billschusteriv
12-30-2010, 08:26 PM
Hello! :hi Some of you may recognize the user name... I've been over on bf.c (since 2006 in the e30 forums and summer 2010 in the e46 forums) and e46f.c (mostly lurking).
I like to look fondly at the ZHPs - however I remind myself that with the new family and wife that does not drive a MT, that I made a more responsible choice. But what fun is that?
So my DD is an e30 - 1990 325iS (5spd, zinno ext, black leather) with 275,000 miles on the clock. And she is definately feeling her age. I beat her senseless driving 30k miles a year just going to/from work (60 miles one way). Picked her up in December of 2006 for $1850.
The next in line as my DD - family car/grocery getter/road trip riot box - is an e46 - 2002 325XiT (auto, black ext, tan leatherette) with 169,000 miles on the clock and 109,000 miles on the engine. Picked her up summer of 2010 for $5000. Found out the engine had previously overheated and likely had warped heads. Acquired used engine with around 100k on the clock for $1700 with warranty.
I dream fondly of one day doing a few cosmetic mods, however with a toddler and wife to take care of, I will have to balance needs and wants. Perhaps I will start requesting things for fathers day... birthday... etc... etc...
I also acknowledge that there will likely be upcoming repairs - so mods will be put on hold as those arise...
Mod wish list (so far):
Clear tail lights, corners, sidemarkers, third brake light.... only to smoke them using lamin-x (removable film). Alternatively, I am getting another set of factory ambers... I may use VHT night shade on those if I get impatient for the clears.
Gloss black kidneys
Aux Input
Shadowline trim
Style 73's (I have the wheels, just need 17" summer tires)
Winter Tires (I have factory 16" wheels, just waiting for the Hankook V4s to wear out :rofl)
Front plate delete strip
Here's a recent pic - been through photo editor... (from the photoshoot for DW77's contest - please be gentle)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5289095775_ec04bb9d19_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_schuster/5289095775/)
I like to look fondly at the ZHPs - however I remind myself that with the new family and wife that does not drive a MT, that I made a more responsible choice. But what fun is that?
So my DD is an e30 - 1990 325iS (5spd, zinno ext, black leather) with 275,000 miles on the clock. And she is definately feeling her age. I beat her senseless driving 30k miles a year just going to/from work (60 miles one way). Picked her up in December of 2006 for $1850.
The next in line as my DD - family car/grocery getter/road trip riot box - is an e46 - 2002 325XiT (auto, black ext, tan leatherette) with 169,000 miles on the clock and 109,000 miles on the engine. Picked her up summer of 2010 for $5000. Found out the engine had previously overheated and likely had warped heads. Acquired used engine with around 100k on the clock for $1700 with warranty.
I dream fondly of one day doing a few cosmetic mods, however with a toddler and wife to take care of, I will have to balance needs and wants. Perhaps I will start requesting things for fathers day... birthday... etc... etc...
I also acknowledge that there will likely be upcoming repairs - so mods will be put on hold as those arise...
Mod wish list (so far):
Clear tail lights, corners, sidemarkers, third brake light.... only to smoke them using lamin-x (removable film). Alternatively, I am getting another set of factory ambers... I may use VHT night shade on those if I get impatient for the clears.
Gloss black kidneys
Aux Input
Shadowline trim
Style 73's (I have the wheels, just need 17" summer tires)
Winter Tires (I have factory 16" wheels, just waiting for the Hankook V4s to wear out :rofl)
Front plate delete strip
Here's a recent pic - been through photo editor... (from the photoshoot for DW77's contest - please be gentle)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5289095775_ec04bb9d19_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_schuster/5289095775/)