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Originally posted by cmsWelcome! You have def. purchased a machine that is touchy and picky as a female that wears Christian Louboutin. Also, keep in mind they are just as expensive for repair and upkeep. I don't beat up on mine like a lot of the younger crowd does on many of the forums, but keep in mind she is a beast and will allow you to have a lot of fun! Do NOT follow the factory reccomendations to change oil every 15k. Stick to ever 7,500 and use only BMW approved oil brands. Although repairs are costly at the dealer, u get treated like a VIP. If you have extensive work, they will be sure to make sure you are equiped w/ a vehicle during down time so you dont miss anything you normally would have by staying around the dealership waiting. Otherwise, for oil changes, etc., enjoy the lounge! However, if you want to save a bundle of cash, try to find a certified indy shop. Cost savings are significant! for ex., the dealership wants $1300 to replace front lower control arms/bushings, etc. Indy shop said $600 out the door. In the end, its up to you. Although the dealer is expensive, they will get it right %100 of the time or fix it until they do. Also, keep in mind that you will soon be refering to your vehicle as a E36 in the BMW world. You can visit a forum that I am certain has a wealth of information ( http://www.e36-tech.com/forum/) I have a E46 and frequent E46Fanatics forum. Again, a great wealth of information. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will do what I can to assist! -CMS
Thanks for the link and info man. I'm a fairly accomplished mechanic, though, and have a plethora of tools at my disposal and a student discount through Ivy Tech to get 50% off any name brand of tool and I get a discount at our local machine shop, C&P, because one of my instructors is one of their managers, so we get a student discount through them, as well.
Also, I'm very anal retentive when it comes to maintaining my engines, so I'm looking forward to years of enjoyment from some solid German engineering. I hear if you maintain them, they last for....ever. Especially the slant-motors.
Ive purchased an upgraded radiator(cheaper than stock) to combat the heat issues associated with the m42 and also plan on boosting it with built internals in the future. I may go for 15lbs on the Atlanta supercharger kit, but I may also just build a really good turbo system for it. There's plenty of room for a small LtA intercooler setup. Then again, I hear I can throw a 1 or 2JZ in. Who knows what the future may hold. My buddy has a 6 bolt 4g63 sitting in his garage that I may put to work with a Turbo 350...who knows. Go Before Show, Wakka Wakka, Your Honduh's Effin' Slow!!!
Ask Me about 420A RWD FTW!!!
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