skubez

**SOLD**

Still looking to sell ASAP. Need to get it off the street.

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Some pics, didn't realise I could post them up.

Hey guys For those that have shown some interest, I have sent out pics and more PM's. As always, let me know if you need more info, pics or whatever. I need to get rid of the car now as it is still parked on the street and I am in danger of getting a ticket for not having a WOF and Reg so I will take $700 for it, from the first person interested with cash. PS, not a biggie, but the gear knob is missing. I took it off cos it was loose and have lost it. Sorry

Right, I have replied to all that have sent me PM's. Sorry for taking so long in getting back to you guys. If anyone is after pics or more info, just let me know your email addresses and I can send some stuff out. Cheers.

Sorry guys, I hadn't realised a few of you had sent me PM's. I am just going thru them now and will reply. Cheers.

I'm in Auckland so it would probably cost quite a bit for freight.If you wanted me to, I can get the parts you wanted out of the car and you can organise shipping. It doesn't have the screwdriver though. I have sent you an email with some more details. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers.

The car is a '86 2 door coupe, non power steering, manual transmission, manual sunroof, and is red. I didn't want to say what the wrecker had offered, if you are interested and want some more details just let me know. I am not into ripping people off, so if you are way off what I have been quoted previously, I will let you know. Ball park figure is under $1000. If you buy the steering rack, then you will get the car free if the price is right. I won't be able to store a parts car, so need to get rid of the whole thing.

Hey Guys I am biting the bullet now, I can't keep my bimmer any longer. The rego and WOF have run out cos I can't afford to get the smokey engine fixed. The car will be sold as a parts car, although it does run. The car is in alright condition, some panel damage to left rear quarter (missing trim), and to the front bumper (mishap with a towbar). Other than that, it runs fine, but blows some smoke when it is warm. Near new directional tyres on all corners (Champiro I believe on the standard wheels). It has the windup sunroof too. The car is red. I am not asking for much, I know it won't be worth much. I have a price to sell to a wrecker, so if someone wants to make an offer, I will let you know if it is more than I have been quoted so far. I would prefer to sell this as a complete unit, not as individual parts too (depending on how much you want to pay for the parts of course ).

Apparently the price I received above was just for the engine - nothing else. A transmission and loom would cost an additional $1000 + GST extra. There goes my plan of an upgrade. I will be shopping for a new car in the near future. I will keep you posted.

I was afraid of that. I will keep an eye out for a donor car, but at this point, a lot of the advice points to either just giving up (something I am not used to!) or not upgrading as you say from 4-6.Decisions, decisions........

Is Graeme's car still for sale? Is it in the for sale section here?I wasn't really thinking of spending that much just on an engine. I thought that price was a bit high for what it is.

An initial price for a 325i engine (unsure if this is with a gearbox, and/or a loom) was $1950 + GST. Is this a good price? Does anyone know how much it costs to get everything certified?

I wasn't too sure about the 325i, but now you have confirmed what I really wanted. I was just looking into the 320i cos I heard (through Andrew) that it was a straight swap.It will need to get a new gearbox with the 325i though, putting that much more power through would eat the current gearbox. Would I have to do the same for a 320i? Plus new brakes and suspension too. With the 320i, I might almost get away with the current suspension and brakes, with small upgrades like the springs and brake pads. How much are we talking for one of these engines? Rough ballpark estimate?? Don't worry, I won't do anything yet, I am just information gathering to see what can and can't be done.