[The Producer]

e30's are heartbreakers. I've tried twice, and both times have been burned by hidden damage and rust.

Both times I bought in the heat of the moment. First time we jumped on a ferry the next day, raced to port alberni, bought it in the rain behind an HA clubhouse in about 10 minutes and raced back to the ferry. Ultimately that car hid all kinds of body issues (though in retrospect not as bad as I found out they could be)

Didn't learn lesson

Second one I bought, seller posted locally and too cheap. I won the race to the car because it was almost around the corner from me. Again basically bought it sight unseen, and this time it was even worse. Absolutely rotten behind the fenders.

Never again - if I ever own another E30, it will have been thoroughly inspected on a lift, by a pro, without the big rush. I'll also happily pay a premium for a sorted one. The buy in price is peanuts compared to a body restoration.

None of this has anything to do with your car, it looked to be in great shape, it's just my rant about what the "market" (especially IS cars) has done to the buying experience for these cars. the FOMO is real.

You probably know my brother ae86envy. If you're into that market too, you know it's exactly the same.