My stock '96 328i

AlexS · 01-29-2008, 05:24 PM

Got this earlier this month. It's from California, imported into Canada in late '04. The mileage is fairly high at 147,000 miles, but it runs well, is 99% rust free and I have a big book of receipts from it's service history. It's been well taken care of. It drives great. Only issues right now are a slight ticking(valves noise?) in the motor. Can't wait to take it on the next bimmercruise!

Sorry for some of the crappy photos.

JDub · 01-29-2008, 07:09 PM

Nice ride. Reminds me of how my old car once looked like although mine was a 97. Any mods planned?

VSanj · 01-29-2008, 07:17 PM

nice brother...............the deck looks good in the car!!

Seen this car in person.............clean!!

AlexS · 01-29-2008, 08:44 PM

Thanks guys. Deck's working out great. Jdub-Was yours Alpine 3?

As for mods... I'm not planning much, if anything. Maybe some factory sport 16" wheels. Also I wouldn't mind the suspension being a bit stiffer I guess. Everything else is cool for me though. I'm not looking to drop too much cash right now.

jsbimmer · 01-29-2008, 09:44 PM

Looks [b]very[b] clean ...and original! Best of luck with it!

JDub · 01-29-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexS

Thanks guys. Deck's working out great. Jdub-Was yours Alpine 3?

Yup, it's a great colour. Was it alpine 3 in 96 as well? Your paint looks to be in great condition.

AlexS · 01-29-2008, 11:04 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. The car's a '96 it says alpineweiss III in the engine bay. Your guess is as good as mine.

Paint's great save for a really small rust spot, above the skirt in the rear wheel well, visible in pic #1. There's a few chips too, but nothing too bad. I've got some factory touch up paint that I've been applying (carefully and sparingly!).

Axxe · 01-30-2008, 12:25 AM

Sold the Z3 or did you keep it for summer?

AlexS · 01-30-2008, 12:30 AM

Wouldn't that be nice...

Z3 belongs to my father. He does lets me use it once in awhile though.

I don't expect to drive it much anymore. Call me selfish, but if I'm going to be painstakingly washing/waxing a car and spending (extra) dough on gas- it better be in my own car.

jschrauwen · 02-25-2008, 02:29 PM

Looks nice!! I'm looking to acquire a 328i as well. Bone stock preferably, as a second car. It seems hard to find one that doesn't need a ton of repairs or maintenance or isn't started to rust away.

dbworld4k · 02-25-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jschrauwen

Looks nice!! I'm looking to acquire a 328i as well. Bone stock preferably, as a second car. It seems hard to find one that doesn't need a ton of repairs or maintenance or isn't started to rust away.

Mine might be up for sale in the summer. Full service history, zero rust/accidents. Some members here can vouch for the cleanliness of the vehicle. if you're interested. PM me if you are intrigued

/threadjack

TyantA · 02-29-2008, 12:33 PM

When did you find out it was a '96? I thought you had originally said '97. Not that it matters. Definitely have a nice ride on your hands! Did you ever end up doing anything with the clutch, or any work since your first bit?

I haven't on mine, but I'm noticing a few new noises that I haven't been able to pinpoint yet...

AlexS · 02-29-2008, 08:16 PM

I've always known it was a '96... must have been a miscommunication.

Clutch works perfectly for me. I've done nothing to it.

Noises eh? Did Bimmersport notice?

Alex