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Post Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:15 pm

Well i finally got the sport tonight and what can i say i love it..Not as quick as my gt4 but definatly put together a whole lot better..Managed to get the obc to read 33.3mpg but the drive home was all motorway..
The car i got is a red 1990 325 sport and it was for sale on here a while ago..Its got full bmw history and its had new paint on the front and wings cause the laquer was peeling..Its also got full leather which is in mint condition.(strange for a car that age)..

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Post Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:17 pm

well done mate, sounds like a good un, glad you are pleased with it, every one knows red cars are the best :cool:
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Post Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:23 pm

indeed,,they shine up lovely :D
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Post Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:34 pm

they tend to last longer than jap stuff because the panels are not toilet paper thin and theyre over engineered.i converted from toyota as well and had an older 1985 rwd mk2 celica that was a money pit compaired to my bmw :roll:
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Post Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:49 pm

should of asked,,the temp guage only goes up to just past 1 quarter..Is that ok or do i need i new thermostat
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:15 am

That could be a bad connection or bad earth somewhere, I've not had a Beemer yet that didn't have an erratic temp guage. I'd have thought a Sport should read nearer halfway, though.

*grammar Nazi mode*

It's "should HAVE", by the way. :wink:
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:21 am

I knew you'd like it mate--they really are great to drive arn't they...........that sound totally intoxicates,i hardly ever listen to my CD s these days as the window is always down instead ! When i was looking for a sport i test drove a few dogs along the way and they drove like shite (and based on these experiences,i nearly gave up on a sport) but it's when you drive a good one that you realize just how bad the others were. Treat it well my friend as theres not many good ones left. :)
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:03 am

Pleased your happy with it, whats it handle like compared to the GT4?
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:41 am

compared to the gt4,what can i say.The sound is better,,the build quality is alot better and its so much more comftable..Dont get me wrong the gt4 was quick and handled really well (but then again its 4 wheel drive), i had mine at 240bhp but the trim is cheap and rattly, the carpets are wafer thin and the car drank petrol like a fish.
This is my fourth bmw and to be honest im going to hold on to this one,,i have had enough with jap cars.
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:58 am

no more 4 wheel drifts for you then! winkeye but comfort and a straight 6 sound track :drool:
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:10 am

but comfort and a straight 6 sound track
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:56 am

Nice one mate, can't beat a shiny red Sport :cool:
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:57 pm

My temp sat at the same possition when i 1st got mine, change thermostat and i recomend a coolant flush.

Now sits just under half way n runs sweet
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:04 pm

yep mad mikes right! ive just done just that and mines at normal now too 8)
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:09 pm

Orite Ian if i can remember right i tryd to buy a fancy rocker cover of you on ebay my man, you said you were getn some bits in just wonderin if u want to part with a fanncy cover yet lol :D cheers dude
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