OBD1 e36 m3 Testing Waters
So I recently graduated from college and am paying back student loans which have limited my ability to continue fixing this car. I bought it as a project last summer and have since put $2500+ into it to get it back on the road. When I got it I could see the thread in the tires, the shocks were nonexistent and the door cards were pieces of cardboard wrapped in carbon fiber tape. Its a great car but there are still cosmetic issues to be addressed in order to make it a truly great car.
I am not 100% sure I want to get rid of it QUITE yet, but if somebody wanted to purchase a nice e36 m3 with a little work to be done and we could agree on a price then I would be down. I haven't posted it to craigslist yet..
The Good:
1995 obd1 m3
Black on Black
5 speed manual transmission
137xxx miles
clean title
overhauled cooling system (known e36 problem)
- aluminum thermostat housing
- radiator
- Stewart high performance water pump
replaced front tie rods
New Yokohama S.drive tires 235/40/17 with warranty (<2k miles)
New Koni yellow shocks & struts (<2k miles)
New Rogue Engineering rear shock mounts (<2k miles)
ZHP shift knob
Alpine head unit
Euro tail lights
clear side markers
new windshield wipers
full tool kit
full size spare
flash light
Extra Parts:
Amber corner lights
Amber side markers
Clear side markers
Stock 1995 m3 springs
spare ds1 wheel & tire (6 ds1 wheels come with sale)
fog light caps
The Not-So-Good:
- Could use a new sound system...current setup works fine at normal levels though
- Indicator for new brake pads is on right now
- Windows should be adjusted - after 19 years of use they may have gotten loose and the automatic control's "inch up" freaks out when cornering hard. Tough to explain
- Headliner is sagging - roughly $40 to buy fabric and glue to DIY
- Driver's seat has some torn threads (leather is fine) - Autobella quoted me $150
- Glove box is sagging a little bit too much for my 'perfectionist' liking
- Passenger window seal could be glued back in better
I know its usually policy to post a price with an ad so I will say $8,000 right now but that is a formality. I may fix some of the 'not-so-goods' before selling in which case price would reflect those changes. PM me if you are interested in talking. WILLING TO TRADE FOR 318IS!!
Pictures:
Day 1 of owning the car (fog light delete and amber corners)
Here is the door panel when I got it:
..and when I fixed it:
the sagging headliner:
I am not 100% sure I want to get rid of it QUITE yet, but if somebody wanted to purchase a nice e36 m3 with a little work to be done and we could agree on a price then I would be down. I haven't posted it to craigslist yet..
The Good:
1995 obd1 m3
Black on Black
5 speed manual transmission
137xxx miles
clean title
overhauled cooling system (known e36 problem)
- aluminum thermostat housing
- radiator
- Stewart high performance water pump
replaced front tie rods
New Yokohama S.drive tires 235/40/17 with warranty (<2k miles)
New Koni yellow shocks & struts (<2k miles)
New Rogue Engineering rear shock mounts (<2k miles)
ZHP shift knob
Alpine head unit
Euro tail lights
clear side markers
new windshield wipers
full tool kit
full size spare
flash light
Extra Parts:
Amber corner lights
Amber side markers
Clear side markers
Stock 1995 m3 springs
spare ds1 wheel & tire (6 ds1 wheels come with sale)
fog light caps
The Not-So-Good:
- Could use a new sound system...current setup works fine at normal levels though
- Indicator for new brake pads is on right now
- Windows should be adjusted - after 19 years of use they may have gotten loose and the automatic control's "inch up" freaks out when cornering hard. Tough to explain
- Headliner is sagging - roughly $40 to buy fabric and glue to DIY
- Driver's seat has some torn threads (leather is fine) - Autobella quoted me $150
- Glove box is sagging a little bit too much for my 'perfectionist' liking
- Passenger window seal could be glued back in better
I know its usually policy to post a price with an ad so I will say $8,000 right now but that is a formality. I may fix some of the 'not-so-goods' before selling in which case price would reflect those changes. PM me if you are interested in talking. WILLING TO TRADE FOR 318IS!!
Pictures:
Day 1 of owning the car (fog light delete and amber corners)
Here is the door panel when I got it:
..and when I fixed it:
the sagging headliner:
Comment