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DieselMeister
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:39 pm

Hi Gents (and ladies)

I've owned a couple of bimmers before but have recently bought my first E30 (325iS in the obligatory Dolphin Grey).

It's had a fair few owners (I think I'm the 6th or 7th!) but seems to be honest (stacks of history inc. all MOTs), drove nicely, no serious rust, completely original and HPI clear with 110k on the clock.

I paid Ԛ£3.7k for it, seeking to avoid a bidding war. I would have been more comfortable paying less but these are still quite sought after - do you think I've paid too much? I'm planning to keep the car for a bit, as my mileage recently dropped from 20k a year to less than 10k :)

Either way, I plan to make some tweaks and bring her up to a good standard so I can show my face at the next meet :)

This place is mine of information and I look forward to getting to know you all.

- D

Update: A few low-res pics with the GFs Mobile....

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Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:47 pm

Well you've come to the right place........... winkeye


Welcome to the Zone.......
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:48 pm

Welcome to the zone buddy, im quite new myself but im sure you will find all the info you need here!

Any pics of the new ride?
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:56 pm

Welcome mate

You really need to get some pictures put up!
Car sounds nice.
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:59 pm

hi, hope you enjoy your stay.

3.7k seems about right.
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:01 pm

Welcome to the zone.

Car sounds nice, price you had it for sounds good too, as long as you were happy paying that for it! If I was going to buy another 325i sport, I would rather pay top money for a good one too.
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:48 pm

welcome!!!
good choice of car and colour

enjoy!!

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Wed Nov 16, 2005 5:19 pm

Welcome! :)
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:26 pm

Welcome to the Zone, sounds like a good car
eko wrote:
You really need to get some pictures put up!
Yeah, you can put them in this section
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... forum&f=25
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:32 pm

Cheers for the welcome guys :)

Just drove the car back this afternoon. So far, so fun. I also met one of our members - if you drive a really tasty 318iS, and got out to say hi on the way past parkers piece around five pm, thanks for the flyer :)

I was happier going for the best I could afford and I plan to bring it up to standard while I have it. I was lucky really - the seller had only had it for a couple of months and was selling up to buy another one in black.

Anyway, first up is to put the wheel on straight, then tidy up the bodywork and repair some light interior trim stuff. Then some subtle "enhancements" ;)

I'll get pics up as soon as possible - believe it or not the GF is hassling me about it just as much!

D
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:13 pm

DieselMeister wrote:Believe it or not the GF is hassling me about it just as much!

D
LOL - you better get used to that mate, you wouldn't be a Zoner with out it.

Welcome to this site - hope you enjoy it here and share some internet time with us all in the near future.

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Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:23 pm

welcome fella, dolphin grey is the best colour! winkeye

lets see her then?
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:34 pm

I'll second that. Get the pics up. :)
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:37 pm

Welcome to the zone mate, nice to hear of another enlightened :D

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Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:39 pm

I gotta say HI :D
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:07 pm

*Bump*

Pics added 8)
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:13 pm

very nice fella. good work :D
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:24 pm

DieselMeister wrote:*Bump*

Pics added 8)
Do you live in Nottingham ?

Only i saw a very shiny car just like yours today ?
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:43 pm

Down in the south east here - East Anglia / London way.

But a shiny E30 is always to be respected ;)

Your touring looks just that 8)
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:51 pm

DieselMeister wrote:
Your touring looks just that 8)
Not for long :( as theres a quarry on the way to work that throws lots of muck on to the road so i can never keep it clean for more than a couple of days :cheese:
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:52 pm

DieselMeister wrote:Down in the south east here - East Anglia / London way.

But a shiny E30 is always to be respected ;)

Your touring looks just that 8)
where abouts are you fella?
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 8:26 pm

well there are other 325's that can be bought less however if it is as good as you say its and judging by the pics looks pretty good, you know the saying of you pay for what you get, mileage is pretty good as well for the age, there are E30's that go for even more money than that. Enjoy it mate! :)
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:33 pm

Lovely looking Sport!
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 10:53 pm

nice looking motor mate as long as your happy with your car then thats all that counts enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:35 am

Car looks ace mate! as for the cost, If its as good as it looks, you did well :D

Weelcome to the zone-feel free to ask about for any queries you have, and i'm sure the guys and gals will help out :cool:
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