It’s Here!

[twright]

My car is finally here. Here is a picture of it at the Port of Baltimore getting ready for its big trip to Indianapolis. Car started right up. Hope it makes it.

[mike.bmw]

Good luck! Post photos of the trip home so we can follow along. :)

[323i E30]

There is no picture on my screen. Curious though! :)

[twright]

Sorry, I have been a little lax in updating this post.

Here is its first gas stop in Baltimore. I was sweating bullets, with the gas needle on "E" and the low fuel indicator lit up. I had no idea if I was going to get stranded out on the Interstate:

Two of the locals gave me a thumbs up on my new acquisition.

[twright]

Here we are driving through Pennsylvania. Yes, I was taking my life in my hands getting this shot. The engine was running great but the suspension is a little loose. Every time a truck went by, the wind blast moved the car around in the lane. Two hands on the wheel were required (unless you need a picture!).

The good news is that this twitchiness will be easily sorted out with a suspension bushing refresh.

[twright]

Yes, there is something wrong with the windshield wipers. They won't park in the correct location.

[twright]

Entering Indiana!

Everything is running great. I think I can make it.

[twright]

I made it!

650 miles from Baltimore to Indianapolis and all I had to do was put air in the tires and add a little water to the radiator because of a small leak.

I just saved $1000 in shipping costs to get the car from the port. (My Southwest ticket was only $79!)

[mjweimer]

Congrats! Maybe I'll see this around Indy when some of the events get back to normal.


MJ

[roguetoaster]

Looks good! I'm sure that was a fun trip.

[twright]

The trip was exciting and satisfying. Exciting because of my new toy and satisfying because of the money I saved and the accomplishment of successfully buying this car from so far away.

[roguetoaster]

Now if someone would write up a US export for sale so we can start unloading these "rare" US big bumper models...

[cory58]

Sweet! Welcome to the club.

[mike.bmw]

Awesome! My trip home was also 650 miles after picking up my e30. Atlanta, GA to VA. Good way to get to know the car!