Earl Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 I understand that you sold it to have a better life for your family instead if being selfish and making them go without because of a "toy" Plus it'll be nice to see something new being built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadley Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Oh Alex, you know who loves you I have some very high expectations for this car though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I have some very high expectations for this car though... Good for you. I'll do this for me though, not to impress anyone else. Copied from my thread on R3v: Several of you may remember I have owned a E30 M3 for about 5 years. A US Spec M3 that I picked up in Germany while stationed there on active duty. That car was sold 04-25-2012, the for sale ad is visible here... The car was sold to anthusist, and an active BMWCCA member. I expect he will keep it in as good, if not better shape than I did. As for why I made this transition, I needed (need) to provide for my family and rather OWN a home than own a M3. It was the right financial decision, and do not reget doing it. That said, I turned down several interested parties due to their lack of knowledge and respect for the vehicle. One potential buyer was interested in turning it into a daily driver for their teenager... Photo of said M3 for good measure. So the M3 was sold on 04-25-2012, on 04-26-2012 I picked up a 1991 318is Brilliantrot on Silver cloth slicktop. The car only had 102,500 miles, very well maintained and clean. The previous owner is very active in Badger Bimmers (BMWCCA). The car was a little more than I wanted to pay, but I felt it was worth it. I won't go into too many details, but the car was listed here, I didn't pay asking price... The previous owner keeps texting asking for the car back (jokingly of course). Previous owner photos: Crack free dash & original stereo Vehicle had a parking lot accident, was repaired: Some photos before the trip: http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/C36F7225.jpg http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/96CEF316.jpg This is nice to have: http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/643C174E.jpg So is this: http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/4096634D.jpg Overall the car is in great shape. It's a little dirty inside, but I had it shampooed and plan on a detail soon. The day after I purchased the vehicle I took it on a trip to St Louis (300 miles from where I live). Only hiccup "mechanically" with the car was a loose IS lip. I removed it as I didn't want to lose it on the highway. I averaged 30MPG which was awesome! My M3 was a little bit of a gas hog! Visited the Gateway Arch: http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/9446da57.jpg View form the top: http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/99BD96A1.jpg http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/842AAB96.jpg Randoms in St Louis: http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/8b460195.jpg http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/1f0644ae.jpg http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/3d8476ce.jpg So fun times, then last night there was an insane thunderstorm accompanied with baseball sized hail. I was at a wedding reception and no safe place to park.... The car got hit about 4 times. I think pointless dent removal will work. Its not terrible, but four to five dents that wern't there a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 This isn't even the largest ones I saw! When the weather clears and I get a chance to look over the car I'll throw up some pictures of the damage, it's not nearly as bad as it could of been. I really lucked out. Tomorrow I'll throw up a list of things to do and planned mods. This car is really in great shape. It'll look even better when I throw the weaves on, the current wheels are snow tires. The previous owner had them mounted but I don't think he ever drove it in the snow. The chassis is rust free, very clean! Thanks for reading! I plan on updating this as she is modified and maintained! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystere30 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I just prefer e30's.... I respect miatas for what they are, but I would never daily one. And that's what I'm looking for, daily driven, prepared for casual auto-x. nice nice. well i hope to see you out to some events this year alex. its a blast. there were a couple e30s racing today saw this one and had to take a picture of it...i felt bad for the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20_fever Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I saw clips of that hail storm, crazy shit. Glad the car didn't get it too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 looks like a great car! where was this hail storm? that hail is huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hail was In St Louis. I think it actually killed one person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine0002 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 at least your m3 lives only a couple blocks from me now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadley Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Wow, that car looks very clean. Just gotta ditch the steelies and a little bit of drop and youre golden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I have the stock wheels, they will be on soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Alex, I have a backup M42 + trans I'd let go cheap if you want a spare to start a boosted project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Dropped the 318is off at the bodyshop for paintless dent removal. Hopefully that doesnt take forever...I also ordered a few things too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Pls no tease like dis.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 You all know most of it.WheelsSuspensionChipThe rest is just things here and there... Euro plate filler, fog light delete blanks....keyless entry...Nothing special.... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Foglight delete plates! Ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 The car didn't come with fogs. I'm not sure if the panels were removed at some point or what...Not really a mod, just fixing missing parts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvusHatesCones Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thats Rawson's $500 chump car. He was just autoxing it for the hell of it. nice nice. well i hope to see you out to some events this year alex. its a blast. there were a couple e30s racing today saw this one and had to take a picture of it...i felt bad for the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Well, Illinois seems to be bad for this car.I was just hit by another driver on 41 South at Buckley Road on the way to the Apple Store. The cars passenger side rear quarter panel and door are dented... I'm not happy, we'll see what the insurance company says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Are you ******* kidding me??? That seriously blows, how bad are the dents? Repairable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 [ATTACH]300[/ATTACH]It's hard to photograph with the color and light.It's about a basketball sized dent. The passenger side door handle/key area is dented too.It's fixable but I'm just afraid of the estimate being too close to the insurance's "value" for the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 The door part will probably be harder to bend back, a new door might be in order. I hope it doesn't get totaled man, terrible luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Too bad I don't have that e30 quarter panel anymore that stinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystere30 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 i have a whole parts car....but its a 4door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Shitty shitty. We'll see what Monday brings with their insurance company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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