Meet Michaela, '91 318is

[car_gal_jenni]

Hello everyone! I just thought that I'd stop by and introduce myself and my lucky lady to the community. My name is Jennifer, and I'm from Seattle, WA. I am the proud new owner of a 1991 318is 5sp (whom I've already dubbed Michaela). I am excited to learn and grow within the community! Don't be scared to say hello; I don't bite :P

[CorvallisBMW]

Welcome! Great looking car, what color is it?

[VelvetDesire]

Looking forward to seeing you around Seattle, I'll be the guy in the Blue E36 M3.

[car_gal_jenni]

Welcome! Great looking car, what color is it?

it's actually a respray from the previous owner. the color is the metallic orange that you can get at maaco. not sure the exact color name, but i love it. looks great in the sunshine!

[Wschnitz]

Needs a good wet sanding though.

[car_gal_jenni]

Looking forward to seeing you around Seattle, I'll be the guy in the Blue E36 M3.

Definitely! If you see me, honk & wave!

[car_gal_jenni]

Needs a good wet sanding though.

She's getting properly detailed this weekend. If I have time, I'm aiming for a full interior clean, claybar, & fresh wax.

[car_gal_jenni]

I was caught driving home last night. Fun drive! Boy, do I love this car already!!

[HennaE30]

She's getting properly detailed this weekend. If I have time, I'm aiming for a full interior clean, claybar, & fresh wax.

Mine's next right? :p

looks good, i actually really like that color!

From one "orange" E30 owner to another, Welcome To R3v! :)

P.S: A certain few of us R3ver's can get a little out of control, don't get many women around these parts, but we aren't all bad i promise :p

[car_gal_jenni]

Mine's next right? :P

looks good, i actually really like that color!

From one "orange" E30 owner to another, Welcome To R3v! :)

suuuurrre!!!! come on up to seattle and get in line haha. she'll get the royal treatment

thank you! i love this color too. i hope the weather behaves this weekend so i can get some good photos of her!

[HennaE30]

suuuurrre!!!! come on up to seattle and get in line haha. she'll get the royal treatment

thank you! i love this color too. i hope the weather behaves this weekend so i can get some good photos of her!

Lol want clear weather? come down here, its like 102 all week and 106 this weekend.

Any plans for the car? motor swap? suspension?

And is that a Hartge front valence? i like it, although I would've painted it orange if it were me

[car_gal_jenni]

Lol want clear weather? come down here, its like 102 all week and 106 this weekend.

Any plans for the car? motor swap? suspension?

And is that a Hartge front valence? i like it, although I would've painted it orange if it were me

i've got family in kirbyville; the weather down there is a friggen oven haha.

plans for the car? oh yes. haha. a laundry list. refresh the interior to be all black & in great shape. make sure all my suspension bushings are good (hello, polys!), airbags eventually, retrofitted ellipsoids & fog lights, IS side skirts (for the time being), a few other exterior mods, e36 power steering rack upgrade, short shifter.. and THEN i might think about motor swaps.

[IceWhite]

Hello Jennifer!
Once the E30 bug bites, it never lets go. Enjoy.
Lovely color though.

[Cabriolet]

Hi jen. there are a lot of m42 lovers here, not myself but others.
I love the color. it's nice seeing not the same color as repeated over and over by BMW.
But the best advise I can give you is get on the maintenance asap. M42s have a bad habit of crapping out randomly, mainly from neglect but most of this can be cured with a little wrenching.
but here are the rules to live by
1 Never buy ebay or URO parts. you'll end up with a broken car.
2 save the money and buy higher end upgrades, this one i didnt follow and no i'm out over 20k+ in mistakes.
3 change your oil and spark plugs often
4 enjoy the journey, the destination is just a byproduct.

[spanish pants]

Welcome! Love the colour. It´s nice to see an IS that isn´t Brilliantrot.