Hi Everyone. My first E30, a 318is.

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  • megatron
    Advanced Member
    • Jul 2014
    • 152

    #1

    Hi Everyone. My first E30, a 318is.

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. A few days ago, I brought home this old gal, a 91 318is. This is my first E30.



    She's pretty much bone stock and was really well maintained by her previous owners; came with thick folder of every record from new. Really happy with it so far and I'm looking forward driving and maintaining and doing some functional and tasteful modifications on this car.

    I'm happy to be on the board and look forward to contributing as much as I can.

    Cheers.
    GearSwitch E30 Cup Holder available now at http://gearswitch.us

  • Brilliantrot 318is
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Oct 2011
    • 1073

    #2
    Welcome!
    great platform, looking forward to seeing your future posts and updates.

    -a fellow 318is & m42 enthusiast
    Transaction Feedback: -click here
    [e30: '91 318is coupe|brilliantrot||e36: '98 318ti|fern green|California top|M-Tech]
    [URL="http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=300453"]

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    • tak7
      E30 Modder
      • Sep 2010
      • 856

      #3
      Nice looking car, congrats!
      Welcome to r3v

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      • animal
        E30 Modder
        • Jan 2010
        • 804

        #4
        Wow - that is super clean! LUCKY. Take care of her. If you wanna get rid of that big bus airbag wheel - hit me up!
        91 DS S52 Slicktop, 91 Calypso M42, 89 Royalblau M20, 84 Bahama Beige 323i, M535, Euro e24, ap1

        www.RenownUSA.com
        ig @RenownUSA / @rude.scott

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        • DER E30
          R3VLimited
          • Sep 2013
          • 2343

          #5
          Awesome looking car! Whereabouts in the US are ya?
          -Christian

          '02 ///M3 CarbonSchwartz 6MT daily beast
          08/91 Mtechnic II 325IC alpine/lotus
          318iS, slow build/garage queen...
          '37 Chevy pickup, the über project
          Originally posted by roguetoaster
          Be sure to remind them that the M42 is one of the best engines ever made, but be sure to not mention where it actually falls on that list.

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          • fresh_TD
            R3VLimited
            • Aug 2013
            • 2457

            #6
            Great start you got here

            Sent from my Note 4
            '91 318i (Alpine) - daily
            '88 325ix (Zinno) - drive here and there!

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            • 5ickride
              R3VLimited
              • Jun 2009
              • 2922

              #7
              Originally posted by DER E30
              Awesome looking car! Whereabouts in the US are ya?
              Im going to guess Detroit

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              • megatron
                Advanced Member
                • Jul 2014
                • 152

                #8
                Thanks everyone for the welcomes. I am in the DC metro area.
                GearSwitch E30 Cup Holder available now at http://gearswitch.us

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                • CorvallisBMW
                  Long Schlong Longhammer
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 13039

                  #9
                  daaaaaaammnnn that's clean. Nice!

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                  • Cabriolet
                    R3V OG
                    • Apr 2010
                    • 9620

                    #10
                    Congratulation on the new car!
                    Post up more pics
                    Much wow
                    I hate 4 doors

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                    • Gary Yogurt
                      Member
                      • Jul 2014
                      • 84

                      #11
                      I saw this car! I hope that the battery tray rust isn't too bad and you haggled the seller down a bit. Welcome!
                      Eternally searching for a nice set of BMW Sheepskin Seat Covers for Comfort Seats.

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                      • FL318is
                        E30 Fanatic
                        • Sep 2006
                        • 1396

                        #12
                        Welcome to the cult and the 318is!

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                        • megatron
                          Advanced Member
                          • Jul 2014
                          • 152

                          #13
                          Thanks all.

                          Gary Yogurt, battery tray rust was well isolated and controlled, but for my own OCD, I'll probably end up cutting and welding in some replacement metal. PO and I were able to agree on a price we were both OK with.

                          Car overall is super clean, and really really well maintained and recorded through the years. Been driving it around the last few days to get more acquainted and have been making list and ordering parts for little nitpicky things I want to take care of. It's a fun little car.
                          GearSwitch E30 Cup Holder available now at http://gearswitch.us

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                          • Gary Yogurt
                            Member
                            • Jul 2014
                            • 84

                            #14
                            That's great. If it wasn't for my insistence on six cylinders, I probably would have tried to take a look at it. It looked like it was well-cared for.
                            Eternally searching for a nice set of BMW Sheepskin Seat Covers for Comfort Seats.

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                            • sapurvis
                              Wrencher
                              • Aug 2013
                              • 217

                              #15
                              Sweet! A new M42 Goon! Welcome and hope to see some more pics of your new pride and joy.
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                              1991 318is Alpinweiß II M42

                              2013 VW Golf R Candy White



                              "Straight roads are for fast cars, turns are for fast drivers."

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