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Hey guys need some guidence,
I know this guy that owns a body shop, so some guy brings in a messed up 95 325is balck on black for body work. It has 30K on the clock! So he gets most of the body work done, and at some point the owner of the car goes to jail for fraud or something. Then the bank wants to repo the car, but since the body shop had done all this work, they didnt want to lose their money.
So in the end they go to court and get to keep the car by law. Although you cannot register it in MA. Sold as a parts car only........He told me that I can have it for $1500. Now the interior in the car is mint, its 6cyl, 5 speed, and 30K on the engine to boot. Should I buy the car and use what I need and part out the rest? This would be one of the cheapest conversions options I'll probably ever have. Any thoughts would be helpful. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." |  |  | | 03-30-2006, 10:05 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | 
That motor sounds tempting. That could be the start of a 6 cylinder swap. Any one think this engine would be a good choice for a swap. I would go in with you on purchasing the car. Are you sure about the mileage, and history? Quote: | Originally Posted by Juni Hey guys need some guidence,
I know this guy that owns a body shop, so some guy brings in a messed up 95 325is balck on black for body work. It has 30K on the clock! So he gets most of the body work done, and at some point the owner of the car goes to jail for fraud or something. Then the bank wants to repo the car, but since the body shop had done all this work, they didnt want to lose their money.
So in the end they go to court and get to keep the car by law. Although you cannot register it in MA. Sold as a parts car only........He told me that I can have it for $1500. Now the interior in the car is mint, its 6cyl, 5 speed, and 30K on the engine to boot. Should I buy the car and use what I need and part out the rest? This would be one of the cheapest conversions options I'll probably ever have. Any thoughts would be helpful. | __________________ 
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 03-31-2006, 02:56 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
Car faxed it and everything. It's accurate. I sounds like the project is really coming alive now. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 03-31-2006, 03:37 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
1500!!!!! thats insane....you better get on that!!! Damn you lucky sob. i wish i could come across something like that. __________________  | | | | | 03-31-2006, 03:38 AM | #5 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
Hey Juni that engine is perfect for New England weather. I'm just saying it's not going to have an abundance of power which will make winters very sucky even with snow tires on. I'd say go for it,whatever you don't use sell as parts and you'll make you money back and some.. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds 
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 03-31-2006, 03:48 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
whats more is that it only has 30K on the clock which makes it that much more attractive. Its like having a close to new car. That plus the 5 speed swap alone is worth more than $1500. And ever come the time that I want more power, I can always just build up a turbo kit on the 325 platform and get decent performance numbers, but i'm jumping ahead of myself. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 03-31-2006, 03:52 AM | #7 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
BUY BUY BUY! __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 03-31-2006, 05:32 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
The one thing I forgot about was that the engine is OBDI, and our cars are OBDII. Quote: | Originally Posted by Juni whats more is that it only has 30K on the clock which makes it that much more attractive. Its like having a close to new car. That plus the 5 speed swap alone is worth more than $1500. And ever come the time that I want more power, I can always just build up a turbo kit on the 325 platform and get decent performance numbers, but i'm jumping ahead of myself. | __________________
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 03-31-2006, 06:23 AM | #9 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
if Juni has the time and space, he could still easily sell off parts for more than $1500 and fund a swap or whatever he wants. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 03-31-2006, 06:36 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,093 |
if you dont buy id be really intrested __________________ was the 1 an only Bagged Ti on 19's!!   | | | | | 03-31-2006, 12:00 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
I also researched that the 325 motor is actually a preffered motor platform for forced induction. Thicker walls, thicker rods, non-vanos, etc. I'm gonna give the guy a call and I'll prolly end up getting it. So I should have a swap come summer time. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 03-31-2006, 02:10 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, VA Posts: 338 |
yeah dude definitely that sounds good to me too
amaazzzzzzzzing! | | | | | 03-31-2006, 03:17 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
I'd be concerned about the OBD conversion, as well as legality. I think you're supposed to swap to same-year or newer motors, but I can't find a cite on that. Don't know if that's federal or state reg. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 03-31-2006, 04:39 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
Well if thats the case, I can still use the 5 speed conversion and sell everything else and basically get my conversion for free. __________________
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