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mikey75
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:15 pm

started stripping down my '88 325i to see just how bad the rot is, unfortunately the rear arches are completely shot (photo of the n/s one but o/s is much worse), holes in front footwells, around battery in boot/rear panel, spare wheel well, around bracket for fuel pipe - corroded in boot.

Now debating whether to restore, break or sell as is??? what do you guys think? other than the body work it's not a bad car, only done 114k and i've known the history of the car from new.

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Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:18 pm

most of your pics d0n't work copy the img code?

where are you based?
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:55 pm

having a few problems getting the photos to upload but got most of them on.
I'm in Leeds.
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:10 pm

no doubt ypou'll find nore horrors wnen you strip it further.

frag it,keep the parts your happy with for a doner project :idea:
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:38 pm

wouldnt benefit a nos nutta now would it 8O
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serious! :eek:
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:57 pm

If your feeling kind, sell as is for a couple of hundred pound, as it won't see you much in that condition.

If your feeling flush, restore it, as it won't be cheap!

If your feeling skint, break it, this should see you with some money in your pocket to spend on another E30/beer/women, delete as appropriate.
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:42 pm

that's pretty bad, would cost a few quid to put that right !
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:46 pm

it's not looking good then! shame because i like the car but if it's not econimical to restore i'll have to break it
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:46 pm

Cut you losses and frag it.
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:48 pm

magpie wrote:Image

serious! :eek:
how the hell has it been allowed to get into that state? when was the last mot?
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:49 pm

e30topless wrote:that's pretty bad, would cost a few quid to put that right !
Depends where you go :)

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Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:54 pm

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Is that yours?

If not get it repaired, if so then be prepared to put some ££££ and get it wax oilled when its done!

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Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:58 pm

photo above nothing to do with me, it's not that bad, thank god!!!! 8O
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Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:59 pm

Andy325i wrote:Image

Is that yours?

If not get it repaired, if so then be prepared to put some ££££ and get it wax oilled when its done!

Andy
that's not the op's or mine but a fellow zoners lust for bhp.the car is rip but all it's guvins live on and are awaiting an m52 version update in his touring.
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