kutch
11-02-2004, 01:07 PM
I thought this day would never come, but I can almost see an “M” in the very near future. Before that happens I need to sell my ‘98 328is 5-speed. It is Artic Silver with black interior and has the Luxury package with the 6 CD player in the trunk, traction control, dual climate, -Ok, basically everything BUT heated seats.
Since my ownership I have installed a CAI, Supersprint Exhaust and a BMW X-brace. As of last year I installed Bilstein heavy duty shocks & struts along with H&R OE Sport springs. All suspension points (rear shock mounts & front strut bearings) have been upgraded to M components and the BMW OE support plates where installed front and rear at that time as well. A “metal” water pump was installed ~7 months ago along with the aluminum water pump housing and radiator hoses.
Within the last ~6 months I have had the front calipers, rotors and brakes replaced. The windshield was replaced with OE glass about 3 months ago. As of this Friday (11/5/04) the ball-joints are being replaced with Meyle heavy duty ball joints at the dealership.
I am incredibly anal about records and have kept them all. I also have the previous owners records as well, -all chronologically dated and in order in a binder. I have done a “Car Fax” and have that report as well. This car took 2nd place for the 3 series at our 2003 BMW CCA Concours d’Elegance show. The car has never been tracked, smoked in or just plain driven hard. I’ve got 119K on the OD right now, which is from 60 highway miles a day back and forth to work. All fluids are synthetic, Motor oil has been Mobil 1 5w-30 changed every 6000 miles, transmission and final drive have been Red Line products and the brake fluid has been ATE Super Blue. I burn either Sunoco 91 or Mobil 92 octane fuel and have been recording between 33-34 MPG on the highway and ~25-27 in town. In preparation for the winter I JUST (last week) purchased two Nokian Hakkapeliitta Rsi snow tires for the rear, the fronts have Nitto all seasons. (http://www.nokiantyres.com/passengercars_product_en?product=610499&name=NOKIAN+HAKKAPELIITTA+RSi)
In conclusion this car is great, the ONLY way I’d ever even think of selling it is if I found something as good or better. I need a reliable daily driver and this car is -period. The car just passed NY state inspection and I would be more than happy to take the time to show the car to anyone who is serious and knows these cars for what they are. The Ultimate Driving Machine!
Larry Kutcher
Patroon Chapter BMW CCA
Saratoga Springs, NY
lkutcher@accumetrix.com
kutch_L@juno.com
E-mail me for pictures and if truly interested a phone number and we can talk price.
Since my ownership I have installed a CAI, Supersprint Exhaust and a BMW X-brace. As of last year I installed Bilstein heavy duty shocks & struts along with H&R OE Sport springs. All suspension points (rear shock mounts & front strut bearings) have been upgraded to M components and the BMW OE support plates where installed front and rear at that time as well. A “metal” water pump was installed ~7 months ago along with the aluminum water pump housing and radiator hoses.
Within the last ~6 months I have had the front calipers, rotors and brakes replaced. The windshield was replaced with OE glass about 3 months ago. As of this Friday (11/5/04) the ball-joints are being replaced with Meyle heavy duty ball joints at the dealership.
I am incredibly anal about records and have kept them all. I also have the previous owners records as well, -all chronologically dated and in order in a binder. I have done a “Car Fax” and have that report as well. This car took 2nd place for the 3 series at our 2003 BMW CCA Concours d’Elegance show. The car has never been tracked, smoked in or just plain driven hard. I’ve got 119K on the OD right now, which is from 60 highway miles a day back and forth to work. All fluids are synthetic, Motor oil has been Mobil 1 5w-30 changed every 6000 miles, transmission and final drive have been Red Line products and the brake fluid has been ATE Super Blue. I burn either Sunoco 91 or Mobil 92 octane fuel and have been recording between 33-34 MPG on the highway and ~25-27 in town. In preparation for the winter I JUST (last week) purchased two Nokian Hakkapeliitta Rsi snow tires for the rear, the fronts have Nitto all seasons. (http://www.nokiantyres.com/passengercars_product_en?product=610499&name=NOKIAN+HAKKAPELIITTA+RSi)
In conclusion this car is great, the ONLY way I’d ever even think of selling it is if I found something as good or better. I need a reliable daily driver and this car is -period. The car just passed NY state inspection and I would be more than happy to take the time to show the car to anyone who is serious and knows these cars for what they are. The Ultimate Driving Machine!
Larry Kutcher
Patroon Chapter BMW CCA
Saratoga Springs, NY
lkutcher@accumetrix.com
kutch_L@juno.com
E-mail me for pictures and if truly interested a phone number and we can talk price.