APT 188 Report post Posted February 18, 2013 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-563910103.htm Anyone have any info on this car? Seems like it could do with a good tidy up. I've been wanting to buy one for a while now. Any suggestions ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Sorry I can't help, but I have to say I've been curious about this car also ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 rusty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 rustyTell me more...Been thinking of going to make a silly offer on this to make into a race car.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 188 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Also interested to know more Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave@nz 11 Report post Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) How about this one looks quite good and mainly easy cosmetic changes required, tech1 steering wheel and shift boot/knob etc. Dave. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-564751258.htm Edited February 20, 2013 by 87M3@NZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 188 Report post Posted February 20, 2013 I saw that it looks to be a US version according to realoem, very well priced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted February 20, 2013 Few of the boys went looking at it a few times. Its riddled with rust in all the usual places. The importer was trying to sell it for a long time when everyone was cashing in on the e30 m3 thing back about 5-6 years a go. He gave up and turned it into a track car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 21, 2013 Could be the same car, I know these guys have had a few black E30 M3s over the years. If the VIN & Plates tie up, then it checks out and has managed to get it to the stage of passing a WoF. Could be worth a nosey this week-end I think.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashmill 68 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 Could be the same car, I know these guys have had a few black E30 M3s over the years. If the VIN & Plates tie up, then it checks out and has managed to get it to the stage of passing a WoF. Could be worth a nosey this week-end I think.. Grab it Jon, you know you want it. This chap (Tony Ramlose) sold one to Peter Robinson which is now the green Michelin car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 I don't need encouragement Bruce, going to look at it tomorrow evening. I guess it all comes down to how much he wants for it and what the Financial Controller and Bank Manager say about it... How's your coming along, ready for a skid yet? Is Shuey helping you put it all back together ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashmill 68 Report post Posted February 24, 2013 I don't need encouragement Bruce, going to look at it tomorrow evening. I guess it all comes down to how much he wants for it and what the Financial Controller and Bank Manager say about it... How's your coming along, ready for a skid yet? Is Shuey helping you put it all back together ? It lives and is running although not very well at the moment. Have a few jobs to do before certification but hope to have it all done and registered by the end of March. Haven't needed help from the boys, put the engine and box in myself in about an hour and have slowly bolted everything together around it. Lets know how you get on with Tony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 25, 2013 Went for a look around this car last evening, and I would certainly not call it rusty by any means. Whilst it was in the garage and not under the best light I couldn't find any evidence of rust in the usual spots (couldn't really see the firewall) on E30s or M3s. Corners under the front screen looked good, around the rear tail-lights, all four wheel arches. Even the sun-roof had no paint bubbles on it!! Whilst the car is by no means immaculate, it appears very solid. Tony was very good to talk to and very open about the car and it's history,etc. Only downside is that he knows what the car is worth and is pretty firm on his price (and in no rush to sell) so I wasn't in a position to low-ball him on it. I need to have a look for some more change down the back of the sofa, or try to decide what to sell (wife's car, race car, convertible, children??) to try and fund this. Has anyone from on here been to look at the red one in Nelson as a comparison? Glad yours is progressing well Bruce, let me know when to come up to the Winterless North for you to take me for a spin! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted February 25, 2013 Will be a different one then from TWR racing. The one looked at in the same livary was rusty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philwalter 30 Report post Posted February 25, 2013 As with everything you pay for what you get. I would hold out for a good one to come along. None of the ones currently on TM I would go near. I guess it comes down to budget though. Dylans car was a good example of an E30 M3, and that sold pretty quick for considerably more then what is on offer at the moment mind you. Good luck in your search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 25, 2013 Will be a different one then from TWR racing. The one looked at in the same livary was rusty.Same guy, TWR, but different car I think. Brought 10 or so into the country from Japan and kept this one as the best of the bunch. Sold one to Tony Robinson(?) which is now the green Alpina / Michelin race car as Bruce said. Brings in lots of metal, Alfas, Lancias, these M3 and some early M635s.I agree with what you say Phil, my intention is to turn it into a race car rather than a show car, so not looking for an immaculate example. This one is almost too good to turn into a track car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philwalter 30 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 Same guy, TWR, but different car I think. Brought 10 or so into the country from Japan and kept this one as the best of the bunch. Sold one to Tony Robinson(?) which is now the green Alpina / Michelin race car as Bruce said. Brings in lots of metal, Alfas, Lancias, these M3 and some early M635s. I agree with what you say Phil, my intention is to turn it into a race car rather than a show car, so not looking for an immaculate example. This one is almost too good to turn into a track car. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-566785900.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 I agree with what you say Phil, my intention is to turn it into a race car rather than a show car, so not looking for an immaculate example. This one is almost too good to turn into a track car. You have a PM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Cheers Josh, Pm received. Phil75 - I saw that one pop up on TradeMe as well, shame it's all the way down in Wellytown, would be good to compare the two cars. -Oli- any chance you could have a look at it for me and give me a report?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-566785900.htmthat would go well with my 3.65L m88 M5 engine in it from my e28 M535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Funny you should say that Brent, the original M3 test mules had M88 engines, then some clever German realised it was an even BETTER car with two cylinders cut-off the M88 to make the S14 plus a car that handles! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 188 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 That silver one looks good! Drivers seat really lets it down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Funny you should say that Brent, the original M3 test mules had M88 engines, then some clever German realised it was an even BETTER car with two cylinders cut-off the M88 to make the S14 plus a car that handles!yes then some other germans , thought it would be a good idea to give it some power back and along came the hartge H35-24 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Power, yes, handling, no. Too much weight up front, and in-front of the steering axle. All very well going fast in a straight line, but as we're not in the US of A going fast round corners is more of a priority. 300hp from an S14 is more than plenty for an E30, particularly one that is stripped and lightened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Power, yes, handling, no. Too much weight up front, and in-front of the steering axle. All very well going fast in a straight line, but as we're not in the US of A going fast round corners is more of a priority. 300hp from an S14 is more than plenty for an E30, particularly one that is stripped and lightened. tell that to gavin bellar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
