M-factor’s E30 325i

[M-factor]

My original plan was to build a 2002 into a weekend toy but quickly abandoned that plan after crunching the numbers and realizing I’d be a few rands short. So began the search for an E30.

I spent the better part of 2019 looking for a 2 door plastic bumper / facelift 325i for a decent price. 325is’s were out of my budget. I wouldn’t recommend this exercise to anybody. I missed out on a couple of good cars but after countless viewings I finally found the ideal car. Agreed a price with the seller and picked it up on Christmas Eve. Big thanks to @Coisman for helping with relevant checks.

Since then, a lot of work has gone into the car and still have quite a lot to do.

It’s a 1990 325i coupe, originally auto but converted to manual. Car is still running on the original motor and I have no immediate plans to change this.

I’ll update this thread as time goes on with some of the work that has gone into the car. I have no plans to restore it to its factory glory but I want to build it into the perfect E30 for me.

Sharing a couple of pics of the car in its current state.

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[Jive_E46]

Stunner!

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[gavsadler]

That is looking like a real neat car.

Good find. Looking forward to more updates

 

[Razz]

looks good already as it is


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[UpNcOmiNg!]

What an absolute beaut!! :inlove:

What more need be done on the car, it really is a minter!! :thumbs:

Are those 15" Ventura's or BBS?

 

[AshG108]

Wow!

Damn good looking vehicle!!

 

[Rammlied]

Those seats are lekker.

Very good looking car.

 

[KingKalie]

Nice find :thumbs: looks super clean

 

[LOW BOOST]

Good find.
Also looking for the exact spec in the near future.
If you don't mind me asking.
What price bracket did you pick up this one for?
Looks great.

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[individj]

wonderful car man...i think everyone wants one

 

[adrian88]

Good looking vehicle raise:

 

[///M Individual]

Looks stunning bud!

 

[The Game]

Beautiful Example of a plastic bumper coupe
Wish u many happy miles

 

[922-ZN]

Congrats on the purchase, looks like a very clean car.

I will take those seats off your hands if you are looking at staying period correct :thumbs:

 

[michael.joseph]

Jees that's a neat e30.

Congrats man

 

[///Dees]

Looking very neat, congrats!

 

[STREETDREAMER]

Awesome car, a lot can be done, good luck with your project....seen it at the e30 mafia run in harties, I was parked opposite you with the black e30 325i.


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[Shaheenem]

Great looking car bud! Nice and clean example you have there! Congrats!