Totaled My 1997 M3

[ThipN]

Okay. So, I got into an accident and the insurance deemed the car totaled. I am buying the car back. I am thinking about swapping my 46K S52 motor into a 318ti.

I would like to gather some info from those that have done this. Any info and pics is appriciated.

Let's see your swaps and pics.

Thanks

[cooljess76]

LMK if you wanna sell that motor. Heck, I'll buy the whole car if the price is right. If you do get a ti and plan on doing the swap, there's a couple really good threads that could help you. I'll post the links in a sec.

[cooljess76]

Bluebimma's M50 swap:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17068

Phamster's M52 swap:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17238

Rich's M52 swap:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13026

Campaiar's S52 swap:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18598

The engine swap section has fewer threads than I thought. I know there's more swapped Ti's out there, but these guys took the time to share their experiences.

[DustenT]

PM J!m and buy his book.

[thesk8nmidget]

+1

only heard great things about the swap book.

and he will and is very happy to help you with anything more you need if you buy the book!

[ThipN]

Thanks for the links cooljess76 and everyone for the advice. I will buy the swap book from J!m and read through it.

I might sell or part the car out if decide to just get the 135i instead. The car has 46k on the odometer and is/was in a super clean condition with tastefull mods.

[campaiar]

Trust us and do the swap.

There is alot of good information in J!ms book, although the arguement could be made that you wouldn't need it if you had a wrecked M3 there for parts.

Just my $.02

[Bluebimma]

Originally Posted by campaiar

Trust us and do the swap.

There is alot of good information in J!ms book, although the arguement could be made that you wouldn't need it if you had a wrecked M3 there for parts.

Just my $.02

+1

[Jean H.318TI]

Originally Posted by ThipN

Okay. So, I got into an accident and the insurance deemed the car totaled. I am buying the car back. I am thinking about swapping my 46K S52 motor into a 318ti.

I would like to gather some info from those that have done this. Any info and pics is appriciated.

Let's see your swaps and pics.

Thanks

dude i wanna buy that m3 from u and make the swap in mine

[ThipN]

Hmm... I'll consider selling the car if I get a decent offer.

Here are some details about the car:
- 1997 M3 Coupe Arctic Silver
- 46K miles
- Dinan Stage 2 Chip
- K&N Cold Air Intake
- Supersprint Headers, Midpipe (no-cat) & Rear Muffler.
- Bilstsein PSS9
- BMP Front & Rear Strut Braces.
- Powerflex Polyurethane on just about everything suspension parts.
- Brand new Falken RT-615's 225/45-17 F & 255/40-17 R
- M Motorsport Light Weight Wheels.
- Euro Projector Headlights w/HID 6000k.
- White corner markers, tailights etc..
- Many more tastefull upgrades that I don't remember right now.

The damage isn't too bad. The car can still be repaired but the insurance company totaled it. I am buying the car back and will probably have it repaired or use the parts for a swap unless someone make a good offer on the car.

[M3_KILL3R]

if your looking for a Ti im selling mine and your not too far from me
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20685

[cooljess76]

Is the car drivable or will it need to be towed? Seriously, I'll drive the car without a door or hood if I have to, just to get it home. PM me a ballpark estimate of what you're looking to get for it. I'm looking at another one with similar mileage that's local for 4500, but the guy might not wait for me to sell my ClubSport. Anyway, LMK if it's drivable and throw me a PM. BTW, I'll have cash in a week or two.

[ThipN]

This car is drivable. I'm afraid I'm going to have to pass on your offer of $4500. I paid almost that much for the exhaust system alone.

[cooljess76]

Originally Posted by ThipN

This car is drivable. I'm afraid I'm going to have to pass on your offer of $4500. I paid almost that much for the exhaust system alone.

Thats cool. 4500 wasn't my offer, it's just how much a local guy was asking, but he seemed kinda shady so I had to pass anyway. I just wanted a ballpark number to see what you were trying to get for yours. I wouldn't even know what to offer without seeing pics first. It sounds like you have a lot of $$$ invested into it. You should post some pics. Best of luck on your sale or swap.

BTW, I'm considering selling my ClubSport. If you're interested, make me an offer. If you decide to part it out, I'd be interested in the motor, tranny and accessories needed to do an engine swap. I might even consider a trade for those items plus cash.

Does a catless exhaust system really cost $4500?

[ThipN]

cooljess76,

I am not sure if I want to sell, use the parts for swap or just have the car repaired. I will post the car or parts up for sale on the for sale thread if and when I decide to. The car is, umm.. was in mint condition prior to the accident. I actually enjoy driving this car more than my E46 M3. I miss it already so, might just get it repaired and start driving it daily.

No. The exhaust system did not cost me $4500. That was a bit of an exaggeration on my part. The cost was $3146.15 with tax to be exact.