97 sport, manual

nyle · 01-06-2009, 05:48 AM

comes with stuff

i'll even throw in the spare engine i have. needs a new HG. or MM rebuild

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=360124344388

Marv17 · 01-06-2009, 07:06 AM

why you selling it???

nyle · 01-06-2009, 03:28 PM

a few reasons. the biggest one is that i'm in a band and need something bigger that can carry more equipment. but it has given me problems. just about all of which are repaired now, except for the dreaded catalytic efficiency problem. but after the last one (random no-start issue) i just got real pissed at it.

thekid. · 01-06-2009, 06:16 PM

ouch im interested...
but can you explain the extend of the problems
a little more? Im only about 6 hours from you,
But the last thing i need is another one of these
cars that is on the verge of dying.
thanks in advance.

nyle · 01-06-2009, 11:33 PM

the most important problem (which for some reason my stepdad didn't list) is that first gear is getting touchy. that is to say if you try to accelerate too quickly in first gear that it will slip and lurch. like. when people first start driving stick and the car lunges forward then almost stops then lunges forward.. it does that. but if you drive it nicely it is completely fine.

past problems were all either cooling or electrical problems. the electrical stuff was all my fault, just making stupid mistakes putting stuff back together. the cooling system is all new, except for the heater core and hoses (which are all in good condition).

there is a fuel smell in the engine bay, the injectors need new o-rings. that's not a big deal, i just never got around to ordering them.

that catalytic efficiency thing, just search the forums, there are threads on it. it is an aftermarket (DEC) cat. it still passes PA emissions, you just have to clear the code, then drive long enough to let the tests finish and its ok. it just comes back EVENTUALLY. not immediately.

other than those problems though, the car has a lot of new parts and it handles great.

aceyx · 01-07-2009, 12:42 AM

FYI, not all counties in PA require emissions inspections. If you have another property in a lesser-populated area, you may want to register it there.

I was having issues with mail delivery so I had everything sent to the office, and ended up saving $50/year.

nyle · 01-07-2009, 08:19 PM

bump

DaveCN · 01-11-2009, 04:58 PM

Interested in your car.

What is/was the no-start problem? Is it resolved?

nyle · 01-11-2009, 06:39 PM

yes. its resolved. it was a loose ground strap. there is one on the passenger side motor mount bracket thing (not sure of its official name). the nut came loose.

feel free to make offers.

nyle · 01-14-2009, 02:28 PM

bump

dont be afraid to make offers, i will take anything fair. just gotta get rid of it. i have a second car now and i can't afford the insurance for both.

nyle · 01-16-2009, 01:50 AM

new link. it is now re-listed as a regular auction. no reserve.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=360124344388

bmw_knight · 01-17-2009, 05:00 AM

contact me shane318i@gmail.com

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