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  2. The Gang Buys a E70 xDrive35d

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    7 hours ago, patsbimmer1 said:

    I am seriously impressed with the inspection report.  That's so cool and I can only see that business continuing to grow as buying site unseen becomes more popular.

    I was too! I forgot to mention that I scheduled this on a Thursday morning and they didn’t get the inspection done until Monday and then it was Tuesday afternoon when I got the published report. They advertise as trying to do inspections next day and given it was the NYC I’m sure they are busy all the time but the reports don’t get processed until the start of the next business day after the inspection is done.

    I'm also not clear on if a ASE tech actually looks at the car or just reviews the report but still very happy with the service. Photos like that were worth the price and peace of mind. 

  4. The Gang Buys a E70 xDrive35d

    in Members BMWs

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    14 hours ago, Jdesign said:

    Hell yes! I have been eyeing one of these up myself. Congrats and I love the color combo!

    I forgot to mention there wasn’t any 35i or 35d E70’s for sale in the entire state this month, at least via AutoTempest search until a week ago a X5 35d popped up as a trade in Sheboygan. It’s a no option corporate lease though with an accident. There’s quite a few around chicago but most of them seemed to be along either coast or down south at least for diesels specifically.

  5. The Gang Buys a E70 xDrive35d

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    The time has come to replace my wife's W body Impala and we both wanted a SUV as a replacement. I kept in mind that I wanted to go used BMW over newer economy because while I find the interiors nice in newer economy cars the road noise still speaks to the quality underneath.  It's the curse of growing up with these fine used automobiles knowing how things could be. The goals for this vehicle were really for long trips on vacations or at least day trips. After being impressed with that F10's condition I rented off Turo and @timmer's diesel thread, a E70 35d was the only vehicle we considered looking at. The desire also formed long ago when I worked at the dealership too, I loved driving the E90 and E70 diesels when they were new. They were my go-to errand runners when I had the choice. Father @andyhundley also told me they regularly service 10 of these at his job with no major issues after the EGR is "fixed".

    I know its a pretty crazy car market right now but I don't feel like the prices on these have inflated much if any. The v8 X5's are the bottom because of their reliability and the diesels are just above that because its different. I saw many 80-120k examples for $12-15k on the market. CoPart auctions were often going for $8-10k as well for clean titled vehicles. Cinnamon Brown Nevada Leather interior was a must for me so that narrowed my search by quite a bit though. I initially looked in November and prices were a little lower on average then but I didn't see any winners at the time. Around the holidays this popped up in New Jersey though and after a week of contemplation I finally made the call. 

    Being a 1 owner, clean carfax with recent service and being at a Euro specific car dealership really sweetened the deal. I'm really glad I looked back on @suspenceful's E70 thread as well because he mentioned using Lemon Squad for a PPI. Jeff at Torch Light Motors was happy to have them come out and inspect the vehicle and I was impressed with their report. I've attached it for those interested, really detailed and 94 pictures all around and under along with 3 short videos. 

    Timing worked out pretty perfectly too as @BMWben is currently stationed out in Newport, RI for training before he moves to Japan. Along with a few other things out east I wanted to do, I figured why rent when I can buy? That and along with the Impala giving my wife some more trouble we decide to pull the trigger. Im flying out to Newark, NJ on the 28th and I'll spend a week out east and drive home on the 6th after a weekend of skiing in upstate New York at Whiteface. 

    2013 BMW X5 xDrive35D
    Deep Sea Blue Metalic
    Cinnamon Brown Nevada Leather
    Convenience Package (ZCV) - Comfort Access was a must for me
    Cold Weather Package (ZCW) - Same with heated seats, heated rears was a bonus. 
    Premium Package (ZPP) - All included in ZCV - The Rear view camera with top view I always loved using. 
    Option 300 Space Saver Spare, not originally equipped but it has it! Thrilled this doesn't have run flats anymore. 
    New Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires

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    LemonSquad460341.pdf

  6. The Vintage 2022

    in BMW Discussion

    Posted

    This would be something to consider as well. I've never been to the foundation's museum. 

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    https://happeningnext.com/event/the-power-of-m-the-vintage-open-house-2022-eid4snu3jvsvb1

    This year, the Foundation Museum is bringing you an exceptional collection of BMW M cars AND a motorcycle celebrating the 50 years of BMW M! We have 25-27 exceptional cars from the 1972 3.0 CSL batmobile AND a 3.0 CSL race car to a M1 Procar, E36 M3 Lightweight, Steve Soper E30 M3 DTM, plus many of the newer BMW M cars. We will also have the BMW M motorcycle, the M 1000 RR. This is an exhibit you won't want to miss! Be among the first to see this brand-new exhibit at The Ultimate Driving Museum / BMW CCA Foundation Museum!

    The Power of M will open to the public in May and runs through January 2023. We look forward to seeing our Vintage friends on Friday, May 20.

    Is this event registration separate from my registration for The Vintage?

    Yes. On this page, you will only register for the BMW CCA Foundation's The Power of M exhibition open house on Friday, May 20. You do not have to be registered for The Vintage to attend The Power of M opening event. To register for The Vintage event on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in Hot Springs, NC, please visit www.atthevintage.com.

     

  7. Scrap yards

    in Local Scene

    Posted

    Bringing this back from the dead... 

    I got this vin's in July 2021 from Gibson's in Neenah. I only took inventory of cars I was interested in though so e39 and older. There were plenty of E46's around as well and a couple E60's. Now that I can easily convert pics to text I'll take down all the vins next time I go. 

    WBAFF7400E7397622 1984 E32 M30 Manual
    WBAGB4318K3212499 1988 E32 Auto
    WBAGJ8321TDL38542 1996 E38 740ILA
    WBADD5320VBV50842 1996 E39 528i Manual 
    WBABB2315NEC28024 1991 E30 325ic Auto
    WBAHD532XSGB37457 1994 E34 525i manual

  8. Alpine E30 Convertible Running Log

    in Members BMWs

    Posted

    https://www.car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi

    looks like the closest trans is in Iowa. If it really is out of a 52k mi car id consider that being worth the $850 price tag… not many listed right now and they’re all that expensive. Idk what people are asking for swap kits these days but it used to be $800 for everything all day long. 

    I think I told you I took inventory of the vins at Gibson’s, I’ll go throw those in the junk yard thread. I know there was 1 or two e30’s this past fall. Honestly I would just find a trans, pedal box and driveshaft and order everything else new. Maybe a good used flywheel too but I wouldn’t bother with used clutch hydraulics.

  9. Official-look-what-i-found-thread (craigslist, other-forums, etc)

    in Cars For Sale & Wanted

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    5 hours ago, patsbimmer1 said:

    I absolutely love this car!  Factory mint paint AND it's a euro spec s50b32!  It's so 90's and I love it.  I think they fucked up by putting out a "coming soon..." craigslist ad advertising it for $96k though.  The auction has a reserve and I won't be surprised if it doesn't hit that reserve.  The story they're telling is neat about finding the car, storing it, etc.

    https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/euro-spec-1996-bmw-m3-mint-green/

    I'm not usually a fan of mint but that is stunning on that car

  12. The Vintage 2022

    in BMW Discussion

    Posted

    4 hours ago, P_Roloff said:

    Hmm, will I have the e30 back together by then? Maybe this would be a good goal… nothing like a 1000+ mile shakedown run, right?

    I’ll challenge you, I was thinking this would be a good goal for getting the 540i back together. It needs to stretch its legs as well. 

  19. 🎅Secret Santa 2021 🎄

    in Local Scene

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    5 hours ago, Jdesign said:

    Mine is shipped! Latvia package showed up 3 days early! That gta shirt is awesome! That e30 is a wonderful color too. 😄

    Thanks Santa! Always need another bottle opener and flashlight. The clear corners were the perfect gift too, the set I have has rotted foam gaskets which you can't buy separately and these newer Depo's have rubber gaskets 👍

    9F26B53E-4C20-4600-B0BA-9AF9265EC6CF.jpeg

  20. 3-D Printing

    in General Off-Topic

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    5 minutes ago, Bassboy3313 said:

    Latest gadget I made with my printer... Christmas gift for my niece. Lights have settings to interact with music or color change in different patterns. Astronaut was printed in 8 different pieces to make printing and assembly easier. Then adhered together with super glue.

    Very cool! have you done much with clear filament?

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