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This 1987 325is is my second car. I am slowly fixing it up for high school with junkyard parts. So far, I’ve replaced a door, the deck-lid, the radio, the dash, the windshield, fixed the odometer, and a ton of little things. I also repainted the left-front fender, washed, and waxed it. All that’s left to do is new bushings and a timing belt. I’ve spent about $300 so far. It is bone stock, but it will (hopefully) end up with a chip, cold air intake, and exhaust. Note: Newer picture coming soon.

Added on June 14 by Tommy Suddard

Comments

mwenning wrote: Jun 14, 2008 2:25 p.m.
That is a good looking car and a great price. Are you still working on the Spitfire? Will it make another installment in CMS?
Tim Baxter wrote: Jun 14, 2008 7:55 p.m.
An E30 325is may be the perfect car for you. Looks good, too.
nderwater wrote: Jun 17, 2008 1:35 p.m.
I got my first E30 325is at 22 after driving a series of boring econoboxes. You’ve got a hell of a head start!
Tommy Suddard wrote: Jun 17, 2008 2:32 p.m.
Thanks, once I finish putting the interior in the Spitfire, it will go to my dad, who has always wanted a Spitfire that doesn’t overheat or take Mazda parts. I think there will be more stories about it in the future.
Tim Baxter wrote: Jun 17, 2008 7:04 p.m.
Hasn’t *every* Spitfire owner always wanted one that doesn’t overheat?
z31maniac wrote: Jun 25, 2008 1:46 p.m.
Euro bumpers would be amazing!
HIGHERGROUND708 wrote: Jul 9, 2008 6:53 p.m.
What does euro bumpers look like?
Tim Baxter wrote: Jul 9, 2008 7:01 p.m.
Like American bumpers, only with a thin mustache and funny hat. Really… they’re thinner and don’t stick out as far, because they don’t have to meet the US crash standards.
jpod999 wrote: Sep 3, 2008 3:43 p.m.
Any progress on this car?
Tommy Suddard wrote: Sep 8, 2008 9:55 p.m.
I just updated the car’s page.
Apexcarver wrote: Sep 9, 2008 10:36 p.m.
Where is the cars page? I am working on my ‘86 325e for commuter duty and still have under $1k in the car. Watch out for your oilpan, they are a PITA to replace and easy to break.
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