Touring - end of the line

[bpowell555]

Been a superb couple of years but will be getting rid this month. Just don't use it - training it now whereas it used to be a daily driver - and makes no sense leaving the beast on the road doing squat, since I don't have a garage. She deserves to be a garage queen lol

Will take a few more up to date pics over the weekend but here's a taster from a recent front end session.

Just wondering what's best to get a good price - here, pistonheads or ebay or all at the same time?

Cheers

[bpowell555]

Here's a few bits of info. Some small things to do I just don't have time for:

Good:
This is non-ac, non-obc model, front electric windows and sunroof, MANUAL 325i BABY YEAH!!!
Tech II wheel - from an M5 (larger size)
BBS 15'' - have kept the caps off recently to avoid getting them knicked
No rust I know of, all exterior bodywork has been sorted. Ask me about a bit and I'll poke it for you, but its a solid touring
128k miles, due an oil change - I'll probably do this as I like doing it, they're such fucking cool cars. I've done 6k oil changes since purchase June 2009 at 104k
Have done the plugs every two oil changes I think at 104, 110, 122. 104 was garage done, 110 was NGK and 122 was bosch
Had a cambelt at 104, with water pump
Also at 104, new fuel filter, transmission oil, diff oil (open diff)
Same sort of time had new front disks and pads
4 toyo proxes T1-R , reasonable all round, bit more wear at the back
5 months tax, MOT till Feb
Yes its got a K&N but no dodgy induction gubbins
About a year old higher rated battery
Bilstein B4s and standard springs on the rear, with replaced top mounts- not lowered so didn't use E46 cab mounts. Stock at the front - handles nice but would probably look to fit similar to front
Sony bluetooth stereo - likes iphones - pioneer 4 inchers in the rear pods and vibez innit in the front kick panels
Brian Mooooooore central locking mod
Replaced the alternator bushes
Black sports leather including rears. This was a retro fit by me. I have some door cards but did not fit as the rears had cut-outs for electric. Probably easy to mod to manual, or retro fit rear electric. Front are from a coupe. Leather is excellent, mechanisms all perfect, but there is a section of missing piping from the driver's bolster
Headlining ok
Has had two front wings and a bonnet respray all colour matched to the flanks plus a new valance and tailgate - all original BMW reclaimed parts. Looks really nice after a wax job
Load cover present and correct
Uncracked dash
Original factory stickers on a very nice windscreen fitted by a zoner, one tiny chip but otherwise in really nice condition, like new
Replaced the fuel pump (and fuel filter again)
Will include the original Bavaria stereo -- with code!!! --
In two MOTs has just had drop links done - otherwise flies through
No cat exhaust, otherwise the exhaust is pretty standard, but sounds cool, I like it anyway. You can hear it coming
Glovebox torch present but not working, never checked if battery or supply/fuse. Keep a rewindable one in the door
31mpg on a run

Bad:
High pressure wash system not working
Exhaust knocks sometimes over bumps- is solid but probably needs hangers adjusting
Fucking bas-tad kids (mine) broke the rear ashtray cover off - - one of the little spines snapped off
Fuel gauge currently not behaving. Tried tightening the nut on the back of the clocks and it stopped it dancing around but I guess one of the senders may need a look. Have been counting miles in the meantime and discovered the red light works
Since the front disks were done the front pad warning light has been on- I've never looked at it, probably a five minute job to make the connection good on the pad
Fan belt squeaks from cold sometimes - probably needs adjusting
Not much SH from before I bought it though very few owners, something like 3 plus me, but two of the first 3 were the same couple

That's it - she's a minter!

Other bits:
Have a spare fuel pump though will probably fleabay this or take offers - is the premium version something like £190 off Eurocarparts
Have a moderate chip never fitted as the ECU chip is soldered in
Refurbed set of injectors - never fitted
Half a can of brilliant red paint (unthinned)

Located in sunny East Sussex but I'll deliver (road warrior)

Let me know any thoughts fellas

[bpowell555]

Some other info: this is the best car I've ever had. Was a hoot in the snow, a handful in slightly greasy roads, fun annoying a Ferrari 458 round a large circular road when he wouldn't go over 120mph to get rid of me haha sucker ... and that time tailing an M3 ... and the number of looks you get in an E30 hehe

Tried to go on a roadtrip this summer as I thought it might be goodbye but didn't get the chance

Will be saving up for the next few years for a garage and something to put in it - probably a 10+ yr old porker, and an E30 M3

[Brianmoooore]

Definitely stick a new MOT on it.

[bpowell555]

Really, its not due till Feb...?

[bpowell555]

I think I remember your thoughts on this from another thread, Brian. Something like show its good, put a ticket it on it, worthwhile for £40 or whatever it is. Fair enough. You looking for something to replace the red one in your sig? Wasn't it written off?

[bpowell555]

Here it is...
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=209614

[Brianmoooore]

You looking for something to replace the red one in your sig? Wasn't it written off?

It was indeed, by a flying porker, and about fifteen miles from its birthplace!
It has long since been replaced by a two owner, brilliant red 325 on a J plate, complete with aircon, alloy front control arms, rear seats that looked like they'd never been sat on, no expense spared mostly dealer history, golf tees in the door pockets, and a British Legion sticker in the tailgate window. Was an auto, but a few bits from Eko cured that.
Good luck with the sale. Looks worth every penny.