1989 BMW 3-Series

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bmw m60 v8

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WBAAA230XKAE71594

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Description: This is a one of kind Garagistic test mule e30 bmw for auction. It is powered by a 4.0 liter v8 from a 740il. 6 speed transmission from a 540i. Clean title in my name. Car is veeeryyy fast. Making close to 300hp with the unmodifed engine so its reliable too! Only weights 2800lbs. Can be made lighter because no effort to save weight was made. 6 Speed makes highway driving fantastic. Its daily driver friendly: Power steering, soft power assist brakes, not too firm, and extremely quiet exhaust. Car is an extreme sleeper. There is nothing on the outside to give away the fury under the the hood. Paint is original (7 out of 10), there are small dings and dents. Like every other e30 on the planet, the front two fenders have dents in them. Interior is a 6 out of 10. Cosmetics could use some attention, but shes got it where it counts, under the hood.Car is at a point where it can be turned into whatever you want. Keep as a daily driver (what it is now), super e30 that pulls track duty, a gutted drift car, autocross, a dedicated track car, a show car, anything. The hard part is done and the car runs great. The car does everything really well. Its not a show car, not even close, its a full function over form car. Car is running redline race oil ($$$$), redline syncromesh trans fluid (works awesome when warm), redline diff fluid. The car is also running water + 10% coolant + redline water weter in the cooling system. This is the best combo we found and it never overheats (even during track events but we use the factory overide switch and keep the spal running on the track the whole time). All maintenance was done on m60 v8 before it was swapped into the e30. Some of the maintenance items that were done are; Oil pan gasket, water pump, thermostat, thottle body gasket, new ccv, new ccv gasket, intake manifold gasket, runner tubes under the manifold, new trans guibo, all new belts up front, new e34 throwout bearing, JB racing lightweight flywheel, new knock sensors, rebuild (from rack dr) e46 steering rack, new e36 tierods, list goes on! Car details/pictures/videos can be found here:http://garagistic.com/index.php?page=lela---m60-b40-6-speed-e30 If the price goes 2k over our reserve we will also give away these goodies with this supercar: - Garagistic Boosterless brake bracket- Garagistic Aluminum powersteering delete- 2 Garagistic delrin brake pedal bushings- Garagistic rear shock enforcement- Extra sets of cv shafts- Two ac compressors (and new ac belt)- Modified air box (needed if you are going to legalize the swap)- Garagistic rear shifter bushing If you have questions or want to come see the car give a call or text to this number 949.267.8797 The rundown list:- Black (schwatz) extrerior 89 325i- Euro filler license plate - Euro front grill- Dual Radio with ipod/aux/usb plug ins- e36 m3 front brakes (60mm)- e34 rear calipers / 318ti rotors (38mm)- Garagistic v8 motor mounts- US smily headlights- Tan interior (sports seats but seats are worn see pictures)- Garagistic 6 speed extension brackets- Powder coated white 17x7.5 DS1 wheels (powdercoat was done only 3 monthes ago)! 80% tires (a $1200 setup)- Alpina tach stripes- Garagistic RPM MOD - Custom power steering lines (over $300!)- X5 headers (modified)- Custom dual exhaust (2 1/4") with e32 cats still intact (those are needed for legalization in CA)- Garagistic adjustable front sway bar end links- Convertable sway bar- m60 b40 bmw v8- 6 speed transmission- 2.93 LSD- Power windows and sunroof- Power steering and ABS are still there after the swap!- BAV auto lowering springs- 10mm drophats in the front- w124 rear shocks (shorter and stiffer)- HID headlight conversion (10k bulbs)- z3 short shifter- garagistic derlin shifter bushings- garagistic odometer gears- e46 steering rack completely rebuild by rack dr. (quicker steering ratio over factory e30 rack)- brand new e36 tie rods - Quiet exhaust (2" duals) with factory cats (setup was made to be legalized in CA but never got to it)- Stainless steel brake lines- Complete e34 bigger brakebooster and brake cylinder- Brand new slave cylinder- Stainless steel clutch line- Brand new custom balanced driveshaft center bearing and guibo - paid $1500!- JB racing lightweight flywheel (13lbs!) - paid $798 http://www.jbracing.com/flywheel-bmw4.php#e34models- Brand new throw out bearing (this is the e34 giant one, not the small cheap e39 units) - cost $250 alone!!!- All red taillights- Treehouse racing control arm bushings - paid $200- e36 m3 bilstein sport shocks in the front - - Brand new WALBRO 255 fuel pump - paid $120- Brand new fuel filter- All brand new intake gaskets- Brand new CCV- E34 trunk tool holder- Dual led trunk light conversion- LED licence plate lights- Brand new throttle body gasket- Full size ds1 e36 m3 spare- e34 radiator (chassis frames have been boxed out to accommodate this massive radiator)- I front lip- 2.93 LSD - Brand new windsheild - paid $200 installed- M60 nonvanos intake manifold (higher flowing)- Brand new belts in front- Spal 16" puller fan (expensiveee)- Abs was still retained but relocated (but wires need to be extended)- Momo steering wheel and hub- garagistic rear shock tie downsThere is simply too much to list. Come see the car in person! Car is not perfect but is an absolute blast to drive. It is currently a daily driver. about 250k on chasis, and about 60k on engine. Engine is an alusil block on a car that only had 110k so this engine is great!!!! Car is run on redline race oil, , redline diff fluid and syncromesh transmission fluid. Car was recently "smogged" and is still good for CA bidders for the sale (within the 3 month period so no need to resmog). The car has been setup to be legalized but has not been. If you have questions or want to come see the car give a call or text to this number 949.267.8797Over $15k has been invested in this car. The fabrication modifications alone to relocate everything for a v8 and make a bigger radiator are over 3k alone! This car cannot be replicated for this price! All the major work is done for you! This car is great because you can work as little or as much as you want to it. It can be driven as is, or improved. Car has done BMW CCA autox events and track events and is absolutely epic! Very predictable, tons of power, rear can be kicked out on call and brought back with ease!Things that can be improved (and reserve price is adjusted already based on these things)- Driver seat is beat up/interior could use some work (see pictures)- Body paint is original/a few dings and dents/front bumper (outside is a 7 out of 10)- 4th gear synco is a little worn, shifts fine slow, but doesn't do well with quick shifts into 4th- Different size brake cylinder, lots of travel/soft brake pedal because of small brake cylinder size, a bigger bore will make a firmer pedal. We tracked it like that and it wasnt a big deal but something to take note of.- CEL on because its looking for evap canistor (doesnt have one)- Front signals blink fastThings to note about this car:- If you have driven a car with a lightweight flywheel, you will know, that they are very noisy. This is the nature of a lightweight flywheel. The flywheel on this car is no diffrent, even the makers (JB), note this in the link to the flywheel. History: This power plant is bmws powerful m60 (came in 540i, 740i). This particular engine came out of a 94 740i. The donor car had 100k but engine is an alusil block which means there is about 50k-70k on the engine. A 6 speed was taken from an e34 to be put behind this engine. This car was our test mule to develop the m6x swap kits. It wrote the book: M6x swap guide. As you can see TONS of work has gone into this car! The actual chasis started out as an automatic 325i bought from an enthusiast in San deigo. Car has been in so cal ever since. Conversion took about 1 year and has been pulling daily driver duty with occasional track/autox events ever since. Its been super reliable and a blast to drive. If you have questions or want to come see the car give a call or text to this number 949.267.8797 Terms (YOU MUST READ BEFORE BIDDING!); Bidders with zero (0) feedback must contact us first so we know you are serious. If you do not contact us your bid will be canceled. Call this number 949.267.8797 so we know you are serious! THE TIME TO LOOK/EXAMINE/DRIVE/TAKE TO MECHANIC IS BEFORE YOU BID! This is an auction for a very custom car. This is not a "lets bid now and look at the car later" kind of thing. If you bid, you will own the car. The time to examine the car is BEFORE BIDDING!!!!! Want to take it for a test drive? Want to get it looked at by a mechanic? We advise it! BUT DO IT BEFORE BIDDING! We hate to be harsh but in the past, we have had to deal with extremely trashy ebay bidders who think this is a game. No silly excuses about your child bidding on the car or whatever. If you bid on the car you own it. Car is very powerful and extremely tail happy. It is recommended that who ever purchase this car be an experienced driver. This is not a good car for someone who does not have prior driving/track/autox experiences. This car is exxxxttreeeemmmlllyyyy tail happy. The rear will come out with no notice. We are not interested in selling the car to someone who is going to kill themselves. If you want to take the car for a test drive we are ok with that! However, NO TEST DRIVES will be given to inexperienced drivers. If you are experienced, show up with a deposit. The deposit is simply to know you are serious and not just trying to beat the crap out of this super e30. The only reason this car is for sale is because it was a test car for Garagistic and now we are on to bigger and better things for e30s. Its a fun quick car to drive and when dialed in it will be even better. We are not desperate to sell the car however.The reserve price is EXTREMELY REASONABLE. Bid what the car is worth to you. If you have questions or want to come see the car give a call or text to this number 949.267.8797 You cannot build this car for the reserve price. It has been adjusted to the things mentioned above. We reserve the right to end the auction early because it is on craigslist and is listed locally for sale. Car details/videos can be found here:http://garagistic.com/index.php?page=lela---m60-b40-6-speed-e30 Shipping/smog/payment: Shipping is the buyers responsibility! We can help with the arrangement but it is your job to transport the car. We will assist out of state/ country buyers the best we can but please contact us BEFORE YOU BID! CA buyers, have no fear of smog, car was recently "smogged" and is still good for the sale (3 month period). The car has been setup to be legalized but has not be. Keep that in mind, if you are going to play this lovely states smog games, then be prepared. Either legalize the car (most of the work has been done for you), or find a "reputable" smog guy and be done. These are the buyers responsibilities however. We will supply you with the smog certificate that was recently done. Car sold as is. We have tried to mention any issues there are. Deposit of $2000 must be made within 24hours of end of auction using paypal. THIS DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND OR HAVE SOME OTHER EXCUSE YOU WILL NOT GET THIS BACK. The remaining balance can be paid in cash (preferred) or cashiers check. Pink slip will not be released until payment is cleared. If you have questions or want to come see the car give a call or text to this number 949.267.8797 On Mar-07-13 at 19:54:33 PST, seller added the following information: FREE! Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings. FREE!