Results 1 to 18 of 18

Thread: 25-year import rule: what would you bring?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Wichita, KS
    Posts
    2
    My Cars
    1970 Volvo P1800

    25-year import rule: what would you bring?

    So this year the cutoff date is 1989. What bimmer would you import?
    I am lusting after a 3-series diesel wagon

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Posts
    17,072
    My Cars
    SR-71 Blackbird
    R32 Skyline.

    /thread.



  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Redford, MI
    Posts
    782
    My Cars
    93 325, 97 Z3,
    R32...but I really want an R34

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    SD, Cali, USA
    Posts
    11,707
    My Cars
    1995 M3, 1985 745i , S13 240sx sr20det
    Quote Originally Posted by jwindbigler View Post
    R32...but I really want an R34
    Same here


    95 BMW M3 Alpine-
    <GO...JIC Cross Coilovers- UUC RCAB, AKG FCAB, Rogue Engineering TM bushings- AA Gen3 Exhaust- Dinan F&R Strut Bars- Dinan F&R Sway Bars- X-Brace- Mishimoto Rad- BBS RK 17x8"- TRM Chip- Dinan BBTB- DIY CAI- JP Performance Headers- 21.5 injectors- JB Racing Flywheel- Bimmerworld TB boot- 540i MAF><SHOW...OE euro clear exterior lights- Depo w/ HID- Hurricane Alcantara interior- Stereo (Kenwood,Sony,MB Quart,Rockford Fosgate,JL Audio)- Black kidneys- Euro 3 Spoke- ZHP Knob- AutoDim Mirror>

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Posts
    17,072
    My Cars
    SR-71 Blackbird
    Quote Originally Posted by jwindbigler View Post
    R32...but I really want an R34
    Quote Originally Posted by CMG View Post
    Same here
    You will have to wait for probably another decade or so before you can legally purchase the R34. Otherwise, just put in the R34 engine in the R32, all the gizmos, electronics, drivetrrain, etc and it's still uber awesome.

    - - - Updated - - -

    If I want a BMW then I would like to get the Euro E36 M3.



  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Downingtown pa
    Posts
    3,422
    My Cars
    2003.5 M3 Coupe,99M Coupe,99 M3 Vert
    The euro e 36 is still too soon- what about the batmobile?!

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Arida Zona
    Posts
    30,108
    My Cars
    z3
    E30 touring

    Going into my TENTH YEAR of providing high quality reproduction BMW fabrics!

    PRICE CUT on ALL FABRICS
    Offering the best prices on the best quality reproduction fabrics!

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    McKean township Pennsylva
    Posts
    10,542
    My Cars
    1999 M3 , 1999 328is
    Z1
    Current fleet:
    1999 BMW e36 M3
    1999 BMW e36 328is with rotary valve engine head
    1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
    1990 Jeep Comanche Eliminator
    1962 Austin Healey Sprite

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Posts
    17,072
    My Cars
    SR-71 Blackbird
    M8



  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Kentucky
    Posts
    18,000
    My Cars
    '03 Z4, '06 Forester
    An old Lada.

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    Kansas City
    Posts
    2,035
    My Cars
    1976 2002, 1998 328is
    e30 touring or an Italian e30 320is ...
    Avus 1998 328is, No. 191 STX
    Orientblau 2000 323i Touring
    Malaga 1976 2002

    SHAZAM, GOMER, LOOK AHEAD.

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Posts
    17,072
    My Cars
    SR-71 Blackbird
    E46 CSL M3

    /thread.



  13. #13
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    SF Bay Area
    Posts
    873
    My Cars
    '05 330 ZHP slosh box
    Quote Originally Posted by auaq View Post
    E46 CSL M3 /thread.
    +1 but that doesn't fit in the 25 year time frame yet.

    2005 E46 330 ZHP Imola Red
    2004 E46 325 M56 Steel Metallic Blue - Sold

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Posts
    17,072
    My Cars
    SR-71 Blackbird
    Quote Originally Posted by stephenkirsch View Post
    +1 but that doesn't fit in the 25 year time frame yet.
    Unless if someone has built the time machine .....



  15. #15
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Posts
    17,072
    My Cars
    SR-71 Blackbird
    The E32 V12 limousine.



  16. #16
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Arida Zona
    Posts
    30,108
    My Cars
    z3
    Quote Originally Posted by auaq View Post
    M8
    Lets try to stick with production cars that exist, yeah?

    Going into my TENTH YEAR of providing high quality reproduction BMW fabrics!

    PRICE CUT on ALL FABRICS
    Offering the best prices on the best quality reproduction fabrics!

  17. #17
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Posts
    17,072
    My Cars
    SR-71 Blackbird
    Quote Originally Posted by BimmerBreaker View Post
    Lets try to stick with production cars that exist, yeah?
    No.



  18. #18
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    SD, Cali, USA
    Posts
    11,707
    My Cars
    1995 M3, 1985 745i , S13 240sx sr20det
    I think we're gonna be seeing lotsa e30 touring around in the next few years. I know of multiple people importing and selling, i have seen some as low ad $11000


    95 BMW M3 Alpine-
    <GO...JIC Cross Coilovers- UUC RCAB, AKG FCAB, Rogue Engineering TM bushings- AA Gen3 Exhaust- Dinan F&R Strut Bars- Dinan F&R Sway Bars- X-Brace- Mishimoto Rad- BBS RK 17x8"- TRM Chip- Dinan BBTB- DIY CAI- JP Performance Headers- 21.5 injectors- JB Racing Flywheel- Bimmerworld TB boot- 540i MAF><SHOW...OE euro clear exterior lights- Depo w/ HID- Hurricane Alcantara interior- Stereo (Kenwood,Sony,MB Quart,Rockford Fosgate,JL Audio)- Black kidneys- Euro 3 Spoke- ZHP Knob- AutoDim Mirror>

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •