Apex 693 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) 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. Edited December 3, 2007 by Apex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 Rays a good bloke to deal with - Forum Sponser as well. 2.7 E30 Wagon would be a mint ride. Look forward to progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 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 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?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 Mint example,gotta be seen to be appreciated fully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Nice one! Good on you mate - we'll look forward to the pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) Thanks guys! Yea, Subway was all good..not sure about the new chicken avocado Will be at the next meet for sure. Edited December 10, 2007 by Apex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Good news. Get the picks up soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 nice work fella looking forward to seeing you on runs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2007 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted December 11, 2007 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 E39 Lemon - That dosen't sound right - What was the story? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted December 11, 2007 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted December 12, 2007 .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... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
