Long story shortish, I bartered some work helping a buddy for this 318is. It sat in a field for at least 10 years as it was last registered in 2006. I believe the description I was given was "It went into sputtering fits. I suspect it was something simple like a sensor." Now I know there is usually nothing more expensive than a free car or motorcycle, but I already had a pile of parts that would crossover from an abandoned e21 project and I just couldn't let it suffer any more.
The bad:
clear coat is almost completely gone(possibly had a respray?)
driver seat is torn pretty good, rear seat at the top is worn
tires are shot
suspension isn't any better
glove box latch is broken
hood latch is broken
some hammered out body damage on the rear passenger quarter
cracked bumper trim on the driver rear corner
under the hood has given a home to critters far and wide
some wires have been chewed on, not sure to what extent, but it appears to have been only under the hood
passenger door seal has shrank quite a bit
front valence looks a little bent up, but I think it can be tweaked for the time being
sunroof crank is sitting in the console, not sure why
driver side fender has a little bend by the door seam
missing passenger rear C pillar trim
The good:
No rust. There are a couple blemishes that have surface rust, but no bubbling or crunchy stuff.
I already have an m42/trans/m20 flywheel swap that's ready to go. From radiator all the way back to the driveshaft.
I already have a super nice set of euroweaves and decent tires that are meant for this car.
New CSB and guibo
Full m42 harness etc.
I've got a set of e21 Recaros that need some love, but should work out well.
The bad:
clear coat is almost completely gone(possibly had a respray?)
driver seat is torn pretty good, rear seat at the top is worn
tires are shot
suspension isn't any better
glove box latch is broken
hood latch is broken
some hammered out body damage on the rear passenger quarter
cracked bumper trim on the driver rear corner
under the hood has given a home to critters far and wide
some wires have been chewed on, not sure to what extent, but it appears to have been only under the hood
passenger door seal has shrank quite a bit
front valence looks a little bent up, but I think it can be tweaked for the time being
sunroof crank is sitting in the console, not sure why
driver side fender has a little bend by the door seam
missing passenger rear C pillar trim
The good:
No rust. There are a couple blemishes that have surface rust, but no bubbling or crunchy stuff.
I already have an m42/trans/m20 flywheel swap that's ready to go. From radiator all the way back to the driveshaft.
I already have a super nice set of euroweaves and decent tires that are meant for this car.
New CSB and guibo
Full m42 harness etc.
I've got a set of e21 Recaros that need some love, but should work out well.
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