 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 402,457 Views | |  |  |  |  08-28-2010, 07:38 PM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: uk Posts: 3 |  Compact owner looking to upgrade to a 1.8 sport
Hi everyone, My friend pointed me over to this forum. I’m in the UK however i am so pleased to find a community dedicated to these wonderful cars. I have a 1.6 standard compact, which i have owned for 2 years. I have had a few problems (as with most cars) but generally speaking she’s looked after me in all weather conditions and has been very reliable. I am oh so tempted to trade in my car (as much as i love her) for a compact 1.8 sport. Listed on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT I know there is only so much you can say from looking at pictures and descriptions, however I spoke to the gentlemen and he said he would give my car a part exchange value of around £700 ($1,086) I could then pay just £1000 for the car ($1,552) . Based on the spec and what’s listed, do you guys think it would be a recommended purchase? Any info would be great. Thanks Nick |  |  | | 08-28-2010, 10:50 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
I don't know how the average prices compare between the US and UK, but just going by the exchange rate that sounds like an excellent deal | | | | | 08-30-2010, 12:06 PM | #3 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: uk Posts: 3 |
Thanks for your reply. That’s what i first thought, in terms of UK price as well its a good deal. Mileage seems about right for the year as does previous owners! Thanks  | | | | | 08-30-2010, 02:22 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 274 |
You NEED that! Very nice, even with the steering wheel on the wrong side.  | | | | | 08-31-2010, 01:33 AM | #5 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 56 |
Welcome Nick! Enjoy the new ride! | | | | | 08-31-2010, 07:08 AM | #6 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: uk Posts: 3 |
Hi guys, Went to go get it and its awesome!!  , it almost feels like I have been deprived of the true compact meaning, and now I can have some real fun in a ti Happy days | | | | | 08-31-2010, 02:21 PM | #7 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Now I know why they call you smileynick ... daaaaamn she looks nice! __________________ 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 | | | | | 09-27-2010, 09:51 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southwest England Posts: 379 |
it's the same colour as mine | | | | |
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