Bought a 325!
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Printed Date: 05-May-2024 at 10:31
Topic: Bought a 325!
Posted By: M2_Harry
Subject: Bought a 325!
Date Posted: 08-March-2005 at 18:18
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Thanks for the advice earlier - just bought this for the GF
Bought it from a garage near Watford. Turns out it was left in to have £1500 worth of engine work done and the owner never paid up. That was 18 months ago - so the garage were selling it to make their money back. Full MOT, no tax. I got it for £1800. Not bad considering the head's been done and a new cambelt. It's a 1988 F reg. So now I'm looking for Mtech suspension and some nice recaros Harry
------------- 1975 BMW 2002 Touring - M3 Evo Engine. 1988 E30 325 SE |
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Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 08-March-2005 at 18:38
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looks very nice on the outside mate. whats the intrior like. ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris 
http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club NE |
Posted By: M2_Harry
Date Posted: 08-March-2005 at 18:47
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Sorry didn't get any interior pics yet (I don't collect it until the weekend) SE interior. It's very clean and tidy, not even any wear on the driver's seat bolster. It really is a well looked after example. Only thing is the gear lever is very sloppy - new bushes required I think. Harry. ------------- 1975 BMW 2002 Touring - M3 Evo Engine. 1988 E30 325 SE |
Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 08-March-2005 at 19:01
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sounds like a good buy, especially for that price. lucky bloddy girlfriend then, i hope she appreciates it. lol. ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris
http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club NE |
Posted By: M2_Harry
Date Posted: 08-March-2005 at 19:16
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She does, she is already browsing for goodies. It's been a while since i have had an e30, Just wondering what sort of performance parts you can get, suspension,brakes and engine tunning What do recommend? ------------- 1975 BMW 2002 Touring - M3 Evo Engine. 1988 E30 325 SE |
Posted By: Geeman
Date Posted: 11-March-2005 at 13:53
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Where do you want to stop...? There's loads you can do to upgrade the suspension... Polyurethane bushes, shocks and springs (H&R are the best, followed by Eibach - pricey though). Large bore throttle body and chip is usually a good way to go, along with a panel filter and nice exhaust... Plenty to keep you entertained! Giles.
Edit: Just read your sig... an '02 Touring with an Evo engine...? Bet that's interesting. Got any pics at all? ------------- 
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Posted By: M2_Harry
Date Posted: 12-March-2005 at 15:56
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That sounds like a plan . This is the second recommendation i have had for the H&R set,think i will give them a try. Also what bush set would you recommend? For pics of my 02 check this link http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=15208&PN=2 - M2 Harry ------------- 1975 BMW 2002 Touring - M3 Evo Engine. 1988 E30 325 SE |
Posted By: Geeman
Date Posted: 13-March-2005 at 06:03
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Nice car dude... H&R is the way to go... got some coming myself! Giles.
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Posted By: M2_Harry
Date Posted: 13-March-2005 at 06:16
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h&r it s then. what are you doing about bushes? are you going to change them at the same time. Thinking about a 2.7 engine are they any good? going to look into the large bore throttle body to see if it's worth it ------------- 1975 BMW 2002 Touring - M3 Evo Engine. 1988 E30 325 SE |
Posted By: Geeman
Date Posted: 13-March-2005 at 08:15
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I've already got Powerflex bushes all round. Did this when I overhauled her straight after buying her. No problems at all with them. 2.7's are great. Lot of people on the E30 Zone have done this transplant. Go and have a look around and ask some questions there... Giles. -------------
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Posted By: M2_Harry
Date Posted: 13-March-2005 at 18:05
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Have done, cheers Harry ------------- 1975 BMW 2002 Touring - M3 Evo Engine. 1988 E30 325 SE |
Geeman wrote:Posted By: Grahame_Vincent
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 17:18
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Harry Nice car mate! ------------- Grahame 2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II. Used to own:- 1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather 1985 E30 316 Black http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854 |
