Thursday, February 1, 2007

My very first... blogger blog.

I bought a new (used) car -- it's a 1984 BMW 325e 5-speed manual. It's a piece of shit for now, and I can't get the damn thing to drive reliably as its pressure plate or clutch has gone bad. The car has in excess of 203,500 miles (as reported by its last CarFax reading). The car is just as old as I am! That's kind of cool. It's actually in good condition, especially considering the price...$500.00. It's a fun project, already consuming much of my time. I already see the tell-tale signs of a money-pit starting to form.

Things I need:

Coolant flush-$10
Transmission fluid change-$50
Differential fluid change-$50
Clutch/pressureplate checkup/change-$300
Door check change-$35
Stainless steel lines-$80
Left door latch trim-$15
Valve adjustment-$100
Ground rejuvination (custom-made)-$15
Cheap stereo/speakers-$200
Floormats-$30
Roundels-$45
Possible HID conversion - Free
Foglights replacement -$50
Trim paint -$10
Reclear-$300
Smoke 20% tints-$140
Wheels/tires-$600
Shocks/Springs-$500
Control arms/bushings -$350

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