Well, you got yourself one nice deal. Congrats!

 

This. Although most used 328s near where I live are stripped-down models with hardly any options at all. No iDrive, no xenons, no leather, etc. Kinda annoying if you're looking for used ones. Finding a 3 series with nav around here is like finding a needle in a haystack.

 

No need to worry about that as this one doesnt have the nav in it. Price is around the 17K mark. Not totally stripped down version as it has auto, self leveling etc xenon headlights. Paint is clean, a few surfaces scratches here and there that can be detailed and taken care of, the only thing that stood out during a test drive was a constant whine from the engine. I know about the ticking noise that most BMW engines are common for but this was more of a whine, almost constant at low and high speeds. I would have made the deal final on Saturday but had to hold of pending an inspection by their tech and my mechanic.

 

ahhh no sport package

 

Must.Have.

 

What does the sport package add in the E90? I know that in the F30, the sport package will add all kinds of rice-tastic red accents to the interior.

 

Suspension and wheels, primarily.

 

And sport seats and steering wheel.

 

Forgot about the seats...the bolstering on the non-sports seats is non-existent.

 

looks like no heated seats either

 

Well damn let's not bash Jnc for not getting a new fully loaded M3...I think the ride looks awesome. I love BMW's brown interiors.

Jnc- I thought you had a newer TL. Is this a replacement or just another addition?

 

So after two 5 series(well I still have one ), I finally picked up a 3. Bought a 92 325i sedan. Options include smashed front windows and a big f you carved into the driver side Car will be serving as a Lemons race car next year. Right now my friends and I are still prepping it. We did do one autocross though with it and it did well considering.
Some cell phone pics


sat in a parking garage for one year with no front windows so the interior was REAL dusty




Heres a pic from the auto-x. Look at the body roll The car sits suprisingly higher due to the stripping of the interior.
http://autox4u.zenfolio.com/p3471573...0229#h3556ad8a

I need to get some recent photos of it with the fully stripped interior and the new wheels.

 

Awesome project!!!!!!!

 

Picked up another one a few weeks ago. Was sitting in a storage lot at work. Its a 94 325is, I think. Car is a wreck, but that doesn't matter since it will be turned into a dedicated track car so it will be completely rebuilt.
Crappy cell pics again




The headliner is close to touching the rear deck in the back

 

Today I ditched my 2008 e92 335xi that was about to have the warranty expire at the end of next month and picked up a 2009 e92 335i CPO 6 speed also fully loaded with 32k miles for 30k. Woulda cost me almost 4k for a 7yr/100k mile warranty and no maintenance so this just seemed like the smart thing to do.

 

Congrats on the E36!

And On buying the same car over again.

 

Meh, I originally wanted the RWD version and the 09 came with the updated Idrive plus 4 years of warranty. I wouldn't have ditched my 08 if the decision to switch to this 09 didn't make financial sense.

 

I don't think it was a knock on your decision. Read his sig

 

I still have the 3G. This is just an addition to the family, I put down deposit on the car yesterday, the dealership tech figured out the whine and they are replacing the power steering pump as just doing a fluid flush decreased the noise but didnt totally eliminate it. Picking the car up either later today or tomorrow.

The front bumper has a lot of gravel damage, I was thinking about getting it repainted or replaced. Is there another option that I can look into as far as complete bumper replacement? Something more aggressive, but direct bolt on still?

On a side note, If the shown 4G hadnt been sold when I got there yesterday I would have traded my 3G for it as the price was very tempting and the car itself was immaculate.

 

^




I did NOT expect to see that thing on this page.

 

as a fellow bruins fan, it shames me to see you post a pic of that rubbish on this thread.

 

^^ Honestly, I use to feel the same way about the 4G in the beginning but over the years the shape/style has grown on me.

I tend to put a lot of miles on my TLs, have had a 2G TL-P with 257k miles (still in the family with 343k miles), an 02 TL-S which I sold around 157k, the current 3G has 112K miles on the odo and going strong. I have dont nothing to these cars mechanically beside preventative maintenance over the years.

Keeping that into consideration along with my budget and my only other stipulation that the new DD should have AWD I cant think of anything else but the 4G to replace the current 3G. Its not everyone's cup of tea but it works for me

One of the mods can take down the linked picture in the above posts btw, thanks

 

I feel the same about the 4G. The mechanics of it are excellent and the interior is perfect, IMO. The outside just needs a painted grille and then it's fine.

 

If I could I would get a 4G TL

Then again, I'd love to get a 2011 335i as well!

 

I don't know about the looks of the 4G, to me Acura failed with the big nose styling of their complete line up and lost a lot of sales even though the tech advanced with awd etc. after my 3G TL I wanted something faster with more mod capabilities but the 4g was never a thought because of styling. I like the 335's/135's a lot but love my Evo x and never looked back after trading my 3G for it, the only thing next I can think of is gtr.

 

From the December 12 issue of Autoweek.

 

they just get better and better. i love the 335i's. my goodness.

no sport pack though? hmmm

 

There's a full sport version. I believe an M-Sport package may be forthcoming.

 

No, it's not 3 Series related....but my Dad is really excited about what he is going to pick up tomorrow.

A 2011 535i Deep Sea Blue (I think) over Black with Premium and Sport Packages.
The dealer has already taken it off his website so I can't get (nor remember) all the details.

Since it was the last left over 2011 at the dealership he's getting a pretty good deal on it.

 

 

^^I just talked to him, I don't think he can get to the dealership fast enough.

I think my Mom ok'd it as long as he gets rid of his Ducati ST4s which has become a money pit.

 

Here it is.

 

Whoops. Sorry for the big size. First time doing this on the iphone

 

Congrats to your dad. That's an AWESOME car.

Let the modding begin.

 

Beautiful. That color is perfect.

 

+1

 

Love the F10, congrats!

Really itching for a E9 or something.

 

Give this 335 a look.....have a peep around the site as well. This guy does top notch work....enjoy!
http://1013mm.com/blog/2012/01/alans-bmw-335i-interior/

 

What do you think that car goes for? $70-80k? Maybe more? I have no idea what mint 3.0 CSLs go for.

I saw an ad for one on "bring a trailer" and the comments said the seller wanted "low 100s" for an all original car that looks like it might be a "2" or better.

A 3.0CS in very good condition is like $15-20k. The lightweight makes a huge difference apparently.

 

Ha yea i was day dreaming of the most part, even for the 3.0CS.

I will be at bimmerfest 2012 so I am hoping to see a few to drool over!