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>post what you've upgraded
>post how much you love the damned thing
>post anything BMW
Previous thread: >>15259499
>wanted an e30 to drive/work on
>dad buys me an new e92
t-thanks papa
Thinking about buying this E30. below are the details. Let me know what you guys think and what I should offer him
>1989 BMW 325i
>$5k obo
>260k miles
>no cracks in dash
>Exterior: 8.5/10 (according to the seller)
>Interior: 9.5/10 (according to the seller)
"325i in great condition, meticulously maintained - timing belt done in last 6-7k miles! Oil change (Lubrimoly OEM synthetic) and accessory belts last 1k. I have most of the records for work on the car, but I am missing some of the receipts for work I've done. Roughly 260k, still driving, still runs great."
1/?
"I would drive it to Seattle tomorrow. Drove it from SC to CT and back last month with no issues. I'm only selling to trade over to a e30 325ix AWD for when I move to upstate ny from columbia this coming fall. The work I've done to this will be the to do list for the next car - I really hate to see it go!
There is one accident - a lady hit me pulling in parallel parking (insert Seinfeld joke here) and broke a sidemarker - skuffs buffed out."
"Below is a list of things that have been replaced in the last five years(75-80k miles) off the top of my head, I am certainly missing a few items.
-Ground Control Camber Plates
-Bilstein Shocks
-H&R lowering springs
-Replaced tie rods, sway bars, sway bar links and all bushings
-Z-3 Shifter Conversion
-Replaced Guibo
-Replaced Shift Joint
-Added Keyless Entry
-Scorpion Exhaust
-Catalytic Converter Replaced 2yrs ago
-Replaced all exhaust gaskets (including header)
-Replaced o2 sensor
-Matching Kenmore Head Unit
-M Steering Wheel
-K&N cone air filter
-Rebuilt, larger injectors
-HID headlights - have parts for fog lights I just haven't gotten around to it
-Smoked Tail lights
-Updated side markers
-Roof Rack with Thule fairing and bike attachment
-$2k+ Rust Repair, Body Work and Paint 5 years ago - still pretty good except hairline crack on hood
-All trim refreshed when body was painted
-Leather Bra
-Rear Lic. Plate Filler
-New Emblems all around
-New gas cap
-New Cap/Rotor/Plugs in last 10k
-2 yrs ago - new ignition coil and plugs
-Battery &< months old
-Valve Adjustment
-Replaced valve cover gasket"
"-Passed smoke test
-Replaced odometer gears (no lapse in mileage covered)
-Replaced new wiper motor
-Replaced Anti-lock brake relay
-Replaced Wiper relay
-Replaced throttle position sensor - stomp test works in this car
-Replaced throttle body gasket
-Replaced Fuel Filter
-Replaced Fuel pump
-Replaced Temperature Sensor
-Replaced Thermostat
-Replaced Vacuum hoses with silicon hoses
-Replaced Coolant and Washer fluid level checkers
-Replace timing belt, water pumps and all relevant gaskets - VERY dry up front
-Replaced belts with OEM 1-series all weather mats in front and plush bavauto in back
-Added keyless entry
-Tires < 1 yr old ~50k left on warranty (always aligned, rotate and balanced)
-Replaced subframe bushings, engine mounts, transmission mounts
-Replaced sunroof gasket
-Replaced clutch cylinders
-Replaced clutch stop
-Replaced back speakers
-Replaced Antenna grommet"
"All the cons I can think of:
--Mechanical--
-AC broken (parts are ~300 to revamp the whole system, labor is expensive)
-Engine temp gauge is 1/8th of an inch off you can see it when you start it up
-Check engine light pops on at stoplights sometimes at stop light - goes away as soon as you hit the gas
--Exterior--
-Hairline crack in paint on hood
-Some chips on hood from before I installed leather bra
-Very few minor imperfections - small spot I resprayed on lower valance, not too noticeable
--Interior--
-Half inch tear on the drivers sun mirror not visible when the sun visor is up and minimally noticeable even when it is down
-Hairline crack in drives side pocket in door
-One of the lights is out in one of the window switches - I think I might have an extra laying around"
So what do we think guise?
>>15303829
At 260k miles with some missing receipts, 5k feels like a bit too much. Offer something like 4k but do not accept it for anything close to 5k.
>>15303874
Do you think initially offering 3800 is too low?
>>15303887
You don't want to aim too low, maybe something like $4200 would be about right. That check engine light problem could be something easy to fix or a real problem so you need to have some money aside for the possibilities.
Otherwise it seems pretty solid and at least he's given just about every detail possible.
>>15303893
ok cool, Ill probably offer him 4000 but wont pay more than 4500 for it.
What are you waiting on, and what are your next purchases, /bmw/?
I'm waiting on a B800 tool from ebay to finally reset the airbag light i triggered myself by accident when i didn't lock the passenger seat harness wires and lowered it.
Next gonna start slowly buying parts to refresh my cooling system as i'm coming up at 80k miles.
>metal water pump
>upper and lower hoses
>thermostat housing
>expansion tank hose
and some cosmetic things i'm looking at on ecs and bimmerforums.
>previous owner was stingy as fuck
>put a nasty ass chinese stubby antenna on the car
>broke antenna base while doing so
Gonna buy an entirely new antenna assembly, antenna and grommet for like 150 $.
the fucking antenna base itself costs 100 alone
Also gonna get an oddments box lid, not sure if i should shell out the 200 $ on ECS or just pay 50 bucks in material and mold one myself out of fibreglass from the one i have, which is exactly the same but a little longer.
bump. wish i had the money for an M Coupe
>>15304071
I'm waiting to sell my 3 cars to buy a proper decent BMW
looking at a E65 facelift 730d
or an e60 535d
the 535d would be pushing 300+ hp with a remap but i prefer the looks of the e65 facelift..
>>15304258
me too friend
I'd be happy with a normal Coupe, even.
but they're just as rare here.
>want to be sensible and have a miata as my #2 car
>falling for Z3s really hard
fuck fuck fuck
mind you I'd only spend like 7k on a 99 or 00 2.8l
>>15304891
do it friendddd
once i sell my 220 replicas i'll start hunting a set of LM reps down, pic related.
and then also finally swap my transmission
>>15304963
Why don't you just buy real ones..
>>15304972
>implying i can afford to own a BMW AND get nice wheels
>>15304891
Get the Z3, the Miata is such an over discussed car on /o/.
>>15303862
>>15303855
>>15303850
>Blew probably close to $7000 on all this, still have E30 that makes stock power
wew
Got some offers for my 750 by some random dudes. Most notable ones were a Cadillac SLS, which I replied to that I don't need an econobox grocery getter. Other offer was a 1985 V6 camaro which I just laughed at.
>>15306484
What ever happened to the other lads doing twotone interior conversions?
Just spend 600 euros on my e46, basically replacing all the brakes, brakelines and some other small shit. Sucks that Im completely retarded when it comes to wrenching and have to pay somebody to do all the stuff.
hey guys, I'm a long time lurker on /o/ and have been reading the stickies and internet forums on bimmers.
I'm kind of having a problem right now choosing whether i want to buy an E30 or a E36. I was on craigslist in my area and found a japanese import E30 320i for ~$2300 with a 145,000kms, automatic. The owner says the car is mechanically fine and is without any real problems outside of getting it out of first gear on a cold day, which isn't a problem if you let the car stall for a couple moments. So far aside from a couple dents and a little rust it doesn't seem like its a big deal.
I also found a green E36 325i for $2700, 217,000km. It comes with the M3 rims. As great as it is, I have my doubts on any craigslist poster who keeps using the word "RARE"
I'm having trouble choosing the cars. My first car was a toyota matrix i bought from a friend who moved away for school, so i kinda trusted him. I had it until it got totaled recently. So i'm hoping to switch and buy a bimmer, but I have no idea what to do on the used car department.
I heard E30s were built like thanks, and aesthetically i find them very pleasing, and their also supposedly really good on mileage.
Bu the E30 looks so new...and supposedly had work done.
Any advice?
>that one guy that keeps making "BMWs are shit" threads every day for a year now
>>15308234
I've owned both and the e36 was probably my favorite. I just love that 90's interior especially in alcantra. The e30 felt a little "too outdated" for my taste. Then again this is just a personal experience
>>15304326
what cars do you own right now?
>>15308268
should i worry about mileage?
What's the reliability like for both cars? I plan on using it as a daily driver in the city. How did you feel about the maintenance about both cars?
Is the e36 cheaper to maintain? I'm going to be up front and say I'm not much of a DIY guy.
>>15308323
Different anon, owning a 323ti for 5 years now, it's currently on 450K euromiles.
>I'm not much of a DIY guy
Follow the owner's manual on everything that seems like not important and it will last you forever.
Most common issue for the E36 that could be considered major is head gasket leaks, which atleast in my country is a 150-200$ job at some garage and 400 if you want a certified german to have a look at it and ask if you've considered a Skoda. It's a dependable and rugged car. Might want to check for rust when you buy it though, the anti-corrosion protection of yesteryear is really some ancient technology.
>>15307826
what happened to you blacking out your window chrome trim
:^)
fucking do it god damn it
>>15308447
I live in canada, and I'm absolutely sure we don't have skodas. Part of the reason i want a bimmer is because I've always wanted one as a kid, and the fact that i now have the perfect excuse for a new car I would really like one.
I bought my first car just when i recieved my license, and my friend was leaving the country. I knew he had all his work done on his car, and it was also a rather new car (2007 model), so I never really needed to inspect it.
But with this being the first time purchasing a german car, and I have very little knowledge of how to inspect the engine and the body outside of the internet, I'm just rather skittish.
I've also heard horror stories about maintaining bmws because of all the electrical issues, and how expensive parts can be for the car in general. Since most of my friends own japanese or korean cars as daily drivers I really don't know who to consult.
Where are some typical spots I should be checking for rust? How do I identify for gasket leaks?
Also are E30s as reliable as people say? I've read that some people beat those cars for years without maintainance and they still work fine. Is that true? Do E36s or even E46s have the same kind of notoriety?
>>15308693
sorry for reposting.
The guy just messaged me and said the car lacked receipts and papers because he uses a mechanic who prefers him to be paid in cash.
Should I be worried?
"Brake Light Circuit" has been flashing on my E36's OBC. Any suggestions on how to fix this? I replaced the bulbs recently
I'm looking for a first car. It would be a daily driver to also hoon on the weekends.
I'm towrn between an
E30 325i Convertible
E36 325is coupe
E39 540i 6 Speed
The E39 would be more expensive, but also newer and more practical.
What do you think, /o/? I've driven my uncle's E30 325is coupe and it was really nice, but I'm not sure how the vert would compare to that.
>>15309482
It is not the bulbs, it is the switch behind the pedal that depresses when you brake. To fix it just push a little bit on it towards the pedal.
>>15309729
The CEL in my uncle's E30 comes on until you press the brakes. Is this why?
>>15309774
Maybe on the e30 but not as far as I know on the e36, just the OBC.
There is a sordid longing inside of me to go back to chrome kidneys, although I can't discount the vivacity the black ones give to the yellow lamps.
>>15310440
I've always considered the blacked out grills to be fuck ugly, which I still stand by.
92 e36
>>15310457
those wheels are horrible.
go back to 17's with less offset.
>>15309774
do you mean the orange CHECK light flashing on the middle of dash, or the actual red cel?
on my e30 the check flashes every time you start for brake lights until you tap brakes or hit the obc check button above the rear view mirror.
if it's the latter then it might be a wiring issue.
>>15309529
i'd say 540i because dat power
but it's unlikely you'll find one with a manual trans so the 325is could be nice as well
>>15308234
Post links.
>>15308268
Nice Rain it looks comfy.
>>15310451
I think it isn't black and white as that, it really depends on the model and the paint and other modifications. On an e36 it generally works better than others with the black trim all around and the only other chrome being the keyholes.
>>15308287
e65, e46 325i, e36 318i+lpg, mercedes w211 e270cdi
not selling the e65 yet though
>>15303829
Buying a car just like that one for 500 usd. Will post pics when do.
>>15310563
no you arent.
this is my 2000 e38 740iL.
will post what i did upon request.
i love it and hate it. i love how the car looks with only 5cm of ground clearance, but i hate how the long wheel base makes me feel likes theres no ground clearance whatsoever. scrapes everything and rear bumper always scrapes the floor if im going up a plaza entrance, or anything raised.
i love how comfortable this car is to drive even after a impractical amount of ride height drop.
fellow e38 owners, i would love to exchange info and share info!
>>15310656
Interior pics?
>>15310656
i usually hate on stanceshit cars but I fancy yours lad.
>>15310656
man, i love it
is it bagged or on coils?
specs on wheels?
and
>stances X car
>bitches about it scraping
you got what you asked for anon
not much of a stancefag but that looks very nice, any more negative camber and it'd be disgusting vip garbage
>>15310531
http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/cto/5636313712.html
http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/5635593844.html
>>15310440
Black is the only color of E36 that can pull of OEM chrome kidneys.
What BMW has the most BMW face?
My vote, E32 is the peak. Looks ultra BMW, very conservative, very clean. I wish the E34 and E36 had it.
>>15310913
I always liked the E34 more. It was also the last BMW to have the classic exposed headlights.
>>15310927
I like the corner markers on the E34 more, but I don't like the smaller kidneys or the painted bit around them.
>It was also the last BMW to have the classic exposed headlights.
Also the last BMW to have the shark nose undercut where the front of the car slopes back from the nose of the hood.
I wonder what an E36 would look like with an E34 or E32 front on it.
Thanks to the google machine we have an answer
>>15310940
They moved up to wide grills around 92 or 93 I think. I like the E34 for its overall smoother and modern shape, I always thought the rear of the E32 was a real eye sore.
I'm sure a little photoshop can help us find out what a E36 would look like with a classic front end. I did see one IRL once where he'd removed the plastic in front of the headlights so they were exposed but it was very VERY ugly.
and the answers just keep coming.
>>15310664
sorry no pics but it is black on black leather. next thing i want to do is m3 suede steering wheel.
>>15310671
thank you sir!
nowadays, i am indifferent with all the crazy/creative things they do. some work, some dont. i first fell in love with the "low" look is when i lived in san diego in middle school. went to my best friend's house for the first time and met his family. being the mexican he is, i wasnt surprised i met all of his relatives and they all lived in the same house? how the fuck does 13 people live in a 3 bedroom house? anyways, i digress.
his uncle had a monte carlo lowrider and it fascinated me on how good it looked and how a person even drives this thing.
it is sad to me that this new "stance fad" has given car enthusiasts sort of a bad name.
nonetheless, given how much of a headache this car is to drive in certain areas, i still will not raise the ride height to compromise the aesthetics i made the car to be.
every now and then, people assume this is my dad's car handed down to me and i took it to "stance the shit out of it".
>>15310681
im happy to hear that!
FK coils
cosmo racing camberplates
e39 m5 sway bar swap(thicker and stronger than e38)
powerflex sway bar bushing
sway bar endlinks from a PT Cruiser(much thicker and shorter for the amount of height drop)
rebuilt front suspension( was in bad shape when bought)
-ESM002R staggered 18x9.5R 18x8.5F
215/40/18REAR 235/40/18FRONT
most e38 owners get 19' and 20'. i got 18 with more tire meat for ride comfort.
yes i know i complain, but its only because i love the car and it aches my heart to know everytime it scrapes, a part of my car is missing );
>>15310955
Actually I think I like the small kidneys better, this pic made up my mind. Also totally agree with you on the back of the E32.
Yeah, the classic front end would have be done very carefully. The car has the basic lines for it though, same as the other E3x cars.
>>15310961
That actually looks pretty sharp! Perhaps the corners need to be reshaped though.
>>15310895
The e36 definitely looks to be in better condition. I like the e30's colour. What are your plans for the car? Just keep it as it is? Restore? Mod? I'm sure there are many more choices in your area.
>>15311172
What do you think about the center of the hood being wide and the kidneys being narrow?
BMW never did that on a factory car. This thing >>15310954 looks like ass with wide kidneys that match the hood though.
I'm considering buying a last gen (V10) M5/6. Is there anything I should watch out for when I am going to look? Are there any common issues with these cars that I should be aware of ahead of time?
>>15310913
>>15310927
imo its the e28
the e32 isnt as shark like
>>15311172
it's going to be a daily driver more or less, and I want an upgrade from a boring toyota.
I've always wanted an E30 as a kid, and in a weird way i feel like i'm looking for an excuse for one. I'm attracted to it for the mileage it has, the cheap insurance since it's such an old car, and its the car i've always loved as a kid. I also heard stories of how E30s were just built to be tanks and could take immense abuse with little maintenance. I also did some research and read that it's good on gas compared to the E36.
I want to beat the E30 to death, park it in the back and buy a new car. Then keep the E30 as an excuse to restore it for the future. However, I just got out of school and not made of money.
I'm attracted to the E36 because it seems to be in good condition for a good price, and i feel like i can just use it as a reliable daily driver. I'm just not as attached to it I guess, but it almost seems to be the most rational choice.
The owner of the e30 doesn't even have service records, as he apparently had a mechanic work on it for him for cash. The e36 however has all its service records, but have not provided me with his VIN yet.
I also worry about E36s because i heard of the engine overheating and it just breaking down in general. I've never owned a BMW so I'm just scared of buying a huge money trap.
It's one thing if it take a couple hundred bucks to a thousand a year to repair and change the oil or whatever. But i worry about dumping thousands of dollars repeatedly to keep them running in general.
I just want to make the better choice here I guess.
>>15311217
I like the E23 best of that era. I love the shark look on the whole though, don't get me wrong about that.
![IMG_3427[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/RKXhkrK.jpg "IMG_3427[1].jpg")
>>15310549
>e65
Damn, I so want one of those.
>>15310656
>>15310913
>>15310964
>>15311232
All this 7 series love makes me happy.
I should go take that shower and clean up my 7. Maybe then have some breakfast.
>>15308234
I have a manual 320 and it has ample power to move around but I wouldn't call it a missile. Also have a 323 and the difference is noticeable.
Are you an American?
>>15311217
This. The later E34/32 and even series 2 E30s just became that little bit more vanilla.
>>15304891
I used to have a boner for those till one came into work for an alignment. The rear (at least camber) cannot be adjusted without swapping out parts.
It had -3.5 degrees camber and the complaint was that it was eating through rear tires. It was over $1000 to change this (dealer price) but the guy said fuck it and decided to keep his rasekor alignment.
>>15303829
check the floor (drivers/passenger front side are most common) for rust, since from looking at a lot of e30 forums about buying old ones, those seem to be places they rust a lot. if it has sunroof then check the roof, since like most they leak and bring in water then rust. the cowl area/inside engine bay can be common too. near the battery tray and fuse box area are where it can happen. if it has got rust there then it can be bitch to replace that
look on this http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Rust to see what i mean.
the floor area/jack point rust spots are common, but if it hasn't spread too much (like up the firewall/on frame rails) it's not too bad to replace. basically floor and sunroof/roof areas are worst places for it
it says he's fixed previous rust before, but you should still check over and see.
if he won't atleast let you check under front carpet (which isn't hard to take off/get back on to be able to see those areas) then he might be trying to hide it.. if he is, after you check over the front cowl (infront of windscreen), inside engine bay, boot (this has carpet too, but i'm pretty sure the 'carpet' comes out easily), and under the car. if all that looks good and you think you want to buy it, say you will once you get a look under the carpet in the front areas. there's usually insulation but it shouldn't have any glued or anything. if it is, when i took out stock insulation it lifted off easily (it might be removed too if he's done any fixes to that area previously).
can also go over this http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Buying_an_E30
it's similar to buying any car though. but i'd go buy actually checking under carpet then 'damp' test like they say if the guy won't let you check. if he's worked on it before he probably would be able to get the carpet off/on pretty easily enough just to see under those areas. only under transmission tunnel/dash you have to remove things
>>15310495
Yeah thats what happens, the yellow light.
hey friends
since every other large brand general has its own poster with pictures of everone's cars, i've been thinking of a couple posters
one separating cars between series, another one specifically for cars prior to bmw turning into shit (e46 and below) by chassis code and the third one just for M cars.
Wondering about picture angles though, what do you guys think is best? since the honda fags did the side view specifically i wanted to try something a little more complicated as a metaphor for m-muh german overengineering
What's better, position 1 or position 2?
I'll post some templates for the posters later.
hey guys I found a e46 330xi for $3500 with 297,xxx kms on the odometer. The interior looks great, and it's not a rebuilt car.
According to the owner the battery, alternator and the front axels have been replaced recently. I just contacted him to see the car and asked if he could provide the VIN#.
What throws me off is the fact that the car ad has been around for 2 months now. The nly problems the owner has mentioned is that one of the keys battery died, the volume knob doesn't quite work and a small crack on the windscreen.
Anything I should check out for or worry about?
Here's the listing:
http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/5555319675.html
Thanks a lot guys.
>>15313234
It's an automatic, the reason it's still up is because anybody with any sense knows to stay away from a BMW auto with that much on the clock.
If you're specifically looking for an automatic because you're a puss, buy a different brand of car.
Should I buy this? The alloys look like replicas to me.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/bmw/5-series/used-bmw-5-series-2-9-530d-se-4dr-leeds-fpa-201606215136968
>>15314411
>black paint
>chrome trim/kidneys
MUH FUCKING DICK
This is hands down the most beautiful midsize sedan of all time.
>>15313781
>salty e36 318i MANUAL owner
>>15314496
i drive a manual E39 530i.
>>15313781
750's never came with manuals and 7 series in general are quite rare in manual.
Would you buy this?
1990 325i 33,522 miles Auto
https://anchorage.craigslist.org/ctd/5645076824.html
>>15315652
>low milage e30 in great condition
>but it's an automatic
piss
I guess it's not a bad deal.
>>15315765
How well does the rubber on these hold up?
She's low miles but still an old girl.
>>15303829
3500 thats really high mileage especially for the chassis
>>15312609
head on at eye level with the headlights
rike dish
>>15315829
Old BMW rubber holds up about as well as yer mum's cunt mate
Bonus is that as old as it is it's likely to have all completely disintegrated by now and been replaced
otherwise replacing all the vacuum lines isn't particularly hard
>>15303726
>e34 as def pic thread starter
arguably the best cars yes? Currently 162k mi on a i6 m50
Runs like a dream.
>>15315969
Thanks
>>15315999
>most beautiful
>most reliable
>most fun engine configurations (M30 and M50)
>modern but classic shape
Oh yes. It should honestly start every thread.
I see ABS sensors for E46 on Amazon for as low as $8.
Is that a good deal, should I go for something more expensive or should I buy it from a BMW dealership since it's a sensor.
Remember someone in this thread saying that you can buy aftermarket parts for everything unless if it has sensors.
>>15317501
Go to a dealership or buy from one of the big names like Siemens or Bosch.
Sensors are very particular, though a wheel speed sensor isn't going to be as vital as your mass airflow sensor, for example.
>>15317676
Yea, but my ABS light came on and stayed on.
While that isn't all bad, what is bad is that my ABS activated twice on normal roads conditions and I want to get it fixed before some bad happens, like activating in heavy traffic or not activating when I need them.
>>15315999
My shitbox had half a million on the clock, absolutely nothing wrong with the engine itself. Heard some horror stories that the M50 likes to develop a tick over time, but mine was golden.
Traded it for a motorcycle and now I kinda regret it. Would have made a great winter drifter and with those 2 15" subwoofers in the trunk, it would have been an excellent party mobile.
>>15319284
>tfw your bimmer will never look this good
Why must I be a poorfag
>>15317752
If you really need it as a stopgap go ahead and get the cheap ones but don't expect them to last.
>>15303726
Bimmer related.
My 2000 740i Sport.
Ps. Any opinions on muffler delete or upgrade /mods?
>>15310656
She's lovely.
Op of
>>15319815
>>15319815
Been thinking about buying an E38 as my daily to go alongside my 750 E32, those things are delicious. If only we could have E38 rear with E32 everything else, it would have been the ultimate boner machine.
>>15319604
Hey man, glad you like it.
It's honestly not that expensive though.
Car is a 316i executive, 200k kilometres on it.
Bought her for 2300 EUR.
Got some coilovers for 500 EUR (installed them myself) en got some second hand rims with fresh tires for a total of 1000 EUR.
That's less than 4k combined. Anyone can save up 4k anon.
>>15319815
Muffler delete is a good idea on damn near every BMW, it doesn't make it much louder but it does drastically improve the tone.
>>15320195
Man I'm not sure, especially on a car like the 7 series. Shit, I went from the i6 to the V12 thinking it would be a god damn noise death, but the fucker is so smooth and quiet, it's like it wasn't running at all.
Don't know if I would want to ruin that smoothness.
I'm thinking about ricing the engine on my E46 coupe, because it kills me on the inside knowing that there are engines out there that have half the displacement and twice the power. Has anyone tried squeezing some extra power out of the M52 engine? I'm afraid that if I just slap a turbo on there it'll blow it right the fuck up, but I've already got the ECU modded so there's not much more I can do in terms of electronics.
>>15320312
Sell it and buy an M3.
>>15303862
>cons
>mechanical
Since when is that a con? Now, the busted AC might be a pain in the dick. I'd negotiate the price down because you know you'll want that repaired, fuck driving in the summer with no AC. And you'll want to get some engine diagnostic done, because if that check light is fucked, then it might not report an actual fault.
Apart from that, the other stuff is cosmetic, and pretty much irrelevant. All in all, assuming that what he says is true, I'd go for it. Maybe get the price down 500$ or so.
>>15320343
I hate the way M3s look. Though that did give me an idea of looking around for an M3 engine and putting it into my car. That way I can have the sweet looks and the good performance.
>>15320393
Doesn't the E36 M3 look the fucking same aside for minor "ground effects"
>>15320401
Sorta, but it just doesn't look right to me. I dunno, there's just something about the E46 coupe that makes it the best looking BMW to me.
>>15320410
Shit, meant the E46. God damn it. The E46 M3 is also a coupe.
>>15319284
>>15319958
>m3 wheels
>316i
>>15320412
Yeah, I got that. But like I said, I love the look of my car way too much to get a different one. Especially after I put in all the hours into making it look just right. I'd rather just replace the engine with a more powerful one instead.
>>15320434
Ey, I can respect that. I liked my previous 730 E32 much more aesthetically than my current E32 and so did quite a lot of other people. /bmw/ hated it though because of the smoked indicators and rear lights, also the wheels and the lowering.
Played with the idea of manual swapping it first then engine swapping with a V8. Finally was playing ball with the idea of buying a complete S62B50 package, harness and everything and dropping that thing in there.
Never came to fruition though and I sold that 730 off for the 750.
>>15320470
Damn, that's a nice looking one you've got (or, rather, had) there. Well, except the wheels maybe. They look like they should be on some rice rocket.
>>15320480
Ye, I wanted to get something akin to TE37's on that thing or even something like ATS Classics.
Those things under there came with the car, the smoked lights and lowering was by my hand though.
Not sure if I should get my current E32 resprayed in diamond black, apply a shadowline kit and rid of the SLS and put some adjustable coilovers under there for muh lows. Also a new pair of wheels and rid of the E65 wheels. Effectively turn my saphire green E32 into the same thing that my previous one was, but with dull gray leather interior.
>>15320503
I say go for it. And then spend some extra to spruce up the interior, because the only thing worse than gray leather in there is beige/brown suede.
>>15320513
Will see how it goes with my little princess. The idea was to turn it into a dark shadowline and get some black leather interior, maybe even E38 seats with black E32 dash if I can get the seats to work with the original wirings.
Also need to do something about that roof lining, it's light gray and it ain't that easy to swap out.
>>15320426
I swear, never ever have I heard anyone complain about wheels but on here.
If you put on an M badge or side vents, sure thats dumb.
But wheels are just wheels, you fucking idiot.
People just like the look of them, thats why they buy em. Not to pretend to be M3.
What oil should I use in my next oil change? It's a 2009 120i with 30,000km's on the clock.
BMW says Castrol Magnatec Pro 5w30 synthetic. Any other alternatives that perform better?
>>15320643
they all perform the same, but if you want to be safe just use the recommended
>>15320643
You're not driving an F1 there, mate. At your level, oil performance is negligible at best. Just stick to what ze Germanz tell you to put in your car.
>>15320673
>>15320680
Thanks M8s
>>15310964
Hey fellow e38, qq, what did you do to unfuck the rear brake light housings... so that all yours work. Mine [stock] refuse to stay working because of the piss poor design of them. Debating replacing with a full harness aftermarket housing just to be rid of the problem, unless you know of another solution.
pic related, shitty pic of my shitbox
Moving from a buyback Volkswagen TDI here soon. I've been looking at a few CPO F30 320i's. Anyone that has an F30 that can chime in?
>helped dude out with his pc so his bodywork company could do billing
>Offered to look at my rusty e36 and weld all that shit.
Gonna ask him to weld shut the antenna hole, finna install me an invisible antenna.
IT altruism works!
>>15321833
Here again
I'm itching to buy a Vems and turbo shit so I can boost this m50b25 nv
>>15320643
I use Mobil w0-40 on my 2000 740i Sport.
>>15324308
Forgot to add, use either mann or mahle filters.
>>15309529
You're an idiot if you don't pick the 540i. You're also an idiot if you think you can hoon in any car with an i6. You're also an idiot for even using the word hoon.
Old ass picture from February. Only difference is that it's a bit cleaner, has been waxed, and has had tire shine put on.
>Any opinions what I should do for it performance wise? Just simple stuff that will give it maybe a noticeable improvement?
> Also in need for some wheels that may look good with it, preferably BMW stock wheels, kinda want to be conservative with aesthetic mods.
Looking to also get a different muffler and bumper to accommodate the dual muffler tips, but I have no clue what to get for either, only bumper I've seen that fits the criteria is pre facelift. Also thought about an m5 spoiler but that's iffy.
>Help Me
>>15325144
Also thinking about Eurospec front lights, only difference would be having some shit tier halos and a grey colored turn indicator
>>15325117
Explain why hooning with an i6 won't work
>>15325188
Underpowered, low torque. Nigga I own one take it from experience, get the 540i, they sound fantastic. I wish I had one instead of a 525
>>15325233
Ex 520 E34 owner here, had both the m20 and M50 520.
You weren't just hooning hard enough, the 520 was completely capable of throwing hektik skidz around roundabouts and in parking lots, be the weather wet or dry.
http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/5641339606.html
I found this 1993 e36 with a 98,000km odometer. Is this like lucking out on craigslist listing? or should i be worried that this is a lemon or something?
I intend to get it inspected first, but the odometer and it's age is what throws me off the most, along with the fact that this guy is a new driver.
This is just god damn perfect. Every single fucking day it's something new.
Guess it's so long for passing inspection.
Nice, everything else joined the party too.
>>15326549
>>15326590
Looks fine to me :^)
>>15326600
Those lights should not be on when the engine is running.
Jesus fuck, tomorrow got a lot more complicated than it should be.
I need to replace that cable that goes from the alternator to the + post and now I have to deal with this shit.
The one thing I absolutely loathe are airbag and abs light related malfunctions. There might not even be anything wrong with them, just some sensor fuckery.
>>15326590
on my car all of those turned on when i started having problems with my alternator
is your battery light on too?
otherwise, its not the alternator but your ABS module.
the aribag light is a bitch to fix, need to buy a b800 tool
Dad used to have a 1986 L7. Were those good/rare?
>>15327202
The old 7s were really good. The L7 isn't rare but it's uncommon.
How shitty is xdrive? Looking into buying an E92 within a year (would get it later but I'm moving and the car market there is a lot worse) but every fucking E92 that otherwise meets my requirements is AWD.
>>15312609
Either #2 or what >>15315940 suggested
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/5633410118.html
Looking at this for my first car. Am I retarded?
>>15312609
>e85/6 and below
FTFY
>>15327540
Also if it came to down it, which it might; would a RWD 328i or AWD 330i be a better choice assuming I don't need AWD?
>>15327582
I stared at this for a good minute trying to figure out what the fuck was wrong with this Z3 before I realized it was an E46 convertible
>>15327582
>>15327684
>>15315940
hey friends
thanks for actually replying to me
the amount of lack of interest on it didn't leave me a lot of hope but yeah
here's one of the ideas i had
i'll probably make it longer so things fit better and there arent microscopic pictures of our cars.
what do y'all think
>>15328528
>chart doesnt have E28, E30, E32 or E34
>classes E36 as classic
wtf
>>15308705
>>15308693
If you're not mechanically adept, simplest thing to do is take it to a mechanic and have it checked before you purchase. Electronics aren't as Hitler as people make them out to be, it's usually minor issues like radio wiring, boot light, electric windows or roof, usually fixed via soldering, unless it's the AC, in which case it's a bit more complicated.
E30s are now give or take 30 years old, so rust WILL be an issue.
>>15303726
https://youtu.be/f5rKjJR7O9k
Your typical BMW owners in London.
>>15329194
It's almost quarter of a century old, people consider R34 a classic already.
>>15328528
Where's the ///M row?
>>15329674
///M badge per-photo may be better
>>15329194
Classic, not ancient anon.
Keep in mind that the E30s are getting to be really old cars now. Sure they are light weight, relatively powerful and simple to fix, but they aren't the best cars for safety.
Any car that has become a meme is probably not worth buying anymore. E30 prices are increasing now because everyone who can't afford the M3 are now buying the 325is, or just the regular 325i or 325e.
The E36, while uglier, are the new shitboxes to be abused while dirt cheap. Even the E39 5 Series is cheap as fuck now.
new BMW cucks need to kill themselves.
this general is for pre-1995 BMW owners only.
>>15329803
What if the owner has a 2000 E38?
>>15329836
Only injure yourself, you can still stay.
>>15329803
t. poorfag who has to lie to himself
>>15329842
Na man, I own a 1992 E32 750 myself, was just wondering if the dude has like an 90's BMW made/sold as a 2000 model
>>15329847
>he owns a post-95 BMW
>>15329870
Yes, I do.
>>15329870
>not wanting an E31 CSi
>>15327540
>>15327540
>>15327540
>>15328261
>>15328261
pls respond, I'm retarded
>>15329870
>3.0 CSL
>>15329870
Anything after 2005 is shit
>>15330076
xdrive is heavy and reduces power through drivetrain loss and it won't necessarily get your dumb ass out of a snow, at least not better than just using snow tires.
330i was never for the e92 in the states, the e92 was only 328 or 325
>>15304381
dat shark bmw is still alive
is it the same one that caught fire?
>>15329194
No, those below classic aren't classics.
next to classic will go everything that IS classic. I thought generalizing would be better instead of making the poster even larger by adding e28,e30, etc.
that has nothing to do with the classes below.
same applies to the SHIT class.
all pictures of newer cars will reside there, instead of being groupped by generation and making the poster even bigger.
>>15331180
im pretty sure it isnt
just a tribute to it
>>15331123
Well there's a shitton of 335is here but I actually value having money. I somehow didn't realize the 330 was only on the sedan though so thanks for clearing that up as it's less to worry about.
Anyway I'll probably hold out for RWD then.
>>15331222
no i mean, 325/330 was only for 2006, trhe rest of the e9x run was 328/335
>>15328528
You realize the e85/e86 is the e46 two seater counterpart just as the Z3 is to the e36? If the e46 is on that list it should end with the Z4.
>>15303829
Looks goofy and juvenile.
>>15304258
The car looks unfit for the scenerio.
>>15304381
This would only look nice in the Mad Max universe.
>>15304467
kek looks like ur missing a wheel.
>>15304963
Wow, I blushed, the owner must be color blind.
>>15310913
Needs to be raised.
>>15312609
Ugly colors.
went to a BMW M meet today, never seen so many throttle bodies in one place
Besides the dozen or so E46 M3s, E39 M5s, and Z3/Z4Ms there were a few neat cars
most importantly a guy there brought his M1
>>15333529
I'm gonna have to flip all of these aren't I
E39 M5 touring conversion
>>15333540
there were a bunch of sharknoses
>>15333551
E30 M3
>>15333551
That car is the embodiment of pure sex.
>tfw someone dented your door and drove away
How much am I looking at for a basic panel beat and slight repaint? It's about the size of my thumb and is driving me insane.
Okay, the time is coming to order these. They say you need 10mm spacers up front to clear the stock wheels. I'm thinking of doing 15/20mm front and 10/12.5/15mm back, depending on what I will be able to fit. Sucks though because I probably won't be able to drive til I've measured all with the XTAs installed and then gotten the spacers.
Tried taking out the cabin air filter today on my E36. I got outmemed by le german engineering. Or maybe I'm just retarded. I couldn't take out the glovebox even though I think I removed all the screws. Maybe the DIY tutorial I followed was wrong.
Time to change the oil. 10k km in ~4 months. I think I'll also replace spark plugs just in case. I don't know when was the last time they were replaced.
>>15335148
>that pattern on the cloth seats
pic?
hows your sunday going fellas
>>15335849
Bad, really fucking bad. The princess decided to throw a hissy fit and now I've got 4000 pounds worth of V12 powered steel sitting on my front yard.
Thing doesn't seem to be really in the mood to turn over, it's like the immobilizer was on or something.
>>15335942
we warned you anon
don't those cars have 2 batteries?
one might've eaten shit, take a look at it.
>>15336221
The 750il does, I think. This one has only one under the seat, unless I am completely blind and retarded. Well the latter I am because I bought one of these.
>>15335849
This will have to do.
Pretty nice sunday so far except a bit of a headache. Did ~100km today. Planning to go cycling at 3AM tonight and watch the sunrise.
>>15336232
The second battery is hidden in the trunk as I recall, assuming yours is the model that had two batteries.
>>15334768
Why do people do this?
It's even worse when those assholes dent everyone's car and don't give a shit, but if someone touches theirs, they go apeshit.
Time for a coolant flush in the morning. Was parked on the street last night and opened my hood this afternoon to find a plump mouse chilling on my headers. Coincidentally the rattle noise was gone when I went to get the coolant. Perhaps the mouse was a mechanic.
God damn it Retrica. Every time.
>>15339061
I don't know but I'm still pretty pissed off about it. After all the washing, polishing and waxing it's really annoying that some fucker that doesn't care about their own car doesn't mind fucking up someone elses.
>>15303836
I live in CT and ive been thinking of buying a rwd e30 for a while now, how much you looking to get?
>>15333529
>>15333540
>>15333551
>>15333570
I'm sad that my M car will never be as cool as any of these.
Should I get painted reflectors?
How's this for a DIY hack? Took the splitter off but couldn't be bothered to remove the underpanel to get at the radiator drain plug. Luckily, the incision I made to the underpanel to make the bump for the radiator on it fit with the splitter installed was able to be pulled down so I could fit in a funnel and get the coolant to drain. Sweet.
>>15303726
>Almost a mint condition BMW 323i E30 in my neighborhood
>Literally almost perfect, no dents, scratches, anything
>Only issue that I can see is that the driver's side seat is totally fucked up
>Live in Arizona, so no rust, car probably came from Mexico where there also won't be rust
How much is this worth, /o/? I really want it.
>>15340153
Depends on the country I guess but they usually go for 6k here in decent condition. A driver seat is easy to replace anyway unless it's a rare trim option.
>>15340153
323i is a weird model
runs and drives ? 2-6k
sat for a long time and needs new everything ? 1-4k
but maybe I'm biased because I've only worked on shitty e30s and undervalue them a bit.
>>15340165
>>15340163
It's been moving, so it's definitely running fine. I think a college student has it, since it seems like it had a few textbooks in the back.
Could I throw an offer around 3500 and see how he responds?
What asshole designed it so the block drain plug is right next to the O2 sensor?
>>15340383
>asshole
arshloch
>>15340403
*Arschloch
sup fuckers. wagon bro reporting.
how much broken shit you guys putting off rn?
My trunklid wont fully close, one of my radiator support brackets broke, my vanos is rattling a little, and I need an alignment.
'tis bmw ownership I guess.
>>15340153
>how much is it worth
well it depends on if you're a sound buyer and wont spend more than 3k on an e30.
if you're like most of the e30 guys though, they think that they are worth 5-6k for those shit boxes.
Do yourself a favor and just get and e36/e46 for the same price + better all around car.
>>15341110
Airbag light came on and I need to swap out that alternator cable that runs to the + post in the engine bay, shit's peeled out almost completely and I'm kinda afraid to turn the car on now knowing that it might strike ground in that metal tube and set the whole thing ablaze.
Getting my hands on that cable is going to be a fucking pain in the ass, there's so little room in there. I'll probably have to remove the SLS/power steering reservoir and the oil filter can to get more room down there.
>>15341121
I swear every bmw I've owned has the airbag light on so I just say fuck it.
>>15341110
straight from my maintenance Gdoc
>Need to fix CODING: remove drl functionality and code out side-light check
>Need to fix ELECTRICAL: Alternator not charging at idle? purple signal wire is bad? bad voltage regulator? Seat belt tensioner error, rear glass hatch electrical issues, parasitic drain somewhere
>Need to fix SUSPENSION: front rotors, rear rotors, front lower control arms + powerflex bushings, front upper control arms + powerflex bushings,
>Need to fix BODY: rear hatch gas struts,repaint bumper
>Need to fix ENGINE: Power steering reservoir and hoses, Several oil leaks, vanos+timing chain guides eventually
except right now im in saving mode, maybe next month I'll get back into spending on my car
>>15341142
Well I can't because yearly inspections are a thing here in Finland and it won't pass inspection with that light on.
>>15341185
>Power steering reservoir and hoses, Several oil leaks, vanos+timing chain guides eventually
Yeah my power steering is sounded like its going out.
My timing chains were supposedly done by PO about 40k miles ago, Didn't touch vanos so now thats ticking but I really don't want to mess with vanos or timing.
Originally was planning to just 6 spd swap the wagon but may actually go LS1+T56 swap route so i don't have to deal with the M62 maintenance nonsense.
>>15341110
It's been months and I still can get the door aligned properly.
I'm thinking of accepting defeat and taking it to a shop and pay to get it aligned/fixed there.
>>15341200
LS1 swap is way way more trouble than just dealing with m62 maintenance issues. there's quite a bit of things to do with engine swaps into the e39
read this thread
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1904279-E39-touring-LS-swap-project
>>15341110
i've got a whole list of shit messed up in my car
thankfully, its mostly cheap pieces of things that trigger my OCD.
-1 dashboard backlight bulb
-plastic tab on side of soft top seal
-whole antenna assembly
-battery terminal T bolt which BMW DOESNT SELL
-windshield washer fluid pump
-shift knob is pretty worn
-need to rewrap steering wheel
-drivers door panel is sagging a bit, need to reglue some bracket inside
-then there's a plastic rear oddments box lid which costs 200$ on ECS...ill probably make one out of fibreglass
and then there's the cooling system overhaul which is coming up, so rad,upper/lower hoses, pump, expansion tank and t-stat housing.
I'lll probably order everything in one go when i buy the cooling system bits from ECS.
>>15341983
yeah i've read this a few times. My dad is an LS mechanic so he's familiar wit hthe engine and swapping. I don't know much about the m62 and niether does he so the maintenance on this car s gonna kill me. In the long run I've calculated that it would be worth it to swap in terms of repair costs etc of the m62.
>>15342503
the hardest part of the swap is going to be wiring and coding and all that shit, i imagine mechanically it isn't too bad
but if you've read that entire thread and think it's worth it....
honestly, for the m62 all you need to do is
>timing chain guides
>vanos
>valley pan gasket
and the occasional intake gasket, there's guides everywhere. you'd be better off buying a really good condition m62, doing all the maintenance while it's on a stand, then swapping that in.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/markham-york-region/2001-bmw-325i-e46-black-on-black/1177560102?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
does this seem like a good buy?
This followed me home today. Think I'm gonna keep it.
>>15345494
are you the guy who made a thread asking if getting one was a good idea?
i approve friend
GL with maintenance though... i advise you change all your fluids including your rear diff fluid.
>>15345494
E63? Wouldn't mind if one of those followed me home too.
Sexiest BMW from the
>60s:
>70s:
>80s:
>90s:
>Everything afters:
Not the "best", most reliable or powerful necessarily, but the sexiest and most boner inducing body you can think of.
>>15345924
>80s: E30
>90s: E36
>2000+: E39
Those damn seat belt arm giver things piss me right the fuck off because they never actually grab the seatbelt, but once I figure that out everything's bretty gud.
>>15345924
>60s
E9
>70s
M1
>80s
M6
>90s
E39 M5
>Everything afters:
E46 M3 CSL
>>15345970
Man, I'm jelly of all the ƒams who own such nice BMWs and I pretend to fit in with my ancient barge.
>>15345970
nice wheels m8.
I find the seatbelt grabber arms only miss when the lower part of the seatbelt isn't allowed to slide along the bar that connects it to the floor. Check out the lowest part and see if it can move freely a bit.
Goodbye car, I will see you again in a few weeks.
>>15345924
>60s
3200 CS
>70s
2002 tii
>80s
e24 M635CSi
>90s
e31 850CSi
>Everything afters
i8
This just perfect. My 750 is currently inoperable yet I got a god damn speeding ticket from a speedtrap camera.
Apparently I've done 120 in a 40 zone in a city I've never visited. At fucking 5 am.
I remember being balls deep in my GF that day, but that was during the day.
Best part is, I didn't even drive the 750 that day because the alternator cable that runs to the B post under the hood, it's been completely stripped off of the insulation, risking to strike ground inside that metal tube.
>>15342456
good god
very happy i bought a miata instead
>mfw 30,000 miles since I bought it (120k now) and still no issues
>>15346364
Owning a BMW is tough shit. Stuff will break a lot and it will be expensive. Usually true BMW enthusiast are willing to put up with that shit for the benefits the car give, such as not being a slow piece of shit. Some people aren't poor, can afford to maintain their cars and even enjoy working on their cars, who knew.
>>15346369
but anon, most bmw's including yours are slower than minivans and corollas
sup bmwfags. Im thinking about buying 2001-2003 BMW e39 sedan, preferably 525i or 530d. Would go for 528i but they stopped making these engines around the lift. what is your opinion? pic semi related
>>15346377
Care to find out?
>>15346382
>owning a non-M roadster
LOL slow, expensive to maintain, and none of the status to go with it
>>15346394
Uhh, I don't own a roadster, but a land barge. A surprisingly fast landbarge.
>>15346398
sorry I thought I was responding to the person I originally posted to
in that case, good for you anon. I hope your door cards arent drooping
>>15346401
No problems with that here, got other headaches though. Can you see the alternator and the alternator cable that runs to the + post under the hood in that pic? Me neither. It needs to be replaced.
>>15346364
it's like 100 bucks in parts anon
relax
atleast excluding the 200$ piece of plastic.
Should i get a 1998 M3 with 49k miles for 20k or should get a cheaper one with higher mileage?
>>15345811
Don't think so but maybe. Beyond pleased so far. The car definitely has a personality. I do need to pick up a service manual though.
>>15345884
Yep, 2007 with 15k on the odometer. It was somebody's summer car most likely.
>>15346471
Do you plan to use it as a daily driver car?
>>15347890
Yes senpai
>>15348014
I'd say keep a tab on it and wait a 1-2 weeks longer to see if any better deals on other bmws come up, if not then get it.
But make you look for problems, look for anything not aligned properly. Ask if he has service records, etc.
Make sure it isn't a lemon, or else the car is gonna be a money pit.
>>15346154
>i8
>sexiest post 2000 bmw
>>15348775
Ok thanks for advice
So is the F32 a numb shitpile like the F30 or what?
>>15340153
Southern Arizona? That looks like my neighborhood
>>15339335
>Perhaps the mouse was a mechanic.
Should have kept the engine mouse
>>15335148
You can do it with out taking out the glove box. All you need to remove is the trim panel above where you gfs toes go then the duct for her feets.
>>15346471
>>15348775
I'm sorry but absolutely not.
That's retarded expensive, and I own one. $20k and I'm buying a E46 M3 with 80-100k miles in mint shape (USA), or a mint M3 3.2 Evo from Japan for $15k (Canada).
That, and dailying a 20 year old E36 is a terrible idea. A 49k mile one is going to depreciate far more noticably than one with twice the mileage everytime you drive it. You could find a mint 80-120k mile example for $10-12k, likely a late model one (hardtop or rare color combo).
>>15350292
>tfw i tried that
>duct was a bitch to clip back in from lack of room
>corner of trim panel got stuck in side of center console when I tried to put it back in
>won't come out, have to remove whole center console
>just letting it hang for now
and thats why i pulled out a original cabin air filter date stamped 1996 from my 134k mile 97 m3
>>15350361
somehow I did it with out taking the glove box out, idk how but it is possible.
