WTB: E91 with manual transmission

eljay · 02-03-2018, 02:24 PM

I am looking for a clean example of a 2009-2012 (LCI) 328i Touring with xDrive and 6-speed manual transmission.
I would like to find a car with less than 140k kms.
Ideally, it would have M Sport or at least a Sport package, but it's not an absolute must-have.

I am on the East Coast, but have bought cars from out of province before, so I'm willing to travel for the right car, although West Coast might be a stretch unless someone can help with transportation.

Cheers.

E86Z · 02-03-2018, 10:55 PM

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/...ationFlag=true

I rebuilt my accidented e91 and it isn't as cheap as this one

eljay · 02-04-2018, 05:29 AM

Thanks.
That one is tentatively sold, which is why I started my thread.

carlust33 · 02-04-2018, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E86Z

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/...ationFlag=true

I rebuilt my accidented e91 and it isn't as cheap as this one

Wow, it looks like someone got a great deal. Most of the manual wagons are in PQ.

Ali-E90 · 02-04-2018, 08:41 AM

I think I saw one for sale on BMW true north (Facebook group). You should check there, and any other GTA / Ontario based Bmw groups.

eljay · 02-04-2018, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

I think I saw one for sale on BMW true north (Facebook group). You should check there, and any other GTA / Ontario based Bmw groups.

I'm not on Facebook, but I guess that's where all the action is these days.

eljay · 02-11-2018, 05:37 PM

Bump

Volasko · 02-12-2018, 12:28 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1464970

Over your 140k KM requirements, but still a clean example.

eljay · 02-13-2018, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volasko

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1464970

Over your 140k KM requirements, but still a clean example.

Thank you.
Yes, a very nice example, but having owned 200k+ mileage cars, things start to go and I need a car that needs less attention.
I own an Audi Avant with 300k kms on it and have spent a lot of time and money on it.
I know that any used car will need attention, but the higher the mileage, the more attention it will need.

Keep the suggestions coming though. I really appreciate it.

ians · 02-14-2018, 08:25 AM

So you giving up your unicorn already?

eljay · 02-14-2018, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ians

So you giving up your unicorn already?

Nope. Just hoping to add to the stable.

I'd like another family wagon with lower miles and simpler maintenance (no turbos etc.). Then I can likely do more with the Avant. Currently, it's a daily family driver, so it cannot be off the road at all.

Of course, anything is for sale for the right price.

ians · 02-14-2018, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eljay

Nope. Just hoping to add to the stable.

I'd like another family wagon with lower miles and simpler maintenance (no turbos etc.). Then I can likely do more with the Avant. Currently, it's a daily family driver, so it cannot be off the road at all.

Of course, anything is for sale for the right price.

cool, because your unicorn is so nice! I absolutely love my avant way more than my E92 335i

E93M3-08 · 02-18-2018, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eljay

Nope. Just hoping to add to the stable.

I'd like another family wagon with lower miles and simpler maintenance (no turbos etc.). Then I can likely do more with the Avant. Currently, it's a daily family driver, so it cannot be off the road at all.

Of course, anything is for sale for the right price.

PM sent

Re: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...postcount=2718

Cyclops · 02-18-2018, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eljay

I am looking for a clean example of a 2009-2012 (LCI) 328i Touring with xDrive and 6-speed manual transmission.
I would like to find a car with less than 140k kms.
Ideally, it would have M Sport or at least a Sport package, but it's not an absolute must-have.

I am on the East Coast, but have bought cars from out of province before, so I'm willing to travel for the right car, although West Coast might be a stretch unless someone can help with transportation.

Cheers.

What are you looking to spend?

eljay · 02-20-2018, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclops

What are you looking to spend?

As little as possible for as much as I can get.

But seriously, I have a budget in the low teens.
And I'm kicking myself for missing out on the 2011 wagon (kijiji link above). There was also another one for sale in December for $10k that had performance exhaust and other maintenance done. So, they are out there, but gone within hours and days when they pop up.

I have also updated the first post to specify that I have a strong preference for an LCI model.

E93M3-08 · 02-20-2018, 09:47 AM

Hi Eljay,

Thank you for your reply and the kind words.

You asked whether I had a thread covering the modifications. No, I guess I was kind of selfish and kept all the fun to myself. I do, however, have a few pictures of the work in progress. I was unable to send them via PM so I thought I'd reply in the thread.

I couldn't find any sports seats in Canada or the US. Finally found a complete sport/leather interior from a "breaker" in the UK and managed to have a shipping broker pick it up and deliver it to me.

As for the exposed valve train, that was taken during the cam position sensor replacement. During the course of this most enjoyable project a bunch of other bits got some TLC, suspension bits, fasteners mounting brackets and more.

The wagon is a blast to drive and the added power has "surprised"

a couple of people.

Best of luck in your search.

eljay · 02-20-2018, 01:51 PM

@e9106
Wow! Great showcase of your detailed work. As I mentioned in my PM, if this was an LCI E91, I would be all over it.

Here's my Audi unicorn rescue in progress, so I can certainly appreciate the work you have done.

My wife loves the four rings and I'm more of an propeller and ///M guy.

Both of us love manual wagons and hatchbacks, so it's a tough household to satisfy with the manual becoming extinct.

E93M3-08 · 02-20-2018, 02:42 PM

@eljay
Awesome thread! That's a labour of love.

A lot of the work you did to the Audi reminds me of the pleasure I had working on the e91, right down to disassembling the seats to install the passenger occupancy sensor on what used to be the driver's seat from the UK donor.

Great work.

eljay · 02-20-2018, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e9106

@eljay
Awesome thread! That's a labour of love.

A lot of the work you did to the Audi reminds me of the pleasure I had working on the e91, right down to disassembling the seats to install the passenger occupancy sensor on what used to be the driver's seat from the UK donor.

Great work.

Thank you!

eljay · 03-06-2018, 08:46 AM

Bump

eljay · 03-16-2018, 11:24 AM

Still searching

eljay · 03-31-2018, 10:26 PM

Happy Easter!

02-03-2018, 02:24 PM	#1
eljay Colonel 1441 Rep 2,125 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	WTB: E91 with manual transmission I am looking for a clean example of a 2009-2012 (LCI) 328i Touring with xDrive and 6-speed manual transmission. I would like to find a car with less than 140k kms. Ideally, it would have M Sport or at least a Sport package, but it's not an absolute must-have. I am on the East Coast, but have bought cars from out of province before, so I'm willing to travel for the right car, although West Coast might be a stretch unless someone can help with transportation. Cheers. Last edited by eljay; 02-12-2018 at 11:06 AM.. Reason: added more details
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-03-2018, 10:55 PM	#2
E86Z First Lieutenant 63 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 3.0si Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/...ationFlag=true I rebuilt my accidented e91 and it isn't as cheap as this one
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-04-2018, 05:29 AM	#3
eljay Colonel 1441 Rep 2,125 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	Thanks. That one is tentatively sold, which is why I started my thread.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-04-2018, 08:41 AM	#5
Ali-E90 Colonel 379 Rep 2,365 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 323i (Cdn) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [8.00] 2007 BMW 323i [8.50]	I think I saw one for sale on BMW true north (Facebook group). You should check there, and any other GTA / Ontario based Bmw groups. __________________ Check out my Mod Thread Here
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-11-2018, 05:37 PM	#7
eljay Colonel 1441 Rep 2,125 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	Bump
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-12-2018, 12:28 PM	#8
Volasko Colonel 704 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 06 330i E90, 18 530xe G30 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW 530e M Sport [9.00] 2006 BMW E90 330i [8.28]	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1464970 Over your 140k KM requirements, but still a clean example.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2018, 08:25 AM	#10
ians Major 40 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i 6MT, 04 TSX 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	So you giving up your unicorn already? __________________ 08 Montego Blue E92 335i 6MT sp Navi with beige interior aero front, Mtech side, M rear lip spoiler, hid fog, 19" Work Varianza T1S, KW V2, Mtech steering wheel, shift knob, e-brake handle & alumnium pedal
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-20-2018, 09:47 AM	#16
E93M3-08 Private 18 Rep 99 Posts Drives: E93 M3 6-MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal QC iTrader: (0)	Hi Eljay, Thank you for your reply and the kind words. You asked whether I had a thread covering the modifications. No, I guess I was kind of selfish and kept all the fun to myself. I do, however, have a few pictures of the work in progress. I was unable to send them via PM so I thought I'd reply in the thread. I couldn't find any sports seats in Canada or the US. Finally found a complete sport/leather interior from a "breaker" in the UK and managed to have a shipping broker pick it up and deliver it to me. As for the exposed valve train, that was taken during the cam position sensor replacement. During the course of this most enjoyable project a bunch of other bits got some TLC, suspension bits, fasteners mounting brackets and more. The wagon is a blast to drive and the added power has "surprised" a couple of people. Best of luck in your search. Attached Images __________________ 325XiT 2006 TiAg, 6MT, Bilstein shocks, BMW P/E, P/I, Performance alu front strut brace, BMW Perf. front and rear bumpers + rocker panels, 50% tint, roof rail delete, CDV delete, C/F delete, BMW blacklines, BMW gloss black kidney grill, Style 189 staggered, 3 stage manifold, AA stage 2 ECU tune, M-Sport leather seats + interior, M-Sport steering wheel, M-Sport door sills, sport gearshift knob, LUX AE V6.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-20-2018, 01:51 PM	#17
eljay Colonel 1441 Rep 2,125 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	@e9106 Wow! Great showcase of your detailed work. As I mentioned in my PM, if this was an LCI E91, I would be all over it. Here's my Audi unicorn rescue in progress, so I can certainly appreciate the work you have done. My wife loves the four rings and I'm more of an propeller and ///M guy. Both of us love manual wagons and hatchbacks, so it's a tough household to satisfy with the manual becoming extinct.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-20-2018, 02:42 PM	#18
E93M3-08 Private 18 Rep 99 Posts Drives: E93 M3 6-MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal QC iTrader: (0)	@eljay Awesome thread! That's a labour of love. A lot of the work you did to the Audi reminds me of the pleasure I had working on the e91, right down to disassembling the seats to install the passenger occupancy sensor on what used to be the driver's seat from the UK donor. Great work. __________________ 325XiT 2006 TiAg, 6MT, Bilstein shocks, BMW P/E, P/I, Performance alu front strut brace, BMW Perf. front and rear bumpers + rocker panels, 50% tint, roof rail delete, CDV delete, C/F delete, BMW blacklines, BMW gloss black kidney grill, Style 189 staggered, 3 stage manifold, AA stage 2 ECU tune, M-Sport leather seats + interior, M-Sport steering wheel, M-Sport door sills, sport gearshift knob, LUX AE V6.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-06-2018, 08:46 AM	#20
eljay Colonel 1441 Rep 2,125 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	Bump
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2018, 11:24 AM	#21
eljay Colonel 1441 Rep 2,125 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	Still searching
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-31-2018, 10:26 PM	#22
eljay Colonel 1441 Rep 2,125 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	Happy Easter!
	Appreciate 0 Quote