1985 BMW 320i E30 with 13,000 mls

MalibuM3 · 04-30-2023, 03:24 AM

To keep the E30 as original as possible, I bought new Michelin summer tires from their Classic line: Michelin MXV3-A with the original tire profile from the 80s.

AlwaysBroke · 05-01-2023, 04:22 PM

Nice find!

GCR · 05-30-2023, 02:09 PM

Beautiful time capsule you have there. Great engine! Do you have a record of the last timing belt replacement?

M-technik-3 · 05-30-2023, 07:00 PM

No thoughts on doing a factory 15" BBS RZ wheeh aith maybe an oem sport spring? I can appreciate the OEM look but E30's love a bit lower and fatter tire.

Marcoose · 05-30-2023, 10:27 PM

Ah, the wrap around console. I’d kill for that.

My first BMW was a 1984 E30. Two door, automatic, blue. If only the back seat could talk.

MTrumbo3 · 05-30-2023, 10:37 PM

what a beaut!

MalibuM3 · 06-03-2023, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GCR

Beautiful time capsule you have there. Great engine! Do you have a record of the last timing belt replacement?

Thank you. The timing belt was replaced in 2021 and again just last week due to a malfunction.

MalibuM3 · 06-03-2023, 10:25 AM

Today, the E30 received a special treatment. The car was in the shop for 2.5 weeks due to issues with the timing belt and the fuel system. It got Handwash (Sonax Shampoo) + Sonax Polish & Wax 2 + Swisswax Concorso. And a new indoor car cover.

Chappers 71 · 06-03-2023, 01:11 PM

Lovely car, good job keeping it original

Back in the early nineties a good friend of mine had an Italian import e30 320is, now that was fun

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MalibuM3 Private 470 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: 48° 10′ 23,4″ N , 11° 32′ 47,5″ O iTrader: (0)	To keep the E30 as original as possible, I bought new Michelin summer tires from their Classic line: Michelin MXV3-A with the original tire profile from the 80s. Attached Images __________________ 2022 BMW M3 6MT 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2020 Volvo XC60 AWD Inscription 2005 BMW Z4 E85 1967 Volkswagen Bug
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GCR Private First Class 185 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2019 X7 40 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Beautiful time capsule you have there. Great engine! Do you have a record of the last timing belt replacement?
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M-technik-3 Lieutenant Colonel 2383 Rep 1,606 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E36 M3, 328iT, 335i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: western Ma iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 M3 [9.00] 2007 E91 [7.25] 1988 M3 [9.50]	No thoughts on doing a factory 15" BBS RZ wheeh aith maybe an oem sport spring? I can appreciate the OEM look but E30's love a bit lower and fatter tire.
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Marcoose Captain 636 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2016 sDrive35is Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Ah, the wrap around console. I’d kill for that. My first BMW was a 1984 E30. Two door, automatic, blue. If only the back seat could talk.
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MalibuM3 Private 470 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: 48° 10′ 23,4″ N , 11° 32′ 47,5″ O iTrader: (0)	Today, the E30 received a special treatment. The car was in the shop for 2.5 weeks due to issues with the timing belt and the fuel system. It got Handwash (Sonax Shampoo) + Sonax Polish & Wax 2 + Swisswax Concorso. And a new indoor car cover. Attached Images __________________ 2022 BMW M3 6MT 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2020 Volvo XC60 AWD Inscription 2005 BMW Z4 E85 1967 Volkswagen Bug
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