1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 5-speed

May 16th, 2012

With prices of the Mercedes-Benz W123 on the rise, it may seem a daunting task to get old school Mercedes durability in a small, simple package. Fear not, because the Mercedes-Benz W201, better known as the 190E, offers second hand buyers the chance of getting legendary quality at a low cost of entry. True, the supply of good W123s eclipses that of the 190E, but if you find a good one, those in the market for reliable, practical used transport should give this sedan a look. Apart from the Cosworth engined models, the best of the bunch is the 2.6 version, which has the smooth M103 inline six cylinder engine. Most of these 2.6 versions were mated to four speed automatic transmissions, but this example for sale near Atlanta has the lesser seen 5-speed manual gearbox.

1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 5-speed on eBay

You are looking for a really good Mercedes 190E? A sporty 6-cylinder with five speeds, hard to find? A 190E with low original mileage? Look no further here is your Mercedes 190E in very good condition with all service records on hand. Absolutely no rust, no leaks and everything works except the outside temperature display. I am a retired mechanic from Germany I bought the car for my daughter in law and now she wants a car with automatic transmission.

I am angry and disappointed, because I was looking for more than a year for a good Mercedes Benz 190E. I bought the car fore $2,700 and invested $2,000 plus 80 hours of my work in the car. I have the bills on hand. The following parts are new: front and rear wheel bearings, brake discs front and rear, brake pads front and rear, rear brake line, brake fluid, front and rear shock absorbers, exhaust rear muffler, hood insulation, European headlights, brake light switch, floor mats, stereo with CD, spark plugs, oil and filter, fuel filter, antenna seal. The tires including the spare tire have 80% left.

The car is equipped with: Power driver and passenger seats, power windows, central locking, power Sunroof, cruise control, power steering, ABS, airbag, leather seats, stereo, power antenna, alloy wheels, air conditioning, tinted glass, leather steering wheel. The car is very clean inside and out. The engine sounds like new, you can not kill this 2.6 inline 6 Mercedes engine; they are good for 400,000 miles.

The car has no noise and no vibration. In other words, it is a very good car. I do not want to make money on the car. I just want my money back from what I invested. My work and my knowledge you will receive for free. I drive an 1997 Mercedes S420 for myself. Car comes with two keys, all service records and the owners manual.

The NADA price for this Classic Benz is:

Low: $4,050
Average: $5,450
High sales price: $6,900

This does not reflect the low mileage of the car! I ask $4,800 for this nice Benz. You have questions, send me an e-mail. You can drive the car home to any place in the US. Fly in to Atlanta, free pick you up at Atlanta airport and you drive home. The car is also local for sale, I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

As time marches on, it’s getting harder and harder to find a 190E with under 100,000 miles. Die hard Mercedes fans hang onto these cars, as I’ve heard more than a few enthusiasts describe these models as one of the best. One thing I do like about this car, apart from the recent attention it was given by a Mercedes mechanic, is the flush, Euro market headlamps. It gives the front end a cleaner look than the separate sealed beam units that were mandated by the US government. The manual transmission will detract certain buyers to this car. Even though I’d prefer an automatic, I’d take the 5-speed in this one, given the car’s condition. There are a lot of used cars out there you can buy for under $5,000, but probably not many that have the inherent quality and durability built into them like this W201.

-Paul

Posted by Paul in Mercedes Benz | May 16, 2012 | 5 Comments »

Very expensive 1979 Porsche 930 Resto Mod

May 14th, 2012

This 930 has been thoroughly stripped down and beefed up from a bare shell into a pretty wicked sounding beast.

The 930 Turbo was no slouch back when it was new. With 300 boosted horses from the 3.0 liter in 1979 it provided a forced air induction breath of fresh air amongst the many other low power offerings of the era.

This 911 has a rebuilt engine with a near race exhaust. I wish the seller went into more details about what the rebuild entailed as the ask price is so high I would expect some new high end internals.

The car has monster rims, 18″x12″ out back and a fiberglass widebody kit to contain them.

Inside a new roll bar is in place, which should help stiffen the chassis and maybe make the car eligible for some track events.

The seller says there are $130,000 in receipts and milage is listed as 115 since the rebuild. I’d be curious how much is really on the car and the transmission. The ask price is a fairly insane $95,000, you could get two nice stock 930 Turbos for that price.

1979 Porsche 930 Resto Mod on eBay

The car sounds pretty nice in a video, love the turbo spool noise:

 

~Evan

Posted by Evan in Porsche | May 14, 2012 | 4 Comments »

10k Mile 1988 Porsche 928 For Sale

May 13th, 2012

I have never owned a 928 but I have driven a few.  These are fantastic touring cars, outside a BMW 850 I can’t think of a better vehicle on the open highway.  But these were terribly expensive cars in their day and even more expensive to maintain.

This led to many sharks winding up with owners who were not ready for the full 928 experience.

Low Mile 1988 928:

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From the Seller –

“I am helping my father sell his 1988 928 S4. Only 10,478 original miles since new. The paint is perfect – no dents, dings, or scratches. The interior is near perfect except for some slight carpet fading. No cracks, fading, or damage to the vinyl and leather surfaces. Wheels do not have curb rash and the engine compartment is near spotless. Carfax certified. Automatic, no damage history.

While the car is in phenomenal condition, my father is extremely picky about his cars, so he had the following work done to bring it up to his standards:

New timing belt,
New A/C compressor,
New tires,
Complete maintenance check and tune up.

He also purchased an extended warranty for the car that has 32 month Gold coverage service contract with complete coverage from Auto Source. That item alone cost $3100 and is transferable to the new owner. Yes, the remaining time on the warranty is 32 months.

He is asking $34,500 and will consider all reasonable offers.”

Normally I would advise you to run, not walk from this car. A typical 10k 928 would have rotten tires, worn seals, porous gaskets, and lord knows what else. This shark has had a recent service and comes with the balance of a 32 month warranty. That is just unheard of!

On the other hand, what do you do with this? We talk about this all the time, it’s not like you can just start commuting in this car. Every mile driven only detracts from the cache and value of having such a low mile car. This is a garage queen and it always will be. Sure you will score well in your local PCA event but if you are looking for something fun to drive down the coast you best look elsewhere.

I won’t even get in to the slush box transmission. More sharks have automatic trannies than a manual, they are a grand touring car and I am OK with that. If you absolutely have to have a manual you can wait for the next 10k mile example to surface.

See what I did there?

$34.5k is quite a bit for this car, $30k is more reasonable. At that sum you could park it and drive it at your will, which would be not much but that is OK as you would have this beautiful 928 to fuss over for years to come.

~Aaron.

Posted by Aaron in Porsche | May 13, 2012 | 7 Comments »

1994 BMW 850CSi with 7,300 miles

May 10th, 2012

The 1997 BMW 840Ci we featured a few days ago represents the swan song for the E31, however, the 850CSi could be considered the zenith of this grand touring coupe. While it didn’t officially wear the M badge, this is as close to an M8 as you could get, if one doesn’t consider the one prototype M8 produced. Only 225 of these beasts were made, featuring the S70B56 5.6 liter V12. Backed up by a six-speed manual transmission, the CSi pumped out 375 horsepower and 410 lb ft. of torque, with 60 miles per hour arriving in roughly 5.5 seconds. Almost twenty years on, this isn’t blisteringly fast, but very respectable. With the throwing star alloy wheels and beefy looks, who wouldn’t want to cruise around in one of these, even if it isn’t the fastest car on the block? This example for sale in Texas has under 10,000 miles on the clock and could be the closest thing to buying a new 850CSi as you could get at this moment in time.

1994 BMW 850CSi on eBay

Brilliant red/Parchment, 7,300 miles, 1 of 225 US models for 1994-95, sunroof, heated seats, factory phone and CD changer, all original, finest available.

Much like the Porsche 928GTS, these BMW über coupes have seen prices skyrocket in the last few years. While an ordinary 840Ci or 850Ci in the best condition available might see a maximum value in the mid $20,000 range, these CSi models are a different proposition altogether. This could possibly be one of the lowest mileage examples of a CSi in the world, so of course that would carry a premium. These coupes were almost $100,000 new, so is a little more than $20,000 off the sticker enough? If I had to value this, I would probably guess between $40,000 to $60,000 would be a more reasonable level. But, with such a limited supply, this car may turn out to be one of those instances where it is worth whatever someone is willing to pay.

-Paul

Posted by Paul in BMW | May 10, 2012 | 7 Comments »

1994 Mercedes-Benz E500

May 9th, 2012

The W124 Mercedes-Benz 500E/E500 needs no introduction here at GCFSB. These brutes rounded out the German super saloon triumvirate, along with the BMW E34 M5 and Audi C4 S4/S6. They are also the exception to the rule that says Mercedes-Benz coupes and convertibles hold resale values stronger than sedans. Clean, unmolested examples are highly prized and this example for sale in California strikes a good balance between low mileage garage queen and clapped out, high mileage runner.

1994 Mercedes-Benz on eBay

1994 Mercedes 500E the original Autobahn Stealthwagon. In 1991 Mercedes introduced the high-performance 500E (W124.036) Designed and jointly built with Porsche, each 500E being hand-built by Porsche, and transported between the Mercedes plant and Porsche’s factory in Zuffenhausen over and 18 day build cycle. In 1994 the 500E was mildly face-lifted and the brakes were improved and re-badged the E500. Production totaled 10470 cars and concluded in 1995.

The 500E had a naturally aspirated 32 valve 5.0 liter V8 engine producing 322 hp and 354 ft lbs of torque which delivered performance of 5.5 seconds to 60 MPH. This sports car acceleration and its handling and braking prowess so impressed the automotive press they labeled the 500E a “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.” Because of its wide track and subtle flairs, limited production, hand-built construction, and joint provenance with Porsche; the 500E is already considered a “classic.”

The particular 500E has under 75k miles, and is a local SF Bay Area car from new, no accidents, clean CarFax and never smoked inside. Cosmetics are very nice and the car is all original; no performance or cosmetic enhancements. It has the heated seats. Tires are Michelin Pilot Sports and brakes are quite new. If you are looking for a really nice “classic” that you can drive comfortably daily and that hides its skills in a subtle looks; this is your 500E.

If you can find one with under 50,000 miles on the clock, these 500E/E500 sedans can usually command prices in the $25,000 to $35,000 range. Those cars with around 75,000 to 100,000 miles are still in demand, as these are Mercedes-Benzes that were engineered to a point, not a price. With no reserve, we’ll probably see this car sell anywhere in the $14,000 to $20,000 range; more than likely bringing a figure between $16,000 and $17,000. Smoke silver is a tame color for this fast Benz, but it’s not a hue that offends. That might hold back bidding just a bit.

-Paul

Posted by Paul in Mercedes Benz | May 9, 2012 | 3 Comments »

Coming to America: 1991 Volkswagen Golf Country

May 9th, 2012

I have often wondered why dealers, specifically those that export vehicles do not go out of their way to bring more interesting cars to our shores.  Case in point, this 1991 Volkswagen Golf Country that is currently in en route to the states from Japan.

1991 Volkswagen Golf Country:

From the seller -

“For sale is a 1991 Golf Country Syncro

Price: $11,500

First of all about this sale: The car is in the process of being imported, however is currently still in Japan. I, as the seller, assume all responsibility for importing the car and making it legal. This will be up to me, and whoever buys the car will be buying a street legal, licensed car in America. I work for a dealer in Japan who imports cars from America to Japan. Recently we have been talking about trying to start going the other direction. At my suggestion we got this Golf Country, and are sending it over as a “test car” to gauge feasibility etc. I am not some tourist over here for a brief stay claiming to bring a rare car back to make internet friends.

That being said lets get to the details

1991 Golf Coutry
I bought the car from a long time customer of ours who was the second owner. He bought it from a nother dealer who had accepted it as a trade in from the origial owner.

Engine:
1.8l 8v with 131,459 km/ 81,684 original miles

Transmission:
OEM 5-speed syncro with ~1,000km / 621 miles on it. before I bought it we had put in a brand new transmission. We were lucky enough to be able to source one for $7,000 from Germany as there were none in Japan, and we were told there was only 1 at the dealer we bought it from in Germany.

Wheels/ Suspension/ Brakes:
Still has the original set of 5 Speedlines. 15×6 et 35. Tires are 195/65R15 Firestone FR10`s which still have good life on them. The spare has never been used. The wheels were repainted gunmetal about 1.5 years ago.
Suspension is all original as are the brakes. Front are 2-pot and rears are drum.
The car is fitted with all the original Country Golf suspention and sway bars, as well as full underbody subframe.

Interior:
The have to say the interior is really nice and full of cool subtle 90`s style touches.
Everything is original and in very good shape. The only non original items are the navi/dvd player which will be removed before export (cant use a Japanese Navi in america anyway) and the sparco pedals which add a nice touch, but can be easily removed if so desired. The current DVD/ Navi I will add was installed in such a way as to not harm any of the original dash/ bezel area and will be taken out without harming anything.
The seats are in very good shape and have syncro embroidered in all four headrests (one of the subtle touches I like). The outer lower drivers side bolster is slightly worn in a quarter sized spot, but other than that everything is great. The rear seats have rarely been sat in. One of the plastic covers for the speaker in the door is cracked a bit but no pieces are missing and could be glued back together if it bothered the next owner enough. Still have the front and back original floor mats. The trunk is very nice as well. Everything is still nplace from the shelf to the original Bilstein jack and tool set.
Automatic front windows work amazingly as does the rear windshield defrost, heat, A/C etc. The rear windows are crank. Manybe this is normal but being a mk1 guy myself I was pretty impressed!

Exterior:
The exterior is also in very good shape. The car received a full “windows out” color coded respray 1.5 years ago (same time as the tires) and is still in great shape. At this time the fender flares, bumpers, and molding strips were smooted and painted the same gunmetal as the wheels. Being that Japanese roads are much narower than American roads there were some scuffs on the fenders so they, along with the bumpers, molding strips, front roll bar, rear bar holding the tire, skid plate, and mirrors have all been removed and are being repainted to match the body color. There is no rust on this car! The rear windows are tinted with film and can be removed easily if so desired. The car has four Bosch rally lights which are wired into an original switch in the dash. The one thing that doesnt work is the electronic antenna wont come up when you push the button for it on the dash, havent figured out why not yet.

Overall I am very happy with the car. I have driven it around and it is definitely different and fun to drive. there are a few issues I want to address however. Keep in mind the car is at our dealer now, and some if not all these issues will be repaired before the car is exported. The muffler should be replaced. It has a hole in it and is pretty loud. but very likely will be replaced in short order. Most if not all the rubber axle boots are torn and should be replaced. The rear drivers side drum break leaks fluid slowly and should probably be rebuilt. Lastly the engine/ bay in general isnt very clean and a bit oily. I plan to thouroughly clean everything and find out if there is an issue and have it taken care of before exporting. I will update with these things as I am able.

The ship across the ocean takes 2 week, and this is the main reason I am starting the post now. Our hope is to have a buyer by the time the car has reached america to cut down on time between it being legalized and sold.”

I have seen more of these cars surface in the past twelve months than I have seen in the last decade combined.  This as fine an example as I have seen.  It’s not cheap, but, it has a new ($7k!) transmission and the seller will facilitate the import and legalization process.  The latter is huge as the past couple examples that have surfaced have had questionable title issues.

The only troubling issue, and normally I could care less, how is the dealer making any money?  I am not what I would call math smart, or smart for that matter.  But, if a new transmission is $7k, shipping is $2k, what did they pay for the car?  The asking price of $11.5k does not seem to be firm either.

Not my problem, I would drive this all day over a Tiguan.  The key word being drive, assuming the seller does what they say they can do in regards to import this is a Golf that can be driven and enjoyed almost immediately.

~Aaron.

Posted by Aaron in Volkswagen | May 9, 2012 | 2 Comments »

Minty 1978 26k Volkswagen Rabbit For Sale

May 8th, 2012

Here is a seemingly lost in time 1978 MKI Volkswagen Rabbit with only 26k miles.  This bunny has been for a sale a few times but has yet to find its forever home.

1978 Volkswagen Rabbit:

From the seller -

“1978 VW Rabbit C.
26k Original miles.
4 speed 8v gasser.
100% original 2 owner car.
Dakota Beige on brown.
New tires, OEM roof rack, MINT!

If you’re in Ohio or Florida you’ve probably seen this car. It’s also been up for sale a couple times here and once on Ebay. I’m trying to transition my “fun car” collection from two that sit in the garage to one that sees track time. More info and pics to be added, but for now it’s up again. The car was bid up to $9,000 on Ebay w/o my reserve being met. My personal feeling about old/classic/rare cars is they’re worth what they sell for at auction … or what someone is willing to pay for them of course. Therefore, I’m asking $9,000 obo.

Additional pics can be seen here: http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/k…%20Rabbit%20C/. Please feel free to PM me with any questions. Car is available to be seen locally by appointment.”

Yes, this is the same guy who owns the Golf Country we featured here some time ago.  This bunny is incredibly stock, kudos to the seller for respecting that.  The asking price of $9k is on the high side but these cars in this sort of condition do not come around very often.  You wind up paying for that exclusivity and it is just a matter of time until another enthusiast scoops this one up.

~Aaron.

 

Posted by Aaron in Volkswagen | May 8, 2012 | 1 Comment »

1974 Volkswagen 412

May 7th, 2012

The direct descendant to the Volkswagen Passat was the VW Type 4, otherwise known as the 411 and 412. These were a rather oddball vehicles to compete in the mid-sized sedan segment with their flat four engine and Pininfarina influenced styling. At the same time, Volkswagen was marketing the K70, a close relative of a similar NSU design with a front mounted, water cooled inline four cylinder engine. In the end, front-engine, water cooled sedans were the ones which would carry on the VW torch, and 412 production was wound down in 1974. Finding a 412 in good condition is near impossible in this day and age, especially in the US. Occasionally you’ll come across one or two at a VW meet, if you are lucky. The owner of this low mileage car has owned several 412s, and is a true enthusiast, having sold an Audi Fox wagon to the Audi Museum in Ingolstadt.

1974 Volkswagen 412 on VW Vortex

Welcome to my 1974 VW 412 4-door Sedan, located in Denver. This is my 10th 411/412. This car has just over 8,000 original miles. It was purchased by me in 2002 from its second owner, where it had been sitting in a barn in Indiana since 1976. Over the last 10 years I have completely stripped the car down to its shell, had it dipped and re-painted. The restoration is now about 95% complete.

The original color was the yellow that was available that model year. The paint had completely died from not being cared for since 1976, plus the roof had dents from things falling on it. I changed the color to the orange that was available on VWs in 1975, so the paint is not stock for the year of the car.

There really is not much I can say more than the pictures say.

Here is what is left to do:

* The rear side windows and rear window need to be installed. I have them. The problem is that the rubber needs to be custom made, as my original source is out of business. I have a piece of the original, so a custom rubber place can match.

* The interior carpet needs to be custom made and installed. I am in the process of starting that process. Here is who is making it: http://www.dgs-autoteppiche.de/shop/…e8009e2612.php

* The car needs to go back to my body shop now that it is reassembled to have small chips and such repaired that happened during restoration, as well as having the doors professionally aligned. The blue painters tape marks things to be addressed. The chrome body strips need to be attached. This is all something that will be done, as it is already paid for. I just have not done it yet.

The car is 99% stock. The exception is that the rebuilt engine now has a bit larger pistons/cylinders, to raise the displacement to slightly over 1,900 CC from original 1,800 CC. This was the max increase that can be done without serious changes to the heads. The camshaft was replaced to match the new cylinders. Everything else mechanical has either been replaced or repaired. There is nothing that is mechanical that is not in perfect working order

A couple of major things that have been done:

* The windshield is new and was custom made for me in Italy. The original was smashed in the barn.
* The shocks and strut cartridges are new. Neither is available any longer but through research I was able to find a custom modification for the fronts (thank you Ray Greenwood!). The cartridges are made for an Audi 4000, and have a custom machined extension attached to the rod to make them long enough. The rear shocks are made for a Ford F-150 and are an exact replacement. The car sits level now, which not only is unusual for old 412s anyway, they never sat level even when new. The handling is very tight now and the ride very nice, probably better than new. It even corners now without feeling like it is going to roll over.

A couple of fun things to notice in the pictures:

* The spare tire and wheel are original. Check out the original balancing weight.
* The bumpers are untouched. Notice the military permits on the front bumper. Notice also the original 1976 license plate.

The Bad:

* The dash is cracked in the usual places.
* The front seats have been disassembled and re-stuffed with new foam. However, the passenger side leatherette ripped on the inside side during reassembly.

The price:

I purchased the car in 2002 for $1,500. Obviously, for a restoration of this magnitude, many thousands more have been spent. The paint job alone was $5,000. The file of receipts is complete. The price of the car will reflect what anyone would have paid for the car plus much of what has been spent to restore it. The advantage for the buyer, however, is that (s)he does not have to worry about restoring it. That is already done. Of course the risk has always been that the Type 4 was a radical failure and they are only worth what those of us that love them have paid for them. I am happy to communicate individually with anyone that is interested in learning more, and to begin dialogue on an agreeable purchase price.

While not complete, it wouldn’t take much to get this car to 100% restored. Even though it isn’t the original color, bright primary colors work well on 1970s designs like this and the overbored engine is a nice touch. While there is no advertised price, with the amount of work done, I would estimate a fair value of anywhere from $7,000 to $10,000. I recently saw a very mint, one owner Variant (estate) version for sale at $14,900, which may be a bit optimistic. Still, for those 412 fans, there isn’t a lot to choose from, regardless of condition.

-Paul

Posted by Paul in Volkswagen | May 7, 2012 | No Comments »

1997 BMW 840Ci

May 6th, 2012

The 8 series is one of those unfortunate cars which doesn’t get its due respect. A sizable budget was allocated for its development, this being one of the first BMWs to be designed with CAD modeling. This car also featured BMW’s first multilink rear suspension and a classic pillarless design. It’s aggressive look and performance was not enough to capture interest, as fewer than 8,000 were sold in the US market over seven years. Prices on these flagships have dropped significantly and they are slowly gaining interest by enthusiasts. This particular car for sale in California represents the final year the 8 series was sold stateside.

1997 BMW 840Ci on eBay

This particular example is a one owner car from new, that was sold new by our Crevier BMW dealership. With just 59,000 documented miles from new, this fastidiously maintained example shows like new. The owner kept a log book noting every fuel fill up and the current mileage. The car was always stored indoors, never smoked in and never in any accidents. It is all original. It has the original books and manuals as well as the original casette tape. 1997 was the final year of production for the 8 series and the 840ci was powered by BMW’s 4.4l 282hp V8 and used a 5 speed automatic transmission. It offered excellent performance and handling.

When new, these coupes started out in the mid $70,000 range; a considerable amount given inflation. This car has obviously been cared for, as evidenced by the low mileage and the log book recording each fueling stop. Details such as that tip me off that this wasn’t your average owner. Even still, $25,000 is a bit too strong considering the market. This car would talk to me if it was priced around $15,000 to $18,000.

-Paul

Posted by Paul in BMW | May 6, 2012 | 4 Comments »

Holy Euro 1987 BMW 535is for sale

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Update 5.5.2012: Originally listed in February of last year, the new owner of this car has emailed to let us know it is available again. Good luck with the sale! Links updated. -dc

Early in high school there was a girl who had just recently learned that humans had landed on the moon. It blew her mind, and she went home crying to her parents “why didn’t you tell me?!” They were stunned.

I feel like Brittany. Somewhere along the line I completely missed what Euro E28s look like, but what a way to find out. I’m a fan of the North American beefy bumpers on the 535is and M5, but holy cow, this small-bumpered Euro Conversion 535is might be the best E28 I’ve ever seen. Gorgeous Zinnabarot, the aforementioned bumpers and “is” kit, perfect smoked type 32 wheels, unbelievable interior and general thoroughness… Why didn’t you tell me?!

1987 BMW 535is Euro Conversion for sale on eBay

From the seller:

The car was single owner until 2009 when an e28 enthusiast bought it and basically went through the whole car. I have many of the maintenance records going back to when it was new. It was an auto but had a 5 speed “type 265″ swapped in. The entire exterior was gone over to remove dings and repainted it, the roof didn’t have the same wear so it was left alone. An interior shop has recovered all the seats in leatherette and a perforated fabric, looks amazing.
It also has the original glass sunroof, no Saab glass here. The JVC stereo has every input you might want. I have a Ipod hooked to it as well as USB thumb drive full of MP3s. Amps are under the rear seat and there is a sub in the trunk but you’d never know it since there is a panel to cover it.

The only issues with the car are as follows.
Small sunroof leak, i have the gaskets so that’s an easy fix.
The AC motor squeals sometimes but i grease it and it goes away. If you live somewhere hot I’d replace the motor and have the AC recharged.
As for the euro conversion….the guys i used to paint and install the bumpers and valence did an awesome job. They restore muscle cars and do amazing work. I have a few minor things to do like hook up the fogs but it’s near perfect. There are few things left to do on the conversion but i haven’t been able to find the time lately.

Suspension -
NEW “Dog Bones”
Bilstein Touring Front Struts
Bilstein Heavy Duty Rear Shocks – Same as Sports, but less Spring Perch Adjustment
New Tie Rods and Ball Joints
Dinan Sport Springs
New Sway Bar Links
New Febi Control arm bushings
The rear fenders were rolled but there is some rub on higher speed bumps and on off camber slow turns. The stance is sick though!

Drive train -
Original M30 – with
All new gaskets including valve cover, timing chain cover, camshaft and crankshaft and oil pan gaskets
New Heater valve
New Engine mounts
New throttle cable
New cruise control cable
New rear axles
New Waterpump
New cap and rotor
New exhaust hangars
265 5-speed Trans swap with related parts
Z3 short shifter with new bushings

Brakes -
New Zimmerman Drilled Rotors
New Ate Brake Pads
Painted Calipers

Interior -
All new door panel
New seat covers- basically new interior except for the headliner
New Floor Mats
New shift boot cover
New Dash light bulbs
New Tach – bad circuit in original
JVC Stereo with “old School” Rockford amps
Rockford 12″ sub in sealed enclosure
MB Quart front separates

Exterior – Body has zero dents, straight as an arrow
Zinnoberrot – all panels repainted in 2009 except roof. Paint is in excellent condition
Euro bumpers painted body color – new valance and lights but bumpers were worked to make them “new”, all new bumper rubber though.
Euro lights and grill – lights were dissembled and worn parts replaced with new
Shadowlined all trim black
Clear turn lights from Bimmerparts with orange bulbs
BMW Type 32 Staggered wheels / Tires have tons of tread left
New bimmerparts car cover
New german ceramic tint

Parts -
3.93 Diff
New cluster
Some seals and gaskets
Lots of little parts and emblems

Better to find out late than never I guess. I love this car.

-NR

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