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Picked myself up an incredibly clean 328i e36 today.
That really does look clean! Don't know what they normally go for but that sounds like serious bang for buck. The M52B28 engine is supposed to be solid and a lot of fun, dream of one day sticking one in the E30. Enjoy it.
Yep, thats where it is on mine too and it randomises the whole of my ipod I've got connected. Also stays set between the car being restarted
So managed to damage something on my E60 550i LCI today. Was reversing out of my partners parents house and managed to catch something on the underside of the car on a raised and very stupid gate stop that has ripped what looks like a fibrous undertray. could this be the underride tray or something? Had to hook part of it inside itself as it was well and truly ripped and scraping on the floor... Not having a good 30 days, someone decided to take a bite out of the bumper too and drove off 
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It's a bad time to get a new 320d anyway - buy a nicer higher spec model with a bigger engine for less money by purchasing a 6 month old one from a main dealer.
But if you insist on a brand new one then yes, I'd hang on, as the facelift should be announced by the Summer. Even if the facelift turns out to be mild enough that you don't care the worst that can happen is better deals on the outgoing model.
But if you insist on a brand new one then yes, I'd hang on, as the facelift should be announced by the Summer. Even if the facelift turns out to be mild enough that you don't care the worst that can happen is better deals on the outgoing model.
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That really does look clean! Don't know what they normally go for but that sounds like serious bang for buck. The M52B28 engine is supposed to be solid and a lot of fun, dream of one day sticking one in the E30. Enjoy it.
I think it was a bargain, rare to find them this clean! He hasn't even polished it so I can't wait to get some Black Hole on it
Picked up some BBC RC041 and RC042's for her this morning too. Polishing them up tomorrow.
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Quick once over to show you guys in abit more detail for those that are a fan of the e36. 
http://postimage.org/ Camera quality is rubbish to be fair doesn't do her justice.
These are going on tomorrow once the lip has been polished.
http://postimage.org/app.php
http://postimage.org/ Camera quality is rubbish to be fair doesn't do her justice.
These are going on tomorrow once the lip has been polished.
http://postimage.org/app.php
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What year is that e36, 1995? It looks straight as an arrow. Very nice indeed!
Just keep an eye on the coolant system if it has not had an overhaul.
Just keep an eye on the coolant system if it has not had an overhaul.
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What year is that e36, 1995? It looks straight as an arrow. Very nice indeed!
Just keep an eye on the coolant system if it has not had an overhaul.
She's a 96.
Pretty much all of that system has been done not so long ago so should be fine for a while.
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She's a 96.
Pretty much all of that system has been done not so long ago so should be fine for a while.
That's good, you wont have to worry for a very long time then.
It looks mint mate, really stunning.
I am sure you will enjoy the hell out of it!
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I already have beenThat's good, you wont have to worry for a very long time then.
It looks mint mate, really stunning.
engine is smooth as anything, been a while since I've had a car that makes me smile just looking at it haha.Defy Belief - nice one, make sure you dont have any nikasil issues, probably not with those miles now but to quick check...
http://www.pistonheads.com/GASSING/topic.asp?h=0&f=72&t=972046
http://www.pistonheads.com/GASSING/topic.asp?h=0&f=72&t=972046
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Will take a look at that in the morning, I imagine if it was going to have any problems such as that it would have by now but always worth a look. Cheers
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You shouldn't have to worry about Nikasil now, the car would have had issues years ago when the sulphur content in the fuel was very high.
Opinions on this 523i:
http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/5-Series/...75306-604911232-3497121.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_
Does anyone have experience of this engine - thoughts?
The mileage is high given it's a petrol engine - seems to have done almost 20k per year - that's not an issue in itself but it will mean warranty will be more expensive. However as its used approved, it will come with 12 months, is it then possible to just continue or will a new quote / policy need to be taken out?
http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/5-Series/...75306-604911232-3497121.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_
Does anyone have experience of this engine - thoughts?
The mileage is high given it's a petrol engine - seems to have done almost 20k per year - that's not an issue in itself but it will mean warranty will be more expensive. However as its used approved, it will come with 12 months, is it then possible to just continue or will a new quote / policy need to be taken out?
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