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#1.Cometic MLS head gasket, brand new - from Jack - Elephant Motorsports
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:12:22 -0400 From: "Jack - Elephant Motorsports" <jack@elephantmotorsports.com> Subject: <FS> Cometic MLS head gasket, brand new I have a Cometic MLS head gasket new, never used or installed, in the package for sale. P/N is C4329-071, stock fitment for S50/S52 US motors, stock thickness. Price is $160 shipped to the lower 48. Thanks. Jack Money Elephant Motorsports http://www.elephantmotorsports.com Secure 24/7 online ordering
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#2. Re: Advice needed: Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3? - from david kroth
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:36:58 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Advice needed: Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3? Chester wrote: > Anyway, I came across a '99M3 w/ 70k miles. The > only issues with the car are: > - resprayed side mirrors w/ an obvious clear coat > sag on each A little 1000 wet sanding and that'll buff right out. > - M Contours....god awful ugly wheels..hate them You could sell them to me. :-) > - Kumho Ecsta Yuck. You gotta change those out even if they are new. > I got him down to $16k. I'm just > wondering if it's even worth it. Sounds pricey. Your subject question is, "Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3?" The answer to that is, "yes, but another E36M3," and, "no, don't buy this example." David Kroth david_kroth@yahoo.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite..asp?a=7
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Advice needed: Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3? - from Jay G
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:46:11 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Advice needed: Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3? hey chester!!! i sold my 97 M3, 65k miles, new clutch/pads/rotors/ss brakelines, externally adjustable (f/r) koni SAs, stock DS2 rims, and a set of SSR comps, aluminum radiator, recent cooling system overhaul, with all fluids recently changed, no accidents, immaculate condition, lots of extras i accumulated over the years, and a bunch of other miscellaneous stuff- for $15k about 3 months ago... how is it mechanically though??? from what you say, i dont think the car is worth it...maybe if it were a little less... i know our E36 M3s are GREAT cars, but have you though of driving something newer/different??? IIRC, you have an elise?!? there's some pretty cool cars out there now that'd make fun daily drivers... originally i didnt want to sell the M3, but acqusition of more cars was forcing it to be driven only once in a while, and the opinions of my wife, forced the sale of it...at least i know the guy who bought it, as he knows me from autocross, so i still get to see my car get raced... :D good luck in finding a car... Chester Wong wrote: > > Anyway, I came across a '99M3 w/ 70k miles. The only issues with the car are: > - resprayed side mirrors w/ an obvious clear coat sag on each > - rear bumper cover has spidering in the paint from the owner bumping into > something > - driver's door has a ding w/ paint chip from hitting something > - windshield has chip > - scratch in driver rear quarter panel that might be able to be buffed out > - sedan wing retrofitted on the coupe so the rear third brake light is in the > parcel shelf > - M Contours....god awful ugly wheels..hate them > - Kumho Ecsta tires where one rear tire was replaced with the newer variant so > the diameters are off and the car pulls under acceleration > > He originally wanted $18k for it, but I got him down to $16k. I'm just > wondering if it's even worth it. If the car was in the 40k mile region, had > the forged wheels and was pristine, I would have jumped on it... >
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Advice needed: Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3? - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:54:51 -0400 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Advice needed: Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3? On 9/23/07, Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> wrote: > He originally wanted $18k for it, but I got him down to $16k. I'm just > wondering if it's even worth it. If the car was in the 40k mile region, had > the forged wheels and was pristine, I would have jumped on it... Price is too high. Car was probably not well cared for. I'd find another one. Carlos 98 M3 wishing it could be sold for $16K
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Advice needed: Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:03:49 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Advice needed: Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3? Hi Chester, Take your time, there are some good examples out there waiting for you. With your commute, what about an e46M3 for a little more comfort? Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
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#6. Re: Advice needed: Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3? - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:53:00 -0400 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re: Advice needed: Should I or shouldn't I buy another E36M3? My 2 cents of opinion: 1. Yes, buy another E36 M3. 2. The one you mention doesn't sound like a great deal, perhaps an ok deal. To me, it seems a pristine condition car is what you want, and this isn't it. Are you going to use it to commute, or keep your current one for that task? Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#7. RE: [E36M3] 6 speed and 3.38 - from Matt Bader
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:39:13 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 6 speed and 3.38 I think I am getting sold on the idea of a six speed with a 3.38. That would make 5th very nice between 50 and 70 or 75, and then 6th for cruising. What does a used six speed run? Matt Bader 98 M3/4 New BMWCCA Member -----Original Message----- From: Mdriver13@aol.com [mailto:Mdriver13@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 12:49 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] 6 speed and 3.38 Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:45:12 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] 6 speed and 3.38 In a message dated 9/23/2007 12:09:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, probikeguy@probikeusa.com writes: Nothing like dropping down into sixth gear at 80+ mph and the motor turning over around 3200rpm instead of close to 4k... And people go "ooohh a six speed....nice..." yep, yep... In the not to distant future (re: retirement in less than 3 years), I plan to 'expand' my autox territory. So long distant cruising at 3200 vs. 4000 rpms would be welcome, indeed. You hear that, Ben! ;-)) Of course, a trailer would be nice, but that ain't happening. cheers, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#8. RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] 6 speed and 3.38 - from Marco Romani
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:36:00 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <marco@corsa-na.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] 6 speed and 3.38 Depends - I just sold a used euro E36 getrag for $2800 w/ 2 drive shafts. I think a new E46 spds go for about the same - there are kits for the conversion to a E36. The getrag is a bit more robust. If a 6spd were the same price as a 5spd it'd be a no brainer or even $1000, but on a cost benefit basis I still don't think its worth it unless you're running a really low rear. I race my 5spd with 3.73 and it's just about perfect. But there is no way I'd drive something that low on the street. When I turbo the race car I'll probably go to a 2.9x and stay with the 5spd. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Matt Bader [mailto:mbader@exammaster.com] Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 4:49 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] 6 speed and 3.38 Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:39:13 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 6 speed and 3.38 I think I am getting sold on the idea of a six speed with a 3.38. That would make 5th very nice between 50 and 70 or 75, and then 6th for cruising. What does a used six speed run? Matt Bader 98 M3/4 New BMWCCA Member -----Original Message----- From: Mdriver13@aol.com [mailto:Mdriver13@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 12:49 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] 6 speed and 3.38 Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:45:12 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] 6 speed and 3.38 In a message dated 9/23/2007 12:09:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, probikeguy@probikeusa.com writes: Nothing like dropping down into sixth gear at 80+ mph and the motor turning over around 3200rpm instead of close to 4k... And people go "ooohh a six speed....nice..." yep, yep... In the not to distant future (re: retirement in less than 3 years), I plan to 'expand' my autox territory. So long distant cruising at 3200 vs. 4000 rpms would be welcome, indeed. You hear that, Ben! ;-)) Of course, a trailer would be nice, but that ain't happening. cheers, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm ************************************************* ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm ************************************************* No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.28/1021 - Release Date: 9/21/2007 2:02 PM
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#9. Should I??? (Thinking of selling my street car - Sedan) - from Jeff Conner
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:56:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> Subject: Should I??? (Thinking of selling my street car - Sedan) So, I'm sick of not being able to fit anything of significant size in my car, it drinks gas like a frat boy drinks beer on Friday night...the driver has a heavy foot...and I can't really justify (ethically) driving it anywhere near it's limits on the street. I get much more fun and experience out of flogging the snot out of (or at least my version of flogging) the track car - 95 coupe. I think it's time to move on to something else, but what? I don't have any money to spend, really, and I'd even like to get some from a sale/purchase to put a full cage in the track car. I've already committed to having the head redone (including valve job) recently - not cheap - and had some new rear suspension bite replaced. I'm having a difficult time giving up the Marque, and I could get a 325i Sedan (E36) for dirt cheap, comparatively, and a 328 for soil cheap, but neither of those really solves the issue that I have with stuffing things into the car. I've been tempted by Subaru, they make lots of wagons. Heeelllllllllp! Does anyone have any recent experience with a $5-10k car (95-02) that is even remotely fun to drive, and far more utilitarian than my M3 sedan? Thanks in advance, -jeff S50 trackdog S52 sedan (not long for the garage?) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&cs=bz
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Should I??? (Thinking of selling my street car - Sedan) - from David Thomas
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:27:05 -0700 From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Should I??? (Thinking of selling my street car - Sedan) On Sunday 23 September 2007 8:58:39 pm Jeff Conner wrote: > Does anyone have any recent experience with a $5-10k car > (95-02) that is even remotely fun to drive, and far more utilitarian than > my M3 sedan? 318ti? Dave