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unmol
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Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:15 am

Alrite guys, im thinking of buying this E30 325i. Mainly because its black and i have come accross very few black sports and no.2 I have always wanted a left hooker.

This is the link: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1506943.htm

Its got approx 130k I think, but doesnt have the sport extras I would have wanted, like leathers and electric windows.

What do you guys think? worth the price?

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Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:17 am

looks tidy, hes trying to hide wear on the drivers seat though!!
Probably a bit overpriced especially seing as its lhd
I would have said it was worth a grand less? just my opinion though!
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Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:26 am

No obc either (listed in advert) and manual front windows. I've never seen a Tech II sport with manual windows.

Phone your local BMW dealer with the reg number and get them to cheque if it's a Sport - although being an import I don't know if they'll have the info.

Make sure it's a Sport before you pay that kind of money, looks like a solid car.
why would you want a LHD ?
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
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Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:36 am

Genuine sports weren't sold in Germany
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Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:37 am

Hasnt been tax for a while.

Its not insured either.




The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for G573 PUB are:

Date of Liability 01 07 2008
Date of First Registration 01 04 1996
Year of Manufacture 1989
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2476CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BLACK
Vehicle Type Approval
This vehicle can be licensed at a DVLA Local Office without the V5C Registration Certificate
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £104.50
12 Months Rate £190.00
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Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:54 am

Nick91 wrote:Genuine sports weren't sold in Germany
Then it'll be a standard 325 coupe with an LSD (I'd be checking that) and a tech II kit. SE's had leccy windows, sunroofs and OBCs.

I'm sure the maplight could've been an optional extra, as with black headlining - if it has them.

I wouldn't pay any more than £1250 for it as it stands, assuming no major rust is lurking.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:56 am

When he says OBC, I think hes talking about the check computer on the rear view mirror. I think its worth around 3. Can electric windows be fitted?
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Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:11 pm

unmol wrote:When he says OBC, I think hes talking about the check computer on the rear view mirror. I think its worth around 3. Can electric windows be fitted?
I'm going to make sure you get first chance at my Black Tech II Sport when it comes up for sale if you value that car at £3k winkeye

£3k for Tech II 325 that's a LHD - you're madder than a box of frogs. :mad:
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:44 pm

Just a LHD 325i with a few options by the looks of things. Not worth that money.
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Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:06 pm

'Sport' is a UK market only selling device.For some unknown reason the word has attained mystic qualitys and is worth several thousand pounds.
That's a German market spec 325i,Germans are much more macho than us weedy English,so did not need things like electric windows.
To me,that car is worthless,because the steery wheel is on the wrong side,my wife would remove the r/h side very quickly!
Conversion to RHD is possible,I have converted a similar spec touring,but I paid only £150 for the starting point!
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