G reg Motorsport cab?

Post Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:02 pm

G reg Motorsport cab - anyone seen one this age? Before the facelift to the 'better looking' bumpers etc [is that right]? Could it be silver?

What if I've been told of one for sale - with stupid low miles - that the person said is definitely a Motorsport cab but has the older bumpers but is in amazing condition? What do you reckon of these?

I also been told of a H reg and what looks like a real good price but may be more of a risk...dont know what to do?!?

Post Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:11 pm

Motorsport cabs never came in silver. The closest was sebring grey.

Don't let them try and tell you otherwise.

Post Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:17 pm

That what I thought. I got the reg, so I'm gonna contact BMW and get the original spec.

Post Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:56 pm

Yes you can get early ones like mine in silver i know someone who has one and we went to BMW in colchester to check and it is a real one

Post Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:21 pm

yep, chrome motorsports came in silver Adam!.

Post Fri Aug 12, 2005 11:20 pm

but they dont seem to have the ///M stiching in the seats on all of them
but should still have the leather doorpanels center console etc.

Post Fri Aug 12, 2005 11:23 pm

and also should be full spec ie with both OBC and power hood

Post Fri Aug 12, 2005 11:26 pm

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=12865

Post Mon Aug 15, 2005 10:44 am

I will still get the original spec from BMW but it looks like it could be a real Motorsport then.

Woodysjw...your cab is an earier one too? Have you got any pics posted on the zone?

Heres my problem. I love the look of the Mtech2 kitted Motorsports but the few I've looked at for sale haven't been to the condition I want. Now, this earlier silver M'sport cab is in 'REAL' mint condition [so I been told] and the good bit; less then 50k miles!!! I'd be stupid to let this one go in search for a Mtech2 version innit? I mean...less then 50k miles!

Post Mon Aug 15, 2005 4:17 pm

What do you reckon then?

Post Mon Aug 15, 2005 4:55 pm

All depends on what you're looking for.

Personally speaking I wouldn't consider an early one. I just love the look of the late motorsports and I think they will appreciate in value better than the early ones.

Post Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:25 pm

Yeah I love the look of the later Motorsports too....but I could be looking forever for the perfect one - less motorsport wants to sell me his [I know you want that one to Adam!!!]?

And at the end of the day, a cab E30 is sweet full stop! If in-fact the condition of this silver M'sport is amazing, I reckon I'll have to give up something [be it the Mtech2 kit] and buy it for it stupid low miles. I've checked with BMW and the original spec confirms its a genuine M'sport - hey I wont be able to tell the difference behind the wheel!!!

Post Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:29 pm

One will always come up. Bear in mind that summer is ending so people will be wanting to get rid of their cabs.

If you find one that's not quite perfect for a good price then snap it up as long as it's rot free. You can spend the extra cash on getting it up to your standards.

Just keep looking and try not to be too impatient and rush into it (easier said than done, I know). You'll be happier in the long run. You just need to be patient.

Post Mon Aug 15, 2005 6:37 pm

they did come on a G reg, in 2 colours negaro silver and macau blue, spec included full leather in grey with M stripes in corner of seats and covering centre console and door card , obc , lsd eh auto box blah blah blah nothing special to look at but great to drive
not many were made, i had one in negaro silver so i know they exist.
will post a pic of mine, but it was upgraded at some stage to alpina spec with head cam spoiler interior bits. i'll get a picture posted. ou may have seen it at donny 2003, in exhebition hall?!?

Post Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:32 pm

I have one too but its now got an mtec2 kit

Post Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:34 pm

and when i got mine i did somthing really silly as i didnt know about Motorsport cabs were and thought somebody had painted my wheels and i hated them so painted them silver all over. wish i had kept them standard now.....

Post Mon Aug 15, 2005 10:48 pm

woodysjw wrote:and when i got mine i did somthing really silly as i didnt know about Motorsport cabs were and thought somebody had painted my wheels and i hated them so painted them silver all over. wish i had kept them standard now.....

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Bet you're kicking yourself now mate!

Can easilly get them refurbed back though.

Post Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:24 am

I know how stupid, might get them re done though and take my 17's off
I do think that gazza's looks really good on standard wheels.

Post Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:09 am

Would the 89 Motorsport cab come with the painted BBS rims [like the later ones], or was that an option? The one I'm looking at got all silver cross-spoke BBS alloys. Though maybe the silver cabs would of had silver rims?

And would an electric hood been standard? I got a code of 390 - black hood [it doesn't say electric on my spec equiry - though it does say option]?

Post Tue Aug 16, 2005 11:18 am

wheelsa were silver but it was an option, power hood should be standard

Post Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:53 pm

mine has power hood go to BMW and get a spec sheet i have posted a pic of mine b4

Post Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:55 pm

Post Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:03 pm

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... opic&t=915