I just settled on a price for the car pictured below and put down a deposit. It's got a few small issues that need to be worked out, but nothing major (I hope). Door panels aren't blistered, and the glove box doesn't sag. :)

White exterior, black leather interior. Premium package I think, but not sports. Leather could use some leatherique and the steering wheel leather is pretty much shot, so I think I'm going to swap in an M wheel or a 3-spoke depending on what I can find.

This is going to stay pretty much stock... although I'm sure I'll do some "improvements" as time wears on.

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/5/7/182/418/1440783741.182418522.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jp g

Great. :rolleyes David's getting an E36. There goes the neighborhood.

Nice M3!!! !:eek:

Nice M3!!! !:eek:
I dont know why but I LOL'd at that.

I dont know why but I LOL'd at that.
It's like watching Animal House -- no matter how many times you see it, it's still funny.

....time for me to get an e46 then....;)

Everybody should own at least 1 e46 and 1 mclaren! IMHO :)

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, we are all BMW owners. It's like a fraternity. :cool

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, we are all BMW owners. It's like a fraternity. :cool
Nice try Andy. I don't think David will fall for your "fraternity initiation ritual" twice. :nono

---Eric

:lol

David-

As part of the E36 community, you must abide by certain rules that other owners live by:

1) Talk incessantly about your BMW (and always refer to it as such)

2) Hang your BMW keychain out of your pocket, because you think chicks will like that

3) When hanging out with other BMW owners, point it out. "Yeeeaahhhh...all BMW owners"

4) When in a parking lot, have a really ghey proud smile on your face and make sure people know that it's your car

5) Look down on other car owners

and most importantly,

6) Feel better about yourself

Welcome to ClubE36, my brotha!!!

....time for me to get an e46 then....;)
Too poor for an E90?

David-

As part of the E36 community, you must abide by certain rules that other owners live by:

1) Talk incessantly about your BMW (and always refer to it as such)

2) Hang your BMW keychain out of your pocket, because you think chicks will like that

3) When hanging out with other BMW owners, point it out. "Yeeeaahhhh...all BMW owners"

4) When in a parking lot, have a really ghey proud smile on your face and make sure people know that it's your car

5) Look down on other car owners

and most importantly,

6) Feel better about yourself

Welcome to ClubE36, my brotha!!!

Schew, I thought i was the only one who did that. :cool

I heard the e90's had a V-Tech Engine in them!!!!!

3) When hanging out with other BMW owners, point it out. "Yeeeaahhhh...all BMW owners" The sad part is I've actually done this on more than one occassion.

The sad part is I've actually done this on more than one occassion.

You need to slap yourself.....ahhhh slap yourself twice and make sure you NEVER do that again!! :mad :nono


:)

1) Talk incessantly about your BMW (and always refer to it as such)
Already do that... except I try to just call it "the damn moneypit" because it disappoints the golddiggers when they see the vinyl seats. But I know they dig the crank sunroof. :buttrock But now I've got a motoroized sunroof! But no glass because I'm POOR. :(

2) Hang your BMW keychain out of your pocket, because you think chicks will like that Don't have a keychain with a roundel, but I'm about to have two BMW keys. :)

3) When hanging out with other BMW owners, point it out. "Yeeeaahhhh...all BMW owners" I will remember to do this - and point it out to you at autocrosses. As much as I can.

4) When in a parking lot, have a really ghey proud smile on your face and make sure people know that it's your car I will have the smile for a long time, since I have to park so far away from the other cars so I don't get door dings. "Not the alpinweiss!!"

5) Look down on other car owners
How can I do that that shyt be slammed so low I can't drive no mo'?

6) Feel better about yourself
Yeah, who needs to find self worth when you can buy it?

The sad part is I've actually done this on more than one occassion.

Yeah, but the big difference is that you admitted it.

Yeah, who needs to find self worth when you can buy it?

*DING!*

Don't have a keychain with a roundel, but I'm about to have two BMW keys. :) You can also get the BMW credit card and floss it at bars when you pay your tab.

How can I do that that shyt be slampt so low I can't drive no mo'? fixed it.

So how many of these did you hit before you decided to get an e36?

---Eric


How to Tell When Need a New Car.
* You lose the stop-light challenge to a 14-year old on a moped.
* 15 minute Jiffy Lube needs to keep your car for 3 days.
* When you gas up, the attendant asks, "Can I re-duct tape that windshield for you?"
* While waiting at a stop-light, people run up to your car asking if anyone was hurt.
* For the last five years, you've had to settle for making "vroom-vroom" noises while sitting in the driveway.
* You keep losing dates on left turns.
* Traffic reporters are starting to refer to you by name when discussing morning tie-ups.
* The engine burns more oil than gas.
* You wouldn't mind if you were car-jacked.
* You judge suitable parking spaces by the degree of downhill slope.
* You have the local tow company on speed-dial.
* The engine catches fire and you don't notice anything wrong until the firetruck pulls you over.
* You can leave your car parked, unlocked, with the keys in the ignition, and not worry about it being stolen.
* Public transportation starts to look good.
* Your entire car isn't worth the minimum insurance deductable.
* The city sends you a notice requesting that you remove the "abandoned vehicle" from your driveway.
* Even homeless people look derisively at your car.
* Every time you start your car, the local smog index jumps a whole point.
* The local mechanic says that doing a tune-up is just "throwing good money after bad."
* You double the value of your car everytime you fill the tank.
* The 8-track tape deck finnally eats your last tape.
* When you try to sell it, The Car Trader won't accept your ad because they, "have a reputation to protect."

Eric, did you pull that list straight off some e30 website I'm not aware of? :)

I like the color :D Welcome to the Alpine club... the L33T of the E36 :cool

:lol

Eric, did you pull that list straight off some e30 website I'm not aware of? :)
Nah, I cheated and just did a search for your old posts. :stickoutt

---Eric

So how many of these did you hit before you decided to get an e36?

---Eric


How to Tell When Need a New Car.
* You lose the stop-light challenge to a 14-year old on a moped.
* 15 minute Jiffy Lube needs to keep your car for 3 days.
* When you gas up, the attendant asks, "Can I re-duct tape that windshield for you?"
* While waiting at a stop-light, people run up to your car asking if anyone was hurt.
* For the last five years, you've had to settle for making "vroom-vroom" noises while sitting in the driveway.
* You keep losing dates on left turns.
* Traffic reporters are starting to refer to you by name when discussing morning tie-ups.
* The engine burns more oil than gas.
* You wouldn't mind if you were car-jacked.
* You judge suitable parking spaces by the degree of downhill slope.
* You have the local tow company on speed-dial.
* The engine catches fire and you don't notice anything wrong until the firetruck pulls you over.
* You can leave your car parked, unlocked, with the keys in the ignition, and not worry about it being stolen.
* Public transportation starts to look good.
* Your entire car isn't worth the minimum insurance deductable.
* The city sends you a notice requesting that you remove the "abandoned vehicle" from your driveway.
* Even homeless people look derisively at your car.
* Every time you start your car, the local smog index jumps a whole point.
* The local mechanic says that doing a tune-up is just "throwing good money after bad."
* You double the value of your car everytime you fill the tank.
* The 8-track tape deck finnally eats your last tape.
* When you try to sell it, The Car Trader won't accept your ad because they, "have a reputation to protect."
:rofl

congrats on the new to you car :D

:rofl

congrats on the new to you car :D

It's a girl!!!!!!

Hey baby... :naughty

It's a girl!!!!!!

Hey baby... :naughty
fap fap fap :rofl

:rofl

congrats on the new to you car :D
:icon23

---Eric

My responses to each of the statements below...

* You lose the stop-light challenge to a 14-year old on a moped.
It had NOS and there was a manhole cover I had to slow down to crawl over.
* 15 minute Jiffy Lube needs to keep your car for 3 days.
They mistook it for a parts car and it took them a while to put it back together
* When you gas up, the attendant asks, "Can I re-duct tape that windshield for you?"
What attendant?
* While waiting at a stop-light, people run up to your car asking if anyone was hurt.
That rarely happens
* For the last five years, you've had to settle for making "vroom-vroom" noises while sitting in the driveway.
more like vroom-vroom-thump-bank-cough... I like it realistic
* You keep losing dates on left turns.
As if they would get in the car. :rolleyes
* Traffic reporters are starting to refer to you by name when discussing morning tie-ups.
They are just sweatin' me. :shifty
* The engine burns more oil than gas.
Not true! Most of the oil lost is still in my parking space. Not burned!
* You wouldn't mind if you were car-jacked.
I would be worried about them trying to take my stylish cel phone.
* You judge suitable parking spaces by the degree of downhill slope.
I can't make it up the hill in the first place.
* You have the local tow company on speed-dial.
Nope, I carry their card in my wallet in case my cel phone dies.
* The engine catches fire and you don't notice anything wrong until the firetruck pulls you over.
So I get confused by the burning oil. What's your point.
* You can leave your car parked, unlocked, with the keys in the ignition, and not worry about it being stolen.
I live in a rich area. We don't worry about theives.
* Public transportation starts to look good.
NEVER!
* Your entire car isn't worth the minimum insurance deductable.
dang. :(
* The city sends you a notice requesting that you remove the "abandoned vehicle" from your driveway.
That doesn't happen (that often)
* Even homeless people look derisively at your car.
dang
* Every time you start your car, the local smog index jumps a whole point.
I'm going to deny that
* The local mechanic says that doing a tune-up is just "throwing good money after bad."
Never happened. I do think I put his kids through college though
* You double the value of your car everytime you fill the tank.
Gas is expensive
* The 8-track tape deck finnally eats your last tape.
As if the tape deck works. :rolleyes
* When you try to sell it, The Car Trader won't accept your ad because they, "have a reputation to protect."
As if I would try to sell it :D

---Eric

My responses to each of the statements below...

* You lose the stop-light challenge to a 14-year old on a moped.
It had NOS and there was a manhole cover I had to slow down to crawl over.
* 15 minute Jiffy Lube needs to keep your car for 3 days.
They mistook it for a parts car and it took them a while to put it back together
* When you gas up, the attendant asks, "Can I re-duct tape that windshield for you?"
What attendant?
* While waiting at a stop-light, people run up to your car asking if anyone was hurt.
That rarely happens
* For the last five years, you've had to settle for making "vroom-vroom" noises while sitting in the driveway.
more like vroom-vroom-thump-bank-cough... I like it realistic
* You keep losing dates on left turns.
As if they would get in the car. :rolleyes
* Traffic reporters are starting to refer to you by name when discussing morning tie-ups.
They are just sweatin' me. :shifty
* The engine burns more oil than gas.
Not true! Most of the oil lost is still in my parking space. Not burned!
* You wouldn't mind if you were car-jacked.
I would be worried about them trying to take my stylish cel phone.
* You judge suitable parking spaces by the degree of downhill slope.
I can't make it up the hill in the first place.
* You have the local tow company on speed-dial.
Nope, I carry their card in my wallet in case my cel phone dies.
* The engine catches fire and you don't notice anything wrong until the firetruck pulls you over.
So I get confused by the burning oil. What's your point.
* You can leave your car parked, unlocked, with the keys in the ignition, and not worry about it being stolen.
I live in a rich area. We don't worry about theives.
* Public transportation starts to look good.
NEVER!
* Your entire car isn't worth the minimum insurance deductable.
dang. :(
* The city sends you a notice requesting that you remove the "abandoned vehicle" from your driveway.
That doesn't happen (that often)
* Even homeless people look derisively at your car.
dang
* Every time you start your car, the local smog index jumps a whole point.
I'm going to deny that
* The local mechanic says that doing a tune-up is just "throwing good money after bad."
Never happened. I do think I put his kids through college though
* You double the value of your car everytime you fill the tank.
Gas is expensive
* The 8-track tape deck finnally eats your last tape.
As if the tape deck works. :rolleyes
* When you try to sell it, The Car Trader won't accept your ad because they, "have a reputation to protect."
As if I would try to sell it :D

---Eric

:rofl
very clever comebacks. I can see some of them being true. I was gonna buy an e28 and I'm glad I didnt. It's almost an e30 ;)

:rofl
very clever comebacks. I can see some of them being true. I was gonna buy an e28 and I'm glad I didnt. It's almost an e30 ;)
Actually my E30 is pretty reliable. The only thing I've spent a fortune on is chasing a lumpy idle (for several years). Everything I replace seems to make it better but it is still there. :mad

---Eric

fap fap fap :rofl
:confused

Having gotten back from BFc happy hour, I'm tempted to make on off color comment, but I think I'll just leave it to the confused smiley to make my point.

:confused

Having gotten back from BFc happy hour, I'm tempted to make on off color comment, but I think I'll just leave it to the confused smiley to make my point.

Haha, I too am enjoying a nice happy hour... actually I think it's time for another drink. Excuse me for a minute....

Haha, I too am enjoying a nice happy hour... actually I think it's time for another drink. Excuse me for a minute....
I was just forced to have a mini happy hour. Dang fire alarms. :mad

At least I grabbed a couple for the walk down the stairs. :)

---Eric

I was just forced to have a mini happy hour. Dang fire alarms. :mad

At least I grabbed a couple for the walk down the stairs. :)

---Eric

You're in Bethesda with fire alarms in the middle of the night? Navy? Do tell.

You're in Bethesda with fire alarms in the middle of the night? Navy? Do tell.
No, just an apartment building. I'm guessing it was just a false alarm. They let us back in pretty quick.

---Eric

* You wouldn't mind if you were car-jacked.
I would be worried about them trying to take my stylish cel phone.
---Eric

You??? Have a stylish phone?? Yeah, maybe back when Saved By the Bell was a hit TV show. :rolleyes

You??? Have a stylish phone?? Yeah, maybe back when Saved By the Bell was a hit TV show. :rolleyes
It is considered "retro". Besides, having a 10 lb. battery pack is good excercise. :shifty

---Eric

:thumbup:

<img src="http://team-bar.com/Rons_318i/73_1_b.jpg">

:thumbup:

<img src="http://team-bar.com/Rons_318i/73_1_b.jpg">
I wonder what things we think are cool now will be ridiculous in 10 years?

Does anyone have the BMW car phone that came in the E36? My car had one installed when I bought it. I removed it from my center console so I basically have a LTW M3 sans a couple of the other little changes BMW made. I do miss picking it up at stop lights and pretending I was Gordon Gecko. :cool

Does anyone have the BMW car phone that came in the E36? My car had one installed when I bought it. I removed it from my center console so I basically have a LTW M3 sans a couple of the other little changes BMW made. I do miss picking it up at stop lights and pretending I was Gordon Gecko. :cool
I have a car phone in my E30 (a corded one). I know women love it because whenever I pick it up I see them pointing at me.

---Eric

I have a car phone in my E30 (a corded one). I know women love it because whenever I pick it up I see them pointing at me.

---Eric

Eric, didn't your cell phone come with a small satellite dish that you have to setup everytime you make a call?? :confused

I was just messing around with the DMV website - how about this for a license plate for the new ride?

Eric, didn't your cell phone come with a small satellite dish that you have to setup everytime you make a call?? :confused
No just a really long cord that trails behind the car. I'm limited to 1 mile calls from my house. :shifty

---Eric

I was just messing around with the DMV website - how about this for a license plate for the new ride?
This could be the funniest thing I've ever seen.

This could be the funniest thing I've ever seen.

Haven't looked in the mirror lately, hunh?

I was just messing around with the DMV website - how about this for a license plate for the new ride? I like this one:
http://www.hamptonmaher.com/pics/vulva.jpg

I've actually met the guy who has the UVa plate with "AGINA". Too bad he doesn't have it on his car any more.

Haven't looked in the mirror lately, hunh?


Ba-doom *ching*

:confused

Having gotten back from BFc happy hour, I'm tempted to make on off color comment, but I think I'll just leave it to the confused smiley to make my point.
what sound are women supposed to make? ;)

what sound are women supposed to make? ;)
Ummm... something less comical?

I'm afraid to search for something better, as I'm at work...

what sound are women supposed to make? ;)


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