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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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Cossies gone now

I want a BMW 325i K or L or M reg Coupe with M-Tech kit, anyone know where I can find one? looked on autotrader, hardly any on there, looked on exchange and mart and they're overpriced

What else would you recommend looking at, only want to spend £3500, got to be realiable, fairly quick (170bhp-200bhp+) and no older than a K plate.
Oh, and it's GOT to be manual, had an auto before and got bored shitless


So, what cars d'ya reckon are worth a look? and don't say saff cossie!
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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Dragon that comes on here occasionally has a 318iS coupe if thats any good to you?

Nice to meet you the other day, but we cant say when or where at the moment Sssshh, mums the word
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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3 door but youll need to spend a lot more
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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Here's mine.....



325i Coupe M-reg, M-Tech, Scorpion zorst, K&N, 17" Split BBS rims.
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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oooooohhhhh BlackRS, thats EXACTLY what I want, can I have your one please? I'll throw in a half eaten penguin bar thats sat on my desk, and some highlighter pens? Goowwaaannn, you know you want to! Seriously tho, how much is one like that worth? I fyou don't mind me asking?
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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Aaron,

Sorry mate, i ain't selling it. I bought 2 years ago for £5.5k, obviously dropped in price now.

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Leather
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Full electrics
K&N
Scorpion zorst
Front tarox grooved disc and pads
Rear drill disc and green stuff pads
Full M-Tech kit (Waiting for M3 rear spolier to be fitted)
Cystral clear indicators and spot lights
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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how about a nissan 200sx? still rwd turbo and u can get s14s from £2500 upwards. very reliable, just not as easy 2 tune as a cossie
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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BlackRS, the spoiler on there now looks quite good to me! But I spose an M3 one would be better Thats exactly what I'm lookin for tho, down to the last detail! Not surprised you're not selling it, looks well tidy

Gaaables, I've had a look at those 200sx's, but the good ones seem to be quite pricey, where did you find them from £2500?
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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BlackRS, just food for thought, if you were selling, how much would you put it up for? Jus to gimme an idea?
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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What are the Pug 406 Coupe's like? Heard there's braking problems on the v6's? too much weight at the fornt end? They're FWD arent they?

Actually, forget them, just had a look at them, seem a bit poo
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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You'll probably ber able to get an ST24 as well. I've never been a big fan of the Pug V6's as they just dont seem to hit the spot ...
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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ST24's are quite nice, but don't have the same appeal to me as a the beemers, unless a GOOD one came up, what the bhp on the ST24?
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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About 170bhp form memory. I'm sure the 2.5 Bm's are are 192bhp but a lot heavier as well. They still sound good though and a good build quality
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Nath
About 170bhp form memory. I'm sure the 2.5 Bm's are are 192bhp but a lot heavier as well. They still sound good though and a good build quality
Exactly why i got one

Aaron, if i were to sell....... £4k ovno
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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seen a few j plate bmw m5's for sale a while ago for around 3500 quid, 360 bhp rear wheel drive and lots of toys to play with

cheers kev
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:37 AM
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Yeah I remember the sound of my old one, those six cylinder engines sound the nuts, which is why I'm reluctant to look at the 318, think I'll get too bored too quickly! Will just end up selling it for something quicker
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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on here mate www.sxoc.com

some1 on there needs 2 sell his s14a (p reg) this week! wants £3500 and its had a full rebuild less than 1k ago. id buy it 2 sell it on if i had the spare cash. il find the link
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.p...70#post1142570
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:51 AM
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I'm sad to see it go but i think its time, (new car on way)

Its a 96 s14a P reg, 103 thou, 750 currently on the rebuild (almost run in now)

Pics attached as promised

Car is as speced below.

. Full Decat / Stainless
. Stainless Can (5")
. IK24's
. New Rear Spoiler
. Boost Valve
. Boost Gauge
. Custom Ice Install / Polk Audio 12" 300w amp (see pics)
. ally interior kit fitted
. Blitz Style Air Filter
. Ap Clutch
. Recent Engine Rebuild (£1300)

Its just had a full engine rebuild the following has been done, and i have all receipts, alot of receipts

Rebuild Included

. Bores Glaze Busted
. Piston Ring Set
. Main Bearings
. Big End Bearings
. Thrust Bearing
. Spigot Bearing
. All Gaskets And Seals Changed
. Valves Reground
. Block Sand Blasted
. Core Plugs Changed
. Timing Chain
. All Parts Checked And Flushed (oil pump etc)

Just MOTed,

I need to sell it pretty quick as i dont really want to trade it in, its a great car for someone due to the rebuild, good base for extra mods








he wants £3500ono as hes put a deposit on a new car, not sure about the spoiler but the rest of the car look s nice
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:53 AM
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Just had a look at the site, is there not a for sale section? where the car you're talking about gaaables?
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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ive put the link on here now mate, there is a for sale section down the bottom of the froums page lol lol
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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so u cant miss it mate

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.p...70#post1142570
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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They spoiler looks naff, but the car looks top THanks mate, I'll go and have a proper looksy on the site
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 11:01 AM
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no problem mate, said he does need 2 sell it by the weekend so might even go lower than £3500!
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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He's in shropshire , and I'm babysitting as off tonight , for a week , I'm no way gonna get time to see it Gives me a good idea tho, will definetley bear these s14a's in mind, they look good!
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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there nice cars, i had a s14 a while back on a m plate, went alright with a filter, bleed valve, boost guage and exhaust and cat replacement. not as good as a cossie imo but newer and more reliable
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 11:40 AM
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That green 200 looks ok, apart from the coffee table stuck on the boot
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