[Turtlekid95]

Ok, so first off i know this is the wrong place for this but i just wanted some opinions. Today on my way home i passed an old 325i for sale on the side of the road. They're asking $2,000 OBO or trade. Could anybody tell me about what year it is? Is it worth it? Ill post some pics when i get home. I cant figure out how to post them on my phone. Any and all advice is appreciated!!

[e92_bryan]

Originally Posted by DDC123

Ok, so first off i know this is the wrong place for this but i just wanted some opinions. Today on my way home i passed an old 325i for sale on the side of the road. They're asking $2,000 OBO or trade. Could anybody tell me about what year it is? Is it worth it? Ill post some pics when i get home. I cant figure out how to post them on my phone. Any and all advice is appreciated!!

I cant really tell you anything about the car yet, but if you have an iphone theres an bimmerpost app that now lets you post pics

[335xiCT]

I actually was thinking of doing this. I'd love an E30 325is with relatively good body work and a good interior. The engine/drivetrain is something I'd love to be able to work on on weekends with friends.

I'd say if it's in relatively good working order and depending on what you want it for (weekend car, car to work on, etc.) than it's a decent price. Personally, I haven't found anything for less than $4k that would be suitable for my purposes. Interested in seeing photos though!

Best of luck to you!

[Turtlekid95]

My internet connection is really slow so its taking forever for the pics to upload. I have a 1982 Jeep Cherokee Laredo i was gonna see if they would trade for. Im in the process of restoring it but i like the BMW more. Haha

[kdbryce]

how would we possibly know what year it is? they've been making 325s since the 80s

[edirtaynine]

it's a 1986 huh? its totally worth it! especially since it's red. you should buy it.

[Turtlekid95]

Originally Posted by edirtaynine

it's a 1986 huh? its totally worth it! especially since it's red. you should buy it.

Can you see the pics?!?!

[BavarianFanatic]

Originally Posted by edirtaynine

it's a 1986 huh? its totally worth it! especially since it's red. you should buy it.

That's CLEARLY and '89, not an '86. Look at the bumpers.

[Mardio]

Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

That's CLEARLY and '89, not an '86. Look at the bumpers.

Your a fool. Look at the pipes... 87 for sure.

[Turtlekid95]

So you guys think its worth the 2k? The reason I was unsure is because it has 192,000 miles.

[Brian!]

so trollllll LOL

[bmwauug]

Originally Posted by DDC123

So you guys think its worth the 2k? The reason I was unsure is because it has 192,000 miles.

But it's red...do you really like that color?

[edirtaynine]

Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

That's CLEARLY and '89, not an '86. Look at the bumpers.

Originally Posted by Mardio

Your a fool. Look at the pipes... 87 for sure.

damn my bad im an e30 noob

[Turtlekid95]

Originally Posted by bmwauug

But it's red...do you really like that color?

I dont really mind the color. It has hail dimples on the hood roof and trunk so if I end up getting it Ill probably fix all that later down the line.

[triger716]

Originally Posted by DDC123

I dont really mind the color. It has hail dimples on the hood roof and trunk so if I end up getting it Ill probably fix all that later down the line.

They're playing you. There are no pictures showing up.

The red was a good guess though.

[theblackmamba]

Originally Posted by DDC123

I dont really mind the color. It has hail dimples on the hood roof and trunk so if I end up getting it Ill probably fix all that later down the line.

If something has body damage trust me you'll end up having a nightmare unless you know someone who's good at body work and paint. Bondo isn't something you want to put all over a car.

Sometimes hail damage causes entire panels that need to be removed.

If you want an e30 m3 then buy one, don't buy a $2000 car and invest $20k into it. You can find an e30 m3 for around $10-15k in decent condition.

[1chanc3]

Dam, those wheels are easily worth 3k. I say do it. No regrets!

[Turtlekid95]

I really just want the car to use as a daily driver. I don't really mind the dimples anyways. Hahaha.

[edirtaynine]

wait. so the car really is red?? holy shit

[TeinBMW]

Where are these pics? I'm on an iPhone!!!!

[Efthreeoh]

So this has fail all over it, but I'll help out for real....

OP does the car have 4 round glass head lights? If so it's an E30. If it has large metal bumpers then it's a 1984 - 1988 E30. If it has small plastic bumpers then it's a 1989 - 1991. If it is a convertible with plastic bumpers it's a 1992.

If it has modern plastic aero head lights then and gray plastic rocker panels with round circle covers in front of the rear wheels and behind the front wheels then it's an early (1992-->) E36.

If it has plastic head lamps with halo rings and decent paint (and says 325i on the trunk) then it's a late model E46.

[Turtlekid95]

Sorry its took a while to get a reply out. I got the car! Its a 1989. (I think that's an E30???) Anyway, I never could get the pics to upload for some unknown reason. Ill try again tonight.