MI CL Gems and Junk...7/23

[georgE30]

or this one
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/3117430652.html

this is hilarious.

someone should offer 750 and tell him to keep the body kit

[georgE30]

how 'bout an original owner 'vert??
http://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/3118250034.html



looks like a cream puff

This makes me feel good about how much I paid for my original owner vert.

[absolutdog]

another runner.....

but is it a 325 or a 318????
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/3152910855.html

A little gem that is still a ball to drive. This is an original-owner, well-loved car. Leather seats. 5-speed manual trans. Limited slip differential. 4cyl 1.8 L. 124,000 miles (mostly on the highway). Alloy wheels. Spare set of steel wheels that were used for winter tires. The body is starting to show some rust, but for its age, it is in excellent condition. The engine runs well. Work required on cooling system. Complete disclosure of all recommended service available to serious inquiries.

[absolutdog]

This one's some forum member.... but I forget who

Due to extensive travel in the next few months I am forced to sell one of my bmw e30's and Judy will have to be the one. I currently have a 325i convertible and a 325e coupe which are a blast to drive, one of the most renowned BMW's by enthusiasts, easy to work on, and parts are inexpensive in comparison to other imports.

It has standard:
-Blue top
-Blue (Cirrusblau-metallic) Exterior
-2.5 litre inline six cyclinder engine
-Automatic transmission
-Two wheel RWD
-Power locks and windows
-Tan leather interior/ Recaro style seats - Although not produced by Recaro, they resemble the supportive side bolsters found on racing seats. I have to point out the value of this interior, as I paid ~$750 and traveled and hour north of Detroit to get the seats for my coupe and they are not as nice as these... I would have loved to use these in my coupe but the convertible and sedans/coups use a different stitch pattern and I wanted to keep the replacements close to original.
-AM/FM radio with tape player - unfortunately tape player function does not work but could be picked up on the forums for very cheap as most people replace theirs with aftermarket.

The good:
-New alternator
-New Battery
-Newer tires
-Bilstein shocks
-Unknown but what look to be H&R sport springs - Car has obviously been lowered and has a "tight/responsive" ride
-Leather seats
-M-tec 1 Steering wheel

The bad:
-Cracked dashboard - common problem but can be replaced.
-Overheats at idle - Will be fixed with fan clutch replacement before sale
-Leaking radiator - Will be fixed before sale
-Strut mounts look old and could use replacement
-Top leaks at windows with excessive water ie. car wash
-Valve cover gasket could use replacement - over time motor oil will build up on valve cover
-Exhaust is a tad loud - Dont know for sure but probably the muffler
-Cosmetics - Car was obviously repainted at some point and has peeled in a few locations also has three small dents on hood
-Cruise control does not work well
-Steering rack might leak - Has now been proven but I saw a little fluid on the boot
-ABS does not work - I have yet to see an e30 with the functioning ABS
-Coolant light is on regardless of coolant level - I have the same issue on my other one and even with the replacement of the sensor, it will no go away..

This list may seem a little daunting, but I am quite critical on my cars and wanted to point out everything which I see as a potential issue. It has been nothing but reliable for me thus far and I am sure it will treat the next owner just as well.

Call/Text/Email to come take a look - I am sure you wont be disappointed