<![CDATA[Meet my bimmers! (and me)]]>Hello.

My name is Chris. I found the forum via a google serach. I am really looking for a healthy online community that is based in my area. I am so tired of seeing these amazing pictures of people getting together in like CA or TX and the big WI getting no love. I am on my fourth BMW since the beginning of the year. I started my fetish a 98 540i6, sold that to reduce bills and buy and engagement ring. bought a 318ti and a 325is to replace the 540. the TI was a big of a nightmare with a caliroof, and the 325is had been totaled in 2 different states. SO I sold it all, paid off my loans, and got my 94 325is for cash! But yeah, generally, I'm interested in meeting people, and getting together to show some bimmer love. please enjoy these family photos.

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Here is the only picture I have of my new car, as you can see, she was egged by some A-holes

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And here is my old Prelude, Lucy, that I miss alot.

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Thanks, guys!

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Blaine0002 said:

do u still have the wagon?? My parents are looking for one of those.. lmk if you're getting rid of it.

He already sold it. And to be fair it was a project car. The buyer already did a manual swap in it I believe.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30073https://wibimmers.com/post/30073Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:22:39 GMT]]>do u still have the wagon?? My parents are looking for one of those.. lmk if you're getting rid of it.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30069https://wibimmers.com/post/30069Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:22:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:20:22 GMT]]>Been gone too long again. Keep buyin, keep tradin, keep wrenching...

traded the 92 750iL stright for> 95 740iL, less miles, no rear bumper. Traded that for > 2000 323it with an SOL transmission and 300 cash. Sold the 323it leaking coolant and a trans only functional in 3rd for 1400 picked up. Bought a 2000 528iA with five (count'em!) style 5s, 260k miles, and a bad ABS computer. ABS computer off ebay (130), coding at Euro Tech in New Brighton, MN (70), wheel speed sensor, and she is ready to rock and roll this winter. Got a nice set of minty Mille Migila 5 spokes, brand new tires on them. The seller assured me the tires were legit. Ended up needing to be balanced and they are slightly cupped causing some vibrations. not ideal. But the car appears to be good to go through the winter. Only concern i have right now is a gimpy starter. Please enjoy the pics to follow

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/29317https://wibimmers.com/post/29317Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:20:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:39:52 GMT]]>you need to update these people too... your e38, your e46 wagon, and now your e39!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/29231https://wibimmers.com/post/29231Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:39:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:38:00 GMT]]>I like it! The price was right too!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/29230https://wibimmers.com/post/29230Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:38:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:05:58 GMT]]>selling your 540i was obviously a mistake judging by the way you try and tear down the streets in mine.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/29228https://wibimmers.com/post/29228Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:05:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:20:21 GMT]]>Chris! youve been getting work done! Fiance pissed your putting money into the 7 now? ;)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/11789https://wibimmers.com/post/11789Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:20:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:55:03 GMT]]>welcome!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10602https://wibimmers.com/post/10602Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:55:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:47:59 GMT]]>You could also argue that for atleast some period of time, this car was only affordable to a person with great means (having a value of like $80k in 92). Having the means to afford the car would mean you likely could also afford to maintain it at the dealership. The inside of the car shows obvious love. The exterior even shows a good amount of care. The mechanicals however could be better, and of course, its the only real important piece. Its all good though. She has lots of power and drives great. Took a country curve at 70 today! yeehaw!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10562https://wibimmers.com/post/10562Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:47:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:48:37 GMT]]>Nice collection!!

Agreed on your points of the 7 series. I was originally looking into them when I got my e39. They just seemed too scary, they always got the newst technology and were usually bought by executive types that either maintained them horribly or simply didn't care about them.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10559https://wibimmers.com/post/10559Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:48:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:28:42 GMT]]>If you get a new door to get rid of about the only rust I see.

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straight6pwr said:

its amazing how cars like the 7 series get discarded so quickly since the rich folks just move onto the next expensive car. no love!

i thought about getting one instead of an e34, but they are in far worse shape for the age.

I would tell you that the level of enthusiast type, DIY knowledge base is not nearly on the same level as I have seen for E30s 34s 36s 39s. That was something I didnt expect. Like most used BMWs it had many typical quirks that come with the model (a twisted seat, bad HVAC sword, Bad LKM) but instead of seeing 1000 threads reanswered over and over, its more like 100 threads, 10 of which have an answer, an answer referring to a fix developed by one guy 15 years ago. Its frustrating.

That said, I have just about everything locked down on the 750. I have put about 3k miles on it (and given the fact that the PO suggested I bring a tow truck to buy the car is pretty damn impressive) and at this point I just want it to get me through the winter. There are plenty of other things I could continue to do to the car (fix the speakers, add a real stereo and subs, new windshield, rust free doors) but to be honest, I kind of regret getting the V12. Its expensive, its complicated, its big as hell. Only real reason I bought it was because I wanted an E38 v12 at one point, and I jumped at the chance to get an owners experience that was atleast close to it. When I found out you need the manual out of an 850csi to do a swap, my heart sank and I started to think about what she will be worth in spring. Am I crazy to think with a good cut and polish on the paint and a thourogh engine detail she might sell for $3000 in the spring?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10548https://wibimmers.com/post/10548Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:21:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:26:21 GMT]]>its amazing how cars like the 7 series get discarded so quickly since the rich folks just move onto the next expensive car. no love!

i thought about getting one instead of an e34, but they are in far worse shape for the age.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10539https://wibimmers.com/post/10539Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:26:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:31:26 GMT]]>And I wanted to store the M3 this winter to avoid adding anymore rust to it (and keep from doing something stupid with it like I have to every other e36 I owned in the winter). So I bought this:

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Only paid 500 bucks for it. Got about 1300 into it total now.

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Added wheels and tires

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Added a rustless trunk lid with spoiler

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Added Ellipsoids

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Did the same light mod (because its very useful the looks sweet)

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And other than that I have done a TON of upkeep.

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But she is very very sweet, real clean. not too much rust, not too many dings, but not cherry enough that I care where I park it on campus.

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What do you guys think?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10532https://wibimmers.com/post/10532Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:31:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:21:04 GMT]]>I bought these.

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REKIII said:

Not digging the green Grilles, but otherwise, nice!

What are you sporting now?

I did the green grills and zebra style wheels as a joke. Car was in winter mode. Sold it that way. Luckily the buyer was a nice guy that found it funny like I did. Plus I had a spare set that I painted, so it could go back to normal in the spring.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10530https://wibimmers.com/post/10530Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:14:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:12:45 GMT]]>Here is the reason I sold her.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10529https://wibimmers.com/post/10529Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:12:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:09:34 GMT]]>Not digging the green Grilles, but otherwise, nice!

What are you sporting now?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10528https://wibimmers.com/post/10528Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:09:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:02:33 GMT]]>Hey guys. I have been away for a long time but I wanted to update this thread anyways. I might not be here all the time, but I'm still around. I sold my Celina 325is. Did a lot to it before she went. here are some quick photos.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10527https://wibimmers.com/post/10527Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:02:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:30:25 GMT]]>I have heard the same thing, but alot of people have said that there is nothing like the sound of the V12 with a good exhaust. But I heard the E31s in general are very high in cost of ownership. I was reading through bimmerforums.org in their section and several folks there agreed that a 20k dollar E31 can cost you upwards of 40k in a matter a few years.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/1691https://wibimmers.com/post/1691Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:30:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:01:56 GMT]]>ive heard horrible things about the v12 engines in those and have been told you are almost better off going the v8 route

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/1690https://wibimmers.com/post/1690Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:01:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Meet my bimmers! (and me) on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:17:31 GMT]]>I liked my TI too but dog slow is an understatement. I thought I would get like phenominal mileage, like into the high 30s but it never really happened. When I bought it I planned to DD it as a cheap run around, and when I finish school/pay for the wedding, then I would do an S52 swap and maybe some boost. But it was an ambitous and long winded plan that I didnt have the motiavtion to see to the end. I just couldnt stand hitting the redline every where I went and still feeling like I had barely moved. Not to mention the hella dated design of the interior and after hours of adjusting and cleaning the california roof, it leaked as if it wasnt even closed. There is absolutely no way I would buy another one without doing a motor swap/interior upgrade at the same time. And honestly, a clean bodied TI for say 1800, All the components for an S52 swap for about 3500-4000, more money in brakes and suspension, a regular sedan dash/console/seats another 1000-1500. Add to that a bunch of wrenching love. Its about the same price to build an M3Ti as it is to just buy an M3. So IDk, after some thinking, I wasnt so sure anymore that the money was worth it to have a truncated M3. Plus I had heard from folks who did the swap that the thing is sort of unbalanced and hard to drive afterwards. The new thing I want to buy once I'm done with school is an E31, V12, 6sp. Anybody checked this out yet? its SWEEEEEET! http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/2452063554.html

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Celina325is said:

Hammerdown, if you are really 50 years old (which is cool) then i didnt show it to you. All of my buyers where white kids 16-20 with no money and rides from their mom.

LOL. Welcome to the board, I really dig the ti, love the look even if it is dog-slow

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