Author Topic: 91 318is for sale in Pa. $900+ obo (Read 9307 times)

cyborgben · « **on:** August 06, 2012, 12:58:31 AM »

running, driving, stopping 1991 318is for sale in Westmoreland co. Pa (60 miles east of Pittsburgh)
diamond black
180k
good project or track car, or could be a dd with a little effort.
I know very little about the car. I bought it for the interior and potential modification plans, but am moving on. I have only driven the car about 50 miles.

The good:
runs, drives, stops.
rust seems minimal (especially for the salt belt) imho no metal will need to replaced. battery well previously boxed in.
pretty smooth idle
timing gears sound quiet - i have not looked.
factory black weaves with polished lips. even if repainted silver the polished lips are nice.
it is 900$

The bad:
old putty from 1996 accident cracking - see interior view of old spot welds
front pass strut is stuck extended (how, i do not know...)
narrow hit in rear has put a kink in trunk - see pic
interior is out - I will include a full tan sport interior (except carpet) in boxes (not installed) for an additional $200
dont know much about the history or maintenance.

yes you could drive this. fluids were all checked. the stuck strut makes it funky, but not as bad as you would think...

please dont make me send this out to the CL hoards... it is such a hassle....

deansweet · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2012, 08:10:06 AM »

Hrmmm.... Do I need another E30?!
That looks like a Geo Storm seat in there?!

cyborgben · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2012, 08:57:14 AM »

probably. we all need several. I currently have 6, so i need fewer.
amazing ID on the seat, I think you are right. It is just in there to move it around the yard.
I will not be offended by offers (doesn't mean that I will take them, but I wont be offended.)
I would also consider trades for... m42 or m20 turbo parts, juicy upgrade parts, older full size ext cab pickup, food, beer, women etc. anything interesting....

deansweet · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2012, 11:05:19 AM »

I already have a couple, but several may push me over and it may need to be an ic to do that?!

I've spent way too many hours on Isuzu's...

e3016v aus · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2012, 05:46:44 AM »

Woul d you part out the motor?

cyborgben · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:00:14 AM »

parting out... i really hate to see a car that doesnt NEED to be parted out end its life. I could probably get the money i need, maybe more, if i did.
Are you somewhere near enough to get the motor?
I think someday we will regret junking these m42s and even e30s in general. Ask my friend's dad who junked a 63 split window corvette in the 70s due to floor board rust and a bad diff.....
I will keep you in mind.
anyone else interested in parts?

deansweet · « **Reply #6 on:** August 09, 2012, 03:23:47 PM »

What's the lowest you'd take for entire car with the box of interior parts?

cyborgben · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2012, 11:09:39 PM »

dean pm sent

cyborgben · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2012, 08:37:59 PM »

wow, really? nobody looking for a $1000 plastic bumpered coupe 5speed that actually runs pretty well? maybe I was too honest about the negatives. I have seen coupe rollers sell for $500 and this car could be on the road looking decent in a weekend!
anyway, shameless self serving bump (from here on out to be known as sssb)

DesktopDave · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2012, 07:08:46 AM »

Free bump from me too...this is a great deal, very tempting.

cyborgben · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2012, 04:58:14 PM »

sold! welcome Paul to the club. He already has it cleaned up and almost ready to go. I know he could use some cheap stock struts to get him on the road (i sold it with one seized) so maybe a nice m42clubber could hook up a new, young owner.

DesktopDave · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2012, 05:03:57 PM »

Great to hear! That car is an excellent starting point. I'll have some spare springs soon but didn't pick up the matching struts yet. I'll let him know if/when I do.

Ben - are you trying to convert the world to driving e30's one nut at a time?

cyborgben · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2012, 05:45:41 PM »

it is like the bermuda triangle out my way. the e30's appear on craigslist and then mysteriously disappear and somehow end up in my barn....

dave, just let me know on the struts, i have his contact info. thanks. oh, and i sent you longer pm, but my comp was acting funny... did you get it?

ben

DesktopDave · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2012, 06:31:49 PM »

Yep, even responded already. No rest for the weary! The Benmuda triangle?

I'll see if I have enough budget left for the Bilstein HDs I really want...

I do have a pair of damaged 325e Sachs struts - the shafts are worn, not sure if they work or not. He can have those for free if he likes (I'll even let him borrow my spring compressor). I'll pull them out...but I'm keeping the housings/hat bearings/springs for myself. You never know when you might need a set.

cyborgben · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2012, 10:02:07 AM »

I talked to paul (new owner) last week. he has already put 2,000 miles on it in the last month or so...! glad i didn't part it out.