Model: BMW 320i coupe with 2.5 M52 and manual gearbox conversion
Year: 1992
Mileage: 126000
MOT: July 2016
Pics: See below
Location: Nottingham / Leicestershire
Price: £1500 ono
Contact details: PM me
I bought the car over a year ago as a stock 320i auto and ran around in it happily until the head gasket blew and I decided to take the opportunity to give it more power and a manual gearbox. I sourced a crash-damaged 1999 323i convertible and transplanted the engine and 'box, and I've ran the car daily ever since. It's got some nice features like leather interior and opening rear quarter windows. The engine is at the factory 170 BHP, but with an M50 manifold and remap it'll be at about 200. I always intended to do that but it looks like I won't get the chance now. It has the auto 3.45 diff so it's quicker off the line than standard, makes for fun driving!
List of modifications:
2.5 M52 engine conversion
TA Technix coilovers
Manual gearbox
Black leather interior
Alloy thermostat housing
New viscous fan coupling
K&N cone filter
Convertible lower front X-brace
Solid front adjustable topmounts
18in staggered BMW Style 32 wheels
M3 rear lights
ECU EWS delete and rev limit raised to 7000rpm
Good bits: I use this car every day, runs absolutely great! Pulls really nicely and drives spot on. The leather interior is in good condition with minimal bolster wear.
Just fitted a new Febi propshaft coupling. New viscous fan coupling put on when the engine was fitted. New alloy thermostat housing and thermostat to replace the plastic one that often cracks. New starter motor about 6 months ago. The underside is really solid, it's had one patch on the sill prior to my ownership, but doesn't need any welding. The arches are good. It's never been drifted! I took it up the quarter mile to see how fast it was, but that's all (15.5 seconds if you were wondering). Been my daily driver for over a year.
Not so good bits: The driver's window has stopped working. It stays in the fully up position and doesn't affect the door opening / closing. The paint is a bit of a variety of shades when you look closely, but it still shines up well. Heater blower only works on full power - this is the resistor which looks to be an easy replacement, I just haven't had time.
It's a really great car, and I'd be keeping it if it wasn't for needing a van for work. I'm looking for a Mk2 VW Caddy, either stock or already lowered on some nice wheels. I'd do a deal on something like that if you have one to part ex.
Year: 1992
Mileage: 126000
MOT: July 2016
Pics: See below
Location: Nottingham / Leicestershire
Price: £1500 ono
Contact details: PM me
I bought the car over a year ago as a stock 320i auto and ran around in it happily until the head gasket blew and I decided to take the opportunity to give it more power and a manual gearbox. I sourced a crash-damaged 1999 323i convertible and transplanted the engine and 'box, and I've ran the car daily ever since. It's got some nice features like leather interior and opening rear quarter windows. The engine is at the factory 170 BHP, but with an M50 manifold and remap it'll be at about 200. I always intended to do that but it looks like I won't get the chance now. It has the auto 3.45 diff so it's quicker off the line than standard, makes for fun driving!
List of modifications:
2.5 M52 engine conversion
TA Technix coilovers
Manual gearbox
Black leather interior
Alloy thermostat housing
New viscous fan coupling
K&N cone filter
Convertible lower front X-brace
Solid front adjustable topmounts
18in staggered BMW Style 32 wheels
M3 rear lights
ECU EWS delete and rev limit raised to 7000rpm
Good bits: I use this car every day, runs absolutely great! Pulls really nicely and drives spot on. The leather interior is in good condition with minimal bolster wear.
Just fitted a new Febi propshaft coupling. New viscous fan coupling put on when the engine was fitted. New alloy thermostat housing and thermostat to replace the plastic one that often cracks. New starter motor about 6 months ago. The underside is really solid, it's had one patch on the sill prior to my ownership, but doesn't need any welding. The arches are good. It's never been drifted! I took it up the quarter mile to see how fast it was, but that's all (15.5 seconds if you were wondering). Been my daily driver for over a year.
Not so good bits: The driver's window has stopped working. It stays in the fully up position and doesn't affect the door opening / closing. The paint is a bit of a variety of shades when you look closely, but it still shines up well. Heater blower only works on full power - this is the resistor which looks to be an easy replacement, I just haven't had time.
It's a really great car, and I'd be keeping it if it wasn't for needing a van for work. I'm looking for a Mk2 VW Caddy, either stock or already lowered on some nice wheels. I'd do a deal on something like that if you have one to part ex.
glws this is a lovely car.
