E30 BMW M325i
E30 BMW M325i
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Murdock

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406 posts

256 months

Wednesday 12th August 2009
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Hi all,

I know this may not qualify under the 'M Power' section, but as the forerunner of the E30 M3 I was wondering if anyone has any experience of these cars, what to look out for when buying etc. My pride and joy DC2 Integra Type R was stolen from work last weekend, and I really can't be flipped going down the fast Jap route this time around (I literally couldn't bring the car anywhere for fear of it being stolen... didn't think I would be extending that fear to the work carpark though). Any help would be much appreciated, this Pistonheader needs cheering up. smile

Great Pretender

26,140 posts

237 months

Wednesday 12th August 2009
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The 325 Sport is a cracking car, but I fear after the 'Teg, you may find it a little archaic.

Why not go for an E36 M3 instead? Plenty of former 'Teg owners have done the same it seems.

falkster

4,258 posts

226 months

Thursday 13th August 2009
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Unless Ive missed it there isn't an M325i but as above there is a 325i Sport in pre or post facelift models.

It depends what you want from a car, if you're wanting speed then an engine transplant would be the way forward (if it is the E30 shape you want) or as said before you could go for the E36 M3.

Try www.e30zone.net

Lots of knowledge on there and always there to help.

E30M3SE

8,485 posts

219 months

Thursday 13th August 2009
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As a prelude to a M3 get a 320iS.

eg.


Murdock

Original Poster:

406 posts

256 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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Many apologies, I must of course be referring to the 325 Sport. Going to look at the car in the morning. I had considered an E36 M3 but at this stage I'm looking to downgrade somewhat, with a view to undertaking an engine transplant at some point in the future (ideally a S52 B30 or B32 lump). Here's the car in question...


E30M3SE

8,485 posts

219 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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Murdock said:
Many apologies, I must of course be referring to the 325 Sport. Going to look at the car in the morning. I had considered an E36 M3 but at this stage I'm looking to downgrade somewhat, with a view to undertaking an engine transplant at some point in the future (ideally a S52 B30 or B32 lump). Here's the car in question...

Looks like a nice example of a tech 1 sport. Check it very carefully for runt all over.

GTWayne

4,595 posts

240 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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E30M3SE said:
...Check it very carefully for runt all over...
Yeah, E30's are often littered with it yes

E30M3SE

8,485 posts

219 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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GTWayne said:
E30M3SE said:
...Check it very carefully for runt all over...
Yeah, E30's are often littered with it yes
Sorry should read RUST, but you knew that.laugh

falkster

4,258 posts

226 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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Nice looking car. If there is anything or any parts you need give me a shout, my friend has a garage full of E30 parts.