Here we’ve got an E30 generation BMW that is missing its original inline-6 and instead is powered by something wonderfully low-tech: carburetor, distributor, SBC, TH350. No CAN bus, no immobilizer, no VANOS, no arguments with a laptop. Troubleshooting mostly involves fuel, spark, vacuum, and profanity. Find this 1985 BMW 325i Sedan offered for $5500 in […]
The E46 generation BMW 3-series is a late-model luxury sports car that is fun to drive and available with a variety of configurations, powertrains, and gearboxes. Reliability is mixed — it ends up somewhere between a Honda and Puegeot on the ole reliability scale…closer to the Honda if my experience is true. Parts are expensive, […]
BMW built an astonishing 2.5 million E30s in coupe, sedan, estate & convertible trim from 1982 through 1994. The ursprünglicher gangster BMW 3-series was a successful yuppy-mobile when new and has generated a significant cult following as a cheap, fun & reliable sports sedan. Today’s example is a 4-door sedan with the M20 inline-6 engine […]
The E46 generation of BMW’s legendary 3-series was available as a coupe, convertible, hatchback, sedan, and wagon, but it was never sold as a pickup truck. That is a shame because a ute or El Camino version of the legendary 3-series is something that the world needs. At least we get the occasional version built […]
If you like cars, you might like this next deal. And I don’t mean you are a person who likes the car, but part of the contingent of people who like many, many, many cars…and own them simultaneously. I am a card-carrying member. For the simple price of $45K, you can own this collection of […]
I know what you are thinking. Another crappy late model BMW on DT…but hang with me for just a moment. This one is interesting. BMW had this history of bringing only a few models of their wagons into the US market and then equipping them with the smallest engines or not allowing manual gearboxes. However, […]
This next E30 convertible comes from Spencercat who writes: Nice E30 Vert. This is a nice looking example, very forthcoming seller, nice price. Short, sweet, inline-6: That about sums it up. Find this 1989 BMW 325i Convertible offered for $8900 in Oakboro, NC via craigslist. From the seller: 1989 bmw 325iVIN: WBABB1301KEC00508condition: goodcylinders: 6 cylindersdrive: […]
This next car comes as a tip from PA Cyclist who writes: Have you been dreaming of owning a Morgan? Unless you’re a certifiable lunatic with access to vast sums of money, you will have to look for something more practical such as this 2004 BMW 3-series convertible. It’s a better substitute for a Morgan […]
What happens when you put a Mazda built 2.2 liter turbo engine taken from a Ford Probe in the front of a BMW E30 generation sedan? Confused looks from people who notice that parts of the engine peek through a hole in the hood. That’s one thing. You probably also get a surprisingly fun ride […]
BMW built an astonishing 2.5 million E30s in coupe, sedan, estate & convertible trim from 1982 through 1994. The ursprünglicher gangster BMW 3-series was a successful yuppy-mobile when new and has generated a significant cult following as a cheap, fun & reliable sports sedan. Today’s example is a 4-door sedan with the inline-6 engine and […]