_Alan_ 6 Report post Posted March 9, 2014 Hi guys, An unfortunate end to this project. I bought this off a member with the intention of getting it re-registered/vinned but unfortunately it has failed on major rust and a few mechanical issues. The rust is in the roof+sunroof, sills, floors, bottom of a-pillars, rear boot tray, rear arches, left rear quarter panel and a few other places - the repair quote was in 5 figure territory. The mechanical issues were spongy brakes (sat for a while in storage), front suspension arms, rear sway bar bushes, battery unsecured, drive shaft rubber, right front wheel bearing, brake lining light, front tyres, steering play and drivers seat play. It was a bit more than I was expecting. Now for the positives, 1986 M325i UK Import Diamond Schwarz Approx 150k Miles Black Recaro leather seats - rear tidy, front average. Full M tech 1 body kit Electric mirrors, windows + sunroof Manual rear blind Black headlining Non p/steer or a/c New brake rotors/pads all round (prev owner) New heater fan resistor Healthy M20B25 engine and G260 gearbox, goes very well. Engine has had a refresh by prev owner, I believe the cambelt/thermostat/oil/filters were done recently - can clarify this again with him. LSD 14" steel wheels Please PM for details/offers or to arrange viewing. Pick up from Grenada, Wellington. I am selling it complete, as is. Open to any offers but for the sake of forum rules lets say I am after around $2500. Would make a great donor car. Thanks, Alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted March 9, 2014 Hi Alan, Is the paint in good nick? Clear coat is not starting to fail etc.. Is she running okay to get over the hill to Masterton? Or does she need to be transported? Cheers, Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Alan_ 6 Report post Posted March 9, 2014 Hi Dan, The paint is pretty good all round, except down one of the c -pillars from memory I think it has some slight clear coat lifting. I'll need to have another look for you - the car is at my parents place. The engine runs fine, smells a bit fuelly to start with when cold but warms up fine. I would have the car transported, due to its de-registered state and mech issues etc. Also, forgot to mention - the rear kit, side skirts and rear seats have been removed as the panelbeater was quoting for repair. These will come with the car of course. Thanks, Alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted March 10, 2014 PM'd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibs05 86 Report post Posted March 19, 2014 I would really love to take this thing of your hands.would make my PFL look sweet, GLWS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craig_kaylie 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Hi, I don't suppose you would be interested in selling the M tech kit separately? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 Pretty sure Driftit snapped up the whole car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 I did. It will be up for parts soon. Sent you a PM Craig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy30 38 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 Id like to ask on behalf of a friend about the tech1 kit as well. And then the motor for myself! What a coincidence you've bought it to our doorstep Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 Whoa, hold your horses you parts picking vultures! Dan has forgotten he's going to offer me the whole car for restoration first !! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy30 38 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) If you're keen for a restoration project I'll swap my tech1 rear bumper for this one. Mine has the towbar section removed, so as a part of your restoration game you can fill it back up. Sound good? Its in excellent condition otherwise Edit: lol I'm only 15% serious. But I'm 15% serious. I'll do cash your way. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Edited March 20, 2014 by tidyverty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slideways 47 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 Such a shame to see this just parted out. Was hoping somebody was gonna save it in some way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 il take the kit as well please also rear lsd end? .... Pretty please.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 I'm keen for the rear spoiler if that doesn't go with the kit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 Damn. I knew it would end up like this haha. I haven't even started on the car yet. The complete Kit is sold though sorry guys. Once I have the rest of her apart I will get in touch. The running gear in this car is in great condition. I was almost going to swap the motor out of my car for this one. I should have most of her stripped out this weekend I hope. I will be in touch soon with what I have, condition and price. Obviously the Engine, Manual conversion and LSD are extremely popular items. I will be needing to move them along quickly once sold and will need to be picked up from Torbay on the North Shore. Watch this space. Or maybe I will start a new thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
