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August 11, 2012 • 1991 BMW 325i
My 1991 325i - Update
The 325i is now finally registered in NSW so I was able to go for a short drive today. The engine sounds great and mostly runs well. The idle is not bad but...
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August 10, 2012 • BMW E36
BMW E36 First Local Drive (Wheels, April 1991)
Magazine article reproduced from Wheels, April 1991. Orchestral Manouvres (First Local Drive) Behind the glitz and glamour of the 3-series launch loomed the...
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August 9, 2012 • 1990 BMW 318is #2, BMW E30
My second 1990 318is
This is my second E30 318is. My first one was red and I had owned it for several years, from 135,000km to 290,000km. I sold it and bought a different car but...
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Drive: BMW 318i, 320i, 325i (Modern Motor, February 1991)
Magazine article reproduced from Modern Motor, February 1991. Munich's Pacesetter (Drive: BMW 318i, 320i, 325i) BMW's new 3 series is an exceptionally fine...
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August 8, 2012 • BMW E36
BMW Early E36 Front Suspension Differences
When I first bought my 1991 325i I knew that, being a very early E36 model, it had different front suspension than the later models, and because I thought...
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July 28, 2012 • 1991 BMW 325i
First drive, and first steps to registration for my new 1991 325i
It was my first chance to drive the car today and have a good look over it, as I had to go and get a blue slip or whatever it is called now. Good news - it...
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July 27, 2012 • 1994 BMW 318is, BMW E36
About My 1994 318is
This is my 1994 BMW 318is coupe with M42 engine. I bought it in September 2007 with just under 160,000km. Today it has travelled just over 210,000km. It still...
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July 23, 2012 • 1991 BMW 325i
Finally, my new 1991 325i is delivered
I finally got the car around 6:30am this morning, 10 days after the original planned delivery date. I haven't had a good look at it yet but so far so bad......
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July 13, 2012 • 1991 BMW 325i
Delivery problems for my new 1991 325i
I was expecting the car tonight but being Friday the 13th things did not go smoothly. The transport truck had an accident earlier this afternoon and was...
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July 10, 2012 • 1991 BMW 325i, BMW E36
Just bought a 1991 325i sight unseen
I have been looking for a replacement for my '94 318is coupe for quite a few months now. I was wanting the practicality of a 4-door due to having to soon...
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June 21, 2012 • BMW
Bought a BMW code reader and reset cable - cheap way to reset lights and read codes
The airbag warning light has been on my 1997 318is and I was looking for the cheapest way to reset it myself. I bought an "Ediabas INPA OBD2 Diagnostic...
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April 14, 2012 • 1997 BMW 318is
$500 1997 BMW 318is Update
Engine mounts replaced... car running great now. No strange noises around corners, and idle is much smoother now. See if you can see what's wrong with my old...
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April 10, 2012 • 1997 BMW 318is
$500 1997 BMW 318is Update
I got around to doing what I should have done first and just looked down at the engine mounts. Looks like the driver side mount has completely separated. It's...
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April 8, 2012 • 1997 BMW 318is
$500 1997 BMW 318is Update
Another day spent working on the car, another frustrating day. I replaced the control arm bushings which was much harded than expected. I had trouble getting...
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March 25, 2012 • 1997 BMW 318is
$500 1997 BMW 318is Update
Okay, I might buy a set of bushes already mounted in the housings and try installing them myself. I found some on eBay for about $80 delivered from the USA. I...
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March 24, 2012 • 1997 BMW 318is
$500 1997 BMW 318is Update
I managed to get a few more parts today, most importantly a new steering wheel, and a new centre console with leather armrest (at a bargain...
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March 23, 2012 • 1997 BMW 318is
$500 1997 BMW 318is Update - Automatic Transmission Replacement
Finally got the car back from the auto trans place. This transmission is better - drives well in forward gears - but reverse is slow to engage (around 2-3...
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March 21, 2012 • 1997 BMW 318is
$500 1997 BMW 318is Update
The car has been with the auto transmission specialists since last Tuesday and two days ago they told me the new (used) transmission needs replacing. I...
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March 13, 2012 • 1997 BMW 318is
$500 1997 BMW 318is Update
I drove the car to work today and the transmission became a bit of a problem, finally resulting in the transmission fault light coming on and being stuck in...
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March 12, 2012 • 1997 BMW 318is
$500 1997 BMW 318is Update
Late this afternoon I registered the car finally, and my wife and i took it for the first legal drive. I spoke to a couple of people and it seems that after a...
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