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permit
10-01-2006, 10:39 PM
Located in San Diego, CA.

1991 318is
Alpine White II; black everything except carpet (blue)
5-speed
282,000 miles (means very, very little)

Exterior:

Euro smiley smoked ellipsoids
Prolumen H1 5000k HIDs
Lamin-x on headlights
debadged
euro grilles
5% tint on three rear windows
5% 6 inch tint on windshield
euro bumper trim
MHW smoked front turn signals
replacement hood, valence, and driver fender
IS lip and splitter

Fender and valence were replaced due to a small fender bender I had a year back, no damage at all done to anything besides the oilpan and body panels. Hood is replaced because it has less dents and better paint than the original hood had. Except for the passenger fender, everything is in relatively good condition; few small bumps/dents here and there, nothing that would ever require heavy amounts of repair. The passenger fender got f'd right above the wheel well because I pulled into a driveway immediately after putting in the camber plates that dropped the ride height a good inch. Won't have to worry about that happening anymore.

I have fog light blanks, just haven't gotten them painted yet.

New windshield installed in November.

Wheels:

Kosei K1; 16x7.5 et43
BFGoodrich g-Force KDW-2; 225/45/16
H&R 20mm spacers
BBS 75mm studs
BBS nuts

Got these in January and they're still in great condition. Combo of tires/wheel width/offset really fill the wheel wells nicely.

With the height it's at right now, fender damage isn't an issue.

Interior:

Robert Warren custom leather shift boot
Robert Warren custom leather ebrake boot
Robert Warren custom leather ebrake handle
///M shift knob
PA/CB radio
black door panels
black leather seats f/r
electric sunroof
repositioned sunroof switch (next to passenger window switch)
check panel delete
map light mirror
black "318is" carpets

Dashboard is crack free as is every other vinyl piece. Always kept nice and clean. Got the seats from karzrtoyz during summer, great upgrade over the stock cloth ones.

Have a good condition Mtech I wheel waiting to go on.

Sound:

Alpine CDA-9851 head unit
Aux-in plug for iPod
5.25" Diamond Hex S500a speakers (front; aluminum tweeters)
5.25" Pioneer Premier speakers (rear)
JL Audio 10w3v2 sub
Rockford Fosgate 750w amp (sub) w/ bass control
Rockford Fosgate Punch P5002 amp (front speakers)


Drivetrain:

M52B28
converted to OBD1
S52 camshafts
UUC underdrive pulleys
Turner Motorsports S50 chip (+ HFM, flywheel)
stock S50 injectors
Getrag 260 transmission
late model M20 driveshaft
JB Racing 7.5lbs flywheel (M20)
e30 M3 clutch
rebuilt 3.73 large case LSD
M Roadster shift lever
320i transmission mounts
3.5" HFM w/ TMS HFM adapter
K&N cone filter
custom air conditioning
Lukas m42 heatshield made to fit

Motor runs beautifully, pulls strong, and sounds like perfection. Estimated horse power is ~230-240.

Swap was done professionally, and this is the fourth motor this car has had (m42, m20, m50, m52).

I have a ZF remanufactured e30 M3 rack and Lemförder tierods waiting to go on the car, not sure if it'll be done before it's sold, but they will come with the car regardless.

All the following were replaced summer of 05 during the last motor swap:

- Belts, bearings, pulleys, knock sensors, valve cover gasket, intake mani gaskets, exhaust mani gaskets, spark plugs, water pump/gasket, thermostat, some hoses, oil pan gasket (metal), were all installed new Summer 05.

Cams had 60k (??) miles on them from the previous owner. No issues of any sort with them when they were installed Summer 05.

The entire vanos unit is a year old now. Factory part, installed by independent shop in AZ.

Radiator is now two years old. Factory part, too.

Clutch has ~35k miles.

Oil is done every 4k miles (synthetic).

There's probably more, I just can't think of it.



Exhaust:

AA replica headers
IE catback
one-in, dual-out cat

Here's the setup:

2 headers-->single 2.5" pipe with flange-->1-in cat-->dual-out cat-->IE catback[/b]

Suspension:

Ground Control 375F/475R coilovers
Treehouse Racing offset control arm bushings (new design, no noises)
Ireland Engineering urethane subframe bushings
Bilstein re-valved shocks
Racing Dynamics front and rear sway bars
Racing Dynamics sway bar mounts
Ground Control rear shock mounts
Motor Force adjustable camber/caster plates
Sparco strut bar


Brakes:

EBC GreenStuff pads
Brembo OEM blanks
Goodridge stainless steel brake lines
320i brake booster


Other:

16.5 gallon gas tank
sound deadening in trunk, behind rear seat, behind all door panels, inside body panels in the rear, and behind kickpanels
keyless entry
M3 wiring covers in the engine bay
Optica red top battery


In my mind, this car is insanely close to being considered complete. It goes, it stops, it turns, it sounds good, it looks good, and you have a blast driving it...anyone that has been passenger or driver can vouche for that.

Maintenance: oil (5W-30 synthetic), tranny fluid, diff fluid were all done 3k miles ago. CAB's were put in 9/18/06. Brakes/fluid were done 7/06. Coolant is 1 year old. Fuel filter was done 3k miles ago. A/C was installed and charged 8/04. CSB was replaced 1 year ago. Diff was rebuilt 2.5 years ago. Battery is 1 year old. Vanos was replaced with new unit from the dealership a year ago.

Notes: not much from the original airbag equipment is still on the car, so don't count on having an airbag explode in your face. Temp gauge doesn't work, just need to tap the head/thermostat. I wouldn't worry about it overheating though, I live in Arizona half the year and never have had issues. Car will pass emissions in every state. Hasn't passed in CA yet because of the headers, but it is the law that I must provide the buyer with a completion of passing smog, so shouldn't be a concern of yours.

Please follow http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/permit/For%20Sale for more pictures.

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4425/cimg14015mh.jpg

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First offer at $7,500 gets the car.

Boomer
10-01-2006, 10:44 PM
you have my dream car! if i had 10 grand, it would be in your pocket faster than you could read my response to this thread :)
GOOD LUCK!
the car is worth it!

bmwb0y 05
10-01-2006, 10:53 PM
you have my dream car! if i had 10 grand, it would be in your pocket faster than you could read my response to this thread :)
GOOD LUCK!
the car is worth it!

word

KyleN20
10-01-2006, 11:29 PM
how much did it cost you to do somthing like this, i want to do somthing like this but i like to do it myself, your car is awsome

permit
10-01-2006, 11:39 PM
You'd probably spend ~$15-20k in parts. Labor though...whew.

Thanks for the compliments guys!

permit
10-02-2006, 12:24 AM
I recommend anyone that's slightly interested in buying the car come check it out. There's a damn good chance it'll sell to someone local that gets to test drive it because that's when you really get to feel how well the car is put together.

ohnoes
10-02-2006, 12:26 AM
Wow, very impressive car, Jeremy! I can only hope to accomplish a fraction of what you did with my M42 318i.

MR 325
10-02-2006, 01:56 AM
Sweet car and a good seller here guys!

Good luck with the sale Jeremy.

mikese36
10-02-2006, 10:16 AM
Nice Car!Luck with sell!

Boomer
10-02-2006, 07:36 PM
bump for a super fine piece of machinery

windnsea00
10-02-2006, 08:41 PM
I recommend anyone that's slightly interested in buying the car come check it out. There's a damn good chance it'll sell to someone local that gets to test drive it because that's when you really get to feel how well the car is put together.
So I'm slightly interested and local, mind if I test drive :D

doucy2
10-02-2006, 09:44 PM
wow, that 1st person that coughs up 10k is getting a hell of a car.

very nice car, sad that you want to sell.

permit
10-03-2006, 10:17 AM
So I'm slightly interested and local, mind if I test drive :D

Not so sure I'd want to see it driving around that often, but if you have money, I suppose you're still a potential buyer.

permit
10-03-2006, 10:13 PM
ttt

permit
10-04-2006, 10:06 PM
Put the S50 injectors and Turner's chip in just now. Motor runs a bit smoother now through all the rpms, mostly because AA sucks at custom chips. Power is identical, I'm just curious to how the gas mileage changes--if at all.

96 Cosmos
10-04-2006, 10:49 PM
great looking car!

permit
10-05-2006, 12:26 AM
Thanks!

Scott Digital
10-05-2006, 11:36 PM
You can hear it is worth $10,000 all day, but that will not put the 10K in your pocket. $6000. Think about it, and if you have no other bites email me. Scottydigital@gmail.com Cash in your pocket car out of your life...

In my mind it is not worth 10K, no matter what is done to it. It is not a collectors car, it is nice, but In another 5 years it would be worth about $3000. I love it, great work, beautiful, truely a great looking car. Now for all the idiots who are gonna rag on me all I have to say is if 10K were a great deal the car would be sold.

permit
10-06-2006, 08:49 AM
The car would still be bone stock if I knew it would only be worth $6k. I'm in no rush to sell it, and would have no problem holding onto it for a few more years.

permit
10-11-2006, 01:04 AM
MAKE AN OFFER!! I'm seeing too many nice cars pass buy that I could be buying, so I'm really looking to get this car off my back.

Offers via PM, please!

Broken parking light I mentioned is working now, also have IS side skirts that will come with the car.

Car is getting smogged either tomorrow or Thursday.

jflip2002
10-15-2006, 01:22 AM
So sexy.. but you need to import your "avatar" from r3v Lol. I want, but out of my price range =(

rcantu
10-15-2006, 02:28 AM
MAKE AN OFFER!! I'm seeing too many nice cars pass buy that I could be buying, so I'm really looking to get this car off my back.


PM sent! please please take the offer.

thanks

permit
10-24-2006, 11:10 PM
$9200.

Would have passed smog today if the cat was up to temp. Passed with flying colors at 25mph, but not at 15mph. I'll be re-testing shortly.

I'll be putting in a washer fluid tank again, and replacing the blower motor pending sale.

permit
10-26-2006, 12:16 AM
Bumpies.

permit
10-27-2006, 07:03 PM
ttt

Scott Digital
10-29-2006, 12:04 PM
My offer of $6000 still stands......

permit
10-29-2006, 05:22 PM
I've had better offers than that, I just haven't taken them.

KyleN20
10-29-2006, 06:05 PM
its a hot car man, i look at it every time i browse here, wish i had the kind of money to buy it, heres a free bump and good luck

permit
10-29-2006, 06:14 PM
Thanks dude.

MR 325
10-29-2006, 08:20 PM
I've had better offers than that, I just haven't taken them.
True story.

sausrigging
10-29-2006, 09:20 PM
If it had a s52 in it i think my buddy would get it.
Bump for some nice upgrades!

michaelgdwn
10-29-2006, 10:26 PM
trade? check my sig. i was just out there last week what a freaking long drive...

permit
10-29-2006, 11:20 PM
Definitely would be interested in a trade. PM being sent...

permit
10-31-2006, 01:16 AM
ttt

tryintokeepup
10-31-2006, 11:09 AM
Hey sweet car man! Im looking for an underdrive pulley set. Have you been happy with yours?

permit
10-31-2006, 12:34 PM
Not worth the money, but they're there and doing something...so, yeah.

permit
11-02-2006, 10:20 PM
Bump. $9,200 isn't a set price, I'll be willing to consider some other offers.

permit
11-02-2006, 11:50 PM
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/permit/For%20Sale/CIMG2205.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2830/cimg2293cl4.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4714/cimg2298au4.jpg

permit
11-03-2006, 04:54 PM
I need this car gone! Anything in the $8thousands would suffice at this point; I just want to move on to an e39 already!

Offer me a lower price if you can live without things like the M3 rack, IS skirts, sound system, etc.

juzmyride
11-03-2006, 10:01 PM
I just got a 92 e30 and installed fog lights. I can't find the connectors for the fog light button. Does anyone know where it is?? That is a cool ride...

permit
11-04-2006, 01:39 AM
Random question to be included in this thread, but whatever. You can't find the wires that go from the fog light switch to the fog lights, or you can't find the wires for the switch that goes from the fog light switch to the fog lights?

permit
11-05-2006, 03:24 PM
ttt

nhocky318
11-05-2006, 03:35 PM
couldnt imagine the time u have to have to put somthing that nice together. props man gl with the sale.

xjer88
11-05-2006, 03:42 PM
So no intrest in trade for E36 M3???

permit
11-05-2006, 04:18 PM
Nah...don't want to move to a slower car :D

I'm more interested in a smooth ride and stock parts at this point, mods make me go broke.

Thanks though!

xjer88
11-05-2006, 10:30 PM
Yeah i hear yah. But i love my E30 and this is my dream car. I know even if i sell the M it would take a lot of money to do my e30 up like yours. The E30 is such a fun car to drive, i can only imagine what yours must be like. Good luck with the sale and you did a great job with the car.

permit
11-05-2006, 11:34 PM
Thanks dude, good luck with your project.

permit
11-07-2006, 08:07 PM
Bump.

bmore87
11-07-2006, 08:25 PM
too bad i can't talk my parents into trading their e39 with you...sounds like you want one,right?

permit
11-07-2006, 11:34 PM
Yep. Probably buying one next week even though this car won't sell...that's why I'm open to a lot of offers right now.

ZimDoc
11-09-2006, 05:17 PM
$6001. No joke.

E-mail is Zimdoc@gmail.com

permit
11-10-2006, 03:42 PM
Emails sent.

Car is still up for sale.

Title is clean, passes emissions, but hasn't passed Cali visual inspection yet (headers are the only reason). If you're out of CA, then you're all set.

permit
11-11-2006, 04:28 AM
First offer at $7,500 gets the car. I just need this gone to make room for my replacement car that I get on Tuesday.

permit
11-11-2006, 10:17 PM
Bump.

permit
11-12-2006, 12:58 PM
Seriously. $7,500. I know someone has that for this steal of a deal.

permit
11-12-2006, 03:30 PM
Now on ebay! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110055041456)

permit
12-03-2006, 09:54 PM
$7,500 takes it.

permit
12-04-2006, 10:14 PM
Still for sale. $7,500. Save $500 by buying the car with Ronal Bears on it instead of the Koseis.

Antrieb
12-04-2006, 10:35 PM
Horrible time of year to sell a car. I'd take the 6k offer and run.

Savage76
12-05-2006, 01:34 PM
nice e30, gl with the sale!

permit
12-11-2006, 08:19 PM
ttt

permit
12-14-2006, 03:07 PM
ttt

permit
12-18-2006, 12:50 PM
ttt

Scott Digital
12-18-2006, 04:18 PM
You can hear it is worth $10,000 all day, but that will not put the 10K in your pocket. $7000

bmore87
12-18-2006, 04:48 PM
You can hear it is worth $10,000 all day, but that will not put the 10K in your pocket. $7000

he already lowered the price to 7500

permit
01-06-2007, 01:39 PM
Buyer had to drop out because he couldn't get a loan.

Bump.