E30 Zone

Hi All,

For the past ten years, I've been looking at BMW e30s, but for whatever reason, a classic car was not an option. However, earlier this month, my new car came up for sale at a local garage, and it was ideal timing to purchase this classic car.

There are numerous repairs that need to be done, the car was stored for many years without being MOTed for about seven years, and it truly needs some care. I wasn't looking for a convertible, but the 325i specs and being OEM made it impossible to resist. It almost feels like this e30 picked me, and I couldn't be happier.

This week, I've replaced the faded number plates, re-installed the front badge, and fixed the retro electric aerial. A complete service will be conducted by my friendly BMW mechanic in the coming week/s.

In the years ahead, the car will require some bodywork, but having had an opportunity to see the car on a ramp, I'm satisfied with the future adventures awaiting me.

https://www.instagram.com/e30droptop/

Welcome - had a look at the pics and it looks tidy!

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This will help us all see the car mate

Mart.

Very nice,but I would say that,m20 engine GET THE CAM BELT CHANGED,unless you have cast iron proof when it was done last,good luck with your new purchase.

ah wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:43 pm

Very nice,but I would say that,m20 engine GET THE CAM BELT CHANGED,unless you have cast iron proof when it was done last,good luck with your new purchase.

Very, Very sound advise
Still need some pics on here please ?
Mart.

Very nice.

Unusual to see a pre-facelift on an H plate.

Ben

martauto wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:07 pm

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This will help us all see the car mate

Mart.

Thanks Mart, I finally figured out how to add images. Your instructions were super helpful

im not a fan of white cars as rule, but that looks ace. Looks very original which is a bonus.

I would look to remove the seats and lift the carpet at some point to check the floor pan and check the back of the battery tray,

BMWdriver wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 25, 2022 10:10 pm

martauto wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:07 pm

viewtopic.php?f=114&t=277018

This will help us all see the car mate

Mart.

Thanks Mart, I finally figured out how to add images. Your instructions were super helpful

No probs mate and hell, well worth the wait............Awesome

Mart.

Have the bumpers bin colour coded ?

ah wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:15 pm

Have the bumpers bin colour coded ?

I believe this was done by BMW on the change over the year. I have considered changing the bumpers over to chromies but quite like the OEM look.

Personally I was OEM all the way when I owed my cab but chrome does look nice,I wouldn’t like to make that decision,good luck.