Retro project BMW - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

shortie · 09-04-2012, 07:42 PM

I know its not E90 related but it is BMW and i wanted to keep it UK so hope off topic section is fine with the mods

In the next 6 - 12 months im looking for a Retro project. Ideally something tatty and unloved, most probably a rust bucket. Like the idea of stripping it back to its shell and completely rebuilding it. Only problem is im struggling to narrow down to what i fancy.

The main 3 i have narrowed it down to are:

BMW 635csi

BMW E30 325i coupe

BMW E30 325i cabriolet

I want something on classic insurance for weekend fun when the weather is good lol So what do you think?

dxb335d · 09-04-2012, 11:50 PM

Personally I love E30's apart from Convertibles.

My first choice would be E30 Coupe followed by the 635

phil200tdi · 09-05-2012, 01:09 AM

3.0 cs would be ideal

635csi also awesome

Sportplus · 09-05-2012, 03:58 AM

Has to be the 635csi. If I had spare cash i would buy one as a weekend/track car

shortie · 09-05-2012, 04:41 AM

They all have pro's and con's, i just cannot decide lol

MEGA · 09-05-2012, 04:46 AM

Hi mate.

Best person in the world to speak to about this is Dips from customcars.

Might be worth starting a topic on Evo if you a member as he's there or else find his phone number.

He's currently got 20 retro BMWs all registered to him. He's done hundreds of customer projects down the years too.

shortie · 09-05-2012, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

Hi mate.

Best person in the world to speak to about this is Dips from customcars.

Might be worth starting a topic on Evo if you a member as he's there or else find his phone number.

He's currently got 20 retro BMWs all registered to him. He's done hundreds of customer projects down the years too.

Cheers Mega.... off to have a look

Frobius · 09-05-2012, 05:41 AM

Depends how much you want to spend. I seem to recall the 635 parts cost a fortune, particularly panels. Can't comment on the E30s other than to say I love them!!

mowflow · 09-05-2012, 05:57 AM

I had a similar urge recently when I spotted this on the way home one night

shortie · 09-05-2012, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mowflow

I had a similar urge recently when I seen this on the way home one night

Have you done anything about the urge yet lol

mowflow · 09-05-2012, 06:26 AM

No, I had a different urge earlier in the year and i can only afford one urge/crisis per year unfortunately.

misterS3 · 09-05-2012, 06:45 AM

I had an E30 325i when i was 20. Would love to have another. Although i'd fit an LSD and bigger tyres before i crashed it this time

But the 'shark' would be first choice for me. Not considering the practicalities.

dxb335d · 09-05-2012, 09:26 AM

I hope Dave you plug E90post on other forums as much as you do for EvoT on here.

Dizzle · 09-06-2012, 07:45 AM

e21?

jimmylimmy · 09-11-2012, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzle

e21?

+1 for e21, drop an e36 M3 engine in

Guvernator · 09-11-2012, 05:40 AM

I'd have to say first choice would be 635csi BUT they can be fairly expensive to restore as some of the part prices are extortionate. If you are on a tighter budget I'd go for a 325i sport as it already comes with an LSD and looks lovely with the M-Tech kit.

Alternatively you could try to find something a bit rarer like an Alpina, Hartge or AC schnitzer E30 which will be a bit more special and will hold it's value better. This is something I consider doing from time to time. I got to look after a mates Alpina C2 2.7 many moons ago when he was out of the country for a few months and have to say it was a very special car. In fact I'd go so far as to say I'd rate it above the E30 M3 in terms of drive-ability although the M3 does look nicer.

Cyprio · 09-11-2012, 06:00 AM

They're both beautiful old classics, but the E30 325 does it for me....or better still an E30 M3.

View Poll Results: What Retro project would you start?
BMW 635csi	6	26.09%
BMW E30 325i 2 door coupe	9	39.13%
BMW E30 325i cabriolet	6	26.09%
Something else	2	8.70%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

09-04-2012, 07:42 PM	#1
shortie Lieutenant Drives: BMW 320i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 558 iTrader: (0)	Retro project BMW I know its not E90 related but it is BMW and i wanted to keep it UK so hope off topic section is fine with the mods In the next 6 - 12 months im looking for a Retro project. Ideally something tatty and unloved, most probably a rust bucket. Like the idea of stripping it back to its shell and completely rebuilding it. Only problem is im struggling to narrow down to what i fancy. The main 3 i have narrowed it down to are: BMW 635csi BMW E30 325i coupe BMW E30 325i cabriolet I want something on classic insurance for weekend fun when the weather is good lol So what do you think? __________________
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09-04-2012, 11:50 PM	#2
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,958 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	Personally I love E30's apart from Convertibles. My first choice would be E30 Coupe followed by the 635 __________________ Last edited by dxb335d; 09-05-2012 at 12:05 AM.

09-05-2012, 01:09 AM	#3
phil200tdi Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i M Sport E90 LCI manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1,745 iTrader: (0)	3.0 cs would be ideal 635csi also awesome __________________ 2008 E90 335i LCI M Sport / Manual / Black / Red Leather / Avon ZZ3 / VMR710 Mods: JB4 / BMS DCI /AR Design DPs / ETS FMIC / Water Meth Injection / BMS Chargepipe / BMS OCC / Cool Carbon Brake Pads / Rob Beck PCV Valve / Forge Diverter Valves Wish List: LSD / Bastuck Quads / Birds Suspension / M3 Arms

09-05-2012, 04:41 AM	#5
shortie Lieutenant Drives: BMW 320i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 558 iTrader: (0)	They all have pro's and con's, i just cannot decide lol __________________

09-05-2012, 03:58 AM	#4
Sportplus Lieutenant Drives: 330D se coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 447 iTrader: (0)	Has to be the 635csi. If I had spare cash i would buy one as a weekend/track car

09-05-2012, 04:46 AM	#6
MEGA Dieseasal Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London Posts: 6,354 iTrader: (2)	Hi mate. Best person in the world to speak to about this is Dips from customcars. Might be worth starting a topic on Evo if you a member as he's there or else find his phone number. He's currently got 20 retro BMWs all registered to him. He's done hundreds of customer projects down the years too. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport

09-05-2012, 05:41 AM	#8
Frobius Captain Drives: E91 330d M-Sport / E87 118d SE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Huntingdon, UK Posts: 721 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 E91 330d M-Sport [0.00] 2006 E87 118d SE [0.00]	Depends how much you want to spend. I seem to recall the 635 parts cost a fortune, particularly panels. Can't comment on the E30s other than to say I love them!! __________________ 57 Sapphire Black E91 330d M-Sport Privacy Glass // Leather // Heated Seats // Bluetooth // Blacklines // BMWP Gloss Black Grille // Alpine HiFi // LCI Headlights

09-05-2012, 05:57 AM	#9
mowflow Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F20 125d Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,882 iTrader: (2)	I had a similar urge recently when I spotted this on the way home one night Attached Images Last edited by mowflow; 09-05-2012 at 09:45 AM.

09-05-2012, 06:26 AM	#11
mowflow Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F20 125d Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,882 iTrader: (2)	No, I had a different urge earlier in the year and i can only afford one urge/crisis per year unfortunately.

09-05-2012, 06:45 AM	#12
misterS3 Major Drives: X70 on the way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,425 iTrader: (0)	I had an E30 325i when i was 20. Would love to have another. Although i'd fit an LSD and bigger tyres before i crashed it this time But the 'shark' would be first choice for me. Not considering the practicalities.

09-05-2012, 09:26 AM	#13
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,958 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	I hope Dave you plug E90post on other forums as much as you do for EvoT on here. __________________ Last edited by dxb335d; 09-06-2012 at 07:55 AM.

09-06-2012, 07:45 AM	#14
Dizzle Captain Drives: 320d M Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire Posts: 914 iTrader: (0)	e21? __________________

09-11-2012, 05:40 AM	#16
Guvernator Lieutenant Drives: BMW 335i SE Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: LONDON Posts: 537 iTrader: (0)	I'd have to say first choice would be 635csi BUT they can be fairly expensive to restore as some of the part prices are extortionate. If you are on a tighter budget I'd go for a 325i sport as it already comes with an LSD and looks lovely with the M-Tech kit. Alternatively you could try to find something a bit rarer like an Alpina, Hartge or AC schnitzer E30 which will be a bit more special and will hold it's value better. This is something I consider doing from time to time. I got to look after a mates Alpina C2 2.7 many moons ago when he was out of the country for a few months and have to say it was a very special car. In fact I'd go so far as to say I'd rate it above the E30 M3 in terms of drive-ability although the M3 does look nicer.

09-11-2012, 06:00 AM	#17
Cyprio Captain Drives: Audi S4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colchester. UK Posts: 874 iTrader: (2)	They're both beautiful old classics, but the E30 325 does it for me....or better still an E30 M3.

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