Was recently asked by a close friend to buy him a 325i Sport after he took a drive of the touring. Said he loved how he felt connected with the car and the sheer driveability of E30's.
So Im now Sport hunting but cant find a decent one. he has told me no reds and whites so that doesnt make it easy. Also wants leather.
Is there anyone who'd like to part with their Minty low mileage non rusty sport??
Does anyone know of one around?
Where are all the MINT sports hiding?
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Hmm, no red or white, personally, I think that makes it easier, they seem to be the rarer colours (the specials excluded) I suppose it only really leaves Diamond Black, Dolphin Grey and Lachs Silver.
I think the owners of all the nice ones are keeping them tucked away for a rainy (read sunny!) day!
There's a post on the M-power forum about a one owner from new 325i sport that the elderly owner is parting out with, but the price tag of 7k is slightly optimistic!
I think the owners of all the nice ones are keeping them tucked away for a rainy (read sunny!) day!
There's a post on the M-power forum about a one owner from new 325i sport that the elderly owner is parting out with, but the price tag of 7k is slightly optimistic!
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not quite all of themSimon wrote:I think the owners of all the nice ones are keeping them tucked away for a rainy (read sunny!) day!!
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You know someone who has a nice one then!?billgatese30 wrote:not quite all of themSimon wrote:I think the owners of all the nice ones are keeping them tucked away for a rainy (read sunny!) day!!
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hence the pm to my bro in law...........
non rusty and sport don't go either
non rusty and sport don't go either
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yeah, saw him drive past t'other daySimon wrote:
You know someone who has a nice one then!?
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my mates got one its on an f plate 75000 miles full bmw history in dolphin grey with no rust at all the car is mint he bought it from wln hes recently spent £1400 quid for an inspection2 service!! he wants five grand no offers though....
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£1400 for an Inspection II???
The car must have needed some serious work even at BMW dealer rates of £150 per hour, that's quite a bit. I won't even ask if he got his Four Plus discount!
If it's from WLN and still in good shape, he'll not have a problem shifting it.
The car must have needed some serious work even at BMW dealer rates of £150 per hour, that's quite a bit. I won't even ask if he got his Four Plus discount!
If it's from WLN and still in good shape, he'll not have a problem shifting it.
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im not sure of everything but i know he had new discs and calipers and new brake lines.... i was shocked when he told me too!! im tempted myself but i really want a motorsport!!
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BM dealer rates are £90/hr..beeem318i wrote:£1400 for an Inspection II???
The car must have needed some serious work even at BMW dealer rates of £150 per hour, that's quite a bit. I won't even ask if he got his Four Plus discount!
If it's from WLN and still in good shape, he'll not have a problem shifting it.
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Well here the BM dealer charges £45 per hour! For cars over four years.
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I got a mint Mk 1 sport, NO rust not even in boot, no sunroof, 105000km, dolphin grey, but ya cant have it! 
45 - 90 quid an hour for a YTS upstart who probably knows more about plugging a computer into a diagnostic socket and pushing enter while someone in germany over the internet does his job, would rather take mine to an established old school oil and grease mechanic. doubt if BMW service counts for much on resale of a 15 year old car.
my decision to work abroad gets better and better each day!
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45 - 90 quid an hour for a YTS upstart who probably knows more about plugging a computer into a diagnostic socket and pushing enter while someone in germany over the internet does his job, would rather take mine to an established old school oil and grease mechanic. doubt if BMW service counts for much on resale of a 15 year old car.
my decision to work abroad gets better and better each day!
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Simon's Brother in law wasnt letting the car go. Bugger.
Bought the E30 m3 instead.
It is getting much hard to find minters now.
Bought the E30 m3 instead.
It is getting much hard to find minters now.
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Yeah I was talking to someone last night who has been looking for ages and cant find any.
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sal remember me .mus with the white sport i let you drive her once upon a time before i bought my m3.Anyway one of those mint sports your on about is hiding in my garage.
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Hey Mus!
Hope your well.
Your sport is cleeaan.
Hope your well.
Your sport is cleeaan.
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I guess a lot of the mint sports are over here in ireland , usally about 10 or so for sale every week . Not sayin there all mint but there seems to be a lot !!!
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Got to agree,Even what looks like a minter can hide another story.Simon13 wrote:hence the pm to my bro in law...........
non rusty and sport don't go either
Slightly off key but i wouldn't mind betting that even the amazing Motorsport cab on ebay has some expensive issues.
The seller when asked has pointed out two rust spots on the scuttle panel, just like mine had prior to going in the paint shop,resulting in a screen out panel rebuild, if its the case, not funny having dumped 8.5- 9k
