Greetings All

valvelash · 09-11-2016, 08:51 PM

Hi to those already here on the board. I'm new to the board and looking forward to learning from all of you that are further advanced than I in knowledge about BMW's.

I now own a 1980, 320i that I'm in the process of "trying" to restore. Subsequently I'll be asking for directions in many cases, I'm sure!
Past BMW's are 318i, 635csi, 328i & 528i

I've enjoyed the engineering, driving and handling of them all & hope I can get this present one back to it's glory days

Of course I must ask your patience right up front, I'm going to be learning the navigation of this forum so any advice IS appreciated!
Thanks,
valvelash

Straight Six · 09-11-2016, 11:00 PM

Welcome!

That's awesome about the 320, I love the 1980's models. Had a chance to get an 88 in high school (2004) but the deal wasn't there. Regretted it until I found out it's previous owner messed up her newer model by running the engine without oil lol.

mike@x-ph.com · 09-12-2016, 03:10 PM

Welcome!

jmg · 09-12-2016, 06:18 PM

Welcome! The E21 was my first car in High School, and it was old even back then!

Any pics so we can track the progress! I love these types of restorations.

floydarogers · 09-12-2016, 08:46 PM

Many of the guys posting here are younger than the 320i you have. My wife bought a 1 year old E21 in 1978; nice car but the cloth seats were crap. Good luck with the restoration; pretty bulletproof, even the cooling system was good!

The bimmerfest site has a fairly good E21 forum: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=133

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valvelash Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: e21 320i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Vegas iTrader: (0)	Greetings All Hi to those already here on the board. I'm new to the board and looking forward to learning from all of you that are further advanced than I in knowledge about BMW's. I now own a 1980, 320i that I'm in the process of "trying" to restore. Subsequently I'll be asking for directions in many cases, I'm sure! Past BMW's are 318i, 635csi, 328i & 528i I've enjoyed the engineering, driving and handling of them all & hope I can get this present one back to it's glory days Of course I must ask your patience right up front, I'm going to be learning the navigation of this forum so any advice IS appreciated! Thanks, valvelash
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Straight Six Private First Class 83 Rep 132 Posts Drives: '15 335xi M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Welcome! That's awesome about the 320, I love the 1980's models. Had a chance to get an 88 in high school (2004) but the deal wasn't there. Regretted it until I found out it's previous owner messed up her newer model by running the engine without oil lol.
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