The e36 328is tale of woe... with a good ending...(new vids)

[fuzzy]

I bought my Touring from RM2186 (Mike), we agreed a price of £670 through the zone and he delivered it on his way to London next day(about 200 miles) when it arrived it was perfectly as described and had a quick test drive and i paid. Hour later the car would not move which turned out to be Auto gearbox leaking fluid out the torque converter, Spoke to Mike and he was very apologetic and said he would get me another gearbox which he did and delivered it the next weekend just leaving me with just cost of fitting! Now the car runs fine other than using abit of water which im sure Mike did not know about! He is a nice guy and would buy another one off him which is something i would not say about alot of sellers ive bought from

is there a connection or is this as random as it seems?

[Nobby_N]

he bought car of same guy, or have i read this thread wrong?

[fuzzy]

ive not read the whole thread. i was wondering if there was a connection.

[Nobby_N]

I was just saying that Mike is not all bad lol thought i had read thread wrong! sorry for writing on your thread bumlover! will make sure i dont again xx

[goosiegander]

Good thing too...


Glad to hear its through Tim, now for the engine

[e30bmlover]

No need to be like that coont, you left thread open so people could pass judgement! you bought a bargain with a few problems! Grow up and take it baby

hero! i see you got the chatter too... and took it... like a mug.
lives and learns eh??

I was just saying that Mike is not all bad lol thought i had read thread wrong! sorry for writing on your thread bumlover! will make sure i dont again xx

you bore me... i am laughing at your creativeness/attempt at editing my username.. as if it hasnt been done before.. if you want to look a proper hero at least use your own material... i suppose the 88 in your usename is your i.Q???
thought so....

[e30bmlover]

Good thing too...


Glad to hear its through Tim, now for the engine

indeed chris.. now for the engine. . . . .

[Nobby_N]

did not try to edit your name child, im not 12 like some on here, i was trying to say Mike is ok guy and you behaved like a kid! well done mate hope your shite E36 causes you lots of problems. Bumlover you are a forum hero! im guessing your about 22 and not quite grown up yet, one day soon maybe xx

[e30bmlover]

i think you must be remedial... i apologise for saying your i.q was 88.. i was wrong... it must be allot lower... and no... im 27... and just to put things into perspective you were the one who called me a c@nt... The drity six is my problem now and what it needs it will get ( unlike the previous owners ) iv gotta blow my money on something right??
I forgot to add... do you have gay tendencies?? whats with all the kisses??

[d6dph]

Tim, Would you stop swearing in virtually every post please.

Adding @ doesn't really change much. It's a mixed forum and it's not needed.

[e30bmlover]

Tim, Would you stop swearing in virtually every post please.

Adding @ doesn't really change much. It's a mixed forum and it's not needed.

apologies... i was merely stating what the bloke had said... duly noted.

[e30bmlover]

Trying to find a decent engine is proving quite difficult at the moment!! dosent anyone have one?? most people are selling rubbish at the moment!! iv put my feelers out and i have other people looking too but nothing!! for the money im going to pay i want a lump with sub 100k and all the work carried out... is that too much to ask?!?!?
if anyone knows of one drop me a pm!! dont bother getting in touch if it has over 100k.. and if it cant be heard running.

[town325i]

danthe has a fully rebuilt engine that was being advertised in his car at the pod drop him a pm

[e30bmlover]

danthe has a fully rebuilt engine that was being advertised in his car at the pod drop him a pm

i was offered it mate a while ago... but i cant justify spending that much on an engine for this car.. i wont recover the cost.

[Joshy]

I've just had a read through this thread, interesting!

To be honest, it sounds like you only want to get the engine replaced for the sake of having it done. Not springing for the rebuilt engine because it's not cost effective seems to me like you want to get out of the situation as painlessly as possible?

Why don't you just cut your losses now and buy the M3 you were toying with earlier. Or do the all mighty comprise, buy a run of the mill 328i for a few hundred quid, nick the engine for the sport, break what's left of the donor and sell the sport on?

[minicooper172]

There's an M3 Evo engine and 6 speed box, with a car attached (with rotten rear top mounts) for £1800 on Bimmerowner.

[e30bmlover]

I've just had a read through this thread, interesting!

To be honest, it sounds like you only want to get the engine replaced for the sake of having it done. Not springing for the rebuilt engine because it's not cost effective seems to me like you want to get out of the situation as painlessly as possible?

Why don't you just cut your losses now and buy the M3 you were toying with earlier. Or do the all mighty comprise, buy a run of the mill 328i for a few hundred quid, nick the engine for the sport, break what's left of the donor and sell the sport on?

show me a run of the mill 328 for a few hundred quid.. i would gladly buy it!
i have just signed up to bimmerowner.. and put an add in their wanted/forsale section.

[town325i]

danthe has a fully rebuilt engine that was being advertised in his car at the pod drop him a pm

i was offered it mate a while ago... but i cant justify spending that much on an engine for this car.. i wont recover the cost.

you will have fun with it though it will be the same as having a brand new engine

[e30bmlover]

danthe has a fully rebuilt engine that was being advertised in his car at the pod drop him a pm

i was offered it mate a while ago... but i cant justify spending that much on an engine for this car.. i wont recover the cost.

you will have fun with it though it will be the same as having a brand new engine

this is true!! considering bmw want £1800 just for the bare block.. it seems a bargain!

[town325i]

i was offered it mate a while ago... but i cant justify spending that much on an engine for this car.. i wont recover the cost.

you will have fun with it though it will be the same as having a brand new engine

this is true!! considering bmw want £1800 just for the bare block.. it seems a bargain!

one other thing you wont have to worry about is the alloy block and nickasil as its an iron block

[e30bmlover]

you will have fun with it though it will be the same as having a brand new engine

this is true!! considering bmw want £1800 just for the bare block.. it seems a bargain!

one other thing you wont have to worry about is the alloy block and nickasil as its an iron block

again this is true.. i have seen the spec of the engine.. its impressive..

[Simon13]

i thought it was £1500 for a short engine, the alusil bottom ends were £400 complete 18months ago!

[e30bmlover]

i thought it was £1500 for a short engine, the alusil bottom ends were £400 complete 18months ago!

seriously bert... thats what they quoted me

[Joshy]

I've just had a read through this thread, interesting!

To be honest, it sounds like you only want to get the engine replaced for the sake of having it done. Not springing for the rebuilt engine because it's not cost effective seems to me like you want to get out of the situation as painlessly as possible?

Why don't you just cut your losses now and buy the M3 you were toying with earlier. Or do the all mighty comprise, buy a run of the mill 328i for a few hundred quid, nick the engine for the sport, break what's left of the donor and sell the sport on?

show me a run of the mill 328 for a few hundred quid.. i would gladly buy it!
i have just signed up to bimmerowner.. and put an add in their wanted/forsale section.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... &logcode=p

That was slightly too easy .

[e30bmlover]

lol! ok... but shes too higher milage!!
i will enquire none the less!

[Simon13]

tim get over the milege issue! your making life harder by worrying about a number!

[town325i]

it would be better if you could do the work yourself you would save yourself a lot of time and money

[e30bmlover]

it would be better if you could do the work yourself you would save yourself a lot of time and money

im a lithographic printer mate.. i run a 5 colour komori with an inline coater...... i seriously no nothing about mechanics!
i just phoned them about the tourer.. it went yesterday!

[DanThe]

i thought it was £1500 for a short engine, the alusil bottom ends were £400 complete 18months ago!

I dont think you can buy a short engine anymore si, block with pistons is available though and I seem to recall a price of £1700 odd

I think you need to decide what you want with the car Tim, if you plan on keeping it for a while then you should spend as needed, but if you want rid just buy an engine that runs and be done with it

[Jhonno]

I think you need to decide what you want with the car Tim, if you plan on keeping it for a while then you should spend as needed, but if you want rid just buy an engine that runs and be done with it

Or just sell it as is..

[e30bmlover]

i cant sell it as it is although it does have a years ticket.. im going to spend a maximum of £700 on an engine.. that should get me a good one.. i mean sub 100k and all work done... something that wants to rev and puts out the power... so i ask again.. anyone know of one lol???

[DanThe]

It seems your in luck - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RESTORE-worn-2-7- ... 4810wt_941

[e30bmlover]

It seems your in luck - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RESTORE-worn-2-7- ... 4810wt_941

lmao!!

[Nobby_N]

It seems your in luck - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RESTORE-worn-2-7- ... 4810wt_941

Probably what it had in it when he bought it lmao

[e30bmlover]

It seems your in luck - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RESTORE-worn-2-7- ... 4810wt_941

Probably what it had in it when he bought it lmao

lmao!! no comment...