flipper325es
04-19-2007, 10:43 PM
Listing for a friend of a friend, who just bought this car, without realizing what it would take to get it in shape. He subsequently found a 325is, so he needs to sell this 318. I've seen the car -- it's definitely a "project" rather than a "buy-and-drive," or could also make a nice parts donor. Here are the details:
1991 318is manual, VIN WBAAF9317MEE70613
Diamond Schwartz, tan checkered cloth interior
Drivetrain. Only 94K miles on the odometer; tranny, driveshaft and diff in good shape.
Body. The good: The shell is relatively rust-free. There are a couple of surface rust spots on the sunroof, but that's all I could see. Trunk seams are original, so the car was not repaired in the rear -- although rear bumper looked like it was repainted. The bad: the car was repaired in the front, including a retro conversion to an aluminum bumper -- a first for me. Both fenders have been replaced, and poorly painted. The left fender rusted through at the bottom corner, and needs to be replaced again. It didn't look like there was structural damage to the chassis, but it was hard to see. This would be my main area of concern, and should be looked at more closely.
Suspension/Brakes. The PO slammed the car down by over 2 inches. Basically, all wear components need replacing -- springs, shocks, control arms, bushings, etc.. This has simply been neglected. The brakes have been recently done -- new rotors and pads all around.
Interior. Clean -- no rips, tears, stains, cigarette burns, etc.. The dash has no cracks. Although this is an "is," the front seats are not sport -- they match the rest of the interior, so I am pretty sure they are original.
Electrical/Other: The PO installed an aftermarket Sony CD player and an alarm system. Given how they were installed and the hideousness of the CD player, I'd take them both out. Side markers are missing. Same with the windshield washer fluid nozzles in the hood. Red Optima battery in the trunk -- needs to be secured. Power windows and locks work. I didn't check the AC (too cold) or other minor electrical -- just focusing on the main stuff.
Basically, if the front end is structurally OK, the car needs some TLC -- fresh suspension, new front bumper and spoiler, new left fender, repaint rear bumper and front fenders, side markers, new tires.
Asking $1600 OBO -- the seller is very motivated. If interested, please contact George directly at <kaisergeorge@sbcglobal.net>. Pictures available on request.
Thanks,
Alex
1991 318is manual, VIN WBAAF9317MEE70613
Diamond Schwartz, tan checkered cloth interior
Drivetrain. Only 94K miles on the odometer; tranny, driveshaft and diff in good shape.
Body. The good: The shell is relatively rust-free. There are a couple of surface rust spots on the sunroof, but that's all I could see. Trunk seams are original, so the car was not repaired in the rear -- although rear bumper looked like it was repainted. The bad: the car was repaired in the front, including a retro conversion to an aluminum bumper -- a first for me. Both fenders have been replaced, and poorly painted. The left fender rusted through at the bottom corner, and needs to be replaced again. It didn't look like there was structural damage to the chassis, but it was hard to see. This would be my main area of concern, and should be looked at more closely.
Suspension/Brakes. The PO slammed the car down by over 2 inches. Basically, all wear components need replacing -- springs, shocks, control arms, bushings, etc.. This has simply been neglected. The brakes have been recently done -- new rotors and pads all around.
Interior. Clean -- no rips, tears, stains, cigarette burns, etc.. The dash has no cracks. Although this is an "is," the front seats are not sport -- they match the rest of the interior, so I am pretty sure they are original.
Electrical/Other: The PO installed an aftermarket Sony CD player and an alarm system. Given how they were installed and the hideousness of the CD player, I'd take them both out. Side markers are missing. Same with the windshield washer fluid nozzles in the hood. Red Optima battery in the trunk -- needs to be secured. Power windows and locks work. I didn't check the AC (too cold) or other minor electrical -- just focusing on the main stuff.
Basically, if the front end is structurally OK, the car needs some TLC -- fresh suspension, new front bumper and spoiler, new left fender, repaint rear bumper and front fenders, side markers, new tires.
Asking $1600 OBO -- the seller is very motivated. If interested, please contact George directly at <kaisergeorge@sbcglobal.net>. Pictures available on request.
Thanks,
Alex