pjay 8 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Hi team, Within the next week, I'll be making a purchase of a runaround/2nd car and would like to investigate the possibility of an E30 upgrade/downgrade depending how your opinions lie. Off this forum, I'd like peoples knowledge of the following vehicles and others that are available for sale that I am not aware about please. I'm pretty sure RAPIDO and APTs (if it is his) are pretty meticulous from meeting the guys and seeing the cars in the flesh so no need to convince me on those. Ideally I'd want a coupe or a touring (Good luck) in white/black/red but it seems silver is the most mainstream colour on trademe for coupes. I did find the one white sedan, which is an option purely based on the colour. I'm prety noob when it comes to E30s so please be nice. Thanks Preferences: Tech 2 > Tech 1 White > Black > Red > Grey Coupe/Touring > Sedan Coupe > Colour > Tech 1/2 The below is the price range I'm expecting pay for a nice example: Lukas/RAPIDO: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-378516713.htm Andrew/APT (?) http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-380164020.htm Not sure who's this is, but top of my list. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-379129139.htm Again unsure: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-369439729.htm Unsure, but it's white and SA assembled. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-380407715.htm Edited June 1, 2011 by Pjay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Leather etc is a bonus, but not fussed in the slightest. Cbf with ratty dashes, cbf with much rust, cbf with non M's. And LSD a must, don't want to have to lock that ugly one wheeler. Edited June 1, 2011 by Pjay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 mine isn't mint and needs a bit of work but has heaps of goodies. Will be cheaper than anything you listed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinator9 57 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Personally I like Tech1 more. I am also one of those people that takes the KMs into account. The lower the better. I know with some cars you cannot read off the Ks but it is almost always a very good indicator. Cracks in the dash are no biggie. You can find carpets covers pretty easy and to be honest, I would have a carpet cover over a non-cracked dash anyway because I prefer the look. I have always preferred white, silver and red being my second choice. I also don't really like black leather, shows way too much wear (even if in good condition). I do not mind beige/cream interior but I do prefer the standard cloth. For rust, I have found a few key places to check. Boot wells down the side. Sunroof drains (pour some water down the open sunroof rails and make sure it all comes out each separate drain down each pillar). Firewall (always good to check on any older car as it is WOF material). Corners of doors/windows etc. If you need to re-gas the A/C, ask if the system is leaking. I have seen some that need to be re-gassed once a year. That's all I can think of. Take my opinions with a grain of salt though, I would call myself a bit of a purist by this forums standards. Edited June 1, 2011 by kevinator9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 mine isn't mint and needs a bit of work but has heaps of goodies. Will be cheaper than anything you listed. Send me a link/details please? Must be factory M. Cracks in the dash are no biggie. You can find carpets covers pretty easy and to be honest, I would have a carpet cover over a non-cracked dash anyway because I prefer the look. For rust, I have found a few key places to check. Boot wells down the side. Sunroof drains (pour some water down the open sunroof rails and make sure it all comes out each separate drain down each pillar). Firewall (always good to check on any older car as it is WOF material). Corners of doors/windows etc. If you need to re-gas the A/C, ask if the system is leaking. I have seen some that need to be re-gassed once a year. Thanks bud, that's pretty useful information. I'll keep that in mind. What is the carpet cover you refer to? You mean covering the dash? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinator9 57 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 Thanks bud, that's pretty useful information. I'll keep that in mind. What is the carpet cover you refer to? You mean covering the dash? Yep, just like the picture here. http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/71...646771_full.jpg That is the nicest style of cover I have found. Ones like this: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/attachment...mp;d=1197752059 They are just plain ugly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 I'd go with Jamez M325i, Black, coupe, manual, Genuine //M along with all the goodies plus more. Do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 I have a friend in Auckland who has been thinking about getting rid of his m325i for a while.. Except theres a catch, it came from factory with the bodykit delete option Came with an "is" lip instead. But as far as I know it is still a genuine M325i, coupe, black, LSD, Pommie Import (MPH speedo), tech2 wheel/gearknob etc... Can ask him more if you want, but probably not the best as it only ticks the colour/coupe boxes and not the tech2 Oh and needs a new bonnet cos some fat git sat on it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) I'd go with Jamez M325i, Black, coupe, manual, Genuine //M along with all the goodies plus more. Do it. This the one? http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....c=31899&hl= "Has a rusty sunroof cage, and the sunroof has been glued shut by a previous owner but the roof itself has no rust." Bugger, how can I make the sunroof functional again? Is this possible? Edited June 1, 2011 by Pjay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Pjay, if you want to know anything about James' car (that he can't answer himself) like the sunroof being glued shut or details on the replacement engine then get hold of this guy - All European Service He was the owner/mechanic who did all this work on the car. Very helpful guy. Cant remember his name but I approached him to buy it a couple years back but he wanted moon money for it so I declined. Hope James is ok with me giving out this info... Edited June 1, 2011 by 3 SERIES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Not sure who's this is, but top of my list. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-379129139.htm Hey PJay, That car has been thrashed, it was a previous owner on here, although I'm not sure if it was him that did the thrashoing. Nick posted a link to Max on facebook of the car doing skids, I thought I recognised it from somewhere. Plates seemed to have changed though. Edit: Here - Edited June 1, 2011 by AJ_D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Hey PJay, That car has been thrashed, it was a previous owner on here. Nick posted a link to Max on facebook of the car doing skids, I thought I recognised it from somewhere. Edit: Here -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_toA1YNKlVE&feature=youtube_gdata_player Interesting! Someone post the youtube link to the auction questions. Should drop the value of the car by a couple of G's ha ha. Bimmersport, causing sh*t since ages ago! Edit: Looks like a common occurrence - Youtube Edited June 1, 2011 by 3 SERIES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinator9 57 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) It's a pity that someone has to do that to such a nice example of an E30 Tech1. Carjam report shows plate was changed from TD8662 to FUF646 on the 8th of March 2011. http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=fuf646 Youtube user: http://www.youtube.com/user/GWHIzR He has had 2 E30 uploads in the last 2 years of "$nakes" and the TradeMe auction states the current owner has owned it for the last two years so I would say the current seller has been the one who thrashed it. Pity. PS Someone should ask why the plates have been changed. Edited June 2, 2011 by kevinator9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) . Edited February 15, 2016 by maxmax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) Hey PJay, That car has been thrashed, it was a previous owner on here, although I'm not sure if it was him that did the thrashoing. Nick posted a link to Max on facebook of the car doing skids, I thought I recognised it from somewhere. Plates seemed to have changed though. Edit: Here - Hasn't almost every E30 either been thrashed or done skids? Edited June 2, 2011 by braeden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) Wasn't aware it was the same car as TD8662 doing skids at the tank farms. They are the same car according to carjam. Still looks nice in the pics. Hasn't almost every E30 either been thrashed or done skids? I would bloody well hope so, but it's like when you get a new mrs. You know she's probably not a virgin but sh*t, I don't want to see her ex boyfriend giving her a thrash before I do. Edited June 2, 2011 by Pjay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 I would bloody well hope so, but it's like when you get a new mrs. You know she's probably nor a virgin but sh*t, I don't want to see her ex boyfriend giving her a thrash before I do. I LOL'd. But completely understand the sentiment! Unless its a racecar, cos then I'd rather have evidence of it's ability first . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) this one will be ready soon hartge h27 replica 2.7L hartge head , cam , headers , rocker cover , 16" alloys , body kit , black leather recaro's , sample engine pic Edited June 2, 2011 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 Man I was looking at that car thinking wow that is a nice example UNTIL I watched the Youtube channel. I like your comment Pjay on his listing haha, someone should post up his youtube link. I would but my trademe account I use for my second source of income so can't afford having him on my auctions haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 Err it's still a nice example? I dont see why everyone is so upset that the car has done a few burnouts. It's not like its sliding around on a diesel'd intersection and jumping a curb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andre3000 55 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 Err it's still a nice example? I dont see why everyone is so upset that the car has done a few burnouts. It's not like its sliding around on a diesel'd intersection and jumping a curb. +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 I've started eliminating and will view as many as I can this weekend. If anyones mates with Jamez - get him to give me a text/call on 0272258959. Cheers, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 sorted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 Cheers, see you Sat. Sell me the 003s with or without the car. I'll bring a suitcase of moneys.. Maybe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 Hasn't almost every E30 either been thrashed or done skids? One old man owner. Like new. Did want. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=377950952 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
