And so it begins...

[Derptastic]

My last two cars were mid-90's Volkswagens and I was ready for something better...

Last night I bought this beautiful Alpine White 1988 BMW 325i and my first impressions are:

I love it! It is my first proper car. It has a proper engine, it's properly rear wheel drive (I will never own a front WD car ever again, unless it's diesel and gets 55MPG), it's got proper headlights, the hood opens the proper way...

That's more than can be said about my Jetta or Passat.



I got a nice long to do list for it. First thing is CV joints need to be replaced and I need new tires. Later I'll get a white plastic bumper for the front and possibly some new rims to show off the red powder coated brake calipers. Then I'll lower it, stiffen up the suspension a little... After that I'll perform an S52 swap and supercharge it. Maybe get sport seats and fog lights (maybe?)

OK maybe just a little wishful thinking...

[91greg325i]

Welcome to your newest addiction.

[RainierHooker]

I have a feeling that it isn't gonna be just 'wishfull thinking'. Once the bug gets under your skin you will find all those mods in the car and none of your monies in your wallet...

Welcome to the Psych-ward

[Vince30]

Welcome! :twisted:

[IronJoe]

Nice car!!

Looks like there are a lot of Pacific Northwestern members here.

[theox69]

Very nice!
I hope you have the cash for all that!

[Cabriolet]

Welcome.
tips for success:
1. get all the maintenance up to date.(including 55W 5k HIDs)
2. lower it.
3. get some wheels.
4. get an "IS" lip and fog lights
5. photo shoot so we can all enjoy it with you.
Best of luck with your new adventure!

[Derptastic]

Thanks for the warm welcomes. I'll be sure to tap this forum for the wealth of knowledge and expertise it possesses.

[RainierHooker]

Thanks for the warm welcomes. I'll be sure to tap this forum for the wealth of knowledge and expertise it possesses.

...oh wait, you were serious

[Cabriolet]

BTW isn't that just an "i" and not an "is"?

[iwantspeed]

BTW isn't that just an "i" and not an "is"?

maplight mirror
and alpineweib mirrors beg to differ.

original poster
i like your car
nice color choice
i like your euro girlls
i need to pick up a set.

[Cabriolet]

maplight mirror
and alpineweib mirrors beg to differ.

didn't know they came in 4door, w/o IS spoiler and lip.

[325ix]

Looks like a great start! It doesn't even need to be cleaned up to look good. Can't wait to see were this goes, and welcome.

[91greg325i]

didn't know they came in 4door, w/o IS spoiler and lip.

Thats correct. It is an i, not an is... But it does have an is spoiler... I've seen the car in person and it is probably one of the cleanest ones around here (except for mine, naturally... ;)).

Post up some more pictures of the engine bay/interior!!!

[Derptastic]

Yeah sorry, I was confused- the trunk lid that's on it doesn't have a badge. It's an I not an IS. I edited my OP to reflect that. I'll post some more pics shortly.