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BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/3/16 6:41 p.m.

It's a rwd German hot hatch from the mid 90s with a 5 speed and a limited slip. What more could you want?

Location: Michigan, Metro Detroitish area.

Condition: Good inside and out, dents on the driver side fender and door from a stupid deer

Highlights: Super clean interior. P.O. installed an LSD. It's a riot on gravel. He took good care of the car, addressing most of the "problem areas" like the cooling system and front end bushings. I replaced the driveshaft along with the guibo, trans mounts, and engine mounts at the beginning of the summer. The 16" clubsport wheels have Kumho high performance all-seasons with lots of life left.

Immediate needs: Probably nothing, I drive it at least a few days per week. It was my only daily driver until I got married and started carpooling with the wife. Now I feel bad because it doesn't get driven much.

Potential issues: The rear suspension is worn out. If I kept the car I'd be going through that next summer. There is a fuse that has been popping occasionally, #46 (brake lights, clock, partial instrument cluster)

Reason for selling: "It's a great car and I've loved owning and driving it but... I can either put money into the cool project car or save $$ to go racing with a Chumpcar team." (quoting my own project thread) It's not much of a project thread, just me fixing some stuff

Here's the deal, I love the car. The thought of it leaving my driveway is sad. I bought it from a GRMer who gave me a good deal. Since then I've put love and sweat into it. I'd like to pass that on to someone here before I put it up on CL. If you're interested I'd love to tell you more about the car. Send me a pm and feel free to ask for more details and pictures of specific stuff.

If it doesn't sell in the next couple months I'll probably drive it through the winter and then try again in the spring. I don't mind sitting on it for awhile if you're interested but are far away and need time to make plans to come get it.

You guys get a good deal. I might be interested in a trade, since I'll be replacing it with something else cheap anyway. I like Saturns, (Ford) Escorts , small pickup trucks, station wagons and many other things (worst I can say is no)

On this forum I'm asking $1,700 with wiggle room depending on what goes with it. I have 2 other sets of wheels and a bunch of misc. parts like the stock open diff, extra engine harness, some spare suspension bits, etc.

AngryCorvair
AngryCorvair UltimaDork
10/3/16 8:16 p.m.

I almost bought that car, but was glad I didn't when I found a cheap E36 M3 in need of some love. Any interest in a trade for Sadie, the budget-friendly E36 M3

Murphy
Murphy Reader
10/3/16 8:40 p.m.

Bonus that its a 5 speed, I only find autos.

Murphy
Murphy Reader
10/3/16 8:42 p.m.

This looks really clean, whats the story underneath?

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/3/16 9:32 p.m.

In reply to Murphy:

It's in good shape. I spent a good bit of time under there when I was replacing the drive shaft and was impressed by how it's held up. It's got a bit of rust at the corners of the rockers and some bubbling is starting to show on the rear fenders.

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/3/16 9:41 p.m.

In reply to AngryCorvair:

While that is tempting (I've been watching your build thread and it would be awesome to own an M3) I'm thinking it might not fulfill my goal to replace the 318ti with something less project car-ish and cheaper to maintain long-term.

AngryCorvair
AngryCorvair UltimaDork
10/4/16 4:01 a.m.

In reply to BlueInGreen44:

I get that. In a perfect world I'd buy the ti and use the ///M as a power train donor, then sell the Vaders etc to get below $2017. Alas, the world is not perfect. :-(

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/4/16 7:21 a.m.
AngryCorvair wrote: In reply to BlueInGreen44: I get that. In a perfect world I'd buy the ti and use the ///M as a power train donor, then sell the Vaders etc to get below $2017. Alas, the world is not perfect. :-(

Our perfect worlds look remarkably similar.

AngryCorvair
AngryCorvair UltimaDork
10/4/16 12:02 p.m.

Where do you live? Got room in the shop and time in your life to tag-team a sick $2017 Challenger?

Yeah, me neither. :-(

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/4/16 12:19 p.m.

I'm in Hartland, right where US23 crosses M59. I have the time and probably the motivation but no shop

MrLittle
MrLittle Reader
10/4/16 12:45 p.m.

Makes me sad I just bought myself an Ion. This would have been more fun for winter and Rallycross :(

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/4/16 4:07 p.m.

In reply to MrLittle:

It would be perfect for rallycross.

I do like Saturns, just saying...

MrLittle
MrLittle Reader
10/4/16 5:22 p.m.

I can picture the conversation with my fiancé.

Me, "So I know I just bought the Saturn but...."

Her:

Me, "but it's a rear wheel drive BMW with an LSD"

Her:

collinskl1
collinskl1 New Reader
10/4/16 8:16 p.m.

Why not use this as your chump car?

Im looking for a toy to fill the lemons shaped hole left by moving away from my team. This could work...

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/5/16 6:51 a.m.

In reply to MrLittle:

Lol. I've been there.

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/5/16 7:04 a.m.
collinskl1 wrote: Why not use this as your chump car?

I'm already with a team that has a car. I just need to save up my $$ for the safety gear and driver fees.

And honestly, even if I were to build my own car I'd feel bad cutting this one up for race car purposes since it's in nicer shape and the hatchbacks are less common.

scardeal
scardeal SuperDork
10/5/16 7:58 a.m.

This wasn't posted on the ann arbor craigslist was it? Anyway, tempting if I could really afford a project right now.

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/5/16 8:56 a.m.

In reply to scardeal:

No, I haven't posted an ad anywhere else yet. I figure I'll take some time to see if anyone on the forum wants it before trying to deal with craigslist.

paranoid_android74
paranoid_android74 SuperDork
10/5/16 4:23 p.m.

(Sigh).

I was hoping these last few posts would say "sold".

collinskl1
collinskl1 New Reader
10/5/16 8:10 p.m.

PM sent

pilotbraden
pilotbraden SuperDork
10/6/16 7:46 a.m.

I would like to take a look at the car this weekend. Will you be available?

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/6/16 9:20 a.m.
collinskl1 wrote: PM sent

Got it. I'll send you an email and post more pics after work today.

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/6/16 10:04 a.m.
pilotbraden wrote: I would like to take a look at the car this weekend. Will you be available?

I should be. This weekend is pretty open. Can you pm me for contact info?

AngryCorvair
AngryCorvair UltimaDork
10/6/16 10:10 a.m.

I can vouch for this car. I did a pretty careful PPI on it for a guy who was going to fly and drive, before mr blueingreen bought it. I was tempted to tell him it was crap so I could snag it myself, LOL.

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
10/6/16 7:57 p.m.

Pics for collinskl1:

Rust bubbles on the rear fender.

And on the corner of the rocker.

Paints not perfect. This is the worst of it.

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