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[mkcman17]

Thats what I keep telling her, at that age it nearly impossible to find anything under 100k, or even under 150k that isnt beat to hell. So like you said, its not a matter of if it breaks down, but when

Coming from someone that has torn down an ix almost completely, they require a lot of commitment on upkeep. I bought one with a leaking trans and blown transfercase. I decided to do a manual swap, in which labor took three days and parts-sourcing took 4 months. Manual driveline parts are not easy or cheap to find in working condition, so I would recommend buying an automatic if it's just for a daily. Cheaper and more abundant driveline components. Just my opinion from my experience.

Sold last year in very clean condition for 3500 locally.

[cikisdeadly1]

how much do u guys thing new e36 controll arm bushings are gunna cost?

[mcskibadee1]

seems like it's gone to hell ever since mike left. try thebmwpartstore@gmail.com.

Thanks, I will try that. I am about to cancel my order and just go through BMA. Sucks because I have ordered through them before and their prices are great and had great customer service. Too bad.

[Tmeyers]

Coming from someone that has torn down an ix almost completely, they require a lot of commitment on upkeep. I bought one with a leaking trans and blown transfercase. I decided to do a manual swap, in which labor took three days and parts-sourcing took 4 months. Manual driveline parts are not easy or cheap to find in working condition, so I would recommend buying an automatic if it's just for a daily. Cheaper and more abundant driveline components. Just my opinion from my experience.

Sold last year in very clean condition for 3500 locally.

Really??why is manual so hard to come by, were there less imported than autos? And you're saying even rear wheel drive manual parts are hard to come by right?

[semaj4712]

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Manual is more sought after, but to answer your question he is saying the manual swap awd parts r hard to come by

[ethrtyiS]

just get an auto ix or manual i/is.

[2quikmotorwerks]

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Any good body guys or shops you guys recommend , got ran into and need to get my baby fixed

[nickflic3]

Noooooooooo

Where did that happen?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/3750526391.html

[2quikmotorwerks]

Noooooooooo

Where did that happen?
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...750526391.html

It happend a few months ago on the 91 eb in riverside. I've been busy with my 5er so I haven't been messing with the 3 but now I want my baby right for the summer

[mcr_driver]

Sucks to see :(

[Cabriolet]

Any good body guys or shops you guys recommend , got ran into and need to get my baby fixed [ATTACH]69929[/ATTACH]

gonna be much cheaper to get a new shell

[2quikmotorwerks]

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gonna be much cheaper to get a new shell

True but I want MY car fixed not another shell

Parts aren't that much, ive already priced them out. Just need the labor done.

[MonkeyMan]

I thought I'd post this here because the 405 fucking sucks and you should all know this.
The craziest shit happened to me on the 405 S near the top of the hill before the sunset exit.. I am still shaking.
I was sandwiched between a big-rig with one of those multi-car haulers and the wall on the right. I was on his right side (going 15-20mph faster than him to pass) by the rear wheels on the trailer when I noticed the fucker starting to move over (quite quickly) into my lane. Since I had nowhere to go, all I could do was slam on the brakes and hope I slow down enough to at least not get run over by his wheels. He must've never seen me because he didn't even react - just kept on moving over. You know that feeling when you know something bad is right about to happen and there's abso-fucking-lutely nothing you can do about it? yea, that.
He plowed into my car, and I went into the wall, and the front end of my car lifted about 2 feet off the ground..
Did I get his plate? no. I was too busy being in absolute disbelief that this was happening while trying to get ahold of my car.
The aftermath:





I need a fender and a door. Preferably white.
Any help would be appreciated. I'm in West LA.

[ky0u]

^holy fuck. Did he stop?

[MonkeyMan]

negative.
As crazy as it sounds, I think I got lucky with this one. It could've been a lot worse - the right side of the car is flawless (only a scuff on the tire's sidewall from going up the wall), my hood still opens and closes just fine and lines up perfectly, and my driver's door opens and closes without a problem. The wheel shakes a little bit now, but it's probably from the new flat spots on my front tires from locking them up. And my alignment is still ok (I think).