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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:11 pm

the price was very good so i couldn't resist, it is a lovely shade of Laguna type green with dysentary beige leather 8O

I collect it this weekend, which expensive part do you think will shit itself and fall off first ?
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:18 pm

Has it got EDC?
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:19 pm

You fackin executive. :D
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:21 pm

bss325i wrote:Has it got EDC?
whats EDC ?
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:25 pm

e30topless wrote:
bss325i wrote:Has it got EDC?
whats EDC ?
electronic damper control? that's a guess but probably close.
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:31 pm

nickso wrote:
e30topless wrote:
bss325i wrote:Has it got EDC?
whats EDC ?
electronic damper control? that's a guess but probably close.
Exactomondo!
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:38 pm

e30topless wrote:the price was very good so i couldn't resist, it is a lovely shade of Laguna type green with dysentary beige leather 8O

I collect it this weekend, which expensive part do you think will shit itself and fall off first ?
If the a/c works (wow a flying pig) that will be on the short list ,along with the rad, rocker cover gaskets, steering box,check control pixels.
The control arm bushes WILL be f4cked unless they are poly or have been changed in the last 5000 miles.

A nice spec properly maintained 8 is a lovely thing but many are horrid spec and most are sorry neglected scrap.

I think I can safely say the two tone poo interior is even grimmer than the two tone grey ! :eek:

I luckily recently served my 850 and the same victim / freak bought my 944 ! :D :D :D :D :D

PS, EDC = Extremely Distressing Cost :(
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:42 pm

Make sure it has two matching heathy batteries of the correct Ah. Other wise they'll be going flat quick or worse cause other electrical problems.
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:44 pm

bss325i wrote:Make sure it has two matching heathy batteries of the correct Ah. Other wise they'll be going flat quick or worse cause other electrical problems.

I'm still in tears having had to put two on my turd . Part worn Lion brand bad boys FTW ! :)
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:54 pm

YOU did WHAT! 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:02 pm

Pete you will be telling us next you adjusted the handbrake with 2 deep 13mm spacer sockets :)
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:10 pm

sweep wrote:Pete you will be telling us next you adjusted the handbrake with 2 deep 13mm spacer sockets :)

Luckily being an auto, it didn't need a handbrake, not one that works, anyway ! :)
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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 12:08 am

i'm sure pete looks after cars properly despite his making out he's animal on the forum 8O
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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 12:15 am

You sir are a sick, sick man 8O 8O :D

No more space i suppose for a certain silver turd then now :(
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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:53 am

any pics?
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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 11:06 am

e30topless wrote:the price was very good so i couldn't resist, it is a lovely shade of Laguna type green with dysentary beige leather 8O

I collect it this weekend, which expensive part do you think will shit itself and fall off first ?
The Owner.
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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 12:21 pm

I lol'd :)

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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:02 pm

Always wanted one , but the running servicing cost's always scared me,
and a lovely shade of Laguna type green :eek: never seen a lovely shade of green :wink:
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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:17 pm

Straight up Steve?
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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:54 pm

I love Pete's input, always helpfull, and straight to the point, his knowlege is awesome :D

I pick this shitter up tommorow,
it has 98k on the dash and full BMW service history, 6 months rent and a new BMW gearbox at 88k at the cost 4k ,:eek:

she drives nice no rattles or clunks, and the aircon works ! the sad owner needed a quick sale so i kicked him in the bollox :D
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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 11:20 pm

e30topless wrote:I love Pete's input, always helpfull, and straight to the point, his knowlege is awesome :D

I pick this shitter up tommorow,
it has 98k on the dash and full BMW service history, 6 months rent and a new BMW gearbox at 88k at the cost 4k ,:eek:

she drives nice no rattles or clunks, and the aircon works ! the sad owner needed a quick sale so i kicked him in the bollox :D

I love a seller in distress ! :D
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Post Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:33 am

Sounds like it could be ok. An owner whos prepared to drop 4k on a new auto box from BMW is less likely to be one to scrimp and scrape on maintainence.
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Post Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:41 am

Could the failed autobox be no oil change?
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Post Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:46 am

Lovely cars....is it 4.0 or 4.4?
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Post Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:28 pm

Can we have some pic,s Ste just to make sure your not dreaming :D and no googleing
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Post Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:39 pm

gooner1 wrote:
e30topless wrote:
I collect it this weekend, which expensive part do you think will shit itself and fall off first ?
The Owner.
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Get a f* grip,we are talking about 20+yr.old sub £10k cars here,NOT the crown jewels!
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Post Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:34 pm

pacerpete wrote:
e30topless wrote:the price was very good so i couldn't resist, it is a lovely shade of Laguna type green with dysentary beige leather 8O

I collect it this weekend, which expensive part do you think will shit itself and fall off first ?

The control arm bushes WILL be f4cked unless they are poly or have been changed in the last 5000 miles.
Can I have the old ones for my E34 please, the JB weld reinforcement is starting to give up :(
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