# Picked up another e30 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 8, 2005, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447 "2005-12-08T08:42:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/1 "2005-12-08T08:42:05Z")
I picked up another beater 325is for this winter, we abused the piss out of the one last year. These cars are tanks and are a hell of a lot of fun in the snow with shit tires šŸ˜‰ Look for it at your local TSD, RallyX, Ice Racing event šŸ™‚ Hereā€™s some pics of the one from last year, the new one is identical to it (with alot of the same terminal issues): ![http://www.dmoffitt.net/mpd47/100_0427.jpg](http://www.dmoffitt.net/mpd47/100_0427.jpg) ![http://www.dmoffitt.net/mpd47/100_0455.jpg](http://www.dmoffitt.net/mpd47/100_0455.jpg) ![http://members.rennlist.com/mpd47/RallyX/100_0270.jpg](http://members.rennlist.com/mpd47/RallyX/100_0270.jpg) ![http://members.rennlist.com/mpd47/RallyX/100_0274.jpg](http://members.rennlist.com/mpd47/RallyX/100_0274.jpg) ![http://members.rennlist.com/mpd47/RallyX/100_0277.jpg](http://members.rennlist.com/mpd47/RallyX/100_0277.jpg) ![http://members.rennlist.com/mpd47/RallyX/100_0283.jpg](http://members.rennlist.com/mpd47/RallyX/100_0283.jpg) ![http://members.rennlist.com/mpd47/Snow/100_0385.jpg](http://members.rennlist.com/mpd47/Snow/100_0385.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/2 "2005-12-08T08:43:58Z")
noice find. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Juan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a698b9/32.png) [@Juan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Juan)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/3 "2005-12-08T08:48:20Z")
I got a 325i, great beater :tup: good DD candidate ---
**Author:** ![1sik\_bmw](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1sik_bmw/32/7341_2.png) [@1sik\_bmw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1sik_bmw)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/4 "2005-12-08T09:13:42Z")
bmw4L nice pick ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/5 "2005-12-08T09:41:16Z")
Dunno what it is about that car that makes me want to get one. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/6 "2005-12-08T09:52:47Z")
> [@FuzzyFish](#): > > Dunno what it is about that car that makes me want to get one. Maybe bec. they are cool? ---
**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:** [December 8, 2005, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/7 "2005-12-08T09:59:03Z")
very nice what are the ā€œterminalā€ issues? these cars are a blast in the winter. two winters ago I had a black 87, this year I have a black 85, lowered on bavauto springs, head shaved .020", chip, 2.5 throttle body, 8mm plug wires, modified 325i airbox w/k&n filter, 2.25" catback, e46 drivers seat, great stereo, studded snows, etc. All for $650! It put down 121hp and 170 tq AT THE WHEELS, so Iā€™d assume somewhere around 145-150 hp, ~195-200 lbs ft torque ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/Davidskeyboard008.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Coldaccord/Davidskeyboard008.jpg) and this is my summer e30. Just sold the 15x7 euro bbsā€™s on ebay, gonna get some crazy bling for summer ![http://www.schwarze30.com/coldaccord.jpg](http://www.schwarze30.com/coldaccord.jpg) did you have HIDā€™s on your old one? ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/8 "2005-12-08T10:43:37Z")
where the hell do you guys find these e30ā€™s??? ive been looking with no luck. I need a beater. I dont like driving my 328 through the winter.ā˜¹ ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/9 "2005-12-08T10:47:20Z")
i love e30ā€™s. my room mate has one. it is so much fun. i would like to have one as my next car. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/10 "2005-12-08T10:50:33Z")
nice choice, neat little car. :tup: that first pic is pretty good. ---
**Author:** ![ly555is](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@ly555is](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ly555is)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/11 "2005-12-08T10:56:00Z")
iā€™m with devin, i love that first pic! congrats man - yeah, what are some of the typical issues? ---
**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:** [December 8, 2005, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/12 "2005-12-08T10:58:06Z")
timing belt! when they went to the dohc m50 for the e36 they went to a timing chain. besides that, just normal little stuff. turbociv- e30s are everywhere! just hit up craiglist autotrader and [cars.com](http://cars.com) [r3vlimited.com](http://r3vlimited.com) has a shitload of them too. Iā€™ve seen a bunch for sale lately, within a 6 hour drive. ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/13 "2005-12-08T11:06:18Z")
Iā€™ve always liked those e30ā€™s. I want one now. ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/14 "2005-12-08T11:09:38Z")
> [@Coldaccord](#): > > All for $650! > > It put down 121hp and 170 tq AT THE WHEELS, so Iā€™d assume somewhere around 145-150 hp, ~195-200 lbs ft torque you find another deal like that and donā€™t want it i know someone who does me šŸ™‚ ---
**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:** [December 8, 2005, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/15 "2005-12-08T12:25:54Z")
god i want an e30 m3 so badā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![02svtfocus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/02svtfocus/32/7318_2.png) [@02svtfocus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02svtfocus)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/16 "2005-12-08T13:16:05Z")
> [@turbociv](#): > > where the hell do you guys find these e30ā€™s??? ive been looking with no luck. I need a beater. I dont like driving my 328 through the winter.ā˜¹ ive been looking all over myself and havent really found any e30ā€™s i love those cars edit: love the duct tape :tspry: ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/17 "2005-12-08T13:35:51Z")
> [@94wvwglxvr6](#): > > god i want an e30 m3 so badā€¦ the e30 m3 sack riding is out of hand. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/18 "2005-12-08T13:37:01Z")
I loveā€¦ Lamp. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/19 "2005-12-08T13:43:03Z")
Yeah, I should probably get some photos of the one this year (though almost identical). Coldaccord, we thought the transmission was going out on this one, but after flushing it (PO left it near empty, thanks buddy!) and putting in some 85w-140 honey oil errrā€¦ šŸ˜‰ It sounds mint again. The car needs bushings, and it has rust issues in a couple spots (the usual e30 fender, under drivers door etc). Itā€™s a great beater though, I loved the one last year which is why I picked this up. Iā€™m spending as little cash as possible on this thing though, just some basic maintenance (fluids, couple new hoses, plugs and wires šŸ˜‰ thatā€™s about it). Anyway, I should be posting plenty of videos this winter. On a scale of 1-10ā€¦ E30! ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447/20 "2005-12-08T13:45:14Z")
> [@walter](#): > > the e30 m3 sack riding is out of hand. heā€™s wanted one for as long as iā€™ve known him which is at least 3 years. i wouldnā€™t really call him a sack rider. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-another-e30/5447.md?page=2)