Just something to share... E30 on the way! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 07:45 AM

I've always been a BMW driver. Passionate about their cars like almost all members on this forum. From some time now, I've had a major desire of getting myself an E30, as a project. Nothing major, just making it look as OEM and as clean as possible. And so finally it happened.

I just bought a 1991 BMW 325ci. Needs some TLC all around, and some mechanical work, but in general it's in good shape for a 22 year old car, with 112k miles on.

As the detailing and car washing contractor at a BMW dealership for some years now, I've established good friendships with great technicians that are more than willing to help me along the way with this project.

The car will be at my shop on Saturday, so I will take some pictures and share them with you guys as well as more pictures along the way. Here are just a couple of pics of the car in my garage.

AGO 530 · 02-05-2013, 07:56 AM

Congrats on what seems to be a good find, can’t wait to see lots of before and after photos!

Speedwagon · 02-05-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AGO 530

Congrats on what seems to be a good find, can’t wait to see lots of before and after photos!

+1

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AGO 530

Congrats on what seems to be a good find, can’t wait to see lots of before and after photos!

Thank you. Without a doubt!

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Originally Posted by Speedwagon

+1

avol3xo · 02-05-2013, 08:22 AM

I've got a good friend with an E30 in his garage, I might make him an offer on it. It would be a great project car, Congrats on your find!

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by avol3xo

I've got a good friend with an E30 in his garage, I might make him an offer on it. It would be a great project car, Congrats on your find!

Thanks man!

trk06 · 02-05-2013, 09:36 AM

No pics?

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by trk06

No pics?

Few iPhone pics of the car in my garage, but I'll be posting more pics this Saturday when I bring it to my shop.

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by trk06

No pics?

Just added couple iPhone pics of the car in my garage.

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 09:53 AM

Few pics added.

DUI Elite · 02-05-2013, 09:55 AM

Nice, I did a few motor swaps on these. They're built much differently than these E90's.

Very interesting aura coming from them. GL with the new purchase!

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DUI Elite

Nice, I did a few motor swaps on these. They're built much differently than these E90's.

Very interesting aura coming from them. GL with the new purchase!

They sure are. Thanks man!

Njprince0226 · 02-05-2013, 10:36 AM

Hey man where are you located in NJ? Sweet find. I also have a family member with the same exact car, twins infact! PM me

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Njprince0226

Hey man where are you located in NJ? Sweet find. I also have a family member with the same exact car, twins infact! PM me

PM sent man, thanks.

KwlAznKid · 02-05-2013, 11:09 AM

congrats, love e30s!

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

congrats, love e30s!

Thanks man!

Alen E90 · 02-05-2013, 11:40 AM

wow, she looks great-CONGRATS! cant wait to see a bunch more pics, keep us posted!

Propagator · 02-05-2013, 11:44 AM

Congratulations! Keep us posted on the progress.

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alen E90

wow, she looks great-CONGRATS! cant wait to see a bunch more pics, keep us posted!

Thanks man, yeah I can't wait either. Got brakes for her, and the black grille. Baby steps!

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Originally Posted by Propagator

Congratulations! Keep us posted on the progress.

Thanks man! No doubt!!

smallseafishie · 02-05-2013, 12:11 PM

Congratulations! I picked up an e30 last year as a project too. They're pretty fun toys.

Mine is currently completely gutted for a M30 swap / new interior / repaint.

They become money pits pretty fast between all the maintenance and mods.

eric@helix · 02-05-2013, 12:15 PM

My E30 was one of the best cars I ever had. It never broke and was a hoot to drive. I sold it with 240k miles. Last time I head it was pushing 300 on the original motor.

StevenY. · 02-05-2013, 12:26 PM

Perfect project car. Can't wait to see this beauty all fixed up!

02-05-2013, 07:45 AM	#1
Jaime_E90 Captain Drives: '91 325ci '06 325xi '11 335xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 885 iTrader: (33) Garage List 1991 BMW 325ci [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00] 2011 BMW 335xi [0.00]	Just something to share... E30 on the way! I've always been a BMW driver. Passionate about their cars like almost all members on this forum. From some time now, I've had a major desire of getting myself an E30, as a project. Nothing major, just making it look as OEM and as clean as possible. And so finally it happened. I just bought a 1991 BMW 325ci. Needs some TLC all around, and some mechanical work, but in general it's in good shape for a 22 year old car, with 112k miles on. As the detailing and car washing contractor at a BMW dealership for some years now, I've established good friendships with great technicians that are more than willing to help me along the way with this project. The car will be at my shop on Saturday, so I will take some pictures and share them with you guys as well as more pictures along the way. Here are just a couple of pics of the car in my garage. Attached Images __________________ 2006 E90 325xi/Barrique Red/Beige Leather/OEM Style 193-M's/BMW Performance Black Kidney Grilles/E90 LCI Headlights/CF Trim Wrap/Fujita Cold Air Intake/Dinan Cat-Back Exhaust/RS Technik 15MM. Rear Spacers/OEM Blackline Tailights/OEM M3 Steering Wheel/Steering Wheel Button Delete/BMW Performance Shifter/BMW Performance E-brake/Euro-Light Switch. Last edited by Jaime_E90; 02-05-2013 at 09:54 AM.
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02-05-2013, 08:22 AM	#5
avol3xo Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 235 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	I've got a good friend with an E30 in his garage, I might make him an offer on it. It would be a great project car, Congrats on your find! __________________ 2011 BMW 335i E92 Vermillion Red, 6MT

02-05-2013, 09:36 AM	#7
trk06 First Lieutenant Drives: with no spare Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC Posts: 314 iTrader: (0)	No pics? __________________

02-05-2013, 09:53 AM	#10
Jaime_E90 Captain Drives: '91 325ci '06 325xi '11 335xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 885 iTrader: (33) Garage List 1991 BMW 325ci [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00] 2011 BMW 335xi [0.00]	Few pics added. __________________ 2006 E90 325xi/Barrique Red/Beige Leather/OEM Style 193-M's/BMW Performance Black Kidney Grilles/E90 LCI Headlights/CF Trim Wrap/Fujita Cold Air Intake/Dinan Cat-Back Exhaust/RS Technik 15MM. Rear Spacers/OEM Blackline Tailights/OEM M3 Steering Wheel/Steering Wheel Button Delete/BMW Performance Shifter/BMW Performance E-brake/Euro-Light Switch.

02-05-2013, 11:09 AM	#15
KwlAznKid Major Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irvine/Fremont, CA/ University of California San Diego Alum Posts: 1,397 iTrader: (2)	congrats, love e30s! __________________ BMW E92 328I / BMW E46 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E92 335I (sold) Porsche 996 911 C2 (sold) BMW E46 325CI (totaled)

02-05-2013, 07:56 AM	#2
AGO 530 ... Drives: AW '11 335i E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 47 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [5.00] 2008 BMW X5 [5.00]	Congrats on what seems to be a good find, can’t wait to see lots of before and after photos!

02-05-2013, 09:55 AM	#11
DUI Elite ///M at Heart Drives: 2006 SGM E90 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,296 iTrader: (2)	Nice, I did a few motor swaps on these. They're built much differently than these E90's. Very interesting aura coming from them. GL with the new purchase!

02-05-2013, 10:36 AM	#13
Njprince0226 First Lieutenant Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 341 iTrader: (0)	Hey man where are you located in NJ? Sweet find. I also have a family member with the same exact car, twins infact! PM me

02-05-2013, 11:40 AM	#17
Alen E90 Major General Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SO. CAL-818 (SFV) Posts: 5,140 iTrader: (4)	wow, she looks great-CONGRATS! cant wait to see a bunch more pics, keep us posted! __________________

02-05-2013, 11:44 AM	#18
Propagator Captain Drives: 2011 328i LMB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 746 iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! Keep us posted on the progress.

02-05-2013, 12:11 PM	#20
smallseafishie Major Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Congratulations! I picked up an e30 last year as a project too. They're pretty fun toys. Mine is currently completely gutted for a M30 swap / new interior / repaint. They become money pits pretty fast between all the maintenance and mods.

02-05-2013, 12:15 PM	#21
eric@helix BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 719 iTrader: (0)	My E30 was one of the best cars I ever had. It never broke and was a hoot to drive. I sold it with 240k miles. Last time I head it was pushing 300 on the original motor. __________________

02-05-2013, 12:26 PM	#22
StevenY. ///M Drives: Searching.. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 767 iTrader: (0)	Perfect project car. Can't wait to see this beauty all fixed up!

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