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09-12-2020, 10:38 PM
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#29776 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by Gerbs  That interior is horrible | It doesn't look too bad to me, especially compared to the previous gen. 
I almost test drove one once, but as soon as I saw that dash I noped the fuck out of there. It looks like one of those old cars where they mirrored the dash to save costs when making them RHD, except as far as I know they never made the Mustang RHD.
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09-12-2020, 10:43 PM
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iirc its a mustang design element on the original to have a symmetrical dashboard like that
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09-12-2020, 10:54 PM
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#29778 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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i actually prefer the 90s one, can't stand chrome bezels
yes the shifter/cigarette lighter/cloth seats will bother me and the clock/radio's gotta go
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09-13-2020, 02:50 AM
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#29779 | | Performance Moderator
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Originally Posted by GS8 | Some bodyshop deserves a smack, repainted the back bumper and did it all the lower darker grey colour instead of 2 tone lol
I miss mine... had 94 and 95 LS400's at various points... these models actually aren't all that luxurious (not that many options) but they are absolute bank vaults. The owner is mistaken about the power levels though... 90-93 were 250hp 94-97 were all 260hp... which I would not call a dramatic improvement hahaha... I think they are referring to the 290hp which was on the 98-00 models.
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09-13-2020, 11:00 AM
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#29780 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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09-13-2020, 11:04 AM
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#29781 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by tegra7 | Seems a little low given the car/mileage. These held value decently.
Could have a million little issues though
Could also just need the money in hand
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09-13-2020, 11:39 AM
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#29782 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by tegra7 | Apparently it was too good to be true as 40 minutes after you posted it here it was taken down.
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09-13-2020, 12:13 PM
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#29783 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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What was it?
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09-13-2020, 02:29 PM
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#29784 | | It's like going crazy when you're already nuts
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$2900 3G Acura TL
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09-13-2020, 07:04 PM
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#29785 | | It's like going crazy when you're already nuts
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09-14-2020, 07:24 AM
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#29786 | | Everyone wants a piece of R S...
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^ Is anyone familiar with the Z3M? The mileage seems quite high for an M car, and with 240 HP, I'm guessing it's the North American E36 engine? $15k seems quite cheap for an M car though. Do these have the rod baring issues of some of the later M cars? Maybe with it being a detuned M engine, it will be a bit more reliable.
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09-14-2020, 08:08 AM
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#29787 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Yes to NA E36 engine, not sure about rod bearings (I think no), VANOS is gonna be an issue like the 46, as well as subframe.
I'm sure Westopher or The Producer have more to chime in about
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09-14-2020, 08:35 AM
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#29788 | | I STILL don't get it
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I was looking into these a few years ago.
Yes, for sure check the subframe.
The engine is robust and while it does have Vanos I don't think the S52 had quite the same problem the S54 did. I would think the roof, bushings, engine mounts etc. are more likely to be what you'll be fixing at this age.
These feel way faster than they are. Lots of fun on the road, won't be super quick at the track (take the E36 M3 for that).
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09-14-2020, 08:41 AM
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#29789 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
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been watching that car - price is finally dropping into a more reasonable range (he's wanted closed to 20k for over a year - clearly too high)
the NA market S52 motor is incredibly stout. I wouldn't worry about the motor. Single vanos is pretty easy to DIY. First thing all new BMW owners should do w cars of this vintage is change the complete cooling system.
Specific to the Z3M there is a "rear subframe" issue. It's a bit different than the e46 cars. The rear diff has a mounting tab that is riveted to the trunk floor like an E30. This diff "ear" will start to tear apart from the trunk floor. This is relatively easy to look for on inspection (you can see the rivets from inside the car) if they have blossomed or mushroomed than it has begun. Easy fix for one of the pro shops but you're going to spend 3-4k on it.
I like buyers that spend the money on supersports. Falls under the "buy the seller" category.
Rest of it it just wear and tear. I love these cars - they feel like a classier Miata. You're sitting over the rear wheels and they just rotate around you. Plenty of power in stock form for mobbing around town, and incredibly boost friendly if that's something you are interested in.
Go drive it! I'll bet the seller is motivated to let you take a spin in it.
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09-14-2020, 03:10 PM
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#29790 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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would rather have clown shoe in another colour but it’d be a good buy to me at 13k
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09-14-2020, 04:05 PM
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#29791 | | Old School RS
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero would rather have clown shoe in another colour but it’d be a good buy to me at 13k | Agreed, but you can have 2.5x of these for one clown shoe... or like 4x of these for an S54 clown shoe... PS the clown shoe is super overhyped - a Z4M coupe is all the good things, far less of the crummy things, and same or less money 
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09-14-2020, 07:55 PM
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#29792 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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z4m Coupe hardly ever comes up, probably a good thing because I don’t need another 2 seater
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09-14-2020, 08:02 PM
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#29793 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Z3m is cool but I’d 100% hold out for an s54 car
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09-15-2020, 01:11 PM
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#29794 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Someone buy this before I do. https://vancouver.craigslist.org/nvn...196803903.html  Quote: |
Hate to sell it, but find I use my truck 99% of the time. Have had this original Brian Jessel car for a couple years, before that a friend owned it. All maintenance is up to date including a new clutch, brakes, and tune up. Recently added the new wheels and all season tires to make it look a bit cooler (my kids tell me there's no way to make a wagon cool, but we know better, eh.). Also put in an updated stereo with bluetooth. It's ready to safely and reliably get you through the winter and many km beyond that. Text or email to come have a look!
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09-15-2020, 01:13 PM
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#29795 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by SkunkWorks | His kids don't know sh*t!
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09-15-2020, 01:54 PM
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#29796 | | Performance Moderator
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306,000!!!... no thanks... going through the whole car for bushings and everything else at that point
Also his kids are clearly malfunctioning
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09-15-2020, 02:35 PM
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#29797 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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I recognize that car, has been owned by multiple bmw locals as a winter beater/daily IIRC
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09-15-2020, 02:36 PM
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#29798 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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needs some style 68's
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09-15-2020, 10:35 PM
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#29799 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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09-15-2020, 11:18 PM
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