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Poon · 09-05-2008, 04:15 PM

Hey guys,

I'm going to be taking a look at a 1980 320is to drive in the winter (so I can save my 2002 from rust) and I had a few questions.

What should I look for, especially in an e21? I know with 2002's rust is a big issue, but this thing has "recent Imola paint" and "no rust". No big deal if it has rust anyways, because it will be driven in the snow.

What parts are special to a 320is?

What parts can be used on a 2002. I know of the Recaro seats, LSD (need spacers though), and 5speed.

Anything else I should know about these cars? My dad has an '83 320i as a DD, so he'll be able to help me out with maintenance and stuff.

Thanks guys,
-Andrew Poon

Al Canuck · 09-05-2008, 09:51 PM

Andrew,

We'll chit chat about E21's tomorrow when you come in. Doubtful that anyone else in this part of the world has ripped more E21's apart than I have! I know them very very very well.

Al

Eta · 09-05-2008, 10:41 PM

There is a 323i on the island if your interested, I dont think its posted here.

after Al schools you, you can see if you think its worth it. I'm thinking Al might know a thing or to specifically about the 323i

Al Canuck · 09-05-2008, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Eta

There is a 323i on the island if your interested, I dont think its posted here.

after Al schools you, you can see if you think its worth it. I'm thinking Al might know a thing or to specifically about the 323i

That 323i on the island, is about to come over to the Mainland. Kirin and I snapped it up.

Al

Weeman83 · 09-05-2008, 11:04 PM

is it that Bavarian Blue one on CL? looks like a steal.

Al Canuck · 09-05-2008, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Weeman83

is it that Bavarian Blue one on CL? looks like a steal.

Bavarian Blue?

It is blue, and it on CL, but its just a parts car. Pretty rusty.

Al

Poon · 09-05-2008, 11:30 PM

Al,

How booked up are you tommorow? Anything scheduled after me?

-Andrew Poon

Al Canuck · 09-06-2008, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by Poon

Al,

How booked up are you tommorow? Anything scheduled after me?

-Andrew Poon

Just tying up loose ends. WHat's on your mind?

Al

Poon · 09-06-2008, 10:57 AM

If you've got time I'd like to get the "full test" , compression and all.

-Andrew Poon

CraigBurton · 09-06-2008, 09:15 PM

Andrew, just by my old 74 '02 and drive it guilt free during the winter, just swap my pretty bits into your greenie, and the old stuff into the 74 car and drive off into the sunset.

Craig,

Poon · 09-08-2008, 12:25 AM

Craig,

I'm almost 100% sure I'm going to buy this car, especially for the LSD, but don't worry, I'm still definitely interested in buying those parts off you! With a '76 mintgrun, a '72, and my dad's '83 320i the more parts the merrier!

-Andrew Poon

Poon · 09-08-2008, 12:31 AM

Btw, Al. Whatever you did when you were looking at my high beam relay/fuse box did something. My high beams work now! Thanks!!

-Andrew Poon

jenifer.kaif · 09-09-2009, 05:39 AM

Get hold of the car manual and go through it.

09-05-2008, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Poon Senior Member Name: Andrew Joined: Mar 2007 From: Surrey Posts: 387 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 1 6 Times in 6 Posts Poon's pictures '72 BMW 2002 '80 BMW 320is '76 BMW 2002	E21 buyers guide? Hey guys, I'm going to be taking a look at a 1980 320is to drive in the winter (so I can save my 2002 from rust) and I had a few questions. What should I look for, especially in an e21? I know with 2002's rust is a big issue, but this thing has "recent Imola paint" and "no rust". No big deal if it has rust anyways, because it will be driven in the snow. What parts are special to a 320is? What parts can be used on a 2002. I know of the Recaro seats, LSD (need spacers though), and 5speed. Anything else I should know about these cars? My dad has an '83 320i as a DD, so he'll be able to help me out with maintenance and stuff. Thanks guys, -Andrew Poon __________________ www.germanautosports.com '72 2002 Chamonix (Rust Bucket) '76 2002 Mintgrun (Summer DD) '80 320is Imola (Year 'round DD)

09-05-2008, 11:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Poon Senior Member Name: Andrew Joined: Mar 2007 From: Surrey Posts: 387 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 1 6 Times in 6 Posts Poon's pictures '72 BMW 2002 '80 BMW 320is '76 BMW 2002	Al, How booked up are you tommorow? Anything scheduled after me? -Andrew Poon __________________ www.germanautosports.com '72 2002 Chamonix (Rust Bucket) '76 2002 Mintgrun (Summer DD) '80 320is Imola (Year 'round DD)

09-06-2008, 10:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Poon Senior Member Name: Andrew Joined: Mar 2007 From: Surrey Posts: 387 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 1 6 Times in 6 Posts Poon's pictures '72 BMW 2002 '80 BMW 320is '76 BMW 2002	If you've got time I'd like to get the "full test" , compression and all. -Andrew Poon __________________ www.germanautosports.com '72 2002 Chamonix (Rust Bucket) '76 2002 Mintgrun (Summer DD) '80 320is Imola (Year 'round DD)

09-06-2008, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
CraigBurton Senior Member Joined: Nov 2004 From: BC Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 0 Times in 0 Posts	Andrew, just by my old 74 '02 and drive it guilt free during the winter, just swap my pretty bits into your greenie, and the old stuff into the 74 car and drive off into the sunset. Craig, __________________ 1988 535i - Going to air care/scrap it Aug 1st. 1989 325i - Race car - in pieces 1990 325ix - Family Car (ix means nine times the money $200 tie rod ?&@$!)

09-08-2008, 12:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Poon Senior Member Name: Andrew Joined: Mar 2007 From: Surrey Posts: 387 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 1 6 Times in 6 Posts Poon's pictures '72 BMW 2002 '80 BMW 320is '76 BMW 2002	Craig, I'm almost 100% sure I'm going to buy this car, especially for the LSD, but don't worry, I'm still definitely interested in buying those parts off you! With a '76 mintgrun, a '72, and my dad's '83 320i the more parts the merrier! -Andrew Poon __________________ www.germanautosports.com '72 2002 Chamonix (Rust Bucket) '76 2002 Mintgrun (Summer DD) '80 320is Imola (Year 'round DD)

09-05-2008, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Al Canuck Banned Name: Al Joined: Jul 2005 From: Surrey, BC Posts: 1,850 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 3 Times in 3 Posts	Andrew, We'll chit chat about E21's tomorrow when you come in. Doubtful that anyone else in this part of the world has ripped more E21's apart than I have! I know them very very very well. Al

09-05-2008, 10:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eta Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: New Westminster Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	There is a 323i on the island if your interested, I dont think its posted here. after Al schools you, you can see if you think its worth it. I'm thinking Al might know a thing or to specifically about the 323i

09-05-2008, 11:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Weeman83 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007 From: Richmond Posts: 1,293 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 13 14 Times in 9 Posts Weeman83's pictures '91 BMW 318IS	is it that Bavarian Blue one on CL? looks like a steal.

09-08-2008, 12:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Poon Senior Member Name: Andrew Joined: Mar 2007 From: Surrey Posts: 387 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 1 6 Times in 6 Posts Poon's pictures '72 BMW 2002 '80 BMW 320is '76 BMW 2002	Btw, Al. Whatever you did when you were looking at my high beam relay/fuse box did something. My high beams work now! Thanks!! -Andrew Poon __________________ www.germanautosports.com '72 2002 Chamonix (Rust Bucket) '76 2002 Mintgrun (Summer DD) '80 320is Imola (Year 'round DD)

09-09-2009, 05:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
jenifer.kaif Member Name: Jenifer Joined: Sep 2009 From: Folsom Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	Get hold of the car manual and go through it. __________________ BMW 1980

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