E30 Zone

...hey guys, I used to own an E30 Motorsport a few years ago and really really want another one, however Ive come across this now there is something just stopping me going for it so I thought Id drop on here and see what other people think here is the link....

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4002929.htm

Looks wise its just what I am after and willing to accept even though its not a genuine motorsport just dont know what to do.

Thanks

Tom

t11mfn wrote:there is something just stopping me going for it

Swarovski diamond encrusted 325i badge.

That would be enough to stop me!!

fairly honest car though, the big question is what's happening under the kit?

lovely interior, the seats & stitched leather everything are a good chunk of cash, hardtop, a rag hood that works. Nice really. Make an offer, apart from the wheels it's good to go

Swarowski uber fail I agree!

haha I can see past the badge and that would come straight off if I bought it!

But taking into account the ad that interior looks in good condition (my old motorsport was ruined by the previous owner and it too had the same bubble leather!!)

It has the OBC, fully elecrtic roof which has been recovered......it looks like a clean example but its had like 11 owners and started life off as an auto but was converted by the previous owner.

Barx what do you mean whats happening under the kit? you mean the Tech 2 kit?

Yes, the body kits are a well known spot for rust and it's impossible to know the true state of play until you take the kit off and have a look behind.

Yeah but to be fair you could say that with every e30 with a tech 2 kit on, each to there own though and this doesnt worry me tooo much.

t11mfn wrote:...however Ive come across this now there is something just stopping me going for it ....

I believe in trusting your gut!

Looks nice enough but 11 previous owners...

Looks nice enough, would check well under the chassis though on a jack, or ramps, also get rid of some of the aftermarket bits, but thats only minor anyway, if the car is that good condition on the inside and outside, you would like to think it would be the same underneath the chassis and bodykit, but would definitely have a good examination if you can.

t11mfn wrote:you could say that with every e30 with a tech 2 kit on, each to there own though and this doesnt worry me tooo much.

Famous last words.

I don't believe the HID kit was £140! Nor do I believe it was polished every week if it has been stored in a dry garage

Is it just me or does it not give info on the service?

No harm checking it out, you won't know until you see it

Just looks like another typical council E30 convertible.

63K nice spec and full history actually has value.

http://www.rbmotors.co.uk/bmw-325i-cabr ... on-1997603

I dont know about cabs that much but thats a H plate so1990 and this is prefacelift rear lights ? And an mtech 2 kit .

I know some cabs where still prefaclift after the coupes and saloons updated for a while but just seems od as its 1990

Blitz wrote:Just looks like another typical council E30 convertible.

63K nice spec and full history actually has value.

http://www.rbmotors.co.uk/bmw-325i-cabr ... on-1997603

That's much better..

BATTS91 wrote:I dont know about cabs that much but thats a H plate so1990 and this is prefacelift rear lights ? And an mtech 2 kit .

I know some cabs where still prefaclift after the coupes and saloons updated for a while but just seems od as its 1990

No it's fine, I had a H reg cab before and it had prefacelift lights too, I think in the cabs it's J, K and L reg that are facelifts

1990 "H" is the changeover year for cabs. I've seen both facelift and pre facelift on the "H". Funny looking rear lights. Looks like somebody has tried to make them look like later ones.

I was told on here that removing the rear interior quater panels will give you some idea of what's lurking behind the kit, along with boot carpets, etc. Not too intrusive and not too much to ask from a seller at that price surely?

Blitz wrote:Just looks like another typical council E30 convertible.

63K nice spec and full history actually has value.

http://www.rbmotors.co.uk/bmw-325i-cabr ... on-1997603

You do find some nice cars for us all to gaze upon fella.


Both digital and real.

I appreciate all the comments guys and everyone is different hence why you have a lot of E30's that have been modified to suit the individual owners tastes.

Like I said I quite like the styling and appreciate there are a few things about the car I do not like but nothing in this world is perfect and they are things that can easily be change.

I owned a H 1990 motorsport previously and it was more or less the same as the car in question all be it the rear lights have been painted or modified to look like later J,K,L plate E30s and it has a tech 1 rear spoiler it doesnt look that bad in all honesty (well apart from the silly diamond encrusted 325i badge).

We'll see gonna try and drop in and see it the weekend....

Dudes help me.......... I'm going to see the car on Sunday I really wanted a Motorsport but I like the look of this one only prob is the guy selling it didn't know it started life alpine white and he's only got the last 5 mot certificates I don't know what to do!!!!!

t11mfn wrote:Dudes help me.......... I'm going to see the car on Sunday I really wanted a Motorsport but I like the look of this one only prob is the guy selling it didn't know it started life alpine white and he's only got the last 5 mot certificates I don't know what to do!!!!!

I am not a betting man but I would put money on that car having never been white ..............



Run, run real fast, in the opposite direction !

Yeah know what you mean mate but gave the details to BMW and they said yeah it's white with black hood and black cloth interior but I just love e30's and in the market for one that look like this after my fateful experience with my Motorsport 5 years ago!!!!

I am pretty certain you will not find any signs of white paint anywhere on that turd.......

I assume you done a dealer spec check ? Did the 'white' car leave the factory with a power hood ? very few people would be sick enough to retrofit an electric roof to an E30 convertible and it was a fairly rare option at that age.

My dollars are on it being a stolen motorsport, rung with the white car ID. This was a very common practise back in the day when these cars were the chariot of choice of dealers/scum/vermin/lowlifes (nothing has changed )

Have you HPI'd the turd ? The ringing used to generally occur shortly after the ID donor was bought as a write off.......

Thanks for that Pete I'm waiting for more info, vin and v5 number before I hpi it!

If you can, whip the ECU out and there should be a label with the last 7 of the VIN on it. If its not the same as the VIN of the shell, you *may* have found the real identity. Look in the engine bay for a paint code sticker. If it's says Macau, I'd be suspicious.

I no this car...

sweep wrote:I no this car...

Tell us more !

Yeah sweep I'm interested in what you know about this car?!?!

t11mfn wrote:Yeah sweep I'm interested in what you know about this car?!?!

So, have you HPI'd it ? did the car that the reg started life on have an electric roof ? have you any under bonnet pics ? does the seller like bacon sarnies ?

The car is the same colour under the bonnet,and as for bacon sarnies ..... one of those people who just wanted free advice and never parted so he got the f/o tablet from me!

Never parted I'm not with you fella?!

I've not hpi'd it yet he ain't got back to me yet with vin etc and I've got pics for engine bay and boot!

Too late now he's just text me told me he's sold it today even though I was going to view it tomorrow, never mind it wasn't meant to be and I'll find another one hopefully!

Never parted = tight c... ,just hpi it mate :?:and make sure its as should be.

No worries fella and thanks!

No point hpi'ing it now he's sold it! Back to the drawing board eh!

I remember your motorsport 5 years ago Tom! Did you ever finish the project?

I would steer well clear from this car - it's quite a lot of money considering it has a dodgy history, and £5k will buy you a far nicer car.


Paul

Mate I had a little one and the car had to go didn't finish it and well things didn't go too well with the ex either haha so here i am single and wanting another slice of an e30 preferably a nice convertible in Macau blue!!