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    Looking for a CSI with a bad engine

    Seeking a CSI with bad engine and or trans. I know they're out there.. have cash, will travel
    Harold

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    I have one with a good engine and trans lol good luck with your search.

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    I know of a real CSI with a m70 motor if that helps you?

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    Do tell please. Cartoonz is listening... as am I...

    Quote Originally Posted by G8nightman View Post
    I know of a real CSI with a m70 motor if that helps you?
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    The car is in Greece body is a 93 has 200000 miles on it motor was swapped out in 99 with a m70 motor.

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    Thanks for the info. I called and told Cartoonz.

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    Why Tom? What happened? Sold or demolished?

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    Was still there a few weeks ago


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    Sold afaik but coming to the good old US of A
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    Nice car but a lot of work needed interior was clean but needed paint body work and a s70 I guess it is worth it if you have a s70 laying around. this was the deal killer for me


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    where is there more info on this car?
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    https://www.car.gr/classifieds/cars/photos/13250590/#s


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    They're not exactly informative, that's for sure
    How much do they want for this thing?

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    17500 euro when I was looking at it.


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    This car was a topic at the facebook groups a while ago. difficult seller I remember someone wrote.

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    Yes he is especially if you tell him it’s not a s70 his response was it drives the same lol.


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    Quote Originally Posted by G8nightman View Post
    Yes he is especially if you tell him it’s not a s70 his response was it drives the same lol.


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    unbelievable!

    Cartoonz, so I take it you have a "spare" S70 engine just laying around? hehe
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    Quote Originally Posted by CaifanSC View Post
    unbelievable!

    Cartoonz, so I take it you have a "spare" S70 engine just laying around? hehe
    Just so happens that I do... along with the harness, 2 complete sets of computers, clutch, 2 good used 560G transmissions and one new one...
    '91 Dinan 860 Stage III (new 6L engine)
    '91 Dinan 850 TT stage III (brand new engine) 21st Century Tech meets 18th Century Dinan...
    '91 850i 6sp (mint) (sold)
    '90 Dinan 750iL TT stage III (Guido - The Beast)
    '94 850 CSi The Detroit Auto Show car (restored to factory perfect) (sold)
    '96 850Ci, The George Carlin car
    ''73 3.0 csi, '08 535i, '03 X5 4.6is
    ...and a few other non BMW cars

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    Quote Originally Posted by cartoonz View Post
    Just so happens that I do... along with the harness, 2 complete sets of computers, clutch, 2 good used 560G transmissions and one new one...
    Selling anything? I might have another CSI


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    I have a running one that I will keep (one I will sell).......why.... i bet I can convert it to electric in the future and if not still a nice car to have.
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    or you could get a plain E31 to electrify...
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    yes, but would be an 840 with csi and m-sport package .......and manual..... quite rare. Too early too tell, only seen one conversion (it started as simple engine swap, but later he put a tesla drive unit in it.....).

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