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>post your Scheisseschachtel
>post what you've fixed on it recently
>post what you've upgraded
>post how much you love the damned thing
>post anything BMW
>>15259499
E30 or E36? Both excellent condition, both excellent price.
>>15259602
Flip a coin.
>>15259602
id say e30 as they will increase in value sooner and there are less good condition examples left
I miss my e30 :( now have a low and slow e46 touring
>>15259624
Still a cool car though!
>>15259631
my e30 was so much fun to drive,I had a lot of shit done to it, regret selling it everyday, but currently looking for one right now, well that or a Grom lol.
>>15259602
most people will say e30 but i think the e36 is more livable without sacrificing too much fun
have you test driven an example of both?
>>15259870
I currently drive an autotragic jeep. So this will be my entry into small, sporty cars.
>>15259870
>most people will say e30 but i think the e36 is more livable without sacrificing too much fun
This. E30 has dat look and feel but the e36 is just modern enough to be livable like that. Also, e36's are like legos if you're gonna mod it.
Although, if the e36 you're looking at is a 4cyl, don't and get the e30 regardless of it's engine.
The E30 M3 is a damn nice looking vehicle.
>>15260118
In other news, water is wet
>>15260118
>buys an E30 M3 and some shitty wheels
>no money left to get an alignment
welded a small patch for my e30 floor. it's fucking terrible chicken shit welds and I had holes. Cleaned it up with wire wheel, primered it, sprayed some rubber coating shit to seal it up under and on top. I guess it might be terrible but it's better than a rust hole.
>>15260164
Were you using a mig welder with gas? If you spend some time learning to set it up correctly there's no reason the weld should have problems. Maybe you didn't clean the welding surface enough. You can always do another pass over it.
>>15260105
So would you say the E36 is a better daily driver?
>tfw you got a flat and now have to drive around your pleb Audi until you can get the tire change
>>15260142
umm i'm pretty sure those are the original BBS RS/Style 5s
So, I'm thinking of buying some aftermarket headers for my Z3
trying to decide if i should buy ebay ones like everyone and spend a little money ceramic coating them and getting an exhaust shop to make them fit perfectly, or buy the bimmerbrakes V1's that are a little more expensive, but wont have any clearance issues
only question is, will there be fitment issues considering i've got an M54B22 (2.2i)? The headers are for the M54b25/b30 (2.5i/3.0i), they're both M54 engines so there shouldnt be any problems, right?
thanks
pic related, ebay vs original headers
post dem sexy E36
preferably green ones, but I'll accept every color
>>15260531
![BMW745-1[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/ENikeGN.jpg "BMW745-1[1].jpg")
>>15259499
What do you guys think of the BMW 745Li? I really like this car and am considering saving up to buy it online. It's such a beautiful car, but Is it worth it?
>>15260582
looks like pige
My e34.
163k mi
i6 m50 arctic silver metallic
full stock inside and out
>>15260531
Too bad DarksideE36's custom BRG was nailed while parked, that thing was the epitome of sex.
>>15260602
>talking about yourself in third person
not fooling me
>>15260582
>Li
you dont need the "L" (long version)
overall the e65 is a damn nice and comfy car, can be expensive to maintain, look up 745i valvetronic and vanos issues.
>>15260567
> E E0
>>15260608
No this was his.
>>15260760
>>15260608
And this was what happened to it.
15 F32, mine
xDrive because it snows here 7 months out of the year
>inb4 F cars are shit
swapped the silver grilles for black ones, JB4
nothing else done to it bc i'm going back to school and don't have the money
>>15260567
>>15260776
>>15260814
It had a special Tubi exhaust too.
>>15260807
Is it manual at least?
>>15260582
Pretty good car, but one of the lesser reliable modern BMWs. That infotainment or whatever system was tricky as fuck and always had problems, even when new, so don't know what it's like now.
>inb4 "if you buy an expensive luxury car and care about infotainment working, you aren't a car guy"
>>15260244
not that guy.i would say go for the e36.i owned both.e30 is for the heart,e36 for everything else
>>15261027
DOOHRIFTUUH
>>15261036
e30 is overrated.but damn it looks better than an e36
>>15261043
your opinion a shit
E36 is the most beautiful of the bunch
>>15261057
I like the E34 the most when it comes to looks. It's got the classic E30 style front but a modern everything else, including an overall smoother shape and nicer rear.
>>15260531
Green is my middle name.
>>15261431
DODOKDO MY NIGGA
I AM ALSO ABOUT TO SELL MY YELLOW COMPACT CAR to buy a green e36
will i regret it like you did?
>>15261437
>selling yellow compact car
>to buy a green E36
Now all you need is a shitty trip and a plushie of your previous car and you'll be a faggot just like me.
I'd say if it's a 6 cylinder and in decent condition you won't regret it. The only thing I regret about mine is 4 cylinders. Be prepared to spend more on the BMW than on the Punto though. Or are you not the Punto guy?
Are 5 series in general really that big? I've always thought my 7 series was about average and that the E34 for example is a bit cramped inside, yet people commented on my E34 how huge it was.
>>15261479
E34s are considered mid size sedans so they're fairly big.
>>15260807
Niiiice. Is it fast? Note much did you pick it up for?
>>15261465
I am, in fact, that Punto guy.
it's a 150 hp 320i 180k km but full service history
>>15261530
Keep an eye on the cooling system and you'll be golden, the M50 engine itself is easy to work on and hassle free, but the cooling is a weak spot due to the use of plastic everywhere and plastic becomes kinda brittle and weak after 20 years.
>>15261530
I'm already jelly. I myself am considering an M50B20/M52B20 swap. Don't want a more powerful one cause I know I'd kill myself. But I can't afford a swap yet so maybe after I'm done with my job in Denmark.
>>15261565
I'd still have to get it
still can't let go of the Punto for some reason I'm really attached to it.
It just dawned upon me, the M70B50 engine has a compression ratio of 8.8:1, right?
Doesn't that mean I could boost the thing without fearing of it blowing up like a towelhead in a US embassy?
Not talking about mad "hektik flutter uleh" here, just some very light boost for fun.
Is an e30 a terrible idea for a first car. I work at a place that isn't a car mechanics, but restores old parts and machines including engines and carbs, shit like that if it makes a difference.
>>15261690
Yes and no. It's a great car to get experience on wrenching things, but it's also a terrible car because you'll be wrenching a lot.
Sure the M10 and M20 engines were pretty much indestructible, hell, the M10 was technically even used in Formula 1 after a ridiculous amount of boost.
Still, they're old cars, like almost ancient and shit is bound to fail left and right after over 20 years of seeing asphalt.
>>15259602
I happen to have both! E36 is by far the better car, far more modern and feels better on the road. Both are 325 coupes with their respective era engines (M20 and M50TU). M20 sounds nicer and is way more register-happy, probably due to lighter flywheel. M50 feels a bit smoother, has a timing chain and is almost as undedable as the M30. M20 is aight but you can almost bet your ass the owner hasn't changed the timing belt in forever and it likes to break rocker arms after 150k miles+ if it's being driven hard (which these tend to be, because there is no power down low)
One thing i can say in the E30s favor is that it's way lighter, my 325 weighs in at almost 1.5 tonnes or around 3300 lbs topped up with driver, while the E30 weighs about 1200kgs or ~2700 lbs. Considering the price of a good E30 these days i'd strongly suggest getting a good E36 instead. Unless you have some sort of die-hard fascination with the E30 chassis
Fucked up on rotor install. Saw it wobbled, didn't care. Now 2 out of 4 tires sidewalks cracked.
>>15261753
Interior quality took a huge dip on the first E36s though, make sure the headliner isn't about to come down if you check one out
>>15261760
I'm checking one out and that happened, what can I do now?
>>15261614
Yeah, it should be okay with a little boost.
>>15262175
Oh jesus fuck, I don't even. I can already hear the ungodly whine and the ungodly protest of the rear tires.
>>15262150
textile glue, alternatively it is possible to drop the entire headliner with the cardboard shape and take it to a professional
>>15262213
> JDM ziptie it or shoot it into the roof with a nail pistol
textile glue it is then.
>>15262211
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMc8OmYLpbM
Traded two m73 heads (roller cams) to him for a v12 manual (pic in last bmw general) some years ago. He was hoping on make even more power with them..
>>15262241
That fucking gargantuan monster of a 6 speed was yours? Neat.
Also, who the fuck said that the V12 can't take any power, I can't hear anything short of a hektik turbo whistle.
>>15261003
the infotainment is super simple to use despite being 15 years old
>>15261043
as i said,i owned both and i prefer the looks of the e30.i now own an e36 vert. inb4 hurr durr vert
>>15261565
why would u swap an m50b20?! wasting money and gas instead of just swapping an m50b25 or m52b28.go big or go home.
>>15263331
Go big or go home indeed, M73B54 is the only answer
M50 Swap almost done..
>>15263628
B28?
Had no idea these had a carbon fiber impact bar
>>15263763
Early years were alu, later years carbon.
>>15263331
As I said, I know myself and my retardation at the wheel and I know for sure that I'd total it in like a month if I had more power.
>>15263978
lol, there is literally no way to crash even a 2.8 liter while driving normally. If you had 400+ hp it would be a different story
>>15263978
You're being dumb
>>15263978
I went from 188hp to 300hp, still haven't killed myself.
>>15264479
I went from ~138bhp to ~300bhp, still haven't killed myself.
>>15264479
>>15264512
As long as you fellows don't stickerbomb your cars, you guys should be safe. Those things add +5hp each!
Whats the sensible cutoff point for milage when buying a 2010-2014 bmw 320d?
The cars I find at 150k+ km are priced so much lower that it scares me.
davis, I can't get my door to align properly, what do?
>>15264612
diesel bmw's are literally indestructible as far as i know, i've seen exambles go upto 600k kilometers.
>>15264630
adjust your striker further
>>15265220
I adjusted it many times and it still won't close perfectly.
I tried adjusted the door hinges, and it almost closes, but there is still a gap.
Maybe my door hinges are slighty bent?
My car was in an accident once.
>>15260118
One of the only compelling cars they ever made.
My buddy has one of these and a hot rod 02. Both are a blast to drive.
Requesting original of pic in OP
>>15263628
cool
how much is the cost ?
>>15265391
It came up searching for "e30 rally" with larger than 4 MP set.
>>15265430
thanks bb
going to college in the fall. was looking for a used car to get me thru it and saw a bunch of bmws so i thought why not. i know the repair costs are high but i can afford it and got nearby mechanics but i still dont want it to come back and bite me in the ass. whats the most reliable model? budget around 3000, looking for a sedan or coupe
thanks
>mfw realizing that a stock z3 2.8 is only around 170whp stock and 2950lbs, meaning 17.35 pounds per horsepower
>mfw a miata with a really modest turbo setup is 200whp and 2200lbs, 11 pounds per horsepower
>mfw i'd have to mod or boost a z3 to at least 270whp to match that
fug
although the z3 will be much comfier and more livable as daily, and that m52b28 can make crazy power with investment in a good turbo kit (although all of them seem to be $6000)
>mfw literally one z3 in the entire state im in
was looking at mid 90s 325i's
get the 850csi or 850i?
>>15266688
wat about m50s? especially in 325i's
ima check with my local bmw mechanics tomorrow and see what they think. might go for a vw golf too
>tfw this thread actually aint shit
>>15266739
>implying you can afford a csi
>>15266688
do it
t. guy with the facelift topazblue
>>15266688
the stock 2.8 manifold is very restrictive,just swap in an m50 one to unlock the power
>>15267068
when was the facelift? 99?
Best BMW
>>15268052
yeah, october 1999.
hello bmw friends
This is my first car, my drivers test is next week, its a 316i compact mainly because of the cost of insurance here in the UK.
Cost me £600 and it had 98k miles when i bought it and full service history.
What do you guys think of the compacts and anyone recommend me doing anything with it? Trying to keep all my parts BMW original so i can't get pulled and have my insurance voided
>>15269901
Is it speedy? That's a big old car for a 1.6.
>>15269910
It feels pretty fast but its my first car haha,
I've lets friends and family and stuff drive it and they're all convinced its pretty fast, it seems to accelerate really fast but once youre at like 120 thats it, I managed 110 on L plates with my mom before she started yelling at me LOL. It will only be around 100bhp now though.
Still, compacts are pretty light, thats why they rally them around by me and normally why you can pick them up pretty cheap
>>15269901
I love Ti's
personally i would just do visual modifications to it, add an M3 bumper with foglights, get chrome kidneys and maybe swap the yellow corner markers with white ones, same with the taillights. It'll freshen up the car and make it look a bit nicer.
and some wheels that aren't steelies
>ordered M2
>wont get it until next spring at the earliest
>driving econobox until then
>keep seeing them on the road now as if to taunt me
feels bad man
>>15269935
I'm glad i'm not the only compact lover! all my e36 friends were giving me a right grilling for buying one!
That is the plan, however im not convinced with an M3 bumper, they're expensive and everyone has one, I was planning a look similar to pic.
For wheels im planning to go with some style 32's from the 7 series get something like 17x9s
Oh, I had chrome grills but they looked so out of place on the red imo and swapped them out for some black ones
>>15269960
How much did that set you back and the biggest question of them all...
what colour
>>15269985
Only put down deposit at this point, getting it for MSRP so easy enough to go to the website and equip one.
Mine is blue + manual + exec package so something like $53k. Been saving up for the past 5 years or so to afford it so definitely excited.
>>15269967
Looks pretty good actually, what kind of lip is that?
yeah, maybe chrome is a little out of place on hellrot.
Style 32's are beautiful on all BMW's, just make sure the offsets work right on your car as it's 4 cylinder (and i believe the rear offset is a little weird on those)
>>15270021
This was the picture that made me want the style 32's!
I'm trying to find out the name of the lip, but I managed to find this on eBay which is probably the same one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERIES-E36-FRONT-SPLITTER-BUMPER-LIP-SPOILER-/191828758796?hash=item2ca9e2910c:g:F4MAAOxypNtShVbN
>>15270039
I think that one's an LTW lip
i googled around a bit and found a company called raceappeal which makes this one, but it's not exactly the same as the one on the ti you posted
stock '00 523i, just changed my rims.
They're quiet cheap in Germany, got this for just 2,600 € with 165k kilometres.
Runs smoothly as fuck and puts you a smile in the face from ear to ear everytime you accelerate from 40 to 120 kmh in second gear.
>>15270070
Yeah, I like a lot of LTW's stuff, they do a big ricey spoiler which i unfortunately love.
That lip is similar but it looks too chunky to the original, i like it though!
>>15270206
>165k
Isn't that quite a lot
How many more KM's are you expecting out of it realistically?
Considering this as a DD. 2007 335i M-Sport with 48k miles, asking price £10995. Good or bad idea?
The main contender is a 2012-13 GT86 which is slower and stands out more (-), but is newer, cheaper to run and stands out more (+). I'd prefer an E92 335i or even a 330i but they're like hens teeth around here.
http://www.usedcarsni.com/2007-BMW-3-Series-BMW-3-Series-3-0-335i-M-Sport-4dr-159437990
>>15269899
>chrome ring backlit aircraft gauges
they're so fucking gaudy but i love them for some reason
>>15270218
165k kms is like 102k miles
these cars last 400k+ miles
>>15269934
lol, my first car was an E36 316i coupe, i know your feels
it's definitely not quick (12 seconds 0-62 mph), it's ok until like 50mph
>>15270490
I tried for a coupe but it seems the generation who passed their test 2-3 years before me have crashed all the small engined e30's and e36s lmao
friends crashed 316 coupe in pic
this is a very e36 general
>>15270262
Make sure it has full service history, has all the recalls done
I bought an 07 335 and its my biggest regret, maintenance is a bitch on them. on my 4th HPFP and my 3rd waterpump. second set of turbos (thankfully warranty covered) and a bunch of other shit.
Its hit or miss though, I think I just got a lemon, my buddy has an 08 335 and he hasnt had any of the problems except wastegate rattle (which is quite frankly unavoidable)
do your research on the N54
>>15270540
Thanks, just the type of response I wanted. It does have FSH but I've noticed a few bodywork issues, main one being the condensation in the headlights.
Do you drive hard? My commute is very short, but it's mainly A/B roads and I rarely see motorways, sometimes spirited driving but nothing over the top. I'm assuming that's going to wear out the turbos etc a lot quicker than normal commuting?
>>15270539
god damn thats nice looking
>>15270538
fuck that's bad, it looks like it was in a good condition before the impact, don't see any rust spots
good white E36s are a rarity nowadays
>>15259602
E36 is more practical
E30will increase in value more reliably, and will be forever be more of a classic. It's also probably a bit more fun to throw around, although depending on the engines the E36 may be faster, and more fun because of that.
>>15270678
Yeah, guy who had it had got a 4 door now he has just swapped from a 1.6 to a 2.5 and didnt tell the insurance lol
he's also on a 2 year driving ban funnily enough
>>15260593
What year and model? I have a 94' 525i but thinking of buying a 95' 540i. I love E34s to death
What car should I get under 10k? I'm a noob. Need some suggestions.
>>15270070
>>15270214
>>15270039
LTW is not a company, it was an M3 limited run that had better aero and was lighter. The lip linked is kind of like a Rieger GT lip which is a lip made to resemble the LTW's corner splitters and tray.
I have an LTW splitter, the cool thing about it is that it is retractable. I had one on my old M3 too and it was barely damaged when I crashed it. This one broke because it is a replica that I got (and I'm still pissed at the material quality of the tray) because the Genuine one is backordered still, so if you want one that will last do not get a replica. Or the Rieger lip either, people always talk about those breaking easily.
Hopefully it comes off backorder though, I know some people who have had orders since last autumn. They need to get around to making more, the real thing is a damn sturdy part.
If you want the spoiler (which I plan to get as well), get it from Abraham's Motorsport, it is regarded as one of the best replicas. MAShaw is sturdy but less precise finish (well because they are more race oriented). And eBay ones are fibreglass and sag etc.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5633052552.html
someone buy this fucking z3 before i do, 5 grand for a manual sport 2000 2.8 is actually really good
>>15269762
>I6
>>15271379
E46 330/E39 540/Z3
>>15271990
>picking E46 330 over E36 M3
US market E36 M3 is shitty and slow but it's still faster and lighter than an E46 ZHP.
>>15271765
130k miles
hell no
thats just about when all the maintenance and replacing and shit has to get done on most cars, bimmers too. it'll cost you easily more than 5k to fix it up outside of the 5k initial cost to buy it
bad idea, theres a reason why its so cheap.
>>15271765
Z3 guy here
That car's got the M sport seats, which are kinda rare, also has a new soft top rear window, which is a bit of a hassle to replace, also has the rare-ish 3 piece style 42's and the on board computer screen that some facelift Z's don't have.
130k isnt much for a Z3 as there is little to go wrong besides the cooling system that applies to all BMW's with the M52/M54 engine.
>6speed
I doubt its actually 6 speed
>get it
>>15272039
E36 M3 for under 10k? Not so sure about the US pricing but idk
>>15272198
USDM E36 M3s suck ass
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5627962544.html
I'm looking to get my first car. My budget is around $5000. I'm looking at
>E36 328i Sedan
>E36 328i Convertible
>E39 540i
>E46 330i Sedan
>E46 330Xi Sedan
Coupes are all too rare or in shitty condition. Is there any problem with the E46 X models? I kind of like the AWD, because even though I don't live in a place with snow, the AWD seems nice, because it's kind of like a WRX or something.
>>15259499
I have a question. If you mount a Mishimoto radiator on an E36, will it eliminate the need for the fan in front of it?
>>15272213
>buying some dead gay guys M3
>>15272296
lol i wonder if any of the people listing cars in orlando are dead now
>>15271962
The straight six in the 528i I had was pretty fun, especially considering the weight of the car.
![HPkqzNo[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/CtfStZf.jpg "HPkqzNo[1].jpg")
tell me about the e23
No matter what I do, I can't get this door aligned.
I want the door to be aligned before I give it a paintjob.
Should I take it to a bodyshop?
>>15272306
It's unlikely you'd find one. Orlando is a huge city
>>15270539
i'm going to buy that exact model tomorrow. pumped.
>>15272403
Comes in variety of flavors of delicious M30, also in extra delicious turbocharged M30.
Avoid the automatics at all cost.
Luxury car with not much "luxury" going on, at least by todays standards. Also means that there's less shit to break down.
Looks extremely classy and that sharknose isn't easing down that hard on I get for them every time I see one.
Still if I had to pick between the E23 and E24, I'd go for the E24 instead.
So I sold my 520 E34 because I thought I could manage with just one car. The 750 didn't see eye to eye with me again and now I realized that I can't live with just the 7, I need a reliable backup car.
Been on the fence on this one 535 E39 and was wondering if they're worth the hassle. Otherwise I'd probably buy a 535 E34 with the M30B35 as a backup car because I somewhat know my way around the M30's and have grown to trust those pigfat iron lumps.
Guys, remember to screw the cap on the coolant tank properly all the way.
>>15275685
I actually evaporated all my coolant on my 325i by not screwing it properly a few weeks ago.
>>15275691
I had basically the same thing happen to me today. When I stopped to fill up at a gas station, the cap was off completely and almost all the coolant leaked out, had to pour 4 liters of water into the tank
>>15270662
lol thanks
>>15274018
go for it man, took me ages to save and find one
its not perfect but i love it
>>15275013
too bad it's practically impossible to find a M88 745i
>>15275897
I remember my uncle having one, he lives in Bulgaria.
That thing has been sitting in the garage for decades by now, last time I heard him talk, he was muttering about the head gasket being blown and the turbo being fucked during the 90's, hasn't touched it since.
My purple shitbox.
>>15275916
lovely
what state / country
daytona or techno violet?
>>15275916
>>15275999
DEJA VU
I HAVE SEEN BOTH THESE POSTS BEFORE
SAMEFAG OR A MEME?
OR MAYBE A COINCIDENCE?
>>15276330
its just that someone else in the thread has a purple bmw
>>15276330
nope
samefag, i asked you before but forgot
im the technoviolet convertable
Should I?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/bmw/m5/used-bmw-m5-4-9-4dr-nantwich-fpa-201605274356704?atcido=soc-cars-twt001
>>15271528
thank you for the info fellow 36 man
mine is only a 316 and even insuring that at 18 is pretty retarded, thats why I won't mind putting some cheaper parts on. Just generally prettying mine up until i can afford myself a nice big engined something
>>15276330
I posted that same pic of my car with the same comment in the last thread, and someone also asked me if its Daytona or techno. Just a coincidence I guess.
Its techno, btw. And it needs a respray.
>>15277319
Also I'm in California.
>>15276883
Get an M3 you tool.
>>15277438
why tho
>>15275161
Go with the M30 engine again dude.
>>15277332
>northern
absolutely disgusting
My e46 325i. Its a 3 peddle wth the sp. working on getting the stock wheels back on and doing a vanos rebuild soon
>>15261431
where the hell did you get that twingo plush?
Anyone own an e89 3.5is?
Considering trading in my Z4M for one but not sure if I will regret having not having a manual in a softer car
>>15277319
>>15277332
lol not a coincidence, i asked before but forgot
thanks for the info, >>15276792
looks hella neat
>>15279346
they're pretty heavy and rare to find in manual
and they look bland unless they're in special edition colors like that yellow and orange
they're about to discontinue the e89 next year anyway, so you might aswell wait so values go down.
>>15279500
Uhhh, are they replacing it with something besides the Z5?
>>15279252
It's a sample of the second run of plushies that I got as a gift. Keep an eye out on Twingo threads
>>15279167
I just might, that thing had a glorious low grumble and with a super sprint exhaust, sounds absolutely gorgeous.
That being said, something is fucked with my 750 again, the thing stopped blowing hot, only cold comes out from the vents.
Turn the dial to hot and it stops venting completely.
Surprisingly the windshield vents do blow hot and the door vents blow hot to the windows too.
hallo ja fellow nazi's
meine e90 318i smokes like mad cunt when its been idling and i press down the gas pedal
then i can just keep mashing and revving the engine but it wont smoke until i let it idle for a little bit, it'll also do it if i cruise at very low rpm in heavy traffic between 1000-1500, then if i accelerate it'll shoot out hectic smoke clouds.
I did notice that when i try to pull off the oil cap its really sucked down to the valve cover, like theres a huge vacuum in there. My honda's dont have this and neither does my opel. Could that have something to do with it?
Also:
i replaced the valve cover gasket because that was leaking on the exhaust which made it really stink so thats all good but now i still sometimes get that oil on exhaust smell, could it be the vacuum pump thats leaking oil somewhere? the smoking is more of a problem though than this
>>15280275
Also, the car makes this ungodly mechanical scream whenever I turn it off, I'm kinda afraid that the magnetic valve for the heater is stuck or completely fucked.
>>15280297
valvetronic problem?
>>15277470
the way they handle and go
Thinking of getting an E92 and ideally would have a 330i; two questions:
1. If I wanted more power would the 335i cost significantly more to own?
2. If I can't find a 330i, would a 328i be too slow compared to the 330?
>>15263673
Vanos B25
>>15261057
E36 (and E38) both look like they were caught between the E34 and E39, design-wise. IMO they should have just kept the old style grille for just one more generation.
got my style 104's on
Looks great imo
Anyone know how much style 220 replicas (e90 m3) are worth?
can only find one guy selling a set of 19" for over a grand, and im pretty sure that's not an accurate price
Any help finding these seat covers? My leather is starting to Crack and I can't stand that.
Seat covers are my only option right?
>>15283771
Are you sure those are covers and not the actual fabric on the seats?
>>15283771
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2196217-%95Official%95-M-Rain-Fabric-Thread
>>15283771
Proper seat covers that actually fit are going to cost more than cheaper 'race' seats. If that makes any difference.
Those seats/stitching are just stock e30 cloth seats right?
>>15279674
Next Z was supposed to be a team up with Toyota Supra (like the 86/BRZ), but that got dropped a last yearish. No other news besides it going away soon.
>>15283848
My Familia
Thank you
>>15283874
Don't you dare tell me that the glorious two seater BMW roadster is dead. I'm pissed enough they never made an e89 M.
Rob Feretti's 540i is for sale on ebay right now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/262486619985?
>17k bids
>>15284154
Wouldn't want to buy that, thrashed to shit.
Here's a pic of my old e30 next to my new e46 m3. And yes, it has a big penis. And by it, I mean me.
>>15284154
>275k miles
whew
and it has no M package wtf
>>15283910
Z2 canceled, so thats good.
Looks like the Z5/Supra might be back in the works.
http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/04/18/2018-bmw-z5-roadster-caught-testing-arctic-circle/
>>15270000
Sounds fun
>>15284379
Ah good.
Shame it and the boxster are both soft tops. With how big I'm sure the Z5 will be a hard top is well warranted.
>>15284469
>bitching about soft tops
get a clk if you want a hardtop
I prefer having a soft top and the ability to put on a hardtop aswell, like the Z3 and Z4, instead of having the heavy and complicated hardtop folding mechanism weighing the car down at all times.
>>15284253
It's a 540i6
pretty sure the M sport package included those BBS wheels and stiffer suspension alongside the manual transmission
>>15284551
Fuck that shit, I have a Z4M. My relationship with the soft top is love/hate. If I didn't live in the desert I'd be less concerned. And honestly I don't get hard tops. Winter is fine, its summer that rapes your soft top, the time when you want to use it.
>>15284551
also
>buying autotragic mercs
I'd rather castrate myself bro. I want a true sports car, not a hairdressers ride.
>>15284640
personally i only put the soft top down if im going to be driving in the morning or after 6pm
it's nice at those times
I keep my hardtop on all year except spring-early summer, It's going back on next month when it gets even hotter.
It makes it very exciting once i get to take it off. I would take it off more often if i had a hoist for it, as of the past 2 years i've only taken it off and put it on a DIY PVC stand i made with a guide online.
I prefer how the car looks with the hardtop, but i really like driving with the top down.
During the winter as much as i'd like to put the top down, it rains a fuckload here during that time period and my hardtop leaks less than my soft top, so i just leave it on.
>tfw it's an automatic
>>15284681
>I prefer how the car looks with the hardtop, but i really like driving with the top down.
Pretty much the only reason for one. I just put the windscreen on the roll bars, crank up the AC to max, and let that sweet sweet 100+F sun burn my skin.
I drop top every time i'm in the car unless it is raining or I can't allow my hair to be messed up (eg meeting). Still a retractable hard top would be nice just cuz UV rapeage.
>>15284704
dropped
>>15284681
>>15284711
Then again I'm used to working outside in PPE and riding motorcycles ATGATT so a Z4 with AC in 104F weather at noon don't scare me.
These gay ass summer rains that last a whole 15 seconds are throwing salt in my car wash game.
>>15284559
An M Sport package should include bumpers and at least Recaro seats
and can't you get an M5 for the price?
>>15284810
I never said i was actually considering the car
Just said what the M sport package in that car meant.
>>15284711
I live in the city so I'm mostly stuck in traffic with the 105+F sun destroying me
I also need to recharge my A/C as it doesn't cool when the car is idling, only when it's moving, might also be a damaged valve somewhere.
Auxiliary fan works just fine
>>15280275
>7 series
we told you bro. WE TOLD YOU.
What type of oil does a M20 engine from a 1987 E30 325i take?
Forums are saying everything from 5w-20 to 10w-40. I bought 10w-40 but I'm scared to put it into the engine. Also since the engine is running low on oil but the filter is relatively new, I can just pour more oil in right?
>>15285238
She's my second one, first one was a straight six.
Been thinking about either a 535 or a 735 manual as my daily and keep the 750 as a summer cruiser.
>>15285496
you only go up in oil if it's burning it or leaking it.
10w-40 will be fine, most high mileage oils are 10w-40 or 20w-50
if you live somewhere where it gets exceptionally cold you might want to go back down for winter.
>>15285563
And yes, you can use the same filter.
but if it's more than 3k mi old you might as well change it anyway. an oem filter is like $5
>>15285496
I use Shell Rotella T 15W40 for its high ZDDP content.
>>15260776
HOLY SHIT
This is my absolute worst fear.
Does he know what happened exactly? Or did the person responsible for this flee?
This is why I'll never buy my dream car untill I have a garage.
>>15260760
>>15260776
This car is pretty gay dude.
Not really missing it, tbqh.
>>15260760
>>15260776
>that wing
Shame about the car I wouldn't wish that on my enemy but fucking shit taste as all hell.
>>15261043
e30 is pretty ugly dude, especially from rear quarter and side angle. takes a very specific stance to get them looking good.
e36 looks good at basically any stance as long as the wheels are 17 or smaller.
I just wish they didn't combine the high and low beams.
>>15285563
I don't know what oil weight is already in there, so if I pour in a different weight will something bad happen?
Also I would change the filter but I can't get under the car, it's too low and I don't have a jack or jack stands.
>>15285573
Right, I read that high ZDDP content is good for whatever reason. Would autozone have this brand?
>>15285601
>e30 is pretty ugly dude
wut
I've never heard anyone say that, ever. Even BMW haters think the E30 is a good looking car
>especially from rear quarter and side angle. takes a very specific stance to get them looking good.
>very specific stance
>stance
Ah, you must be trolling. In that case 2/10 you got a reply.
>>15285619
>car is too low to fit a jack under it
>doesn't have even basic oil knowledge
Sell your car and leave, stancecancer
>Just got front right wheel bearing replaced on muh E36
>Now front left is fucked
Just kill me
>>15285627
a car's stance doesn't mean it's stanced, you been into cars all summer?
>>15285619
yes you can mix it, but why would you?
just change the oil.. and the filter.. fuckin cheap skate.
>>15285630
I didn't say the car was too low to fit a jack under it, I said I can't fit under the car, and I don't have a jack or jack stands, friend.
Also I am currently in possession of """oil knowledge""" and have done many oil changes, but it's not my car. It's my uncle's and I'm borrowing it, and I'm really paranoid about doing anything to it.
>>15285639
>Also I am currently in possession of """oil knowledge""" and have done many oil changes
So how in the fuck do you not know that mixing oils is fine?
>>15285633
>not replacing both at one
My OCD wouldn't let me
>>15285645
I've never had to mix oil weights so I never had to deal with it. Common sense says there's nothing wrong with it but I'm paranoid like I said, ok? Now get off my back about it.
Welp, parts I ordered are going to take longer than expected to arrive. God damn why does everyone need gaskets from BMW right this instant?
>>15285548
>tfw no ancient 7s around with the M30 engine
How were they otherwise? Did they have the classic electrical gremlins of other 7s or were they equal to an E34 in reliability?
>>15285901
My little seven was fine otherwise, didn't really have any electrical problems.
Mechanical ones more so, 2 transmissions left me stranded, both due to the a pack problem.
Also ran the thing for two years with a worn cam and broken lifter, ticked like the wnd of the world but never gave a fuck, just kept running.
Swapped in a new head, lifters and cams and the thing was fucking golden.
I actually kinda miss the fucker, the thing had its own charms and it was budget luxury, hassle free german budget luxury.
>>15285597
that's the original LTW wing
>>15286224
It's hideous
>There is nothing stopping some lady in a crossover or some guy in a bro truck from crashing into your parked car and driving away
Tales from the V12 land.
Something went SNAP today and now it rattles whenever I rev the engine. Never a dull day.
>>15286439
>now it rattles whenever I rev the engine.
That must be hell.
Sure it's probably minor, but since it's not suppose to happen, it becomes deathly annoying.
Hope you find that problem and get it fixed.
>>15286439
that engine bay looks sexy af
>>15286439
Enjoy spending hundreds on that timing chain and guide job.
>>15286470
lel fuck no, that's probably the ugliest V12 engine bay of all time.
>>15286453
I'm suspecting an exhaust flange rusting off or something minor like that because the engine still runs like a pro
>>15286470
Not yet, need to get it cleaned and maybe paint the intake manifolds in some sexy colors. Black and red with white BMW text maybe?
>>15286498
I will. All in the name of love.
Heres my shitbox
>>15286573
Noice. Somehow big black BMWs do things to me, probably trigger my inner slav
is it worth spending like 10k for a decent manual 01-02 z3 3.0i? THat's all i'm finding them for
>>15286612
Thanks breh !
>>15286612
>e46
>big
lul
>>15260936
no manual for xdrive lmao
>>15286729
Ehhh I'm personally not crazy about them. They're pretty much E30 roadsters with E36/46 drivetrains. I kinda feel for that much you can get a mint E36 M3 or a ratty AP1 S2000.
>>15286960
Bigger than the 30 or 36. Still prefer my 7 series.
>>15286729
you can get an M roadster for a little more, anon
M54b30's are nice and torquey, but M roadsters are much better.
What an exciting Le Mans today.
>>15286229
>>15285597
It is something that many people take time to acquire a taste for like fine wine and cheese. It was designed for racing homogolation you know.
>>15286729
Hell no. That is Z4 3.0i range. Bump it up to 13-15k and you can get a Z4 3.0si, or a Z3 M Roadster.
Not even the most pristine, low mileage, sport package Z3 3.0i is is worth that much. Just get the Z3 M Roadster. You won't be able to afford an S54 as they cost almost as much as a Z4 M Roadster (20-22k).
I was going to get a Z3 3.0i but just said screw it and got a Z4M. Way happy. Z4 is such a better car than the Z3, but quite larger feeling. (pic not related)
>>15286729
http://www.mroadsterbuyersguide.com/listings
http://www.z4mroadsterbuyersguide.com/listings
Splurge anon. The M is like a whole different car
Whats the most i should pay for this?
https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/5588811996.html
>>15289509
Obviously the guy put a lot of care into the car, but the mileage is pretty high. Its been for sale a month, I'd offer $2700 (tho personally i wouldn't buy such a car). Nice sport seats and manual are a plus, no HID is a shame tho.
>>15289821
Were HID optional or something in America? Every old BMW I see in my country has HIDs, I've never seen one without them before.
>>15289918
BMW didn't really offer them standard in the early 2000's. We either have different meanings of "old BMW" or the cars you see have aftermarket kits which aren't legal in my nation and I doubt yours.
