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  1. 05-25-2005, 02:00 PM #1
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    Cool Just entered the E36 family :)

    I am proud to say that I am the new owner of a 1996 318i convertable. Here is the link to it: here
    I go pick it up this weekend and drive it home. For the most part the car will remain stock. I might throw a short ram intake on it but thats about it. I also own a 95 Acura Integra and thats my mod car. This baby is just a daily cruser As you can see in the link it has around 100k on the clock. Anything you guys would suggest doing maintence wise beside just a basic tune up? Well thanks for your help and I will be around the forums.
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    Congrats on the new ride! Look clean.

    Anything you guys would suggest doing maintence wise beside just a basic tune up?
    That depends on the mainntenance history of the car. If you can get the maintenance records, then you can see if the previous owner was keeping up with standard maintenance items.

    I don't know much about the 4 cyl models, but I'm sure other forum members can add their input on required maintenance.
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    Congrats and welcome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jetmech3421
    Congrats on the new ride! Look clean.



    That depends on the mainntenance history of the car. If you can get the maintenance records, then you can see if the previous owner was keeping up with standard maintenance items.

    I don't know much about the 4 cyl models, but I'm sure other forum members can add their input on required maintenance.
    I guess we will have to see about the maintence histroy. I would assume it won't come with one but I will keep you guys updated.

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    Thats a sweet ride for 8500! good luck with it. I see it has a manual top. Practice it a few times in a row and you'll eventually get it down to a science.


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    Quote Originally Posted by XmEnNiNjA
    congrats...you will find a wealth of knowledge here.
    it's just up to you to go find it when you need it.
    I have been searching a lot today. It seemed to have a server over load or something. Is this common?

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    Quote Originally Posted by E36bimmer318
    I have been searching a lot today. It seemed to have a server over load or something. Is this common?
    Yes, that happens to me almost daily. It's very frustrating, but you'll get used to it. The information here is worth the wait.
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    Oh yeah, and welcome. That looks like an awesome ride!
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    nice ride - you gonna have it shipped up or are you gonna drive it up?
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    Looks like my car did stock, but with a diff engine. I've never seen a 4cyl with those wheels before! Cool car man have fun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by supark
    nice ride - you gonna have it shipped up or are you gonna drive it up?
    Yeah I'm driving it up with my family Saturday. Going to inspect it, change the oil, and hit the road.

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    Quote Originally Posted by E36bimmer318
    Yeah I'm driving it up with my family Saturday. Going to inspect it, change the oil, and hit the road.
    Very nice - I envy you, that's a nice drive... though if you're taking any more than one adult with you - might be a bit cramped
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    Quote Originally Posted by supark
    Very nice - I envy you, that's a nice drive... though if you're taking any more than one adult with you - might be a bit cramped
    Yeah I have heard it is a nice drive. Thank god there is only one other adult. I will load you guys up with new pictures after I get her home.

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    I see your in washington. This dealer by my place has a realllly nice black 325 or 328 (cant tell what it is from just driving by, but not a 318 for sure) convertible for like 7K.
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    Quote Originally Posted by neal1st
    I see your in washington. This dealer by my place has a realllly nice black 325 or 328 (cant tell what it is from just driving by, but not a 318 for sure) convertible for like 7K.
    I actually got a great deal on it. The price we paid is about 1k under book value.

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    BMW and Honda car values seem really inflated in Seattle. An idiot friend of mine spent freakin $8k on a 94 325is. I got my 93 with 90k miles for $5k down in portland.

    I'd say about $8k for a 96 vert is a fair price - not a steal for a 318, but a decent deal.
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