Originally Posted by
ronf42
yep. I would agree with Rab tbh, like anything else, budget comes to mind. When I said being one of the cheapest options, I meant it as being engines and ancillaries that is know to fit in these cars as well as good performance. Certainly FAR cheaper than trying to get a jap engine to fit and run. and a very quick look on autotrader would suggest an 11k+ value on the current car, with 335i convertibles available from 11k upwards, couple of years older of course, but less hassle in the long run. By time you have got all the bits for an engine swap and labour, possible insurance differences, then I reckon its a no brainer to sell that and buy something that ticks the boxes you are after
OK it was 22k when the car was bought.
When its mine if I can keep it in the condition its in .Idont care if it owes me me 3 times that amount tbh.
I asked for engine swaps advice.
I love the car.Its the last one my mum ever bought or will do for driving
My question was lets make it faster .
Mahoosive turbo and melt .
No I want a good conversion.The car is not going anywhere.
PLS dont say as I am ruining something .
Its probably going to be be in my possession for the rest of MY days.
Shes owned mr2's and all sorts.This one I want to keep.