FS: Alpine 318iS

[chondamx]

1991 BMW 318iS
Alpine on grey cloth
142,XXX miles

I have thoroughly enjoyed this little M42 powered E30, but I need to start focusing priorities on purchasing a home. Too many of my projects are in other people’s garages—its time to have my own.

I purchased this car in July 2014 and have done the vast majority of the work to it. It runs like an absolute top and has no timing chain guide rattle that M42s are notorious for. I just took it on a 600 mile round trip to the Fall Southeast Brodeo and had zero trouble at all. The paint was professionally corrected in August 2014 and cleans up nicely for original paint.

Highlights:

15x7.5 Ronal LS wheels
205/50/15 BFG Rivals <1000k
New rotors/pads/wear sensors <1000k
Bavauto Springs
Billy sports
Lemforder control arms/ball joints <1000k
Condor racing front CABs <1000k
HQ Autosports COP conversion and plugs <1000k
New ZHP knob
Newer Behr radiator
Mess under intake removed
New intake boot
Virtually crack free dash
New roundels
New fuel line on top of tank
New fuel filter
No rust anywhere
All VINs match on panels

Full disclosure:

This car needs nothing to be completely drivable as-is, but there are a few quirks. Something is wrong with the radio/speakers. There is power at all speakers, but if the volume is turned up it becomes a distorted mess. I believe the factory premium sound amp may be bad and should be a relatively easy fix following Luke’s (stereoinstaller’s) instructions. Also, the motometer odometer isn't working, although I suspect it broke recently. With the exception of the radio and odometer, everything works inside. There are a couple of small tears in the bottom cushion of the driver's seat.

The only mechanical issue is the differential is whining. The pinion bearing appears to be the culprit and if I find a 4.10 LSD local, I will replace it prior to the sale. Central locking works from the trunk and passenger side, but not the driver's door.

During the paint correction, a difference in paint thickness was found on the passenger side rear quarter panel, thus indicating work had been done. The panel is straight with no signs of any previous accidents and the title is clean, but in the name of disclosure, paint work has been done. Also, the front edge of the driver's fender is dented and the passenger door has a few small door dings.

Overall, this 318iS is a fantastic driver and I hate to see it go, but such is life. I will include both the Ronals and the very nice original basketweaves for my asking price of $4800. Several distinguished members of this forum have seen/ridden in this E30 and can substantiate my advert. Please PM me with any questions! Due to an unfortunate hard-drive crash that housed my photo libraries, pictures will be added continually. I appreciate your patients, and apologize for only having downloadable photos available to me currently.

Thank you,
Chris





This car is a winner...of the broner!

[RUFFLZ]

I'd be amazed if this lasted the week.

[chondamx]

I'd be amazed if this lasted the week.

Thanks! It would be great if it didn't :).

All PMs replied to, thanks for the interest guys!

[keada714]

Great looking car and price! Too bad your too far!

[Chasen88]

Looks clean.

[chondamx]

Great looking car and price! Too bad your too far!

I am always up for a road trip and would even consider shipping it ;).

Looks clean.

Thanks man!


Hey guys...more pictars! I appreciate the patients with me getting more photos up. I jumped the gun and took some of a dirty car, but my time is short with full time work and full time school, so I will wash it and post more later this week.

It was brought to my attention that I neglected to mention the A/C does not blow cold. It needs an R12 charge or to be converted to R134. If I still have this in the spring, it will be converted as it is relatively easy and inexpensive to do. The heat will run you out--it works great.

This dash has a very small (maybe an inch) crack where it is circled. You can only see the crack while looking in through the windshield and the glare wasn't letting me capture it accurately. Also, this picture doesn't show it, but the carpet could use a shampooing.

Please PM me with any questions! She needs a good home and I would much rather sell to an enthusiast than throw it up on Craigslist.

Thanks so much,
Chris



Tears in seat bottom and an airbag wheel that begs to be replaced with an Mtech:



Back seat:



Here I have circled a slightly bunched headliner due to shrinking door seals, a check panel with a small hole, and someone used gorilla glue to secure the seal around the mirror...a razor blade would probably take it off, but knowing me, the carpet would pick up a few blood stains. Again, going for full disclosure here.



The powerhouse M42! Also, ABS sensors that are not crumbling to their death and a new intake boot.



Coil on Plug conversion with new Champion plugs:



The mirrors are the worst part of the exterior by far; they could use a respray. Did I mention the car was dirty?



Even if you don't buy this car, you should buy these tires. They're awesome!



Please try to ignore the absolutely filthy wheels.



Yeah, she's straight:



I like square butts, I can not lie...I guess marking out two plates in photoshop is too much work. Fail.



I already miss this car:

[Sideways87]

I have personally rode in this car. It runs like a dream. The inside and outside are just as described by chondamx.

[chondamx]

I have personally rode in this car. It runs like a dream. The inside and outside are just as described by chondamx.

Thanks, Zach!

All PMs replied to--as always, I appreciate the interest!

Thanks,
Chris

[revolve40]

PM'd. Beautiful car.

[deeppinkdiver]

pm sent

[chondamx]

All PMs replied to! If you're looking for a relatively clean 318iS, this one is probably going to be gone soon, so act now! Thanks for the continued interest, guys!

--Chris

[Oats]

If you were posting this three months from now, I'd buy it in a heartbeat!

GLWS

[chondamx]

Bump! Car is being listed locally this week.

[damastah]

Hey. Can you show me more pics of the dent please ?

[chondamx]

I will snap a close up picture of the dent soon. All PMs replied to. Thanks, guys and gals

--Chris