Look what I bought... (it's not an E30, but it's a BMW)

[thectrlguy]

Ok.. fair enough... Out of curiosity, just how many have you "serviced"?

We service them.
Is that enough "Real World" experience for you? Each item listed above comes directly from experience with 8er's in our shop.

Yes, I've driven them.

You're also focusing solely on the negative. I said they look great. They are a great GT car when they run/drive right. Wonderful for a long leisurely drive.

-C

[UNHCLL]

Guy....

I'm not "defending" my purchase.... I couldn't be happier quite frankly...

Have you actually owned one? Or are you just giving me whatever you "learned" on the internet?

In closing.... you crapped on MY thread....

We Remain,

We service them.
Is that enough "Real World" experience for you? Each item listed above comes directly from experience with 8er's in our shop.

Yes, I've driven them.

You're also focusing solely on the negative. I said they look great. They are a great GT car when they run/drive right. Wonderful for a long leisurely drive.

-C

[thectrlguy]

Guy....

I'm not "defending" my purchase.... I couldn't be happier quite frankly...

Have you actually owned one? Or are you just giving me whatever you "learned" on the internet?

In closing.... you crapped on MY thread....

We Remain,

:weak:

If you need to defend your purchase go for it.
I'm just sharing my experiences with the 8 series...

-C

[UNHCLL]

Mr. Negator.....

1. It's a car buddy...

2. If I wanted all out reliability and cheap maintenance bills... I would have bought a Camry...

3. Not to mention, for the amount I am going to drive it..... I don't predict it being a total pain in the ass.....

4. If it fucks up.... well... such is life...

:weak:

If you need to defend your purchase go for it.
I'm just sharing my experiences with the 8 series...

-C

[thectrlguy]

Mr. Negator.....

1. It's a car buddy...

2. If I wanted all out reliability and cheap maintenance bills... I would have bought a Camry...

3. Not to mention, for the amount I am going to drive it..... I don't predict it being a total pain in the ass.....

4. If it fucks up.... well... such is life...

Actually, thats what reason sounds like.
That car is litterally 2 M20's in 1.
2 ECU's, 2 Wiring harnesses, 2 Batteries, etc.
Wait till 1 of the batteries dies...

Its a clusterfuck of electronics.

I've been offered 8er's before and walked away.
Better hope the sunroof never dies... you can't buy individual pieces, just the whole cartridge/motor/insert.... $5k+, plus entire interior disassembly to install.

We won't even get into the horrible transmission failure rate.

Awesome looking cars.
Floaty/soft to drive.
Shitty to maintain


Congrats though, I hope the PO's took care of it.

[thectrlguy]

Thanks Luke!

Wow.

Just fucking WOW.

What a beauty. I know one day there will be one in my garage.

Drive it, break it, fix it, use that damn thing, ACS goodies and all.

Sweet find!

Luke

[UNHCLL]

So THAAAAAAT's what envy sounds like. Ha.

Actually, thats what reason sounds like.
That car is litterally 2 M20's in 1.
2 ECU's, 2 Wiring harnesses, 2 Batteries, etc.
Wait till 1 of the batteries dies...

Its a clusterfuck of electronics.

I've been offered 8er's before and walked away.
Better hope the sunroof never dies... you can't buy individual pieces, just the whole cartridge/motor/insert.... $5k+, plus entire interior disassembly to install.

We won't even get into the horrible transmission failure rate.

Awesome looking cars.
Floaty/soft to drive.
Shitty to maintain


Congrats though, I hope the PO's took care of it.

[StereoInstaller1]

Wow.

Just fucking WOW.

What a beauty. I know one day there will be one in my garage.

Drive it, break it, fix it, use that damn thing, ACS goodies and all.

Sweet find!

Luke

[thectrlguy]

Thanks man... I can't wait...

The wife on the other hand.... doesn't know about it yet... should prove to be entertaining...

I was just talking about E31's with a friend last night, nice find man. Looks like it just needs a good cleaning.

[thectrlguy]

No dice on the website / JNS Import.... like I said, he does this part-time..... I "googled" JNS Imports, looks like they are from Alberta...

Does your guy have a web site? Doesn't happen to be JNS Imports does it?

That is a very clean car.

[thectrlguy]

Good one!!

Thanks... I've wanted one for a long time.... should be fun....

So THAAAAAAT's what envy sounds like. Ha.



Nice find, Cntrl. Early self Christmas presents FTW.

[LINUS]

Have fun with the repair bills... don't abuse it or drive it very hard.

So THAAAAAAT's what envy sounds like. Ha.



Nice find, Cntrl. Early self Christmas presents FTW.

[whiltebeitel]

Have fun with the repair bills... don't abuse it or drive it very hard.

[GarrettM]

Does your guy have a web site? Doesn't happen to be JNS Imports does it?

That is a very clean car.

[thectrlguy]

Not exactly, I saw a couple other photo's (maybe 4-5). Then bought it.... I wound up deleting the other photo's.....

So you bought the car after seeing only that one picture? Niiiice!