[{"id": 1170274, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Barely broken in. GLWTA...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471375744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170289, "authorName": "991R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/991r/", "bidAmount": 3777, "content": "$3,777 bid placed by 991R", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471376337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1170299, "authorName": "rghoskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rghoskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They're coming out of the woodwork!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471376626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170308, "authorName": "Poorhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poorhouse/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Poorhouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471376835, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1170379, "authorName": "akashsrir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akashsrir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The want is so real. This is a time capsule", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471377842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170419, "authorName": "dickerdeville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dickerdeville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car! I remember 6 years ago this was worth about $3,000. Today I'd be surprised if it goes for under 13,000!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471378206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170555, "authorName": "Potomacduck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potomacduck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too many doors.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471379221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170583, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After wanting an E30 for a long time I bought this car's absolute identical 1989 twin. All I can say to E30 tire kickers is that they are as good as you think they are. Satisfying in a solid German way, incredible simple, perfect proportions. Room for four. Straight six is all its cracked up to be in the smoothness and torque spread departments. G50 has been languishing since it came home. \r\n\r\nLove the 14in bottle caps and Euro Clock. \r\n\r\nPresuming this is Cirrus Blau Metallic it is a really cool color. Goes gunmetal in the shadows but is quite sky blue in bright sun. \r\n\r\nOk real anorak stuff, I just noticed the gauge cluster is stamped MotoMeter not VDO as it is on mine. Interesting. And in '89 I have no Airbags.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1471379657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170632, "authorName": "pursang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pursang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seating surfaces must be vinyl and not leather?\n\nKudos to the seller for the clear photography.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471380124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170645, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just asked this question of an E30 Forum today (for my car) and was told if the seat surface shows perforations its Vinyl. My money is on Vinyl.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471380277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170705, "authorName": "cderrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cderrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have almost the same car but in the 2 door body style. Same color combo, same year, 5 speed... quite a few more miles but no rust. Love this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471381066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170749, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing says 1990 more than this car! Good Looking example. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471381862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170780, "authorName": "AndyN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything you need, and nothing you don't. From a simpler time. I love it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1471382262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170822, "authorName": "Garage44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garage44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car & presentation. Any shots under the hood?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471383279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170854, "authorName": "991R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/991r/", "bidAmount": 5177, "content": "$5,177 bid placed by 991R", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471384746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1170859, "authorName": "TISK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tisk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had an '89 325is I miss everyday. This is tempting but I am betting it goes for more than I want to pay. God that was a great car. I would say they are underrated but I think most people know at this point. All that you need.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471385262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170901, "authorName": "mcm185", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcm185/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Exact copy of my first car except the color. I thought I found a gem when I bought it in 2001 with 45k miles for $5500. I sold it a couple years later for the same price when I got out of college and thought I needed a 'better' car. I may have to bid and put this next to the m3...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471388373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170909, "authorName": "RhodyM20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhodym20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mmm, mmm, mmm. Factory Premium Sound, manual, sticker still on the windshield - this thing is as OEM as it gets. Love it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471388684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170911, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "La Jolla probably leads California and maybe the country in the Nice Cars per Capita category.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471388780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170915, "authorName": "Shockwave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shockwave/", "bidAmount": 5350, "content": "$5,350 bid placed by Shockwave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471389329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1170918, "authorName": "Shockwave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shockwave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd highly suggest the winning bidder of this car source and install European specification 16\" basketweave wheels and a map light rear view mirror in this car. For the mirror retrofit, you can tap into the check control computer wiring relatively easily for the required 12 volt power, but be ready for a struggle popping in the new mirror, as that seemingly simple step can be a huge pain.\n\nLovely car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471389562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170935, "authorName": "Graham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/graham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rear lower valance looks like it's literally mounted upside down. The black strip should be on the bottom. How did that happen?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1471390655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170960, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Graham: Y'know, that's a darned good question, right there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471392563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170974, "authorName": "RhodyM20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhodym20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Graham - you just blew my mind. Never noticed it but it so obviously not installed correctly. \n\n@Shockwave - absolutely right. I've put the map light mirror in both of my cars and I love it. Re: Euroweaves. I sold a set to put Style 10's on my E30; I think I'm going back to the 'weaves.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471393162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170975, "authorName": "Mike_K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice example and nice presentation. A few observations:\n\n1) Edited... just saw Graham's comment on the rear valence. He is 100% correct. Colors are flipped flopped. The black portion is supposed to be at the bottom.\n\n2) The tires are the wrong size - 195/70 and not 195/65 - which gives the slight appearance that the car is riding high\n\n3) The glovebox is missing the rechargeable flashlight\n\n@105allday - You are correct, the seats are vinyl since this is a \"base\" model.\n\n@seller - do you know when the timing belt and water pump were last changed? Date and mileage please. I also would like to see under hood shots. At this mileage, those shots, along with under body shots, are going to be everything.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471393692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1170996, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good catches Mike. Having just looked I'll say: good luck getting 195/65/14s. Mine is a commuter and sometimes snow car so I'm going to 185/70/14. Nice thing is you can buy the best of the best for ~$60ea.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471395493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171088, "authorName": "MattGraf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattgraf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rear valance has to be installed correctly because of the exhaust cutout, it wouldn't go on any other way. Only thing I can think of is during the repaint the shop messed it up or the owner requested it that way. Now that it was brought up it does look goofy and I can't look away.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471403370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171103, "authorName": "spourcyrous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spourcyrous/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all,\r\n\r\nWhile I am not the owner of this car, I am the one who photographed it for this listing. Furthermore, as a decade-long E30 owner myself, I've driven this car and it is phenomenal. Driving this car is a highly nostalgic experience, and one that brings back memories of my own childhood, and being driven around in what is (now) my E30, and has been for the last 7 years. \r\n\r\nNow to beat my friend, the seller, to the punch in answering a few questions - as I'm sure he'll chime in shortly.\r\n\r\n1) Yes this car has BMW's vinyl \"Natur\" seats. Having owned an E30 with the same seats I can say that they're easy to clean, and relatively durable - mine have almost no blemishes like these. They suit the car really nicely and withstand the test of time (mine have 270k miles on them).\r\n\r\n2) Yes, the rear valence was not painted to factory-spec - but that can easily be corrected. Just to be clear, nothing was installed incorrectly, just painted incorrectly - seller (an E30 enthusiast) realized it after the fact. The new owner could correct this should they please.\r\n\r\n3) Bummed the photos I took of the engine bay seemingly didn't make the cut (?), because it is surely a joy to look at it - uber cool OEM molded-hood insulation and all. Seller should be adding photo(s) of the engine bay shortly - as well as the under body.\r\n\r\n4) For a car like this, I'd definitely keep the original 14\" Bottlecap wheels. But if I absolutely had to, 15\" BBS Euroweaves at the very most. You've got to show this time-capsule some respect.\r\n\r\n-Sina", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1471404441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171107, "authorName": "VintageEuropean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageeuropean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks exactly the same as the 1990 325i featured on BaT on April 2015. \n\n50K Mile 1990 BMW 325i 5-Speed\n\nAt the time the car was listed on Craigslist for 8,300 and located in Solana Beach.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471405058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171158, "authorName": "Rye", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rye/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VintageEuropean - excellent memory! Unfortunately the text of that 16 month old Craigslist ad is no longer searchable (and the old BaT write up didn't have the VIN, which they should do for all listings wether on BaT or outside listings just aid in research)...\n\nBut I googled the VIN and the pic from the old Craigslist ad came up along with some old ad description \n\nhttp://findclassicars.com/bmw/19663-all-original-5-speed-excellent-mechanically-amp-cosmetically-very-clean.html\n\nSo this has accumulated no miles in the last 16 months? Is it being sold by the same person as last April?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471410138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171169, "authorName": "serge928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serge928/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by serge928", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471412926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1171183, "authorName": "ZENWERKS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone,\n\nI would like to thank you for all the comments and interests in the car. \n\nThe car has had a fresh repaint since my acquisition. The new paint is flawless and shines beautifully. By the end of the week, I will update here with new closeup photos of the paint as well as engine bay and undercarriage. Although the rear valance is painted incorrectly, I could revert this to factory spec per buyer's request.\n\nWhile I use a 2002 as daily driver, I have enjoyed driving this car in the weekends to keep the battery charged and the fluids moving; hence, not many miles are added to this car under my ownership. This car has one of the smoothest m20 engines I have seen during my 14 years of e30 ownership. It accelerates effortlessly and is very quiet but still a lot of fun to drive. I should also mention that this car stops very well. \n\ne30 owners are aware that 195/65/14s are no longer available. By going one size larger, I was able to get quality tires that this car deserves and still maintain proper width to keep the handling characteristics of the car as original as possible. \n\nI hope I addressed most questions and concerns.\n\nCheers", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1471415408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171204, "authorName": "Graham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/graham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RAF, thanks for the clarification on the rear valance. Don't think I would have left the painter off the hook on that one, but still a gorgeous E30--GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471425852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171272, "authorName": "mcm185", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcm185/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "8300 would seem like a steal now! Where do I send the check?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471437963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171288, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In case this is keeping anyone up at night I checked a tire circumference calc... \n\n195 60 14 : 72.92469921259843 (-2.41\")\n195 65 14 : 75.33655748031497 (factory) \n185 70 14 : 76.01682519685039 (called +0\" really +.68\") \n195 70 14 : 77.74841574803149 (+2.41\")", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471439039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171307, "authorName": "Brighton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brighton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Asking this question early so as not to hijack the auction later on. What BMW forum do people recommend to read in order buy or build an E30 model with the best improvements for a reasonable amount of money? Or, is the E30 even the best place to start? I do like their overall looks. Maybe I'm crazy even asking this question here, but like I always say \"if you got a plumbing question, ask a plumber!\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471440042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171313, "authorName": "JulianW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/julianw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey RAF\r\n\r\nNow this sedan would make an ideal mate for my wife's '85 e30 coupe (Cosmosblau). It just turned 40K. \r\n\r\nPlease supply factory repaint color etc. \r\nMaybe include in your engine bay shots a photo of the factory paint decal\r\nThanks \r\n\r\nJulianW\r\n\r\nBrighton\r\nSuggest that you attend local BMWCCA events, meetings, cars & coffee etc.. You will pick many freely shared opinions in person.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471440719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171323, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Been waiting for a 4 door to show up. Price at top of my \"matrix\". In other news I'm sending a local friend of mine to BAT with a 1970 911 Targa that has been sitting in a barn here in Indiana since it was parked around 1978. I offered him $16,000 for the car via photos only. I told him to tell his brother #1 not to clean the 20 or 30 years of grime, do not try to start it, and again take my $16,000. :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471441118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171503, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brighton... to sort of answer your question, the lack of an adult audience E30 forum is the only downside to ownership I've found so far. I wish Pelican's E30 chat was as active as its excellent air cooled 911 chat.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1471450231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171530, "authorName": "AndyN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amen to that 105allday......E30 forums are pretty lame. 500Eboard (for Mercedes E500E owners) is one of the best. Heck, even the Land Rover forums are better then the E30 boards", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471451957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1171547, "authorName": "Graham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/graham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re: E30 forums, http://www.r3vlimited.com/ is actually pretty good now that much of the useless discussion has migrated to their Facebook group page. But personally I've found the occasional E30 side-topic post on mye28.com (technically for E28 discussion) to be more helpful then anything else, as there's plenty of e30-knowledgeable members there and quite a bit of technical overlap between E30 and E28.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1471452594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1172299, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who wants to give me seed money to start GrownManE30Discussions.com", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1471471313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1172330, "authorName": "Brighton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brighton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I must say I got a lot more intelligent answers here than on any of the forums I looked at so far, as per others same observations. I think my best bet is keep following the auctions and gleam tidbits here and there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471472511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1172353, "authorName": "wem2697", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem2697/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe we could do crowd funding....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471473476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1172464, "authorName": "Willybadger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willybadger/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Willybadger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471479938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1172898, "authorName": "mx5canuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mx5canuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1989 \"Bronzit\" sedan, wonderful car. These engines make such a great noise and are quite rev happy. \r\n\r\nI use mine as an occasional daily (oxymoron..lol) and even more occasional track day car. Never complains about either. This one may be too nice to mess with though. \r\n\r\nWhile the two doors will always bring more love, this would be an excellent purchase below 10k. Try buying anything new that's remotely this engaging for that money.\r\n\r\nIf it brings more than that, I can't say as I'm opposed to driving up the market prices!\r\n\r\nLovely car, GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471529142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1173187, "authorName": "ostjone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ostjone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having owned a 4-door e30 which was sadly totaled by some twit who rear-ended me in their SUV, I've been on the lookout for another 4-door to call my own. For whatever reason I really do not care for the lines of the 2-door...I feel like I may be the only one. The price on this one is kind of blowing my mind, even though it is an excellent example. Good for the seller!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1471541472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1173723, "authorName": "Kiko81780", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiko81780/", "bidAmount": 8888, "content": "$8,888 bid placed by Kiko81780", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471555888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1173761, "authorName": "cks4131", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cks4131/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by cks4131", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471556436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1173764, "authorName": "cks4131", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cks4131/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a wife approved bid.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1471556462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1173799, "authorName": "E30is", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30is/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "195/65/14 tires not available? I've not had this problem ever", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471557705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1173964, "authorName": "Brighton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brighton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E30is - My concern would be that by going to 195/70/14 you increase the tire diameter by more than 3% which is not advisable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471566757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1174667, "authorName": "leftfootbraker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leftfootbraker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brighton - Why do consider increasing (or decreasing) tire diameter by a small amount like 3% to be a concern? Other than affecting the speedometer and the rear gearing a bit, I don't know of any mechanical damage would occur unless the tires rub.\n\n Please elaborate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471627617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1175209, "authorName": "Brighton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brighton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was told by my tire shop when I wanted to change the tire size on my MGB that it affects braking and the front end geometry somehow. I will ask him to explain the 'whys' to me next week.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471642364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1175370, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brighton \nI bought a Ford Ranger with 3 different kinds of rubber on it. I wanted the same GoodYear Viva2 that were on the rear. Found out WalMart sold them. They would NOT sell me a matching set because the tires on the rear axel were \"one size over\" they would sell me smaller ones for the front. I ended up buying a no-name set of two at a gas station in the same size as the rears. This was based on my door jamb sticker, the size I wanted was sold on other rangers, but not my low spec xl even though it had the 4.0v6 and ABS.\n Legislation and lawyers. It does matter with modern stability control.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471649529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1175530, "authorName": "ctoensing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctoensing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine compartment and underside photos, please.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471663660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1175568, "authorName": "Willybadger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willybadger/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by Willybadger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471669549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1175571, "authorName": "Willybadger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willybadger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front 3/4 pictures made me bid....again. A very well photographed car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471669878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1176377, "authorName": "cory58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cory58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strong money already for repaint, bottle caps, and comfort seats. Maybe I'll eventually make some money on my 2 E30s. That would be a pleasant change!\n\n@Shockwave - E30 euroweaves are 15\". They are a great upgrade. I think you'd have to do a 5 lug conversion to use later 16\" weaves.\n\n@RhodyM20 - I put style 10s on my Touring and love it. The wheels and diamond black paint make it look like an 80's euro hot rod. I agree that euroweaves would look better on a sedan.\n\n@Brighton - I've had great luck with r3vlimited. Lot's of knowledgable E30 enthusiasts. Also sourced many parts from the classifieds forum there. I'm 49 years old, so I just skip threads containing any of the following: sup?, bro, prolly, sick, stance.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1471787361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1176528, "authorName": "Brighton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brighton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cory58- thanks for the info. Looks like lots of first hand advice that I was looking for. Don't know why I never found it. Google is not always your friend if you don't phrase your question right. Usually a case of \"less is more\" with Google.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471796440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1176920, "authorName": "Shockwave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shockwave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ cory58\n\nI stand corrected: that was a typo. I do find it hard to believe that the standard wheel size on the non M3 E30s is only 14\" though - and I've had my share of E30s!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471828415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1176982, "authorName": "Mena", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mena/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At first I was like $9300? Really? Then I saw the condition of the interior. WOW! How do you keep a car in this kind of shape for so long?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471836201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1177047, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mena - mine looks like it was driven through a pine forest on the outside but the inside is easily this nice. Vinyl ain't glamorous but it is durable. Having lived its life in a wealthy socal town probably helps.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471866104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1177339, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 89 as a daily driver and absolutely loved it. Passed it on to my daughter when she went off to college. At the end I donated it to the local voc tech. Maybe I can go and ask for it back? I don't think so. The lead instructor is probably still driving it around. Someone is going to get a great car that will only increase in valve. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471884531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1177398, "authorName": "Shiftless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is all a daily driver needs to be. It was all downhill after this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471888758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1177772, "authorName": "bpcampion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpcampion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought and sold many of these cars in the 2000-2010 decade for 2k and 3k. Nice ones too. Is the e36 next? Or too soon?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471899447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1177784, "authorName": "Brighton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brighton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@leftfooter - asked at the tire shop today about the 3% warning. All he could remember was that he heard it a long time ago at some \"show\" and has always followed that rule of thumb when plus sizing wheels and tires. Guess we now know another urban myth??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471899884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1177877, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "7 additional photos have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471904156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1177889, "authorName": "ZENWERKS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike K, Timing belt was done in 2014 at 48k miles.\n\n@Brighton, Thanks for clarification. I normally use tire size comparison websites to check the difference in tire diameter which is what really matters. According to tiresize.com at 70mph the reading is only off by 2mph. If this is a concern to anyone, I am willing to keep the quality Michelin tires and use the tire of choice of the buyer. \n\nIn the mean time, some new photos have been added. \n\nCheers!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471904690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178124, "authorName": "VL58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vl58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great find, a low mileage E30 is getting harder and harder to find these days. I remember looking for an E30 in 90s when I was in high school and I couldn't find one this clean.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471922305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178340, "authorName": "TISK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tisk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beauty. Something looks off under the rear bumper. I think the black and blue paint were reversed? I know I am nit picking I just can't figure out what looks off. Wouldn't stop me for a second from buying it just trying to figure it out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471958448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178360, "authorName": "djjerme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djjerme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 Doors for more Chores!\n\nBut seriously, great looking car, curious to see where it ends up..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471959566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178410, "authorName": "Case", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/case/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I miss mine so much (sniff).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471962528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178435, "authorName": "cks4131", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cks4131/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was out at $9k, but that cassette cleaner has to be worth at least another $2k?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471963911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178487, "authorName": "bradnic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradnic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fun to see this. quick clarification on the rear valance - it's part of the rear tail panel on the car, welded to the quarter panels. It's not a separate bolt on piece.\n\nAlso for those interested per the VIN the build date on this car was Feb 1990. It is definitely a base model with few options on it - it DOES have the BMW premium sound option and cruise control, but no LSD, no OBC, no leather. So it looks just like it did new. \n\nWish there were more engine bay and floorpan pics! mileage this low it's basically a new ride. Also regarding 195/65-14 tires I may be off I'm pretty sure Kumho still sells that size.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471967387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178505, "authorName": "javier_Esquer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javier_esquer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding tire choice, Here in EU, Uniroyal Rain Expert 3, goes very well in the wet, a good choice in the tail happy E30.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471968489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178556, "authorName": "Saab900spg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saab900spg/", "bidAmount": 10475, "content": "$10,475 bid placed by Saab900spg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471972535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1178564, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bradnic how did you do that VIN Wizardry?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471973153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178574, "authorName": "Willybadger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willybadger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and I'm out!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471973687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178611, "authorName": "E30is", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30is/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bradnic... plenty of choices in that size tire. Still don't understand the OP's post on this subject", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471976132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178644, "authorName": "RandyTheCaddie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randythecaddie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely a candidate for a long-term relationship, and yeah, probably one of the cleanest drivers out there. Hopefully it will find a buyer that will treat it as lovingly as the previous owners obviously have... Beautiful in its plain simplicity... Congrats all around...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471977654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178650, "authorName": "CarsOverMoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsovermoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the words of Jeremy Clarkson -\nI. Am. Astounded.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471977872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178663, "authorName": "ZENWERKS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "E30is, the only tires I could find in the correct size is Falkon. I would rather stick to Michelin but I would gladly change the tires if that's an issue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471978449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178690, "authorName": "ZENWERKS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bradnic, the floor pans and the entire car is free of any kind of rust. On that note, the car has not had any kinds of accidents as the body and the frame rails are straight as an arrow. I should also mention that the car does not leak oil.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1471979458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178694, "authorName": "sprtrb89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sprtrb89/", "bidAmount": 10800, "content": "$10,800 bid placed by sprtrb89", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471979535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1178699, "authorName": "E30is", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30is/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RAF I thought you were under the impression there were no options for that size and I couldn't understand that since I find at least 2 or 3 options. The weaves that came with my 89 325is when I originally bought it were wrapped in Michelin 195/70 and I never had any problem ever with them... I upgraded wheels eventually.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471979770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178722, "authorName": "ZENWERKS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "E30is\nWhen I bought the tires, I checked tirerack.com and they did not have any tires in 195/65/14.\n In my original comment, I said \"quality\" tires. I would rather stay away from cheap tires. If you look hard enough, you could always find tires of any size, but they are usually no name brands. I tend to trust well known brands. \nI just checked tirerack.com and they do have Uniroyal in the correct size. Uniroyal is owned by Michelin so the tires should be good quality. I will change the tires if the buyer asks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471980691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178733, "authorName": "E30is", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30is/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Totally agree. The tires you have on now served me well and I'm sure the guy I bought it from thought the exact way you did when he bought the Michelin", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471980951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178799, "authorName": "m3hotshoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3hotshoe/", "bidAmount": 11050, "content": "$11,050 bid placed by m3hotshoe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471982772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1178811, "authorName": "Willybadger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willybadger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After viewing the car in person, I'm reeeeally tempted to jump back in on this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471982988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178817, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go for it Willy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178820, "authorName": "Willybadger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willybadger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jeffg...hmmmm this car or my marriage?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178822, "authorName": "norseman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norseman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Be careful of the Uniroyal Tiger Paws. My E30 318is had them and the car quickly swapped ends in the rain. Plenty of tread left and they weren't that old. Found a set of Kumho's at Discount Tire which made a huge difference. Pep Boys has some Falken Ziex's on sale in 195/65/14 size. Yeah, I know it's Pep Boys but it's a stickier tire.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471983157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178824, "authorName": "ZENWERKS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Willybadger, it drives better than it looks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178828, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Flip of a coin....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178829, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I got a fortune cookie once that said Beware of Uniroyal Tiger Paws", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471983202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178833, "authorName": "NielsM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nielsm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RAF - what was the primary reason for a repaint? Sun damage & worn clear coat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178838, "authorName": "ZENWERKS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NielsM, clear coat was worn. The new paint perfect!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471983363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178846, "authorName": "nobrakes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My second in a string of 4 consecutive 3 series (before they got fat and over nannied) was a grey market '84 323i sedan. The US alternative was the 325e which I couldn't swallow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178847, "authorName": "jjjenningsiii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjjenningsiii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a nice car, but you guys are nuts on the price here!\n\n(flame suit is already on)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1471983561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178849, "authorName": "Willybadger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willybadger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...find another one like it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1471983590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178850, "authorName": "m3hotshoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3hotshoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/23/16 for $11,050 to m3hotshoe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983600, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1178851, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is worth it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1471983604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178852, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think it's bad at all with 50k mi", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471983614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178854, "authorName": "Willybadger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willybadger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn. The one that got away. Congrats to all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178855, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! I thought this was going to go for over 13,000.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178858, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats hotshoe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178859, "authorName": "ZENWERKS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@m3hotshoe, congrats! \nDriving this from Socal to Oregon is gonna be a lot of fun!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471983737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178860, "authorName": "Hmmm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2016 corolla goes for $17,000, what would you rather drive?\n\nGreat buy Hotshoe!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471983750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178863, "authorName": "Bamadoc77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bamadoc77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great buy, even if its going to be used as a fuel efficient daily driver, you can't go wrong at that price. I bet that was a fun little car to scoot around in..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471983804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178882, "authorName": "ZENWERKS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This I gonna look cheap in few years! I think its cheap even now!\n\n@Hmmm, good point! I would rather drive this than any Toyota or Lexus.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471984211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178907, "authorName": "LarryM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Considering that new entry-level econoboxes are starting around $20K I'd say this isn't a bad buy at this price, for a car you can actually be proud to own. And you'll be enjoying your drives in a serious DRIVER'S cockpit vs. a typical new car's interior that's overstyled and festooned with electronic nannies.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471984656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178945, "authorName": "991R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/991r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could lease a 320i for a few years and be out this kind of money, but with this after three years even if you drove it you'd still get back at least half if not more, barring any unexpected big repairs. But the cool factor be worth it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471985034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178963, "authorName": "m3hotshoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3hotshoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "850+ miles up the coast on Hwy 1 will tell the story. Is the car what it is represented to be or do I bring spares, my toolbox, get AAA road service, or all of the above? I've owned several E30's including M3's and find them to be amongst most engaging driver cars there are. Looking forward to meeting the seller. I would appreciate tips for a good independent shop to do a thorough PPI.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1471985258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178987, "authorName": "Willybadger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willybadger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@m3hotshoe I'm stationed at Miramar and am in no way affiliated with the seller. I looked at the car today and was VERY impressed with the condition. I think you'll just need a credit card for gas to get you back home. Super bummed that it got away.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471985717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1178990, "authorName": "LarryM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@m3hotshoe- The car is apparently in La Jolla, and La Jolla Independent BMW Service is one of the best shops around.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1471985826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1179252, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just don't get it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1471992248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1179317, "authorName": "m3hotshoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3hotshoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DBAOne........get a grip! Any other car will be deprecating while this car will appreciate, even with four doors for old farts like me.\n@LarryM........Thanks, I've known Carl Nelson for over thirty years and just talked with him at Legends and Festorics in Monterey. He is in consideration but wanted to know where the car might have already been worked on.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471996457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1179318, "authorName": "m3hotshoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3hotshoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DEPRECIATING!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1471996495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1179408, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DBAOne. it's a car bro. No worry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1472003557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1179411, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If people like it, so be it. I just can't get on that train.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1472003667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1179417, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DBAOne. That's more like it!\nPlenty of trains to ride.\nWe are all car people!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1472004092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1179430, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "True", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1472004958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1179434, "authorName": "Willybadger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willybadger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DBAOne. If you don't get it, just move along to the next. Why bother with juvenile comments?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1472005306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1179436, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks seller for bringing this gem to is here!\nHad one back in the late 80's. Sweet machine from another era", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1472005402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1179466, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy hotshoe. You've got a great car for a very good price. Only wish it was in my garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1472009177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1188645, "authorName": "Eboy999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eboy999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed, really good value. While I think that many people are overly nostalgic for this ride, you hit the sweet spot. Enjoy for many miles to come.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1472668457, "type": "comment"}]