Author Topic: First M42 (Read 5047 times)

skidoo99 · « **on:** October 28, 2006, 10:56:53 PM »

Here are some pics of my new ride. 1991 318i with 75k miles.

Some have called me nuts because it is a replacement for a 98 M3, but with all the problems I had the the M3 I haven't looked back.

asubimmer · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2006, 01:22:42 AM »

you are on the right track now

welcome and enjoy the forum

peteM3power · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2006, 02:23:17 AM »

That shows true passion for the E30!

Congrats on the new buy!

Pete

FL318is · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2006, 07:31:14 AM »

Congrats and welcome to the club!

RidingSimple · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2006, 02:00:00 PM »

Holy CRAPOLA! Haha I was going to buy that car! On Autotrader for $4900 right? And I was literally going to buy it but when asked about any paintwork or accidents, the owner said that he knew that the driver side front fender was replaced but wouldn't tell me how or why. He even gave me the you shouldn't care attitude when asked about it. I then offered him $4200 and he turned it down. Oh well, it is a low mileage, nicer version of my 91 318is, but I paid $2K, so I'm happier anyways. Either way, nice car man, at least get the ride height down to "is" specs though, that thing is ready for a rally!

Haha you even used the PO's pics....just noticed that the "i" doesn't have shadowline trim, bummer.

shutter · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2006, 07:40:59 PM »

Holy crap! I was checking out this car as well. Seller seemed nice and knowledgeable, and the car looked super clean. I saw it up on Windy City BMWCCA forums. I was just about to check it out when you bought it I guess. I ended up finding an Alpine White with almost the exact same miles (slightly less) up in Milwaukee in my depression! I'll post up picks soon, I recently broke my collar bone and can't even drive it for another week or so

RidingSimple · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2006, 10:19:15 PM »

Quote from: shutter;12845

Holy crap! I was checking out this car as well. Seller seemed nice and knowledgeable, and the car looked super clean. I saw it up on Windy City BMWCCA forums. I was just about to check it out when you bought it I guess. I ended up finding an Alpine White with almost the exact same miles (slightly less) up in Milwaukee in my depression! I'll post up picks soon, I recently broke my collar bone and can't even drive it for another week or so

You've got to be kidding me?! That is the other one I was looking at. White, one family owned, also 74K miles, grey cloth, crank sunroof, minor rust on trunklid, and a bunch of stickers is what I remember! haha How's it treating you?

Alpine003 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2006, 10:33:11 AM »

Quote from: skidoo99;12778

Some have called me nuts because it is a replacement for a 98 M3, but with all the problems I had the the M3 I haven't looked back.

Same here, I "upgraded" from my '97 M3. haha.

shutter · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2006, 10:33:35 AM »

It's great! Was an old lady's car, and the son (around 40) had it for a couple of years. Interior is mint, exterior near mint with the minor rust you mentioned that I'll knock out in the Spring, and it runs like a top. I have all the maintence records back to the original purchase. I'm very very happy

It was definitely well taken care of, no accidents, serviced at the dealership, etc... Guess it was originally the father's who passed away shortly after the original purchase, so they kept it mint in his honor. The son is taking over his dad's other car, a late 80's Benz, so I got lucky!

M42boy · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2006, 04:13:54 PM »

Brilliantrot Hotness! Nice find.

What was your problems with the E36 M3? I started to think about a low milage E36 318is I saw, but am a little scared of the M series due to cost of parts.

You know ///M = Money! :cool:

Alpine003 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 01, 2006, 10:53:59 AM »

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What was your problems with the E36 M3?

Absolutely nothing except the normal wear and tear parts. For me, I moved back into the city and you can't usually go over 40mph. The 318is was a better choice for me since I could park that thing a lot easily on the streets and get better gas mileage. Also had to devote my efforts to my neglected Tii.

I do really miss the rear fold down seats though...

RidingSimple · « **Reply #11 on:** November 01, 2006, 01:51:13 PM »

I also had a 95 M3, and a rsx-s, and a MKV GTI, and a E36 325i.....etc...haha I'm slummin' it now.

doucy2 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 01, 2006, 02:00:31 PM »

nice dude i'm reppin a 4dr m42 also.
nice find, it should be a blast for you to drive