steamo
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Jan 21, 2008 23:42:00 GMT
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Hi all new to the site very glad I found it though its great. I have a 1991 BMW 325i Touring that has been fitted with a 3.5 litre M30 engine from a 535i. It also has a 5 speed manual box (quick shift conversion) and LSD - 3.64 ratio I think. The engine is fitted in position 3 for those in the know - for those that arn't it means that the engine is fitted as far back as possible for the best weight distribution and handling. Stirling silver bodywork, black leather interior, BBS 15" alloys (with all centre caps) 4 new tyres 1500ish miles ago, HR Cup suspension 60/40 drop, PAS, electric windows (4) electric sunroof, trip computer, electric mirrors, sony CD player. Car is in good condition, uses no oil and does not smoke. It pulls like a train as you might imagine. The body is mostly tidy, suprise suprise the tailgate is the worst bit, doors wings and arches are fine. Few stone chips etc as would be expected of a car of this age. MOT till 11/08 Tax till 6/08 I've recently changed jobs and now have a long commute almost all of which is in urban traffic. Don't get me wrong this car isn't stupidly thirsty for what it is (30+MPG is easily possible on a long run) but I need something a little smaller and more suited to all the urban driving. I really love this car but I've also taken a pay cut in the new job (in order to recieve training) I have to make compromises somewhere. I'm after a swap for something smaller (more specifically - smaller engine) but still interesting/retro. I'm up for a straight swap or for something cheaper with cash my way. Sorry for the dark picture - taken tonight, I'll sort some better ones ASAP. Any questions just PM me.  |
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Last Edit: Mar 1, 2008 19:14:30 GMT by steamo
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Llewelyn_
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Ooooh. My mate is looking for a drift monster. How much do you want for it?  |
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"Back off man, I'm a Scientist" - Dr. Peter Venkman
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steamo
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Ideally looking to swap but of course I'll sell for the right offer, ballpark figure ?1900
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Jan 22, 2008 20:04:04 GMT
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glad to see one done properly......................if only
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steamo
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Jan 23, 2008 19:30:11 GMT
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Yeah cheers it has been done really well. I'm afraid I can't take the credit though.
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steamo
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Feb 25, 2008 20:41:31 GMT
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Right I suppose it time I admit to myself that I ought to start trying to sell this, just bought another cheap car to use as a daily so need the space. I'll get some better pics up in as soon as I get a chance to take some in the light.
There is still a possibility that I'd swap for something interesting and smaller (I should be able to shift the interim motor quite quickly as is owes me next to nothing)
Mk1 Golf of any varient, Caddy, 3dr, 5dr, Jetta (but the cabriolet) are the current faves. Other possibles are Sciroccos, Mk 2 Golf...
Despite the above I'm not exclusively after a Vdub so try me.
Also for sale, make me a offer. Probably be on ebay by the end of the week.
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Feb 25, 2008 21:43:12 GMT
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tigran
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Very cool conversion, do want. But short of the saab don't have anything to swap. Some daytime pics would be cool though.
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Feb 26, 2008 18:23:06 GMT
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Where are you, I'm interested in this if it's not too far.
Cheers,
James
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steamo
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Feb 27, 2008 12:17:36 GMT
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Cairyhunt, just bought my girlfriend a mk3 on sun for her first car, don't really fancy a his and hers, sorry. Tigran, its for sale as well as swap. I'm based in the midlands halfway between Derby and birmingham, its worth a bit of a trek though, I flew to aberdeen and drove it 400+ miles home averaged 31 miles per gallon and no problems then or since.
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Last Edit: Feb 27, 2008 12:19:29 GMT by steamo
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Feb 27, 2008 20:38:25 GMT
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Do you have any more pictures of the car?
Front, back sides? interior?
Fancy a sway for a Vr6 Golf?
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steamo
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Feb 27, 2008 22:08:48 GMT
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Pictures as soon as i can get some in the light, might b the wknd now because I'm using my interim car for work and I leave in the dark and don't get home till dark either (such a hard life ha!). VR6 would be interesting (even if it would mean breaking my his and hers rule) need more info PM me with details including mpg.
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Hi, not sure if you're getting my pm's, I've had trouble with the system before. I VERY interested in this motor, please can you forward pictures to pictonroad*@*hotmail.co.uk (remove the stars, obviously ) I'm away until Sunday night but back on Monday Thanks James |
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steamo
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Last Edit: Mar 1, 2008 19:39:12 GMT by steamo
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tigran
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Dunno if you're interested in a fairy clean, decent runner saab 9000 2.0 turbo. Only a low pressure turbo though so 30mpg is doable if you set the cruise to 70-80.
Has leather, electric windows, mirrors, sunroof, cruisecontrol, climate control and a host of other cool stuff. It's on a early 94 L-reg and done about 213k - still runs like a dream though.
Gizz a shout if you're even vaguely interested.
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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e21'er
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Thats one lovely e30......the 318 badge is just right to!
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k10
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Hi
Was the car a 318 or a 325 before the conversion etc...? Primarily as I like ABS and the 325 was the only one in the range with it?
Also ARB's are thicker etc...
If it's a 325 with ABS, I have a 1996 Volvo V40 1.9 TD which does 45 MPG, has 6 air bags , ABS, a 4 star NCAP rating, electric windows, mirrors, sunroof, remote central locking. It's done 190,000 miles now but still goes fine, it's a diesel after all..
I'm after £1000 for this due to the high miles, it's clean.
I would give an extra £500 cash?
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Will text you tonight about coming up this week to have a look Simon.
Cheers
James
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I've gone all green and envious! |
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steamo
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The car was a 325 before conversion, it has the ABS module under the bonnet however I couldn't be 100% sure that its working - I've never needed to brake hard enough to lock it up in all the time I've had it. I'll try and take it out to test it soon.
318 badge was a touch from a previous owner.
Not too keen on the Volvo - I have a 1997 Honda Accord now for interim A-B purposes so only really looking for something retro/interesting. Cheers for the offer.
As for the Saab its still a little thirsty - I can get 30 MPG on a run out of the BMW.
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