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« Reply #285 on: June 26, 2008, 07:38:00 PM »
That's a nice lookin iS!  Hopefully the prior owner has kept up with all of the maintenance and you won't need to do a whole lot of work on it.  Are there any known issues that you know you'll have to do after you get it home?  You say you're never home.  When are you going to have time to appreciate your new car?

I'd certainly be willing to work on your car, but you're in Missouri and I'm in Maryland.  There's a few miles between us.  Unless, of course, you'd like to drive it out to my house and drop it off for a while...  : )  I could make sure everything's in order and just e-mail a list of parts that you could buy and have shipped to me...

So, when are you going to Switzerland?  Start saving your pennies... Everything's a whole lot more expensive in Europe than it is here.  And, most Americans bitch and complain about what we pay for things over here.  Most have no idea as they never have left our borders.  If you haven't been to Europe, I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.
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« Reply #286 on: July 05, 2008, 05:34:39 PM »
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That's a nice lookin iS!  Hopefully the prior owner has kept up with all of the maintenance and you won't need to do a whole lot of work on it.  Are there any known issues that you know you'll have to do after you get it home?  You say you're never home.  When are you going to have time to appreciate your new car?

I'd certainly be willing to work on your car, but you're in Missouri and I'm in Maryland.  There's a few miles between us.  Unless, of course, you'd like to drive it out to my house and drop it off for a while...  : )  I could make sure everything's in order and just e-mail a list of parts that you could buy and have shipped to me...

So, when are you going to Switzerland?  Start saving your pennies... Everything's a whole lot more expensive in Europe than it is here.  And, most Americans bitch and complain about what we pay for things over here.  Most have no idea as they never have left our borders.  If you haven't been to Europe, I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.


Sorry its taken a century to reply! But there are a few issues with the car. The diff is fairly noisy, which makes me wonder about the kinda care the car was given. Also the motor is a little rough sounding, a lot louder tick than most m42's i've heard. I checked the fluids and everything looked good. The PO even gave me a quart just in case for the trip home and I didn't ever use it....which is good. But it needs maintenance none the less. It's okay though as if I can't find the time I have friends that will help for a few beers :D
As for time to appreciate the car well...I don't have much. But come the end of the year when I'm done with traveling and on to college it will be greatly loved and driven every week, if not day. :)

And as for Switzerland...idk. I have to be real to myself and I know that it would end up costing me probably 7k to go out there for the amount of time I want to spend and enjoy myself. I just can't do that at this age with the job, and a car in need of attention sitting beside me....too selfish hah.
But my co-worker and best friend is pushing me more and more trying to convince me I need a get away from the U.S. and my stresses. If I went out there it would all be spur of the moment. I've never been one for planning trips as I feel it takes the joy out of things.




P.S. I just saw the new "Hancock" movie with a few friends and was VERY let down. They destroy a beautiful blue 2002 in the first quarter of the movie:( why can't producers just give such nice cars to a good home?!
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« Reply #287 on: July 06, 2008, 02:37:25 PM »
i hope the 2002 was a replica.. :-(
btw.. do you life near chicago? i go there for 3 days in mid of july..!!
why 7k to switzerland? flight: +/- 1200.-$, stay a month +/- 1000.-$ = 2200.-$ or a bit more!
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« Reply #288 on: July 06, 2008, 11:26:21 PM »
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i hope the 2002 was a replica.. :-(
btw.. do you life near chicago? i go there for 3 days in mid of july..!!
why 7k to switzerland? flight: +/- 1200.-$, stay a month +/- 1000.-$ = 2200.-$ or a bit more!


I'm not sure if it was a replica or not. I only saw it a few times because I peed during the part they really show it...But all my friends said it looked like a super clean 2002. I'll try and find a clip soon on youtube.
No I live 9 hours from Chicago hah. I just made that drive in my new car too...not a bad one. Why are you going to chicago in mid July???? I will be in california by the 9th and I have to stay out there for awhile! I would fly out to seeya but I can't take anymore days off for awhile.

Well if your calculations are correct...maybe I'll starting putting some money aside for that and taxes for the end of the year. :D
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« Reply #289 on: July 07, 2008, 02:48:24 AM »
hey mates!
i m in rainbow beach, australia right now, got a few minutes left on the hostels internet. the beach is nice, the weather could be better, but when its rainy.. means we stay longer in the bedroom.
i have seen a few clean e30s in brisbane and some hatchback 120i which i had never seen before in canada (we only get the coupe)... i want the hb!!
thats all the time i have
i ll chat you guys later
enjoy
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« Reply #290 on: July 08, 2008, 07:47:34 PM »
Sheldon all of your pics have disappeared or expired...  : (  You need to get that fixed as it's definitely a nice example to look at.  Don't worry about all of the mechanicals, they can be repaired or replaced, but body work is never something I can personally deal with.  Regarding the diff, I have one that I extracted out of a 318iS that I was going to redo, but the shell had way too much rust... so, I ripped out everything.  The only thing that the diff is missing is the rear bushing, but another one can always be pressed in.  To be honest, I'm not sure if this one made noise or not.  Something to think about if you'd like to replace the one you've got now.

Now that you've seen how much it is to get to Switzerland, you should definitely plan a trip.  If you time it right, I'm sure you'd be able to find some deals, especially during the slower seasons.

And, Alex is down in Australia with his GF... Sounds nice to me.  Beats the heat and humidity here in Maryland!  I've finished all of the work on my 318iC and now it's time to start on the 318iS!  I can't wait to get this car on the road!!  But, it's going to take some time.

Cheers!

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« Reply #291 on: July 12, 2008, 03:03:46 AM »
... i dont have a lot of time to write.. i am in the UCI World Cycling Centre here in Switzerland! train a bit and some school! professionals are just stupid.. cycling EVERY single day, eating, sleeping, cycling, eating, blablabla... i was on the cyclingcircuit too, a big oval made out of wood, there you can easely reach 60-70km/h with the special bikes..!!some 50degrees corners.. you need some speed or you got a problem!!thats it.. best regards to everyone!! and hear, write or see you the next week. over and out!!
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« Reply #292 on: July 23, 2008, 09:22:32 PM »
hey guys i'm back in Montreal,
Australia is definitely one beautiful and peaceful place, i'll post pictures later
it felt good to look at my 318is again, didnt had time to drive it yet.
i'll be getting a e36 318i from a friend as a parts car soon. and i can try to get my old e28 back which is sitting in a friend's yard so i use as a daily while i restore the e30. i've also seen a 2002 for sale for 750$, which is really rare in montreal. it would be so nice to buy it and have a m42 transplant in there but Australia made my budget go very deep in the red.
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« Reply #293 on: August 06, 2008, 11:38:18 AM »
nearly 8000hits on our superduperthread.. hope everybody is burning in the sun with an icecold corona in his hand...!!well.. i do...:D
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« Reply #294 on: August 06, 2008, 02:36:38 PM »
i like beer
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« Reply #295 on: August 06, 2008, 02:40:05 PM »
by the way: i got no news from the 2000tii, but i am now driving an e38 as a DD. the e30 is parked at my parents farm. the engine will be out in a few weeks. i will receive the e36 next week and i will start parting it out. anyone wanting parts let me know. i'm only keeping the drivetrain and steering components.
the 528e is fun car thats for shure. way different than the e30.
i ll post pictures of the cars soon
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« Reply #296 on: August 08, 2008, 09:57:35 AM »
i like beer too..
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« Reply #297 on: August 08, 2008, 11:44:46 PM »
So guys....I'm trading my car for a 320i e21 :o

what do you guys think? slightly built m10 :)
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« Reply #298 on: August 09, 2008, 07:52:51 AM »
Well this is the car. The Vinyls on the hood are not going to be on there when I pick it up.



M10 goodness


What do you guys think?
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« Reply #299 on: August 09, 2008, 07:57:40 AM »
Oh and I love Beer 3.:D
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