restoration

[parkerurban]

I JUST BOUGHT A 92 325I 4DR 5SPD. IT HAS A GREAT BODY WITH NOT SO GOOD INTERIOR. THE ENGINE RUNS PERFECT WITH 199600 MILES ON IT. ITS ROLLING ON 18IN SPECIAL ADITION TEKNO'S. I WANT TO RESTORE THIS CAR AND DONT KNOW WHERE TO START. HELP

[Kboat05]

I have almost the same situation as you. mines a 92 with about 50,000 miles less than yours. The inside door pannels are a mess and it would be a great help if someone could let us know about maybe some good prices/places to get those. let us know. much appreciated.

-Kboat

[Doogle325]

no answers for you yet, but Im about to do the same thing, Im starting with the suspention and brakes and some minor cosmetics.....Just wondering what you paid for the car???? I have a 92 325i with 120k excellent condition and I paid 4K.....Good Luck with the build up your gunna need it....Ive done a few things already and found myself with less and less hair after each install.... ghead

[parkerurban]

ITS GOOD TO KNOW IM NOT THE ONLY ONE. TO MAKE A LONG STORY
SHORT I PAID $1500 CASH. SOMEBODY ALREADY OFFERED ME $5000 FOR IT.

MY PLANS: INTERIOR,SUSPENSION, UPGRADED ROTORS, M3 MIRRORS, PAINT, AND THE ENGINE.(I WISH I COULD GET THIS FIRST)

MY BODY WORKS AT ADVANCE AND THEY QUOTED ME 2400.00 FOR A ENGINE MINUS 740.00 FOR THE CORE AND ON TOP OF THAT I GET 20% OFF. BUT THE QUESTION IS ARE THE ENGINES WORTHY FROM ADVANCE AUTO

[Doogle325]

DAMN!!!!! I thought I got a good price!! thats a phat deal..... for that price its worth doing a complete rebuild. Is that price for an M3 motor....cause thats the only swap thats worth it.....If its something else like a 328, then it might be cheaper to crack the engine open and massage thoes parts.

[Doogle325]

check out post on 325 328+ tranny swap...a couple of posts away from this one...It will help you make a more informed decision