1991 318iS
After 8 years of ownership (14 Years in family) I am considering selling as it was rear ended by a concrete light pole base Monday February 10, 2014.
Model: BMW 318iS
Year: 1991
Vin:WBAAF9319MEE69625
Chassis Miles ~220K, Engine Replaced (2001)~ All new gaskets, seals, coil packs were done before install
Email: rmtims070362@aol.com
I originally bought the car March of 2005, from my brother (a BMW enthusiast and mechanic). It was stock with 14" BBS Weaves and iS rear spoiler and had ~103K on it at the time and had a blown engine. My brother bought an low mileage engine in Oklahoma and went through the whole motor replacing all necessary seals, gaskets etc. Sourced the Euroweaves from Ebay.de.
For the past 13 years it has been driven daily and some very long road trips. The interior is nice for tan; however, I had always planned on black. The sport seats were professionally done by Don's Auto Upholstery in Memphis with premium vinyl and tweed inserts (~ $1,000) The rear seat is the original tan vinyl with no rips, tears or stains.The dash is the only area I wanted to change.
Most of the receipts for repairs and parts are available; however, I had a house fire and lost some documentation.
The car was rear-ended in 2011 and both front and rear bumpers were replaced with NEW OEM by a body shop here in Memphis. Title is clean and clear.
The only other mishap was a collision with a tire retread on the intersate. This incident ripped off the iS Lip and brake duct. The most recent damage was caused by a concrete pole (which was moving pretty fast) on Feb. 10th. The main damage was the rear plastic bumper and trim, left tail lamp and left quarter panel. It has not been repaired. Estimate of damage is ~ $1,800.
Engine
220XXX Miles
M42 (Due for Timing Chain soon)
OEM plug wires (2010)
Polished Valve Cover
BAVAUTO Tuning chip (2006)
Custom Supersprint Exhaust and Tip
E30 M3 Harness Cover
New BEHR radiator and OEM hoses,water pump andthermostat (2012)
Thermostat (2012)
CASTROL Syntech Blend every 5,000 Miles
Strong motor, Needs front seal which I was going to deal with when TC is replaced
New Battery (2012)
New Alternator BOSCH- (2012)
Drive Train
New BMW Driveshaft (2012)
4:10 LSD
New Half Shafts (2011)
Suspension and Wheels
15' BBS EuroWeaves
205/55/15 Federal Tires, with <2K on them
LEM Control Arms with 20K
New ATE rotors and BOSCH pads with 20K (2012)
Exterior
7/10
Over 8 years of ownership Faithfully Washed, Waxed, Clay and Detailed
New windshield (2012)
New OEM front bumper covers and trim (2010 and 2011) **Professionally Painted bumper trim**
Smoked Marker Lights
OEM European Grille
New OEM European Rear License Panel (2012)
Brand new HELLA Tails (2010)
E30 M- Technic1 Rear spoiler (Professionally prepped and painted 2011) **Excellent Rubber**
E4 Hella French High Beams
H1 Hella (New in 2009)
New Hood Roundel (2011)
Paint is 8/10 overall
A/C Compressor, Condenser (2005) COLD!
Professionally tinted (LEGAL) at Window Tint of Memphis (2011)
Interior
6/10
Tan pleather sport seats with cloth inserts
Rear Seat is like new
iS package
Map light mirror
Coco Mats (Drivers Side is badly worn at Gas Pedal)
Momo steering wheel with ALPINA horn button (Have Airbag Wheel as well)
PIONEER late '90's tape deck with 6 DISK CD changer mounted in trunk (Under Package Shelf)
ALPINA shift knob and emblem
Cons
Missing IS Lip (Hit a retread on I-40 back in Spring 2013) No damage to Valence
Needs Brake Duct (from same incident above)
Drivers seat has noticeable wear to left bolster
Several small dents to driver door (parking lots)
Missing 1 Center Cap RR Wheel
Left Side Wheels were refinished and lips polished (2006) Never got to the right side (See Pics)
Dash cracks (I did fill in the cracks and have a dash cover for it)
Carpet is dingy in places. (It is beige and I had planned on dying Black this Spring)
Needs Front End Alignment
Power Antenna is unplugged
Possible RR wheels bearing
Rear and Left Rear Quarter damage from accident last week (2/10/2014)
* ~ 6 Hours of Body Work on Rear Panel
* ~8 Hours Left Quarter
* Rear Bumper and Trim
* Left Tail Light
* Need to line up Exhaust
Needs shocks and struts this Summer
Under engine shield is off but included
Dent on Right Fender
NO RUST
I have driven this daily since 2005 and it is the best BMW I have ever owned. Very practical M42 and reliable! The custom exhaust has a very mellow tone that is not too loud-but very distinct. This car is not perfect by any means, but is a car you can depend on for daily use and has personality. All parts are BMW and many were sourced through E30Zone.net, German Ebay, Gutenparts and Bluntech. Maintainence has been done by me and my brother. The radioator, driveshaft were done professionally by ALPINE Autoworks in Memphis. The damage from the accident was estimated ~ $1,800 with LKQ Parts,Labor and Paint. I have some feelers out there for the Rear Bumper and trim ($200 Shipped from several members on R3v).
I think it is time to look for a more practical DD and want this car to go to an E30 enthusiast. It's not a concours quality E 30, but would be a special car for someone. I love to look at this car and driving it is something I look forward to every morning and it always gets compliments! I have always tried to treat this car like it is 20 +years old and never rag it out. I am in Memphis, Tennessee and continue to drive it in the current condition. Title in hand. ASKING $2,600 OBO
After 8 years of ownership (14 Years in family) I am considering selling as it was rear ended by a concrete light pole base Monday February 10, 2014.
Model: BMW 318iS
Year: 1991
Vin:WBAAF9319MEE69625
Chassis Miles ~220K, Engine Replaced (2001)~ All new gaskets, seals, coil packs were done before install
Email: rmtims070362@aol.com
I originally bought the car March of 2005, from my brother (a BMW enthusiast and mechanic). It was stock with 14" BBS Weaves and iS rear spoiler and had ~103K on it at the time and had a blown engine. My brother bought an low mileage engine in Oklahoma and went through the whole motor replacing all necessary seals, gaskets etc. Sourced the Euroweaves from Ebay.de.
For the past 13 years it has been driven daily and some very long road trips. The interior is nice for tan; however, I had always planned on black. The sport seats were professionally done by Don's Auto Upholstery in Memphis with premium vinyl and tweed inserts (~ $1,000) The rear seat is the original tan vinyl with no rips, tears or stains.The dash is the only area I wanted to change.
Most of the receipts for repairs and parts are available; however, I had a house fire and lost some documentation.
The car was rear-ended in 2011 and both front and rear bumpers were replaced with NEW OEM by a body shop here in Memphis. Title is clean and clear.
The only other mishap was a collision with a tire retread on the intersate. This incident ripped off the iS Lip and brake duct. The most recent damage was caused by a concrete pole (which was moving pretty fast) on Feb. 10th. The main damage was the rear plastic bumper and trim, left tail lamp and left quarter panel. It has not been repaired. Estimate of damage is ~ $1,800.
Engine
220XXX Miles
M42 (Due for Timing Chain soon)
OEM plug wires (2010)
Polished Valve Cover
BAVAUTO Tuning chip (2006)
Custom Supersprint Exhaust and Tip
E30 M3 Harness Cover
New BEHR radiator and OEM hoses,water pump andthermostat (2012)
Thermostat (2012)
CASTROL Syntech Blend every 5,000 Miles
Strong motor, Needs front seal which I was going to deal with when TC is replaced
New Battery (2012)
New Alternator BOSCH- (2012)
Drive Train
New BMW Driveshaft (2012)
4:10 LSD
New Half Shafts (2011)
Suspension and Wheels
15' BBS EuroWeaves
205/55/15 Federal Tires, with <2K on them
LEM Control Arms with 20K
New ATE rotors and BOSCH pads with 20K (2012)
Exterior
7/10
Over 8 years of ownership Faithfully Washed, Waxed, Clay and Detailed
New windshield (2012)
New OEM front bumper covers and trim (2010 and 2011) **Professionally Painted bumper trim**
Smoked Marker Lights
OEM European Grille
New OEM European Rear License Panel (2012)
Brand new HELLA Tails (2010)
E30 M- Technic1 Rear spoiler (Professionally prepped and painted 2011) **Excellent Rubber**
E4 Hella French High Beams
H1 Hella (New in 2009)
New Hood Roundel (2011)
Paint is 8/10 overall
A/C Compressor, Condenser (2005) COLD!
Professionally tinted (LEGAL) at Window Tint of Memphis (2011)
Interior
6/10
Tan pleather sport seats with cloth inserts
Rear Seat is like new
iS package
Map light mirror
Coco Mats (Drivers Side is badly worn at Gas Pedal)
Momo steering wheel with ALPINA horn button (Have Airbag Wheel as well)
PIONEER late '90's tape deck with 6 DISK CD changer mounted in trunk (Under Package Shelf)
ALPINA shift knob and emblem
Cons
Missing IS Lip (Hit a retread on I-40 back in Spring 2013) No damage to Valence
Needs Brake Duct (from same incident above)
Drivers seat has noticeable wear to left bolster
Several small dents to driver door (parking lots)
Missing 1 Center Cap RR Wheel
Left Side Wheels were refinished and lips polished (2006) Never got to the right side (See Pics)
Dash cracks (I did fill in the cracks and have a dash cover for it)
Carpet is dingy in places. (It is beige and I had planned on dying Black this Spring)
Needs Front End Alignment
Power Antenna is unplugged
Possible RR wheels bearing
Rear and Left Rear Quarter damage from accident last week (2/10/2014)
* ~ 6 Hours of Body Work on Rear Panel
* ~8 Hours Left Quarter
* Rear Bumper and Trim
* Left Tail Light
* Need to line up Exhaust
Needs shocks and struts this Summer
Under engine shield is off but included
Dent on Right Fender
NO RUST
I have driven this daily since 2005 and it is the best BMW I have ever owned. Very practical M42 and reliable! The custom exhaust has a very mellow tone that is not too loud-but very distinct. This car is not perfect by any means, but is a car you can depend on for daily use and has personality. All parts are BMW and many were sourced through E30Zone.net, German Ebay, Gutenparts and Bluntech. Maintainence has been done by me and my brother. The radioator, driveshaft were done professionally by ALPINE Autoworks in Memphis. The damage from the accident was estimated ~ $1,800 with LKQ Parts,Labor and Paint. I have some feelers out there for the Rear Bumper and trim ($200 Shipped from several members on R3v).
I think it is time to look for a more practical DD and want this car to go to an E30 enthusiast. It's not a concours quality E 30, but would be a special car for someone. I love to look at this car and driving it is something I look forward to every morning and it always gets compliments! I have always tried to treat this car like it is 20 +years old and never rag it out. I am in Memphis, Tennessee and continue to drive it in the current condition. Title in hand. ASKING $2,600 OBO
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