of a standard 325i with a tech 2 kit fitted for sale in Hert's if your interested. Be about 2k

steeleez wrote:Sorry lads, didn't mean sport but the mtech. The mtech II's look stunning

.... But beware of what will probably be lurking underneath the kit.

B7 wrote:I may know of a standard 325i with a tech 2 kit fitted for sale in Hert's if your interested. Be about 2k

I would definately consider it, have you got any details?

Gary

you have PM.

Hi Gary,

I have seen this one advertised in the West Midlands recently, I came across it whilst looking at other E30s: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C83250/

Looks very genuine and very low mileage too. Not sure if its still for sale but have a look.

Ritz

Ritz wrote:Hi Gary,

I have seen this one advertised in the West Midlands recently, I came across it whilst looking at other E30s: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C83250/

Looks very genuine and very low mileage too. Not sure if its still for sale but have a look.

Ritz

Ritz, sorry mate, that looks moody to me. Wrong interior (no convertibles came with comfort seats) and the guy is a deluded maniac if he thinks G864 VYN is worth £70k (!!!!!!!!) and the fact he's factored a replacement rear screen in the price. Plus it's a 320. Yes it's a low miler and yes it has AC (albeit dealer fit) but thats about it.

this might help
http://www.e30ic.com/M-technic.htm

best check is to ask a dealer with the vin no and they will give you the original spec

now I was under the impression that they were MTech not Motorsport ........(M Technic Luxusausstattung" option (M Technic Luxury Equipment):


and a lot of MTechs came with the special Bubble leather seats ..looks good in good condition but most of them have wear probs and the finish is not replaceable

B7 wrote:

Ritz wrote:Hi Gary,

I have seen this one advertised in the West Midlands recently, I came across it whilst looking at other E30s: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C83250/

Looks very genuine and very low mileage too. Not sure if its still for sale but have a look.

Ritz

Ritz, sorry mate, that looks moody to me. Wrong interior (no convertibles came with comfort seats) and the guy is a deluded maniac if he thinks G864 VYN is worth £70k (!!!!!!!!) and the fact he's factored a replacement rear screen in the price. Plus it's a 320. Yes it's a low miler and yes it has AC (albeit dealer fit) but thats about it.

Woops. I swear it was a 325i....clearly I need another coffee whilst I watch the F1 on TV!

I'll get my coat.....

Ritz wrote:

B7 wrote:

Ritz wrote:Hi Gary,

I have seen this one advertised in the West Midlands recently, I came across it whilst looking at other E30s: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C83250/

Looks very genuine and very low mileage too. Not sure if its still for sale but have a look.

Ritz

Ritz, sorry mate, that looks moody to me. Wrong interior (no convertibles came with comfort seats) and the guy is a deluded maniac if he thinks G864 VYN is worth £70k (!!!!!!!!) and the fact he's factored a replacement rear screen in the price. Plus it's a 320. Yes it's a low miler and yes it has AC (albeit dealer fit) but thats about it.

Woops. I swear it was a 325i....clearly I need another coffee whilst I watch the F1 on TV!

Don't tell the result!!!! I'm off out in a mo to look at an e39 530 sport as a new daily. got the F1 all sky +'d up.

B7 wrote:Don't tell the result!!!!

I made that mistake last week and got flamed for it!

hi i have a 91'H motorsport convertable in Sebring grey for sale... needs a bit of work but its mostly done. PM me if you would like more details. thanks

There's a ropey looking one for sale near me its only £1100 if anyones got the money might be worth buying it to frag. Looks genuine to me or if its not then someone has had there hands on a genuine one as it has every thing its supposed to have.

Be Patient and wait for the right one. I managed to buy my motorsport convertible at a good price but with the power roof not working. Was a pain in the arse to sort it but the rewards in the sun are well worth it. I hope to get some photos up next week some time. I'm taking the spoilered boot lid off and replacing it with a non spoiled bootlid this week and getting the car machine polished all over. I can't wait... I'm hoping to make the stevenage meet on the 18th.

ask for a bucket of water and chuck it over the roof to see if its leaking!

azzi wrote:hi i have a 91'H motorsport convertable in Sebring grey for sale... needs a bit of work but its mostly done. PM me if you would like more details. thanks

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