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Old 04-24-2016, 05:54 AM   #3
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Default Picked up a 97 M44 today

Needs work, so the price was right. I grew up with Verts and while the Cali is nice for a big sunroof, it's not a vert. Main motive was price, shell and interior condition. New struts/shocks, new battery and overall clean car.

A lady owned the car and used it for 180 mile daily commutes. High mileage, but reportedly highway miles. I suspect so as the suspension arms and steering components show minimal wear and tear.

I actually wanted a Z3M, but this was less than a 5th of the going cost and I have immediate available spares for most all that needs repair. Motor runs strong, but needs a oil pan gasket. Also needs tranny mounts and a flex disc.








I think I have new spares in storage. Codes show it needs a O2 rear sensor.

Started to polish out the headlights, reattached the rear view mirror, put on a fresh hood Roundel and removed the leopard skin seat covers.
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1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top
1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52
1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior
1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior

Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it

1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP
1995 318ti Active - RIP
1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold
1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold
1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold
1985 635csi sold
1984 533i "Max" Sold
1984 318i sold

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