EXTREME BMW Makeover: Is This BMW E30 "M3" ESTATE AWESOME or AWFUL?

When it comes to custom built automobiles, there's gems and then there are complete messes. We think we may have come across a diamond in the rough.

That's because some maniac has taken an E30 BMW Estate and transformed it into an M3.

Oh, there's just one more thing. It features an inline six-cylinder engine from the E46 M3. It's known as the S54 motor. This mill is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

Below you'll find the full description. Make sure to give it a thorough read. Its brakes are from the M Roadster, seating from the E46 M3, E30 body work and an E30 M3's suspension. It's truly a frankencar.

That said, we're a bit curious what you think: Is this M3 AWESOME or AWFUL?

The Craigslist ad says $65,000 takes her home.

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Selling the Terry Sayther Vintage BMW Collection!

This is a very famous car that we have driven and modified over the last 20 or more years. Many people have seen it, driven it, lusted for it! We have driven it to Newfoundland and New England, California, Colorado, and more. It's definitely a part of our family history--our kids grew up riding in it!

You read that right--an E30M3Touring with a 313hp S54 and 6-speed!

You don't find that combo every day! This car started life as a Swiss E30 Touring and has evolved into a monster. It has steel E30M3 fenders and rear quarters, a complete E30M3 suspension, except for the rear subframe and brakes , which are from a 2002MY M Roadster Z3. Front brakes are also larger. Seats are from an E46M3, engine and 6-speed trans are from a 2003 M3, instrument cluster is E30M3, wheels and tires are as big as they can be.

I always wanted a car that could spin the tires at will and this is pretty close to that car. It is really fun to drive on dry roads, anything else? Beware.

This thrilling ride could be yours for $65k or near offer

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Dexter1 - 9/26/2016 12:47:49 AM

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Ha ha ha ha. Maybe the Middle East customer who had his custom M3 painted Speed Yellow will want this jewel for $65K.

TomM - 9/26/2016 7:33:11 AM

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For decades - the station wagon was the "car" people went to when they needed a CAR like ride - with the ability to occasionally hold more "antiques" from the trip to New England - along with the luggage - when you only had the money for one car.

I would think that the luggage and antiques might be in danger with an M class station wagon - unless you have lots of tie downs. Still - there are the idle rich who will buy things like this simply because it is unusual - and put them into their collection in the 29 car garage!. I would like to know who put the car together.

mre30 - 9/26/2016 8:16:26 AM

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It is certainly a niche vehicle, but as a niche vehicle, it is awesome!

The E30 3-series BMW line is the best vehicle line in history, in my very biased opinion. E30 M3 is the most collectible of the M3's - BMW never sold the wagon here - there are about 20 E30 wagons in the whole USA, this is an excellent 3-series wagon.

So, as a tastefully executed project car, I have to conclude AWESOME.

aarononymous - 9/26/2016 8:59:59 AM

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not awful but not that nice, I'll take that e12 next to it though

monster - 9/26/2016 9:33:27 AM

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This car will be mess when it will be time for maintenance. If you built it you know what went where. if you are the new owner, good luck figuring out the parts.

MDarringer - 9/26/2016 10:18:19 AM

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Parts bin engineering from BMW components. I love projects like this.