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1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« on: September 15, 2015, 04:21:22 PM »
It's breaking my heart, but I have to sell my 1991 318is instead of fixing her up as I've always dreamed.

1991 318is. M42 engine. Brilliantrot. Indiana title. Can't remember the mileage, but I can check when I'm up in the area this coming weekend. Currently stored in a fully enclosed space in Johnsburg, IL. (Wisconsin border-ish, halfway between Chicago and Rockford.) I'm in Chicago, but can get up there fairly readily.

I drove her in, but she hasn't been run in over five years. Probably best for parts or as a project car. Body is in relatively decent condition, but is very dusty. Battery is dead and at least two tires are flat. There is cosmetic rear bumper damage from when I slid into a parked SUV while backing out of the driveway in a snowstorm. The clear coat is starting to peel from the roof a little. I have no idea what kind of overhaul is needed to run again after this many years. I tried to take decent care of her for the years that I had her - always changed the oil and plugs and other things on a regular basis and often picked up OEM parts from a local BMW mechanic friend whenever things failed. The owners before me seemed to have taken good care of her, too, but I have very little history. One very uninteresting photo of the car in the storage space is attached. It's all that I have available right now.

Asking $500. You'll need to haul her away. I'll do my best to answer any questions. Thanks!

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Re: 1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2015, 08:41:08 AM »
Wish I was closer - that's a great deal! GLWS!

If my 'vert ever sells I'll be in touch...
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Re: 1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2015, 06:42:36 PM »
Pm Sent

Thanks,

Chris   cwlo@sbcglobal.net

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Re: 1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2015, 09:39:34 AM »
PM sent.  Thank you

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Re: 1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2015, 09:08:44 PM »
So....I bought this car & stashed it in my Aunt's garage.
;D

The car ended up being exactly as described, but the rescue operation ended up being a bit of an adventure.
 :o

Project thread to follow.
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Re: 1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2015, 05:12:53 AM »
LOL!

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Re: 1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2015, 05:14:11 PM »
I think Dave is trying to compete with Norm!

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Re: 1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2015, 06:04:41 PM »
Aargh. Too many cars! Check it out:
« Last Edit: October 22, 2015, 06:06:39 PM by DesktopDave »
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'86 Zinnoberrot 635CSi (M30B32/G265/3.46 torsen LSD)

Sold: '97 Montrealblau 318iS, '91 Brilliantrot 318i, '91 Brilliantrot 318iS

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Re: 1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2015, 07:23:08 PM »
I think Dave is trying to compete with Norm!

Or maybe Dave's aunt was looking for a project car?

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Re: 1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2015, 06:17:28 PM »
I think Dave is trying to compete with Norm!

Or maybe Dave's aunt was looking for a project car?

Yea that must be it!

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Re: 1991 318is - Johnsburg, IL, US
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2015, 06:43:10 PM »
I can tell you firsthand that my Aunt is not the "project car" type. She was a bit of a wild child, but those days are long gone. She didn't appear to be entirely enchanted by the whole process. It was really sweet of her to volunteer some space.

She was a bit taken aback when she saw the car...but her garage needed a little class. Her Lexus isn't in the same league!
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'86 Zinnoberrot 635CSi (M30B32/G265/3.46 torsen LSD)

Sold: '97 Montrealblau 318iS, '91 Brilliantrot 318i, '91 Brilliantrot 318iS