by "Milky" (jordanmielke)
Published 01/04/2017 at 12:33
by "Milky" (jordanmielke)
Published 01/04/2017 at 12:33
Tags: E30
; 325i Touring
; NPOCP
; Craigslist
; Turbo
STARS: 5
1989 325i turbo build, everything is new. Pretty much a restored car for $20k cad / $15k usd. This could turn me practical.
312hp / 280lbft at the wheels.
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"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
01/04/2017 at 12:36, STARS: 1
I say NP, but after the owner makes the suspension stock
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
01/04/2017 at 12:43, STARS: 0
I dont mind the way it sits, but from the craigslist ad “h&r super sport springs”. I’m sure you could get stock springs if you wanted.
But then it wouldn’t be stance yo.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/04/2017 at 12:48, STARS: 1
Since the E30 wagons seem to be above 10k, given this is pretty much a restored one with a turbo, NP.
"Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition" (realasabass)
01/04/2017 at 12:50, STARS: 0
There are e30's with full euro e36 m3 swaps out there that can be had for around 10k. I would think that swap would be more desirable than this Touring. So I would start my pricing about there. I would prefer the swap with 99% BMW parts, myself.
"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
01/04/2017 at 12:52, STARS: 0
Interesting car. But for CAD$20K, there are many newer/cheaper cars I would get before dropping that much on this.
And I’m not a fan of stretched tires and the lowered suspension.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
01/04/2017 at 12:57, STARS: 0
I was unaware wagons went for that much. I’m liking this idea the more I think about it.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/04/2017 at 12:59, STARS: 1
Well, they never sold the E30 wagon in the states, so they have to be imported. Personally I would probably spend 15k alone for a fully restored e30 rolling chassis, if I had the money, the engine rebuild just makes it a little more sweet.
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
01/04/2017 at 13:17, STARS: 0
This LS swap was a pretty a close NPOCP vote at $26k USD http://jalopnik.com/for-26-000-could-this-ls3-powered-1988-bmw-e30-tourin-1787744728
So turbo on a stock engine versus LS, which some might prefer, but either way this is a lot cheaper...
"Tripper" (tripe46)
01/04/2017 at 13:21, STARS: 1
NP, I’d go 15 on that.
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
01/04/2017 at 13:22, STARS: 1
NP wish I could afford that thing.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
01/04/2017 at 13:39, STARS: 1
I was drooling at that last night. NP all the way.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
01/04/2017 at 14:00, STARS: 0
They might be $10k but I doubt they are as thoroughly refreshed as this one. OEM parts are a lot more desirable when you think about repairing it, but I’m still in the NP camp.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
01/04/2017 at 14:12, STARS: 0
Yea $10k is big difference, which the LS might be worth. But this price is far more justifiable.
"Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition" (realasabass)
01/04/2017 at 14:12, STARS: 1
I only know about these because my BIL is a big fan and owns a swapped E30. His is very well sorted and apart from the carbon fiber intake looks factory. I go to shows with him sometimes and see them for sale. There aren’t many comparable cars out there to base this decision on lol.
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
01/04/2017 at 14:27, STARS: 0
The M20B25 in this isn’t stock, bottom end was rebuilt and it has a bimmerhead race head.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
01/04/2017 at 14:27, STARS: 0
Im not sure I would though, my hipster sense is tingling.
"The Stig's American Cousin" (stigapproved)
07/09/2019 at 12:22, STARS: 0
aaand currently listed for sale for $38k
https://jalopnik.com/at-38-500-could-this-custom-1989-bmw-325i-turbo-touri-1836181634