Here's How I Got An Abandoned & Rare E30 BMW For FREE & What I'm Doing With It! Must Watch!

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[@LegitStreetCars]

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[@racekorthings7165]

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Sept 7 is my bday, so winning would totally be Legit

[@kajetanwierzchowiecki1961]

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[@kyl.344]

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[@robertoskater32]

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[@digitalrailroader]

That’s a clean looking E30; Sreten of M539 Restorations would definitely approve!

[@2023Integra]

Sreten would love this.

[@bindingcurve]

It's an auto 4 door Midwest car. Only good about it is the bumpers. Southern car I would manual swap.

[@25Wineman]

Coooming Up

[@ericn7698]

Not with a sunroof.

[@digitalrailroader]

@@ericn7698 true; Sreten does prefer his slick tops!

[@Andreas_D-Greek]

That NOISE is a valve getting hung up in a dry valve guide. When it breaks free the valve shoots up and hits the rocker arm. The valve guide cleared itself out with those few cranks.

[@karlhopkins713]

Definitely a valve that was stuck

[@Sylvan_dB]

Yeah, really sounds like something dry and sticking a little bit. I was thinking one of the belt driven accessories as the noise seemed to be coming from off the driver side.

[@Andreas_D-Greek]

@@karlhopkins713 Yah hopefully the piston wasn't smacking the valve loose each time.

[@themandude27]

You can actually see this happen in the video at 12:50 looking at the valve in the top right corner of the frame.

[@Andreas_D-Greek]

@@themandude27 lol I just said that in a separate comment. There was even some debris visible in slow mo (0.25) play back speed

[@austinvolkenant8574]

Legit Love watching your videos! Glad you took it on full time!

[@danielmanson7661]

LEGIT! Love the content and the more consistent and regular uploads. I look forward to them everyday!

[@liamjerkins7259]

Alex, @ 12:50 the rocker in the really right top corner of the screen propped when the noise was made, looks like that had something to do wit it

[@mattrobinson5099]

Glad someone else saw that too. Looks like it was just getting stuck and popping closed. After a coupe turns it seemed to unstuck itself.

[@mikemx55]

Thaaank you! This need to be higher on the comments. Seems like a spring was just stuck? It may happen again

[@canadiankrispybacon1450]

Saw that too…funny he just wouldn’t of reviewed the video at the time of the noise 🤔, you can clearly pin point where it was coming from.

[@ziggi4800]

I was hoping I wasn’t the only one to see it.

[@chiefdenis]

Will that be remedied with some new engine oil?

[@DarkChocolate325]

I'll say it again - this is like that Saturday morning cartoons feeling, but for grown ups! Such a treat. Thanks again for the great content.🙏🏿 I know every car guy appreciates these videos. Blessings to you and your family brother. Happy Saturday.

[@DarkChocolate325]

I highly doubt those seats are new. I had a 91' E30 M42B18 coupe in Alpine white with the sport seats but with the exact same type of vinyl. It also looked brand new brand new when I had it. That vinyl is just super durable if you care for it.

[@quicksno]

If you like this channel try M539 Restorations channel. I get the same kind of feeling from that channel too.

[@bishoos123]

I can definitely know how you feel 🙂

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

No doubt

[@kwbalance108]

Big facts!!

[@michaeltutty1540]

Legit! What a great channel you have, Alex. Really enjoy both the cars and what you do with them. It was the Rolls-Royce that drew me in, but it is you who keeps me coming back for more.

[@christianruvalcaba4970]

Sooo “LEGIT” I genuinely enjoy your videos and the in-depth focus about what’s wrong with this and fixing these cars! They’ve inspired me to start doing some work on my own car!! Really enjoying the bmw series

[@awwwnawwbruh]

Never change Alex! Your true passion is inspiring. You have consistently given me the confidence to try projects I would never have attempted.

[@makingtechsense126]

Definitely auction this one off for charity. I'm sure there are collectors out there who would pay a pretty penny for the car and it would probably go farther to help people that way.

[@jonathangalindo2463]

Legit Great channel, love watching you bring back cars that were left to rot away.

[@TLEE68]

Legit your Channel is great! You brought me back to fixing cars for myself, relatives and friends given the breath of different cars that you’ve worked on that makes it seem less challenging as the your positive results only encourage my enthusiasm! Keep it up and best wishes to your future!

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Hes a cool dude in a super chill mood 😎

[@ckhayne2]

I actually lol when he pulled out the cassette holder. Many memories.

[@andystuckey2561]

Lol I still have 2 in the garage

[@georgelioudis1471]

I have been here from the beginning. Your channel is truly Legit!!! It’s educational and helpful when working on your own car. Can’t wait to see who you give the Lexus to. Thank you!

[@bryan4068]

“Legit” Just wanted to give you huge props I’ve watched your KZbin channel grow so much within the past year keep up the great work!

[@mattkrueger8099]

Look at 1250 in the video top right of the screen you can see why it clicked the valve stuck

[@mattkrueger8099]

Watch very closely from 1250 to about 1253 you'll see what I'm talking about it clicks and jumped

[@PatrickAustin]

good eye

[@JA-ui3gg]

When BMW’s where built by engineers not accountants.

[@dingdong2103]

What strikes me the most is the owner never learned from his mistakes and bought yet another M3.

[@ahyaan2552]

@@dingdong2103 well, lets assume he pays some mechanic to do it for him, because if he is able to afford the car and fuel, he can enjoy accountants choosing places for the engine components to go

[@ahyaan2552]

@@dingdong2103 BMW THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE *with a price*

[@7477238]

@@dingdong2103 While BMWs have become a major pain in the ass to maintain and repair the driving experience is great. I've yet to drive a single BMW that I disliked when it comes to ride/handling and how it feels going down the road.

[@dingdong2103]

@@7477238 The only way I would ever own a BMW was to lease one, that way the car grenades on the company. I prefer MB all the way.

[@larrymcbreartyiii2504]

Legit Great Channel!! Entertaining and informative and get to learn something along the way. Thanks for the great job you do.

[@jhoffm1986]

LEGIT Really enjoy the videos, Chicago local moved away so love seeing the area doing well car culture wise!

[@willjam465]

What a solid old example of a timeless classic. Love it! ‘89 was the year I graduated from high school, so that year always holds a little something extra for me. Can’t wait to see the progress on this one!

[@andrewhigdon8346]

Big ups to the Class of ‘89! Right there with you.

[@shifty1927]

I got an 87 325is while I was in high-school for 2grand in like 2005. Still have it lol parked in the yard next an e39 of years past 😂

[@adriangale]

Class of 89 ftw!

[@illest_evr]

That e30 is easily worth 5k plus in my area 🥲

[@MP-vd1ck]

Only if it runs and drives and has a valid inspection sticker.

[@ASSOpid]

@@MP-vd1ck No. He's right. In my area running or not a E30 will usually go for $3k

[@staytuned6944]

Legit !!!! Love the videos always makes the day go by faster keep the grind going man !!! 💪💪💪

[@stevanhales5279]

LEGIT I have enjoyed your videos over the past few months. Glad see a more down to earth fix it right kind of guy.

[@Thecarguy1254]

Watching that rocker arm pop back with the sticking valve gives me flashbacks to the hard stuck valve on an old Ford 300ci I resurrected a few years ago.

[@philscott1922]

This one is a real winner! You have such a generous heart Alex! Looking forward to you working your considerable magic!

[@Bogdan-bb4you]

Legit! Love your videos...haven't missed a single 1!

[@jakestodola7611]

“Legit” Been a long time fan and have loved to watch you grow with your channel, can’t wait to see what’s down the road!

[@olivermandel9714]

saw this exact e30 by that local park the other day. it looked really cool! glad you picked it up.

[@lbindert]

I had a 76 BMW 530 when I was stationed in Germany in the 80s. Those seat covers if they are lamb were the best. Kept your butt warm many a cold European winter.

[@Andreas_D-Greek]

I grew up in one here in New York. I don't remember the year but it was the earlier "small taillight" model e12

[@roomi473]

Legit best automotive channel on KZbin most hands on and learn so much from Alex keep up the great content!!

[@mattstacy1652]

Legit !!!! I love this channel!!! I have learned so many tricks of the trade from binge watching your channel bro! I’m a poor boy so this comes in very handy being able to stay away from garages and do things myself! ✊

[@Andreas_D-Greek]

Wow, I can't see myself ever getting rid of my e30. I've had one since I was a teenager and I'm now in my mid 40's

[@svenvanwesterloo173]

Don't, you'll regret it just like I regret selling my E30. Awesome that you are still driving it.

[@rhiantaylor3446]

A classic, looking forward to watching you bring it back to life.

[@FlowofLife_Paul]

Legit This is my favorite car channel because you are such a genuine and relatable guy. The videos are always super engaging and fun!

[@MrRGoldfinger]

Thanks for making another "legit" video! Great work, I'm excited to see what the future holds!

[@shanepowell4720]

Just wanted to say since going full time your channel is great. It’s always been great. Thanks for the videos.

[@starkyslp16]

Love this exact spec for the E30. Hoping to get one some day. Sweet Vandelay shirt!

[@FrankyRedEyes]

Vandelay Industries was the best investment I ever made. Individual results may vary.

[@patrickgillespie1324]

Legit. Awesome useful info on your channel. Thanks!

[@smkynbandt1]

Legit!! Love your video’s.. Keep up the great work.

[@trevorneal8518]

VGG on Friday, LSC on Saturday, goonzquad on Sunday and then my other favorites sprinkled inbetween. So much better than cable👌🏼

[@camrynwright80]

“Legit.” Thank you Alex for all you do! I have tackled everything from mechanical to detailing work on a budget because of you.

[@brianpulaski5396]

Love the channel. You are one of the Legit youtubers out there!

[@Jaang29]

Legit , thanks for the awesome content , and how you keep it real bro, wishing you the best now, and always

[@totallybonkers]

I want it! Good idea selling and donating the funds to charity. I can't wait to see exactly what you do to bring it back to it's former glory! Thanks for the great content 👍🏻

[@akhider]

This is amazing, beautiful timeless classic! I hope you bring more BMW content.

[@giraffe8554]

If your 740iL is a e38, that car is truly timeless

[@akhider]

@@giraffe8554 I'm on my 4th e38 this time it's 740i 6 speed conversion, still hunting for decent s62 motor to complete the 🦄

[@shep3075]

legit. What a blessing you have been for people OUTSTANDING

[@antnysti]

Legit! Love the channel. Keep up the great content!

[@machtschnell7452]

Great move by a mindful owner. Congratulations on his new M3 with 6MT.

[@mattrobinson5099]

The owner deserves as much respect as LSC. To acknowledge he wouldn't have time or space and give up this awesome car for a good cause is commendable. Bravo.

[@brianz426]

I love Bret’s shirt. Seems like a great guy, nice of him to donate the car. Great video Alex.

[@JaimeC7]

LEGIT Some of the best automotive content in KZbin! Keep it up dude!!

[@deedspm9]

Legit! Thanks for the great content, keep it up!

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Bret has got himself a beautiful new Beamer, that color if off the hook.

[@grad0n]

I sold my 95 avus blau m3 last year 😓

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Welcome Brett ! Great car Alex .

[@andrewfilipoff9638]

Legit! Thanks for all the great content Alex!

[@fixitdaniel]

LEGIT love the show been afan from the beginning up the work.

[@cboybk]

Hands down fav episode and I didn’t even watch it yet

[@Mark-jd1jx]

The good old days when valve covers weren't filled with sensors.

[@paulsz6194]

..and weren’t plastic either!

[@omarsalinas5629]

"Legit" Great videos. 👍 that lighting sure is nice!

[@ThisIsntAnAlias]

Legit! Love the increase in content lately!

[@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps]

Personally i LOVE the "recycling" of an strong old cars. and its great to have not more than very few projects at once. Keep it your way

[@chiefdenis]

If everyone that bought teslas recycled old cars, they'll actually be doing way more to save the environment, but unfortunately, that doesn't bring all the attention

[@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps]

Yes its a win win

[@chemxfan]

You had me at cassette deck - I just happen to have a "few" cassettes that I haven't heard in a while, & this would be a perfect cruiser for that :)

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

👍👍I happen to have a "few" hundred ( not really, maybe 150) in storage..

[@Jeremy-sk7cm]

Legit!! Keep the awesome videos coming!!

[@josemillin8272]

“Legit” Love learning more about the euro cars currently looking for an amg wagon, love the content keep it coming !

[@llaughridge]

(Edit: only applicable to the 325e/528e with the 'eta' motor) REPLACE THE COLD-START INJECTOR!!! The one on the intake manifold. They always leak eventually, and it drips down onto the exhaust manifold. I’ve seen several fires caused by that happening. Also may need to replace the head bolts with the updated style.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Great, thanks!

[@Andreas_D-Greek]

There's NO Cold-start injector on a 325 "I" motor, That injector is only on the earlier 325 "E" or aka "ETA" motor.

[@Andreas_D-Greek]

@@LegitStreetCars There's NO Cold-start injector on a 325 "I" motor, That injector is only on the earlier 325 "E" or aka "ETA" motor.

[@llaughridge]

@@Andreas_D-Greek Good point, thanks. I was most familiar with the M20B27 Eta motors.

[@vinny6_9]

@@LegitStreetCars at 12:50 the piston is hitting the vale into place. some guys above mentioned that.

[@Henchman1977]

"I don't want to be one of those channels with 15 unfinished projects...". *cough SAMCRAC * 😉

[@peraltajonathan]

First channel i thought about when he mentioned that lol

[@caseybullock]

Legit. I Been watching for a couple of months, great content.

[@patrickhortman2012]

Legit been a subscriber since trans am days thank you for the entertainment and more important educational content you’ve produced! Thank you from Ga.

[@Andreas_D-Greek]

If you go to 12:51 and turn the playback speed down to 0.25 (slow-mo) you can see the stuck intake valve break loose and shoot some debris out too. Top right, 4th intake valve (counting from left to right)

[@juabmtz3611]

your right

[@imslow6192]

I love how he looks over free cars more thoroughly than I look over cars I pay for

[@so_iam_john7945]

"LEGIT" As always your contents is LEGIT!

[@MrAlvaradodan]

Legit! Loving the content!

[@albertoherrera9273]

Legit! Stumbled onto your channel via the Lexus IS project. Great channel!

[@LegitStreetCars]

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[@90scarguy]

I’m 💩 perfect timing!

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Here in Oz a good one starts at $20,000 USD. This one is worth 2700 lbs x $0.04 scrap/lb = $108.00

[@molskimauler]

35 hundo to 4G easy. Once running, 7G but who really knows with this completely weirdo market right now. Could be 10. Who knows?

[@ChrisKing-dt7bl]

You could work your magic and sell it for an easy 8k or more

[@chemxfan]

As is, even though it doesn't currently run, I'd say $2500.

[@jamesluke7377]

I love the actual reliability of the m20 engines. I miss my '87 e30 325e.

[@bindingcurve]

97??????

[@jamesluke7377]

@@bindingcurve oops... '87. Damned thumb typo! LOL.

[@spicysnowman8886]

@@jamesluke7377 you edited the comment and you didn't fix it lol

[@jamesluke7377]

@@spicysnowman8886 i corrected it in a reply, but now corrected it in the comment. 😁🤣😂

[@rustynichols22]

“Legit” Love the videos my man! These new giveaway cars are amazing to watch! I have to say, the BMW is probably one of my favorites so far! I look forward to more v12 content too!

[@ricardovazquez7261]

LEGIT I love your channel, well done my friend.

[@tpm1717]

The world needs more people like you Alex.

[@Sniper269]

"I don't want to be one of those "Channels" with like 15 projects going on at the same time"....little jab at Samcrac? LOL, enjoy you both, keep up the good work.

[@massiveimprovement]

Came here to say the same :D

[@JarnoKilian]

Legit! Been watching the channel since almost the beginning!!

[@markponce320]

Legit!! Keep up the awesome channel!!

[@devisionhun]

Good old “no reserve” auction will bring in quite the money.

[@JoeG93]

Legit, I love how you give back to the community. The fact that you can purchase and restore a car with your own money and give it back to someone in need is an amazing blessing in it self. You definitely have some good karma coming your way!

[@Peytontu]

Legit Love the videos. Keep up the good work!

[@LuisRodriguez-ud8ym]

“LEGIT” love the videos man. Keep up the good work!

[@DeusVolo]

That level of vintage needs to be sold to a collector.

[@kenergang4958]

When you mentioned that you didn't want to become one of those channels that had 15 projects going and none fixed , were you referencing a certain You Tuber in Florida that has chickens roosting in his cars.

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

And another one who after many years still has not done the manual trans swap on a certain mercedes...

[@andrewkelly3702]

I believe I know who you may be talking about doesn’t upload super often either

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

@@andrewkelly3702 The one I am mentioning is in Fl as well, and uploads on a regular basis. A very popular chap.....

[@louisdominguez7347]

Used to upload....

[@piuthemagicman]

And nowadays only does cheesy obviously badly scripted Top Gear style shows.

[@clashwithsandman7610]

Legit Keep up the good work the videos are very helpful

[@michaelkline657]

Legit Always good to see a new video for Legit Street cars! Keep up the content!

[@danm2422]

I love that dudes shirt, reminds me of that south park episode where randy marsh kept fighting all the baseball dads 😂 that m3 is beautiful I’m glad he went with the manual. Way more fun to drive!

[@P.Galore]

Gold BBS are the automotive equivalent of an accordion. Both should be illegal in all States.

[@mbgames481]

“Legit” I just love what you do and u inspired me to work on cars.

[@steverineer1159]

"Legit" Love your videos! Keep up the awesome content!

[@macmakiavelus]

"Legit" Keep it up!, doing an amazing job!.

[@christophergawronski7751]

"Legit" Discovered you after I bought my first Benz, a 2008 GL550. The truck has been really good to me and I couldn't enjoy the systems Mercedes applied to the vehicle any more than I do. The 4matic and EPS system is where the value is at when driving these cars. Nothing performs better. It can be intimidating to own one of these cars for the first time and after watching you work on your collection I have learned quit a bit and don't see me owning anything else except for a newer model. MB fan and LSC fan forever!

[@adamweiner1535]

Love the videos keep up the good work! Legit you know what you’re talking about in the video’s. Adam from Chicago.

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"Legit" Keep the content coming! Love the videos!

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“Legit” Love the content! Keep the vids coming!

[@OhGeezLouise]

Now that’s legit. New to your channel, everything seems super Legit, keep up the awesome content!

[@R32Rocco]

Legit. As always, good entertainment!! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

[@charleswise9870]

I Legit love these videos u inspire me everyday with these videos