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teccsupport
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Location: --- street shitter land Occupation: disappointing absolutely everyone Age: V$: |
#155089 2019-04-10 14:09 |
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Finally got the car back from paint!
    Midnight purple, same as before. It's not the greatest quality job, but it'll do considering it's only a placeholder until I decide on the final colour. Slapped the plate back on and took it out for a drive.   It's been in the back of my mind for a while now that as much as I love the 180, it's not exactly a viable everyday driver anymore. The bucket seats are too firm and uncomfortable, the power delivery is too rough and the ride is just horrible, and as I was driving around town I realized I really need a new daily. Something reliable and practical, and yet fun to drive. Enter the E36. (okay, maybe the reliable part isn't so important)    1993 BMW 320i 25 years ago this thing was the compact luxury car. BMW might not still hold that crown, but this car is more than proof enough that they once dominated this market. The 150 horsepower produced by the 6 cylinder M50 might not sound like much, but I assure you this car will not stay stock for very long. It's done just over 120,000 kms, and in places it definitely shows it age. The worst offender is the paint, once deep red but now looking more like salmon pink after a few decades in the sun. However, on the other side of the spectrum, the interior is absolutely MINT, and even comes with some M3 goodies like seats and a shift knob. With some wheels, paint and a few inches off the ride height, this will make a perfect daily. (and maybe just a little more power) The problem now was that I had two cars but space to work on only one, and so I rented a garage just down the street from my house. I fear that it won't be long before I blow all my cash on shiny new cars to fill up all the empty space in there, though.  moving day   really not a fan of the whole 'monster truck' thing the 36 has got going on 27200-2800= V$24,400 # Niatross : AYEEEE WELCOME BACK!! # Renaruto : Oof it has been a loooong time.. S13 is starting to look t a s t y for sure <33 # BigSmoke : BOIIIIIIIII # Sleepin mOnkey : HOT BOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Thanks! I'm just as excited as you guys to see where this goes. |
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