be careful... she might want you to start modding her car even more after you spoil her with the wheels and the ypipe haha. you gonna switch the rear strut casings around and put the disc brakes on hers too?

 

 

150K? My thinking was flawed. (I need another 2 wk. vacation)

Oh, sorry, I didn't know you had kids. Just make sure the new car doesn't get you like that one injury you got working on the Max, cuz those BMW's take no prisoners.

I like Pearl Sig suggestion.

I wonder if you will someday ask yourself (After VG Parting), I want another Max like InternetAutomar?

 

 

Thank you..

 

I doubt it, it has been a nice ride with this car, but i am ready to move on to something new. Though i doubt i will ever find a car with this much character.

 

Ah, i see what you done there!!

 

Yeah, i'm still "leaning" on looking for a 5 series V8 or 7 series, we'll see in a few weeks what i end up with..



Agreed, i could have replaced the trans, and sold it outright, but honestly, it's more of a personal thing with me.I don't want to see the car anymore period after it leaves my hands, locally, or on the forum, she was MY pride and joy for many years. and a want to keep it that way.

even now, years after jeff92se sold his car to 505max, i still see it as his maxima, not 505's(no offense to 505 ) and craig brace's car was sold to some kid thats on here also, again, i still see it as his car.

 

Just seeing the post. Goodbye my friend. Do keep in touch.

 

I'll be around..

lemme know if you need any parts chris, we still need to hit the ruby tuesdays at east town mall for a few drinks..

 

Putting in an oil pump on my Max this weekend....plan for next?

 

I have to say, props on the mileage! Sad to see her go though.

 

Greeny your making me sick again - I'm now looking at all these 740iL photos AGAIN. The iL is the extended version. I had a collection of JPEGs on my computer in my "dream folder" - but I ended up deleting it one day when the price of gas was through the roof. Now I don't drive as much so i'm VERY tempted to start looking into it again. I say take your time and you'll find an amazing deal on a 5 or 7.

From what I've been looking at the 7 series seems to lose it's value fast once it gets around 1999 and older...maybe even faster than the 5 series? Mostly old people drive them - and the odd drug dealer. 7 is the flagship - I say you go all out, and get my dream car. I also want to check out the LS400 Lexus - Brian (Interautomar) curious what are your thoughts on that model too (I note your comments on the 740 thread last year) - basically is there another luxury class like the 740iL but maybe cheaper to service...and maybe less complicated electronics?

The 7 is the limo greeny - I say you go for it, or at least test drive it, and maybe test drive the Lexus LS400. The 1998 740iL models are very reasonably priced. (I'm such a pathetic used car salesman)

 

BMWs are expensive to maintain (so i hear) that one looks real clean though, interior and under hood.


nice to see youre not leaving at least, youre a huge help in this forum

 

4Dr E36 M3 FTK (For the kids)

 

I agree with Brian... I drove a 760 turbo for my first car and loved it. That thing was QUICK.

If I got another volvo though, it would be an S60R (300hp). Those look great and drive great. Very reliable as well. Check out www.evolvecars.com to look at the possibilities.

 

heh, M3's are way too rich for my blue collar blood..

 

wasn't S60 FWD?

greeny- I actually do quite competitively on BMW parts.
there are a few for sale around here in your price range last I looked. Did you bother to see if you could get the rust covered in the recall (just curious, I know you tired of it)

 

By that logic you and your Bimmer are way l33ter than me...seeing that I want a Chevy with a low-tech pushrod engine and all...

BTW, spotted one and drove to today...Mint condition 93 with 70K (dark green ) Too bad the guy wants like 5 grand over bluebook...

On another OT note, I have my car again and I didn't even have to return to Houston to get it. How this happened will have to wait for a certain member to make a certain new thread...

I know, I went a little ADD with this post, but that's what happens when you're stuck in a hotel room for 2 months...

 

LT1 vette?
I'd try to scrape together a bit more and get a higher mileage LS1. they are very well designed from what I have read and getting a replacement motor when the time comes will be much easier since the LS series is still being used whereas the LT1 was very short lived (kinda like a VE) by comparison.

 

No brian, i didn't bother with the rust recall issue, i probably could have since the car was purchased new in new jersey, and spent about 6 years there..But in the end, i just don't give a hoopin crap anymore. i drove this car until i almost hated it. It's high time to move on to a new ride, with new problems..

but damn, i would love to hear some V8 rumble in teh driveway again..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjcTU...related&fmt=18

 

Jersey, huh? So that explains where the rust came from...

 

yep, the damage was done well before i got ahold of the car..

 

What kind of V-8 powah used to live in your driveway, Wayne?

 

Several, all Chevy power...86 firechicken 350cid carbureted, built to the hilt..88 gta trans am. a few more,but just regular stock 350's.

 

what's wrong with getting another one?
I have my reasons for not.

 

American muscle prices are through the roof here, have been for a while.

 

the 3rd gen f-bodies here are all over the place in price here. but I really don't look anymore.

 

food for thought: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2196921

 

guess you gotta pull the plug at some point, good luck with the bmw

 

sorry to hear that, good luck with the...new vehicle...

 

Some carnage pics..

 

 

nice rear jackstands... what are you gonna do with the motor

 

My other set of jackstands were just too rusty to use so i threw them away.. they were older then me anyway

Not sure on the engine, if someone wants it whole, i guess $200 will get it.. If not then i will just part it out also.

 

"got clack?"

 

Intermittent clack, but i used a vtc solenoid on/off switch to shut them up at start up.

 

how about your engines black painted parts

 

Sorry, i don't ship to canuckland..

 

Fixed!