1983 BMW 320i Coupe E21 91k original miles PROJECT - $425

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Kinda on the fence about this one.

http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/5178829570.html

My first car was a 1980 320i. I loved it and learned a lot. One thing I learned, and confirmed on later car purchases, is that "almost completely rust free" may be one of the most meaningless phrases ever when you're talking about late 70s/early 80s BMWs. Its there, you just haven't found it yet.

Check the sills under the rear pop-out windows. They rust like crazy and you don't notice it until you open the windows and look. Also the rear shock towers are a terrible design with a little internal drain. If it gets clogged, they rust from the inside out so look at them closely.

If you do get it, I have a big bin full of e21 interior parts, a few windows, and other random leftover e21 stuff from my failed project a couple years ago, that you're welcome to have for free if you come get them.

I can also hook you up with the resident e21 guru in this area (a chumpcar/LeMons guy) who has all three of my former M10 engines, lol.

Your post made me dig out the first pics of my hennarot 320i, taken the day I bought it in August 1992, right after Hurricane Andrew... I still miss that car. The engine has been sitting in my Dad's garage since 1997, definitely need to figure out something to do with it!

"This car does NOT come with suspension (already removed)" That would take care of it for me.

Looks like a good donor for a 2002 upgrade.

I am going to be in Cinci for a soccer tournament this weekend...I might just have to check it out. Thanks for all of the info guys.