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    All my opinion, of course. Other than the censoring of critical posts, which they did to me so I know. I don't post there any more, I think it's wrong won't be any part of it any more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mcgee View Post
    So my BAT purchase turned out to have much worse problem. Flywheel is missing teeth, etc.
    Tow it home, put in a new or used flywheel

    Randy

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    I can't put it in, so I'm looking at close to $1500. Then, what's next? How many thousands to spend before I can afford to fix the driver's seat?

    It has a lot of excellent condition parts, though.

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    pretty cheap e21! If you have the means to repair the front lol

    https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...795258452.html

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    Nice E21 just popped up. Looks like a crack free, or minimal crack dash. Recaro seats look good too! Not sure if its a true Sport though.

    https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...796802205.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaredmac11 View Post
    Nice E21 just popped up. Looks like a crack free, or minimal crack dash. Recaro seats look good too! Not sure if its a true Sport though.

    https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...796802205.html
    oh man.... that's a gorgeous car.

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    1979 320i Craigslist find - What do you guys think?

    I found this 1979 320i yesterday on Craigslist in my area: https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/...796831888.html
    I'm considering purchasing it but wanted to hear some of your thoughts and opinions. This might potentially be my first BMW vehicle purchase. I contacted the owner of this vintage 320i today and went to check it out. I took a liking to the aesthetics and classicality of the vehicle, it also sounded great upon startup of the engine. The car has some flaws and needs a new paint job but I think it is reasonably priced with all things considered. I wanted to test drive it but the owner said the tie rod needed a bolt as he had just added a spacer for the aftermarket wheels. He told me he would replace the bolt tomorrow so I can take it for a test drive. I don't know much about these cars so any advice would be appreciated. Would this be a good first BMW to drive and own? Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by I Like Bimmers View Post
    I found this 1979 320i yesterday on Craigslist in my area: https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/...796831888.html
    I'm considering purchasing it but wanted to hear some of your thoughts and opinions. This might potentially be my first BMW vehicle purchase. I contacted the owner of this vintage 320i today and went to check it out. I took a liking to the aesthetics and classicality of the vehicle, it also sounded great upon startup of the engine. The car has some flaws and needs a new paint job but I think it is reasonably priced with all things considered. I wanted to test drive it but the owner said the tie rod needed a bolt as he had just added a spacer for the aftermarket wheels. He told me he would replace the bolt tomorrow so I can take it for a test drive. I don't know much about these cars so any advice would be appreciated. Would this be a good first BMW to drive and own? Thanks!
    "You can check into Hotel E21 - but you can never check out" .........

    All 38 to 40 year old cars are not for the faint hearted, but they can be good drivers.


    Looks pretty clean to me!
    Last edited by OLD MAN; 01-18-2019 at 02:10 PM.

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    You can find more for the price.

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    79 BMW 320i - $3950 (Yakima) I'm asking $3,950 and firm for now but open to reasonable offers, no low balls.
    I would pass on that one. Ask him how much he'd knock off the price if you let him keep those 16 inch wheels.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OLD MAN View Post
    "You can check into Hotel E21 - but you can never check out" .........

    All 38 to 40 year old cars are not for the faint hearted, but they can be good drivers.


    Looks pretty clean to me!
    Agreed these cars need a through going thru. What I'm surprised about is how many people buy cars and dont have a mechanic run thru car via diagnostic so they know what they are getting, further with used cars-engine and transmission rebuild is usually best if they have not been redone recently.

    Randy

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-BMW-3-...frcectupt=true

    Wow, this would be my preferred color combination! However I'd rather have an automatic. Looks good. You have 15 hours to get to NC and test drive it!
    Last edited by mcgee; 01-20-2019 at 08:33 PM. Reason: Yes, you can zoom in.

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    1979 pre-facelift, 2.0 liter, 4 speed. But has the post-facelift type outside mirrors.


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    Quote Originally Posted by I Like Bimmers View Post
    I found this 1979 320i yesterday on Craigslist in my area: https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/...796831888.html
    I'm considering purchasing it but wanted to hear some of your thoughts and opinions. This might potentially be my first BMW vehicle purchase. I contacted the owner of this vintage 320i today and went to check it out. I took a liking to the aesthetics and classicality of the vehicle, it also sounded great upon startup of the engine. The car has some flaws and needs a new paint job but I think it is reasonably priced with all things considered. I wanted to test drive it but the owner said the tie rod needed a bolt as he had just added a spacer for the aftermarket wheels. He told me he would replace the bolt tomorrow so I can take it for a test drive. I don't know much about these cars so any advice would be appreciated. Would this be a good first BMW to drive and own? Thanks!
    I would run far, far away from this car. Very questionable mods.
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    The wheels alone would cause me to run away.

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    Not an E21, but too good of a project to pass up!
    Figured one of yall would be interested.
    https://www.copart.com/lot/21944158

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    Honestly it would grow on me fast. Browns like that are starting to come back (slowly) too. Original color but I am assuming it's not original paint. Looks too good

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    1971 BMW 2002, $5000, Santa Rosa, Cal
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    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto...797219592.html

    Randy
    Last edited by 320iAman; 01-23-2019 at 12:02 PM.

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    Well, that's just pretty gosh-darn cool. Points for a unique swap
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    Quote Originally Posted by jaredmac11 View Post
    Not an E21, but too good of a project to pass up!
    Figured one of yall would be interested.
    https://www.copart.com/lot/21944158
    Why would anyone wants this ? why would they even post up something like that ? hahaha

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    Quote Originally Posted by Somjuan View Post
    Well, that's just pretty gosh-darn cool. Points for a unique swap
    Indeed,,210bph in 2002

    How is the M20 motor ? I may be interested in the crank ,con rods and pistons ..

    Randy

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    Quote Originally Posted by ButteDorFrank View Post
    Why would anyone wants this ? why would they even post up something like that ? hahaha
    I believe it's for insurance reasons.

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    Cant link a Facebook post but here is a fair looking grey market 1979 323i
    1979 323i Grey Market.png
    And his photo album:
    https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%...218399&o=OneUp

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    Quote Originally Posted by 320iAman View Post
    Indeed,,210bph in 2002

    How is the M20 motor ? I may be interested in the crank ,con rods and pistons ..

    Randy
    Oh? I'd be more than happy to send that your way if you're looking for a crank and pistons, it'll come with a free short block though
    -John

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