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Brianmoooore
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Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:20 pm

I think he has an extremely optimistic opinion of the power output of a M20B25.
Car has rarity value because of its low mileage (if this can be verified), but the problem with low mileage cars is that you can't use them less they become high mileage cars.
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Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:08 am

You wouldn't want to drive it on "original tyres" either and 35mpg appears a little hopeful!! as do the emissions !

But hey, it looks pretty tidy!

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Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:24 am

It's also a 4 door, even though they're growing popularity they will never command the price that the 2 doors do,
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Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:30 am

Brianmoooore wrote:
Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:20 pm
I think he has an extremely optimistic opinion of the power output of a M20B25.
That is something that has caught my attention recently. Lots of parts places (like Autodoc) have an E30 model listed as

"325i 2.5 (141 KW / 192 PS) (05.1984 - 01.1991)"

Always wondered if it actually existed as opposed to the obvious confusion with the 192 bhp S14B23
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Fri Sep 06, 2019 10:28 am

I noticed that as well - but surely there's no M20B25 higher than 171PS or? What about AC Snitzer versions?

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Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:35 pm

No Power Steering!
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Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:22 pm

The blokes delusional,
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Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:12 pm

HOW!? :wtf:
I'm sorry, I really don't understand. I need to get educated about what constitutes current car prices!
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Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:18 am

Honestly the pricing of some of these E30’s is mental. I’ve seen tatty 316’s asking for 5k. Barmy.

Funny how everyone tries to justify the price by saying ‘we all know these are rapidly increasing in price’ - oh really mate?
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