mkoepp Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Well I bit the bullet and got a new car to me. I have been working on this for the last few months and was able to pull it off. He did not want to sell right away and I needed funds. I bought it off a board member (TCD) and am very happy to say the least. After all was said and done it was too dark to take decent pics. Here are a few that I took when I first thought about getting it. I have had an E36, 1995 325i and this is totally more cool. I was looking at mini vans but this fit the bill perfect. It has 4 like new snow tires on it and 4 like new summer tires that come with it. More pictures to come. rampelsauce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Looks nice, the rust staining should clean up a good amount with some polishing. I know because my Land Cruiser is white and very rusty, once a year it gets a polish and looks way better for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Looks nice, the rust staining should clean up a good amount with some polishing. I know because my Land Cruiser is white and very rusty, once a year it gets a polish and looks way better for a few months.There are a few areas that are bad but not even close to being through. I think with a little TLC it will look not to bad. Interior is very nice and that is what I sit in rampelsauce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Congrats! Tourings are rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Is this the one that was for sale in Menasha? I've seen one around, looked enthusiast-owned, but never had a chance to talk to the owner. Looks a lot nicer than a mini-van! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweers89 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Todd is LAME...aka TCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Todd is LAME...aka TCDWWhat does LAME stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Is this the one that was for sale in Menasha? I've seen one around, looked enthusiast-owned, but never had a chance to talk to the owner. Looks a lot nicer than a mini-van!I am not sure. I will ask him when I see him next. Engine bay is sweet clean and I have a pile of paperwork to go through yet (1 inch thick). When Todd bought it, he replaced the rear sub frame bushings and brakes all the way around (calipers,rotors and pads and other things). Very solid car and I am happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 When I went to pick up my snows awhile back, he was cruising around in that. Sweet car. Congrats! TCD is L.A.M.E. = Like Awesome Man exclamation point. mkoepp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Road trip up north planned in the very near future. I can't wait to get this out of the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Congrats! You're going to love having a wagon! mkoepp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Congrats! You're going to love having a wagon!I love it already! The last wagon I had was a 1978 Plymouth Volare. I loved that car, 225 slant six (much like the BMW inline 6, strong and had some torque) I am going sport one of these cruising around tomorrow On my way to Pick and Save jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Is this the one that was for sale in Menasha? I've seen one around, looked enthusiast-owned, but never had a chance to talk to the owner. Looks a lot nicer than a mini-van!No that's an e34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Took a few pics yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Took a few pics yesterday. 1002.jpg 1001.jpg 3shp.jpg Are those your boats? Also, looking good. Any plans for some wheels? B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Are those your boats? Also, looking good. Any plans for some wheels?Style 5s should be first choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Congrats! Tourings are rad.I guess they call them sport wagons when made. I still will call it a "touring" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Are those your boats? Also, looking good. Any plans for some wheels? No plans other than to clean up some of the rust an keep it running. I have to focus more on getting my 535 running. I have not worked on it much lately and am regretting it. It's going to be a whole new learning curve for me in respect to working on this beast. I am going to get a Bentley on it's way in a week or so. This manual is 2 volumes. Lots of good reading there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Style 5s should be first choice!If I get those they are going on my E28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 What is the cheapest scan tool that works with the ABS for this car. I would like to be able to program driver options as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 What is the cheapest scan tool that works with the ABS for this car. I would like to be able to program driver options as well.There are not too many options to program if I remember correctly. PO of my car had the alarm chirp disabled, DRLs turned off and I think that's it. He works at a local BMW Dealership so it was nothing for him to get done. Inpa (another one I can't remember) are supposed to be highly configurable and free to download I believe. I haven't got around to doing it myself honestly. mkoepp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Are those your boats? Also, looking good. Any plans for some wheels? Me in my boat Not a lake Michigan boat but works well for me rampelsauce and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 This arrived in the mail yesterday Along with new key buttons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Did you just replace the button face or how much needs to be replaced? I need to order the parts to fix my light up key for my e36. It has been broken as long as I have owned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Also curious. If you got a new key reprogramming them is easy if the car cooperates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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