1999 AVUS BLUE E36 318ic CONVERTIBLE SOLD

Hi Folks,

This has just landed at Super4, the usual story up for grabs as is. If it does not sell then its going to be another project :).

DETAILS :

Year : 1999
Make : BMW
Model : 318i Convertible M-Sport
Mileage : 112,820 miles
NCT : No (Out since March 2015)
Tax : No

VIN DECODE :

Model description: 318I
Market: Europa
Type: BH32
E-Code: E36 (C)
Chassis: Cabriolet
Steering: rechts
Doors: 2
Engine: M43 - 1,80l (85kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: manuell
Body Color: Avusblau Metallic (276)
Upholstery: Stoff Amaretta Boa/boa/avusblau (E7AV)
Production date: 19.11.1998
Assembled in: Regensburg


Code

Serienausstattung

Standard Equipment

S214A
Automatische-Stabilitäts-Control (ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T)

S411A
Fensterheber elektrisch vorne/hinten Window lifts,electric,front/rear

S510A
Leuchtweitenregulierung Headlight aim control

S853A
Sprachversion englisch Language version English


Code

Sonderausstattung

Optional Equipment

S255A
Sport-Lederlenkrad Airbag Sports leather steering wheel

S269A
BMW LM Rad Radialspeiche 32 BMW light alloy wheel, radial spoke 32

S388A
Verdeck schwarz Softtop, black

S399A
Verdeck EM vollautomatisch Softtop, electromech. all-autom.

S423A
Fussmatten Velours Floor mats, velours

S428A
Warndreieck und Verbandstasche Warning triangle and first aid kit

S441A
Raucherpaket Smoker package

S481A
Sportsitz Sports seat

S520A
Nebelscheinwerfer Fog lights

S687A
Radiovorbereitung Radio preparation

S704A
M Sportfahrwerk M Sports suspension

S715A
M Aerodynamikpaket M Aerodynamics package

S719A
Edition Sport Sports Edition

S785A
Blinkleuchten weiss White direction indicator lights

S818A
Batteriehauptschalter Battery master switch

S863A
Händlerverzeichnis Europa Retailer Directory Europe

S880A
Bordliteratur englisch On-board vehicle literature English

S925A
Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package


THE GOOD :

The car drives well with only has 112,000 miles on the clock and pulls, brakes and changes gears with no issues. The fully automatic roof is in excellent condition and looks to have been replaced at some point in its life but this is just a guess based on its condition. Upon quick inspection It does not look to have been painted outside of production. All lines and panel gapping are good. The Style 32 wheels are in good condition with only very minimal kerb marks to the passenger side wheels. Tires are budget brands however they do have a lot of thread left and the rears look like they were replaced recently. There are no visible oil or coolant leaks. The interior is in good condition with one hole on the outer driver side bolster and 2 tiny holes on the rear seat base. Electric windows, mirrors, roof and other car electrics working as they should. There are no ABS, ASC, or Airbag lights on.

THE BAD :

Some form of lower life decided to key the car down the driver side front to back and also the rear passenger side quarter panel. Ideally it would be a 2 side repaint and front/rear bumpers, rear panel has started to rust but has not gone through the metal so this would need doing also. The key only unlocks from the passenger door lock not the driver side, unlocks glove box and starts the car. It does not unlock/lock driver side door lock. The body work is where this car is let down, having said that with the body work done this would be a lovely project car for sure and from the drive yesterday would need very little mechanically to see it through and NCT. The thermostat is due for a change as is the case with most E36's of the age and mileage.



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This is now turning into a project so she shall most likely be getting the following :

2 sided repaint inc front and rear bumpers
Full service, check over, thermostat and new fan belt
Fresh NCT and 3 months tax
New leather gear knob
New service book and folder
Full scrub up

Thanks for looking :)

If it's still for sale in a few weeks I will do a deal with ya.would be nice ..shame about the scrapes

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Any pics of it with hood up or from The front,tempted to make a offer..


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Shall get some up tomorrow James. Don't think I have any as weather has been good :). Will check shortly.


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No panick

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Pictures updated to include hood up pics.


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Amazing what 15 minutes can do, scratches still there but what potential!!!!

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Original post has been edited and this is now being turned into a project. With the coupe off the road and the touring now sold I shall be needing a car so here it is :).


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Whats the plans for it??? I know of a guy with a hardtop for sale if your interested. I think he has a black leather interior aswell.

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Originally Posted by Johny14586

Whats the plans for it??? I know of a guy with a hardtop for sale if your interested. I think he has a black leather interior aswell.

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Nothing to elaborate tbh, paint work, service and freshen up. Mechanically it doesn't seem to need much at all so just some preventative maintence. PM on details of the hard top please ;).

Put on some smoked side and front Depo indicators to convertible yesterday evening. The standard clear lenses were splitting and this give it a fresher look imo.

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Then this evening the Motorsports and a hardtop went on. NCT is being booked over the weekend and shall then take it from there. Also picked up a small folder of previous nct's and receipts which is a nice addition to the glove box.

Once the NCT is done I'll make some more plans outside of regular maintenance and hopefully give her a new lease of life.

Thanks for looking :).


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Hardtop and Motorsports on :

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Hard top needs latch covers and a couple of small bits but overall it's in very good condition.

Thanks for looking :).


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Looking good there Cab :wink:

:cool: Was that the hardtop in Portlaoise?
Did it turn out to be the same colour?

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:cool: Was that the hardtop in Portlaoise?
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Hi Ross, no I didn't go that far as thankfully one popped up on the door step. :)


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Thinks it's due a clean!!!!

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And all done :

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Thanks to Niall Mc for for getting her sparkly ;).

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Bloo** he** :happy: Looks sooo fresh! You just can't beat a clean engine bay ! :cool: :cool: :cool: Me likey :hehe!:

Who did the bay clean???

Love it cab very impressed. The hardtop makes it imo!

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Not much of an update but putting a few parts aside for doing in December if she's still here then :

Meyle HD wishbones
Meyle HD drop links
Powerflex drop link bushes
Powerflex front w/bone bushes
Powerflex rtabs
Castrol gearbox oil
Castrol diff oil
Z3 short shift

Thanks for looking :).


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This is bloody gorgeous!

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Thanks John, it needs a bit body work wise but it shall make a very nice car hopefully :).


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Looks fantastic Cab,

great work

Couple of small jobs done this weekend, mainly just fitting parts that were missing or broken.

2x lower glove box screws
2x floor mat fixings
1x rear left tail light replaced
2x Motorsport sills and new clips
6x new inner sill trim clips
- Roof drains flushed
- Hardtop removed for some Maintenance
- interior given a good Hoover and plastics cleaned

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She had a wash this morning before C&C too which was needed, thankfully it's a great day out and removing the hardtop yesterday has allowed me to enjoy the weather with roof down.

The only thing letting this car down is the scratches but I shall get these sorted in the new year, in the mean time I might try to fill the scratches with Avusblue, clear coat them and the wet sand and see how it goes. I say might because time is not really on my side.

Thanks for looking :).





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Nice Motorsport sills Cab big thumbs up

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Thanks Austin, they're a nice freshen up from the bland black and silver for sure. Getting a little attached to this Cabrio. With the day that it was I enjoyed the roof down for pretty much all of it!! :).


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NCT passed on the Cab today. Now tested till March 2016 as was back dated. May book it in early if she's still living with me :).


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Project has now ended as the convertible has gone to its new home. What next is the question!

Project has restarted as I bought her back :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

So since getting her back 2 months ago I have done the following things to it, sorry about the lack of pictures. Current mileage is now 133,444 miles. Did a front end refresh using a new brand taken on @ SUPER4, which is "Optimal".


SUSPENSION:

2x Optimal front wishbones
2x Optimal inner tie rods
2x Optimal outer track rod ends
2x Powerflex wishbone bushes
2x Powerflex droplink bushes
2x Optimal droplinks

ENGINE:

1x New radiator
1x New thermostat
1x New air filter
1x New oil filter
1x Engine flush with BG EPR
1x Oil change MPM 5w40 (test)
4x Bosch spark plugs

BRAKES:

Front vented disc conversion
New front discs
New front pads
New front wheel speed sensor

TYRES:

2x New ThreeA 245/40/17 rear tyres (budget tyres for test) bang for buck excellent, great grip wet and dry, will have to see how they do after a 5-6,000 miles on them but so far so good.



More to come :)

Some tinkering going under the bonnet and a quick bay clean done too.

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Exhaust work started, I'm in the middle of working on a custom setup. This is what it sounds like so far:

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Not much to report of late have done a few small jobs:

Strongflex front arb bushes
Engine oil changed and replaced with Castrol Magnatec
Engine flushed with EPR
New oil filter
Taxed

Thats it for now, she now has 136,000 miles on it and going very well indeed.