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M42 Buyer's Guide / opinions on this 318is ?

« on: March 06, 2010, 09:55:03 PM »

yep that is true. I barely notice 1 or 2 e30s a month on my path.
Hopefully i can buy this hella clean e30 next month

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For Sale / 90k miles m42 feeler [East Can.]

« on: February 15, 2010, 02:14:59 PM »

I'm in the Quebec province, yes my m42 has 90 000 original miles on it. I may include the tranny also.

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For Sale / 90k miles m42 feeler [East Can.]

« on: February 14, 2010, 04:15:12 PM »

Hey there, i'm putting a feeler on my m42 engine. It is currently in a 1991 318is. Runs strong and doesnt leak a drop. It has 90 k on the clock.

I'm only going to sell this engine if I have a good price for it so i can swap an m50 in my e30.

I'm thinking of 800$ OBO.  I have no pictures at the moment but i'm willing to take some when i'll go to the garage where the car is stored.

Thanks, and sorry for my bad english.

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For Sale / I kinda have to...

« on: February 14, 2010, 04:02:31 PM »

some more details ? pictures ? mileage ?

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M42 Buyer's Guide / Todays acquisition

« on: February 11, 2010, 01:10:40 AM »

pretty clean !

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M42 Buyer's Guide / opinions on this 318is ?

« on: February 10, 2010, 04:04:54 PM »

Well i hope i wont have to do several maintenance on a 90k miles car...
Hopefully from the documentation i'm going to be able to decide what must be done first

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M42 Buyer's Guide / opinions on this 318is ?

« on: February 09, 2010, 12:45:19 PM »

yes, i agree that there is a minimal maintenance thaht must be done whenever you buy a +/- 20 years old car. But i can do most of these things by myself.

What should i look for when i'll go and see the car ?
I've been aware that the rear suspension bushings are a common failure, i know about the profile gasket and the oil pan also. Anything else ?

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M42 Buyer's Guide / opinions on this 318is ?

« on: February 08, 2010, 12:40:20 PM »

yes, i'm going to offer 4000 $ as a first offer and wont buy it for more than 4500 $
the old guy tryed to sell this car since last summer... he was asking 6000 $

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M42 Buyer's Guide / opinions on this 318is ?

« on: February 08, 2010, 12:01:45 PM »

4453.84  $ (usd)
atm

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M42 Buyer's Guide / opinions on this 318is ?

« on: February 08, 2010, 11:49:48 AM »

Hey folks,

I'm looking for an e30 with a m42;)
I am wondering what you guys think of this one.
http://quebec.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-vehicules-autos-BMW-318-IS-1991-W0QQAdIdZ141931381#

It has 150 000 kms
Flawless paint, stored for winter,brand new tires, many maintenance records,flawless interior.

The guy want 4800 $ (cdn) for it. Do you think this e30 worths it ?

Sorry for my bad english btw :p

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General Topics / Need opinions from bmw fans

« on: June 17, 2009, 07:57:43 PM »

way to go !!

i guess i'll allow more cash to the suspension/subframe/body/interior than on the mechanic of this car !

I'm going to see the 318is in person this week-end, i'll take some pictures.
Thank you guys for helping me out !

BTW, if someone wanna have a clean 240sx 1992 with a rebuilt sr20det in it PM me

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General Topics / Need opinions from bmw fans

« on: June 16, 2009, 09:09:03 PM »

well i guess there is no problem buying the 318is with the 90 000 miles on it.
I just called the guy and he told me he had about 2000$ of maintenance bills that was done in the 2 past years.

thank you guys for all your helpfull answers. Sorry for my crappy english by the way :p. I think imma buy the 328Is over the 325is.

Imma sell my 240sx for about 7000 $ and get the 318IS
imma show you the link to the sale page.
http://autos.lespac.com/search/detail.php?PHPSESSID=050b09ed93cbcdc7fc802a8bc8850984&infst=RK_9215033%3B&cp=26®ion=&num_reg_ori=8&gr=12&majalerte=&a=9215033&o=%2Fsearch%2Findex.php&r=1651&liste_ville=&listcmp=&parindex=0&page=1&total=3&nbrpages=1&visite_recherche=&categorie_titre=[V%C3%A9hicules+-+Autos]&idcookie=346ab2a46926e42672f2fa14e58d6df5&zc=26&zg=12&priorite=&orderby=distance&mots=318+is&distancemax=0&agemax=0&liste_region=&catgr=c26-12&R11_de=0&R11_a=&R11=&prix_de=0&prix_a=0&annee_de=1991&annee_a=1991&no_region_de=0&no_region_a=&no_region=&R19_de=0&R19_a=&R19=0&R12=0&R13_de=0&R13_a=0&R16=0&R14=0&R15_de=0&R15_a=0&R18=0&R07_de=0&R07_a=0&R06=0&R17=0&type=0&etat=0&prio=

sorry for the annoying huge link :p

Is the m42 responding well to mods ?

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General Topics / Need opinions from bmw fans

« on: June 16, 2009, 08:07:29 PM »

how many miles can a timing chain last on those m42

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General Topics / Need opinions from bmw fans

« on: June 16, 2009, 07:39:06 PM »

I replaced my timing chain at 185,000 but I wouldn't wait that long.  IMO you have some time before you should have to change it.  

I think I paid somewhere around $400 for parts only.  Changed it out myself so I don't know the going rate at a shop.

185 000 kms ? or miles ? kms i hope :eek:

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General Topics / Need opinions from bmw fans

« on: June 16, 2009, 07:18:56 PM »

thanks for the nice answer !
i'm drivind a 240sx with an sr20det in it right now.  To me it is enough power.

do you guys think the price is quite fair for both cars

also the timing chain asen't been done on the 318is yet
will it need to be done soon ?

and how much can it cost for this chain job to be done ?