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SOLD "#24" ('85 318i / driveable parts car) - BLINGMW - 01-03-2006
ok, since we'll likely be moving back to VA in a few months, I'd like to not have to trip over this car for a while. Some of you saw it at Evan's place last year when I bought it, I will not charge extra for the custom cane dents on the hood. :wink: I don't really expect any of you to be interested, but I figured I'd put it up here.
It's the one in the foreground:
![[Image: wNTUyMzA0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg]](http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTUyMzA0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
The good:
Drove it back from MD, survived as a daily driver for 6 mo
Compression test recently done-- 150, 150, 140, 160
Changed oil now and then, changed about half the coolant
NewER fuel filter, alternator, oil pump, belts
Runs pretty good over 3.5k RPMs
Almost all of the gauges work! In fact, so do locks and other such things
No odd vibrations, brakes, steering, all decent
It's driveable. I still drive it to work sometimes and could drive it to VA
Has a decent set of sport seats in it that I pulled from my track car
The bad:
Runs poorly until warmed up
Runs poorly under 3.5k RPMs with anything over half throttle
Temp gauge crapped out
Suspension pretty tired
Burns/leaks some oil
240k some miles (odo works, I'm just too lazy to go look)
A bit rusty underneath to make a great track car, but not horrible
I THINK the running problems are due to either the low fuel pressure, the sloppy distributor's somewhat randomly dynamic timing, or both. All cyls are firing, and it actually runs in closed loop (02 sensor works), but it doesn't pass emissions.
$500, interesting or lower offers considered
- Dave - 01-03-2006
so you're selling the cane car, and apparently have a track E30. Am I missing something here or did you get a new(er) car?
- BLINGMW - 01-03-2006
nope, I've been DDing the track car, and need to tighten my belt for the next year, so it'll continue to be a DD. I'll of course have to forfeit my multiple E30 crown to Chris or Sean for a while :wink: Idealy I'd like to find a nice 318 as a DD later.
- Chris - 01-03-2006
sorry, think I've got enough for now!
- ScottyB - 01-03-2006
sorry Chan....i've had to dump enough coin into my German pile for now!
- Mike - 01-04-2006
moving back to va? sweet!
Re: FS: "#24" ('85 318i / driveable parts car) - Evan - 01-04-2006
BLINGMW Wrote:ok, since we'll likely be moving back to VA in a few months,This just in:
Experts speculate a shortage of Red Bull energy drink and cheap vodka in the Virginia area in the coming months
Re: FS: "#24" ('85 318i / driveable parts car) - JohnC - 01-04-2006
Evan Wrote:BLINGMW Wrote:ok, since we'll likely be moving back to VA in a few months,This just in:
Experts speculate a shortage of Red Bull energy drink and cheap vodka in the Virginia area in the coming months
Which will coincide with a marked increase in stabbings and cane beatings...
- BLINGMW - 01-04-2006
haha.
Just wait 'till I start making the rounds with my cane to beat some fear into the younger MMers.....
hock: Compression test done at lunch today. I was curious. Good news!
1: 150
2: 150
3: 140
4: 160
- BLINGMW - 01-09-2006
SOLD. You guys missed out :roll: :wink:
- Dave - 01-09-2006
wow, awesome sell Chan!
- BLINGMW - 01-10-2006
um..... thanks? :dunno:
Actually, I feel kind of queasy... week.... only own 1 E30....
power
fading....
- ScottyB - 01-10-2006
lol
"tonight on Atlanta News, a strange rash of burglaries involving late 80's 3 series sedans from european and BMW-exclusive junkyards leave authorities confused. strange cane marks are their only evidence"
- Feersty - 01-10-2006
That is awesome that you sold it Chan, and Scotty that is hilarious!