New Member Introduction

[Blendercloud]

Hey everyone!

I am the proud, new owner of a red 1989 325ix. I've been looking for the right one for several years now. It will be shipping from Reno, Nevada this week and should be in St. Louis in about 10 days. First thing's first, it's going to need a new timing belt and water pump (which I already bought).

A little about me... I'm a former Marine who loves BMW's. This will be my fourth. My first car (13 years ago) was a '83 320i. I've also had a 2001 325i, and currently have a '83 320i sitting in the back yard. My first taste of all-wheel drive came from my current daily driver, a 2007 Mazdaspeed 6. I have been a moderator for the Mazda 6/Mazdaspeed 6 section and Missouri section of Mazdas247.com for a couple of years now.

I'm looking forward to being a productive member of the site and thank you all for the wealth of knowledge I've already been able to take advantage of!

Chris

[Simon S]

Wecome to the madness.

[blunttech]

welcome chris Semper Fi. Post pics when it arrives

[5ickride]

Welcome aboard! Post pics when you can

[Blendercloud]

It's a California car with 203,000. Car is fully intact with a functional viscous coupler. I knew it was my car when I found it rust free, unmolested, and with all the service documentation and receipts from the past 21 years. I'll have pictures of the car as soon as the truck gets here.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

[txtorquemade]

Semper Fi....

A iX huh? Nice. Wish I had one just to take skiing in CO or NM.

Timing belt is first up for sure. Just did mine. Hope you dont have the drama I did...LOL.

Welcome and happy motoring/modding on the new iX. Im sure you know you can get a lot of good help and advice on here.

Bimmerforum sucks!!... (Not really, Im just on a tear with them cause I got a warning for calling someone a douchebag).

and yes... I wear my sunglasses at night.

[IRON-E]

Welcome, were finally pull luring in better members......

[Blendercloud]

Semper Fi....

A iX huh? Nice. Wish I had one just to take skiing in CO or NM.

Timing belt is first up for sure. Just did mine. Hope you dont have the drama I did...LOL.

Welcome and happy motoring/modding on the new iX. Im sure you know you can get a lot of good help and advice on here.

Bimmerforum sucks!!... (Not really, Im just on a tear with them cause I got a warning for calling someone a douchebag).

and yes... I wear my sunglasses at night.

I've got the timing belt and water pump (and appropriate soft goods) sitting in the floor in my office already! I was going to drive the car back from Reno but the guy I bought it from was upfront with me and let me know it needed to be changed in the next 5k. After that I thought it best to have the car shipped instead. 1800 miles would have been a stupid gamble.

I have been looking for one of those cars for a while now. I've seen probably a dozen go up for sale and they just didn't work for me (no documents, accidents, rust, etc).

As far as bimmerforums... I'm a one-forum kind of guy. I spent about a month looking through all the forums before deciding which to join. This one has the most market activity from what I could tell, which will help if I need some parts!

Welcome, were finally pull luring in better members......

Thanks! I'm hoping to get some pictures in this thread late next week.

[kingston]

Welcome to another Missouri member! I moved to Kansas City 7.5 years ago, but drive my 325 there fairly frequently. Keeping an eye out for StL meets in the spring.

Can't wait to see pics!

[slammin.e28]

Yess! An IX! If it gets "lost in transit" don't come looking for me...:rofl:

[bzboardz]

welcome enjoy your stay

[Blendercloud]

Thanks guys! The car gets picked up tomorrow. I've picked up a replacement dash and an iS lip. I'm not going to be doing too much "extra" stuff to the car because I want to keep it as close to original as possible. Pics soon and enjoy the snow if you've got it!

[Blendercloud]

So, the shipping company never showed. Several days the seller waiting for them to come. I was following up with them by email only to find that a driver wasn't even assigned to the route. So I grabbed the bull by the horns and flew to Reno to pick it up Friday morning. 1,850 miles and 26 hours later I got back to St. Louis with my new baby. I'll be seafoaming and fixing a couple of leaks this weekend. I'll snap some pictures while I work!

[JJe30]

Welcome to r3v and e30's

[LJ851]

Welcome. Reno to St. Louis ? Thats quite the first date with your new ride!