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Hi (did an intro in the meet and greet area)

Im currently looking for a wagon and have my heart set on a E30 Estate, unfortunately there is only one for sale that I have found (if you know of any more let me know) so…

It’s a 1989 320i with a M-Spec II kit fitted, looks to have sport seats fitted also. What do you guys think? Honest opinions appreciated, as well as some pointers.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=128952724

The seller tells me he wrecks BMW’s and has a tone of parts available also.

I will be looking at suspension and engine upgrades/transplant in the future.

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thats ray ... hes on the forum as HELLBM.

would take him up on the 2.5 /2.7 offer too .. you'd have a hell of a car

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I'd stay away, that guy is dodgy!!

Nahhh...seriously, Ray is a very well respected guy (a sponsor of this forum as well) and this car looks to be brilliant.

Welcome,

Cheers

Grant

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Thought you guys might know him, good to know it’s someone that’s trusted and known.

It looks like a genuinely good car, is there anything you pro’s sagest I take a good look at, as in common faults??

I have previously owned a E39 528i that was a real lemon and don’t want to go through that drama again :unsure:

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Rays a good bloke to deal with - Forum Sponser as well.

2.7 E30 Wagon would be a mint ride.

Look forward to progress.

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Thought you guys might know him, good to know it’s someone that’s trusted and known.

It looks like a genuinely good car, is there anything you pro’s sagest I take a good look at, as in common faults??

I have previously owned a E39 528i that was a real lemon and don’t want to go through that drama again :unsure:

Excuse my ignorance but how is a 2.7 made?? Is that a 2.8block with a 2.0 or 2.5ltr head or something?? I wonder if the 320Igearbox could handle the jandle??

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Excuse my ignorance but how is a 2.7 made?? Is that a 2.8block with a 2.0 or 2.5ltr head or something?? I wonder if the 320Igearbox could handle the jandle??

Made using the 2.7 bottom end with a 2.5 ltr head. Not a particularly great motor unless you do it correctly - search for the article posted by Gus.

Gearbox isn't an issue - I only broke my 318iS gearbox at 220 rwhp and that was from abuse really. 2.7 done in a normal way would get you 130 - 150 rwhp perhaps. You can get that from a 2.5 easily also.

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Mint example,gotta be seen to be appreciated fully.

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Picked the car up yesterday!

What can I say, it’s a sensational car, im in love..

I can’t believe how well the E30 drives, so much fun.

Will give her the full Meguiars treatment and get a couple of picks up soon.

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Hi Graham, hope you enjoyed your subway the other day!

good to see you went ahead with the purchase, you have a nice car there. hope to see you at a meet sometime.

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Thanks guys!

Yea, Subway was all good..not sure about the new chicken avocado ;)

Will be at the next meet for sure.

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Thanks guys!

Yea, Subway was all good..not sure about the new chicken avocado ;)

Will be at the next meet for sure.

B > L >T rules with extra bacon an extra cheese on foot long italian herb

hahahhaha

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Thought you guys might know him, good to know it’s someone that’s trusted and known.

It looks like a genuinely good car, is there anything you pro’s sagest I take a good look at, as in common faults??

I have previously owned a E39 528i that was a real lemon and don’t want to go through that drama again :unsure:

E39 Lemon - That dosen't sound right - What was the story?

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E39 Lemon - That dosen't sound right - What was the story?

Cooling issues, electronic issues.. pretty much everything that could go wrong went wrong, must have spent 20k on repairs.

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.not sure about the new chicken avocado ;)

I think it rocks.

Nice e30. I know the car. Look forward to seeing it at a meet.

Now all we need to do is get Ali down for a meet in her touring...

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