Ghost Chip

Was never a big fan of the rivets, at least mold it on.

Fair point but surely auto < manual. Or does the comfort of not having to shift technically makes it go on the pov spec

Quite a niche market for this one. Interested to see if someone would actually take it. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3120973307.htm

It sold already.

@Gaz I’ve been talking to the guy about it, needs some work interior and definitely exterior but definitely is in the cards. Thanks for the heads up!

Wonder if this is any better? Not a m20 and complete pov spec. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/477763150177373/

Yeah, definitely not perfect but there’s some work done to it. Looks like except for the cracked dash, interior’s tidy. The dent on the passenger door has rust (who knows how deep), not a fan of the wheels and the side skirts, unsure of the gearbox, and apparently there’s wiring issues that they were quoted 4k for - seller couldn’t clarify what the issue was but apparently it needed that done for it to be drivable daily? Was on the market before (unsure how long ago) and didn’t sell so that also raises question marks. I had to look up what caveat emptor meant 😅

Thanks for clarifying, I assumed that’s what you meant but just wanted to know for sure

@Sammo oh, yeah I saw that but I was trying to figure out what simca actually meant. Did simca mean that those that he’s seen patches of bog like that has always had crack and rust underneath?

@Olaf and @Southerner, thoughts on this? https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3119191390.htm In the other thread, seems the main worry is the passenger door.

What do you mean?

Looks relatively tidy. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3119191390.htm

Thank you so much for such a thorough response. Obviously, I haven’t looked it up but I thought that surely someone has done it before. I’m unaware of most of the history of the 3 series so this may be a dumb question but is there a reason why you want a 318is replica? I agree @E28E30, so thankful that I found this forum. The wealth of knowledge and experience in here is immense. @Olaf What did you mean by it having a short shelf life? Coincidentally, there’s a m52 swapped e30 that just popped up today. Looks reasonably tidy, apparently it’s been listed before but expired.

May as well go n52

@Olaf that’s roughly the ballpark I’m thinking of - I’ve saved up almost all of that already. Couldn’t follow why you said that that’s why you went m42? And also why is M5x the sensible move? @Southerner Is the hassle of having a different engine bay worth the cheaper price when it comes to putting in a b25? M52 is always going to be different but at least with the b25, if I get a m20 base it’d be easier? Thanks for the input by the way, sorry I relocated this to another thread as I don’t want to take the other thread over with project questions.

The fb post I posted up on here. Bit of a gamble but probably gonna need to rebuild any engine that I end up buying anyway.

I have a real weird criteria in my head haha. If I’m going full resto, I’d rather it be a coupe. But if interior/exterior is relatively tidy already and just need to repower then open to sedans for the right price.

Yeah it’s a b25, would it be hard to cert 1.6 to 2.5? Also I think 316i don’t come fitted with AC

Yeah, saw the listing and was surprised it was still around. Good luck with the sale!

Looked very well maintained though, so all I’d need really is a powertrain, which I’m picking up this weekend in Tauranga. Actually if anyone has a Ute and not using it this Saturday, would be great if I could borrow it - will compensate of course. Otherwise it’s going in the back of my hatchback 😅 That is quite literally what I did last night 😂. Hoping something right turns up.

I’m baffled as to why this has not sold yet at 25k?! There was a rundown one that sold for 20k not too long ago, surely this is a way better deal.

Why did it go so quick?! Can someone buy a tidy one for me if it’s well priced and within my budget and I’ll pay you back when I get back to my phone 😂 lowkey serious. My timing is awful.

Not sure if this is the right place for this (admin please move if needed) but what’s the going rate for a 130i powertrain? (N52 blacktop + manual transmission)

That’s what I was thinking hahaha. Does anyone wanna buy it and I’ll joyride from the back?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3115213904.htm