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Title: jmars
Post by: jmars on April 17, 2008, 08:02:07 PM
I bought a 318is for 50 bucks. I got it just before he was going to donate
it. previous owner had been driving around with a bad wheel bearing
for a long time. the bearing had welded itself in. a machine shop called
Autosport and about $300 later. I'm happy. and I really enjoy this website
thank you
Title: jmars
Post by: e30Andym42 on April 17, 2008, 08:41:20 PM
....50 bucks.....seriously!?  if you are, i'm going to have to....to....worship you! HOLY CRAP that is AMAZING!....what's wrong with it, just the wheel bearing?  i.....am lost for words :eek:  pics?
Title: $50
Post by: jmars on April 17, 2008, 09:47:48 PM
its true $50 a few dings, wheels are curbed pretty bad, glove box is broken
needs a new cv joint, bumper shock and a little love
I'm having trouble with uploading pics "upload failed"
Title: jmars
Post by: 318kid on April 17, 2008, 11:45:41 PM
Just use imageshack.us or something like that. And $50 bucks! I wish I had that much luck.
Title: jmars
Post by: e30Andym42 on April 25, 2008, 03:36:52 PM
or, (i had the same problem) go to http://photobucket.com/ and register.  this procedure is not long and not time consuming.  once done registering, go to my album and upload your pics.  after that, select the [IMG] code and copy and paste it into the reply.
Title: pics
Post by: jmars on April 25, 2008, 09:04:57 PM
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/jmars_photos/BMW004.jpg)
Title: it worked, thanks guys
Post by: jmars on April 25, 2008, 09:06:57 PM
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/jmars_photos/BMW005.jpg)
Title: more
Post by: jmars on April 25, 2008, 09:22:45 PM
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/jmars_photos/bimmer001.jpg)(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/jmars_photos/bimmer003.jpg)(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/jmars_photos/bimmer002.jpg)
Title: the real story
Post by: jmars on April 26, 2008, 02:44:23 AM
this is how it went down. I am a sous chef at an italian place here in seattle
and my boss is a BMW nutjob. he has a 97 M3 and a fully restored 2002
this car was sitting and rotting in the apartment parking lot behind the cafe
for the two years I've been there. my boss was trying to buy the car
for the wheels and fuel injection for his 2002, but then he bought the M3
and didn't care anymore. we didn't know who it belonged to until I saw some
mail on the floor with his name on it. I matched it to the name on the mail
boxes and knocked on his door. he wanted it gone, he didn't care
his dad gave it to him, and he drove it until it died, for him it was just too
much hassle to have it fixed, thank you GOD. I love this car
best guys...I love this website

after belts, hoses,fluids, and boring stuff
my boss still wants the wheels and will trade me for BBS that rub on his
2002 (I need to drop $450 to clean mine up before the trade)
I want a MarkD chip, shocks and a high end muffler
Title: jmars
Post by: roadsterd on April 26, 2008, 01:34:45 PM
$50?!?!

I got the my '91 diamantschwartz for $500 and I thought I hit the lottery.  Fantastic deal. :eek:
Title: jmars
Post by: Petebee on April 26, 2008, 05:54:59 PM
Wow great deal! I paid $3900 for mine :rolleyes: