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Buying A Box Need advise, First time buyer.

#1 User is offline   ///Magoro Icon

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Posted 30 July 2010 - 11:19 AM

Hi, This is my very first post. I'd like some advice on purchasing my first e30. I've owned 2 Beemers already. One an e46 318i and an e90 320i M Sport. I'm looking for a 325i, I don't know what to look for in this specific cars. I have an offer for an automatic 1992 325i, wich I want to convert to a manual later. How easy is it?
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 11:38 AM

to convert to manual,its easy if you getting the parts from another 325i os IS...there is a write up on the conversion... search search...
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 11:39 AM

http://www.e30clubsa...g-260-e30-325i/
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 12:58 PM

if you want some good advice, buy this car :D

http://www.e30clubsa...404-my-stroker/
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 01:24 PM

View PostUpNcOmiNg!, on 30 July 2010 - 12:58 PM, said:

if you want some good advice, buy this car :D

http://www.e30clubsa...404-my-stroker/




OH YES! i must agree! this car has all the right stuff...
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 06:35 PM

personally i don't think that the purchase price difference between an auto and a manual justifies buying the auto & converting, unless you are getting it really, really cheap or it's in absolutely stunning mint condition.
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 08:38 PM

I'm with ron_g on this.

My advice - take someone who knows these cars to have a look at it.
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Posted 02 August 2010 - 08:56 AM

Thanks for the good advise. The deal didn't go through with the automatic I was getting since I couldn't sell My golf.
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Posted 02 August 2010 - 09:26 AM

If you're looking for an E30, buy Devon's (UpNcOmiNg's).

1. It's a fantastic car
2. It's had everything you would want to do to it done to it.
3. He's on the forum, the build is documented, and it's been done properly.
4. It'll stop us feeling sorry for him.
5. You can choose your own wheels for it...
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Posted 02 August 2010 - 12:19 PM

Thanks Steve
I love point #5! ha! ha!
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Posted 17 August 2010 - 03:59 PM

Got it. will post pics soon.
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