# FS: 1985 BMW 320i Baur TC e30! **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [July 27, 2008, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249 "2008-07-27T18:14:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2008, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/1 "2008-07-27T18:14:31Z")
This is one for collectors! Before I even begin, this _IS_ an e30, not an e21! The 320i was no longer offered in North America when BMW started the e30 line, but it WAS offered in Europe and South Africa. It was imported from a dealer in Munich, Germany. I’m CONSIDERING with much hesitation selling my Baur. The only reason is there is a house I would like to buy and need to free up some cash. If I can’t free up my 401k, I may need to let her go. It’s a 1985 320i, Euro import. Was bought at a dealer in Munich at imported a month later. Carfax shows one accident, but must have been very minor because as far as I can tell it just looks like a repaint on the driver quarter panel, possibly a new fender. The good: It’s got 86k on the ODO. I upgraded suspension to Koni. Shift knob is the lighted M one piece from Turner Motorsport, original BMW part. Everything is manual. The tranny, windows, steering, locks. Only thing power is the mirrors. It’s got new brakes all around with just 2k on them. TONS of life left in the tires, almost full tread. “New” AFM and another one for good measure (used part imported from Germany) “New” Computer (used part imported from Germany) “New” Check panel (used part imported from Germany) New chrome trim around windshield New hood liner New belts New Battery Entire interior swapped to Black sport leather from a 1989 325is. I have the original interior and it would be included with the sale. Old school Alpine cd player head unit Paint is very good. Could use a professional detail, but very nice. There will be tweeter pods installed if he ever gets them in the mail. New NGK plugs have 2k on them Just had a full synthetic oil change with a mann filter It escaped most of the ugliness in Federalization. It’s got all the euro bits, and had running lights put on the bottom bumper covers which are an easy remove and patch. Just never got around to it. The bad: Needs pad wear sensors. They’re $5, I just never did them. I may do them before sale though. The rear deck is still beige. I may have it dyed before sale. There are no speakers in the car. I was holding out for a good set of MB Quarts. Very very very minor rust blip here and there from road debris When I swapped the interior, I por-15d all the floor pans, but the passenger front floor pan could stand to be replaced one day. it’s thick with por-15 for now and will be fine for the forseeable future. Just something I wanted to do one day. The tool kit is missing some tools, but hey, the original glovebox flashlight is there. Other than what I mentioned, it needs nothing. I wanted to change the exhaust, but there’s nothing wrong with this one, just think it would sound nicer with a performance exhaust. (price drop below). I did a poll of BMW enthusiasts, and this was the median of the price range they suggested. The TC Baur, especially in the 320i, is more rare than an e30 M3! This is a car for true BMW enthusiasts! ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2497834020_316ebdd2ca_b.jpg](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2497834020_316ebdd2ca_b.jpg) ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2497834024_d12a574ee5_b.jpg](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2497834024_d12a574ee5_b.jpg) ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/2497834028_db5c05c46e_b.jpg](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/2497834028_db5c05c46e_b.jpg) ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/2497834032_b2ccf4e7f1_b.jpg](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/2497834032_b2ccf4e7f1_b.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2008, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/2 "2008-07-27T18:18:02Z")
Car looks very nice, GLWS. ---
**Author:** ![tonymitss5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@tonymitss5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tonymitss5)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2008, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/3 "2008-07-27T20:27:56Z")
These are hot, good luck with the sale dude! ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/4 "2008-07-28T09:15:54Z")
Thanks, I’m hoping if it does sell, it will go to someone who will baby it like I did! ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/5 "2008-07-28T09:34:07Z")
Do these things really fetch that much coin? I’m not saying anything negative about the car at all, I love it. Just didn’t realize what these things are worth when kept in such immaculate shape. :tup: to taking care of it tho. ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/6 "2008-07-28T09:35:16Z")
Honestly, I wasn’t going to price it that high, but after consulting with some BMW enthusiasts, that’s what they suggested. A local sale in Buffalo economy is open to offers though, obviously. Also, I’m not desperate to sell, YET. lol ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/7 "2008-07-28T10:39:16Z")
i think that is a fair price. the car is stupid clean, plus was never offered in the states glws qt ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/8 "2008-07-29T05:00:06Z")
Going to Chicago for a few days, will be back Thursday to show… ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/9 "2009-01-12T12:59:56Z")
I’m thinking about putting this back up for sale. I drove it approximately one time last summer and it just seems silly to have this nice car that only sits in the garage. I’m entertaining offers on it, or will consider a trade for a low mileage black on black conversion van. (since that’s what I’m looking to buy with the proceeds of this sale. Sacriledge, I know, but I need one for some upcoming trips…) ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/10 "2009-01-12T13:24:53Z")
awww, just when I thought there was going to be an e30 crew this summer. ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/11 "2009-01-12T14:36:34Z")
Well, if this goes according to the last two times I decided to sell it, I’ll change my mind and keep it anyhow. lol ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/12 "2009-01-13T07:19:16Z")
BTW, I’m now thinking something more like like $8k on this. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/13 "2009-01-13T08:26:59Z")
is or was this parked at a house on walden next to Licatta’s across the street from Swerve? ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/14 "2009-01-13T08:47:23Z")
Yes, it was, my bro is a mechanic at Licatta’s and was doing some work on the car for me, the chrome trim on the windshield was being replaced at the time and I forget what else he did, maybe the fuel filter… ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/15 "2009-01-14T12:10:57Z")
🤓 ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2009, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/16 "2009-01-16T07:33:27Z")
Still hoping for a local sale on this one. Though obviously in this weather, I doubt anyone is looking for a car like this at this moment… ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2009, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/17 "2009-01-20T18:21:44Z")
A few bites, but moneyless bites. Buy my Baur! (but please have money, lol) ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/18 "2009-01-26T04:48:01Z")
Still available. ---
**Author:** ![graphicrage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@graphicrage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphicrage)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2009, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/19 "2009-01-30T08:12:56Z")
One last bump. Make me an offer! ---
**Author:** ![unibagel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/da6949/32.png) [@unibagel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/unibagel)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2009, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249/20 "2009-01-30T09:10:45Z")
What do you mean, one last bump? You’re not going to do something crazy are you?? Just wondering. GLWS beautiful car! [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1985-bmw-320i-baur-tc-e30/52249.md?page=2)