CT: 1991 318is M50 Brilliantrot Sold

[richardb]

For sale is my old 1991 318is. A friend gave this car to me for my birthday in 2008 after a valve destroyed the original M42. I brought the car back to life and swapped in a 1992 M50 non-vanos motor. The original build is documented here:

http://bit.ly/1TgYa7u

I sold the car to a forum member in 2010 after moving to NYC. Here's a link to the listing back in 2010: http://bit.ly/1l3F9uQ and I bought the car back. Here are the current stats:

The Car:
1991 318is
239,XXX miles
Clean title
All service records since 1991
Original vin tags present on all panels except the hood
VIN: WBAAF9310MEE72154

Engine + Drivetrain:
1992 M50 non-vanos 24 valve (Video: http://bit.ly/1PpBSCF)
Supersprint replica headers
2.5'' exhaust with resonators
Vibrant single in/out muffler
M20 325i/s lightened flywheel
M20 325i/s Sachs clutch
Euro 323i TOB
E34 525 oil pan
Delrin shift bushings
E36 325i driveshaft
4.10 LSD
E21 320i trans mounts
E28 535i motor mounts
SPAL electric fan
Intercooler installed, was intended for future turbo setup

Suspension + Steering:
JOM adjustable coilover shocks/springs
Stock brakes
E21 Brake booster
Steering rack replaced within last few years

Interior:
Leather M-tech I steering wheel
Stock 318is black vinyl sport seats
Beautiful dash
Perfect glove box
Old timey crank-sunroof
Passenger seat recline does not function
ZHP weighted shift knob
M3 black floor mats
Alpine CDE-102 with aux and iPhone cable
Stereo pre-wired to trunk for amp/sub setup if desired
Black dyed carpet (original 318is carpet)
Hot heat
No AC

Body:
All original panels except the hood
Hood is OEM, (vin tag from another car)
Driver fender needs replacing (treated lower portion with rust converter)
Passenger lower fender starting to rust
Classic rear battery box/valence rust (treated with rust converter)
No rust at marker lights
Paint is original except the hood
Recently machine polished the whole car

Other:
Race Skids M50 skid plate
New K&N filter just installed
New BEHR 318is radiator/expansion tank
New Bosch starter
Depo Euro Ellips
OEM Euro Grills
iS front spoiler

The issue is that the car overheats, but it still runs and drives. I did a compression test and found low compression on two adjacent cylinders, numbers 4+5. This is a classic sign that the head gasket is leaking between those two cylinders, and that is what I suspect needs to be repaired. Compression test video here: http://bit.ly/1TpndWT

I don't have time to repair or room to store the car once the snow comes. Playing with these cars is a hobby and passion of mine, but I have to let one go. This would be a great project for someone with some time to invest. Still a great little car that turns heads every time you drive it!

Full photo album: http://bit.ly/1IxzdPL

Sold

[mrmckie]

Interested in a 2003 330xi? Whats the mileage on the motor?

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[dinkman94]

oh man, except for the headgasket/overheating issue that car is the tits. where in ct are you located??

[richardb]

Interested in a 2003 330xi? Whats the mileage on the motor?

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Thanks for the offer, but looking to sell. Unknown.

oh man, except for the headgasket/overheating issue that car is the tits. where in ct are you located??

Thanks man, located in Deep River

[e30Squid]

So Tempting....Nice Car!

[89325iturbo]

Few issues fixed, seems like it would be a solid car.
Oh also what did you use to dye the carpet? Vht? How are the results?

[richardkeith97]

If for any reason you part it out...... I'd take the hole interior.....

[richardb]

So Tempting....Nice Car!

Thanks pal

Few issues fixed, seems like it would be a solid car.
Oh also what did you use to dye the carpet? Vht? How are the results?

Thanks, appreciate it. It is a nice car, whoever comes to see it will buy it. Carpet looks great!

[richardb]

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[6A LDY]

Do you think that the overheating is the symptom or cause of the head gasket?

[richardb]

Going to make this more attractive.

[yahh]

Looking for any turbo parts or anything like that? I have a bunch of stuff I can trade.

[jtbmw]

PM me a video of it running i'm interested

[richardb]

PM me a video of it running i'm interested

Video of the car running is in the listing above ;)

[richardb]

Ttt