I'm not a wagon guy, but damn. NPoCP?

"Milky" (jordanmielke) 01/04/2017 at 12:33 • Filed to: E30, 325i Touring, NPOCP, Craigslist, Turbo

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1989 325i turbo build, everything is new. Pretty much a restored car for $20k cad / $15k usd. This could turn me practical.

Link to the build

312hp / 280lbft at the wheels.

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For Sweden > Milky 01/04/2017 at 12:36

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I say NP, but after the owner makes the suspension stock

Milky > For Sweden 01/04/2017 at 12:43

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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 > Milky 01/04/2017 at 12:48

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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 > Milky 01/04/2017 at 12:50

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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 > Milky 01/04/2017 at 12:52

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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 > E90M3 01/04/2017 at 12:57

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I was unaware wagons went for that much. I’m liking this idea the more I think about it.

E90M3 > Milky 01/04/2017 at 12:59

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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 > Milky 01/04/2017 at 13:17

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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 > Milky 01/04/2017 at 13:21

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NP, I’d go 15 on that.

diplodicus > Milky 01/04/2017 at 13:22

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NP wish I could afford that thing.

Saracen > Milky 01/04/2017 at 13:39

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I was drooling at that last night. NP all the way.

Milky > Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition 01/04/2017 at 14:00

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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 > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 01/04/2017 at 14:12

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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 > Milky 01/04/2017 at 14:12

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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 > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 01/04/2017 at 14:27

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The M20B25 in this isn’t stock, bottom end was rebuilt and it has a bimmerhead race head.

Milky > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 01/04/2017 at 14:27

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Im not sure I would though, my hipster sense is tingling.

The Stig's American Cousin > Milky 07/09/2019 at 12:22

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aaand currently listed for sale for $38k

https://jalopnik.com/at-38-500-could-this-custom-1989-bmw-325i-turbo-touri-1836181634