thanks for advice. Have been looking far and wide
and may have decided to purchase the csi.I’m in my mid twenties
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thanks for advice. Have been looking far and wide
and may have decided to purchase the csi.I’m in my mid twenties
The silver one has an m30b35.
Makes sense. Im in it for the joy of working on / restoring a timeless, beautiful car.
do yourself a favor - give SFDon a call. he's in Alameda. if you buy a CSi, he's the guy you want to know. he is a great resource for any coupe ... i live in ATL and i call Donthanks for advice. Have been looking far and wide
I’m in my mid twenties
thanks for advice. Have been looking far and wide
I’m in my mid twenties
you are welcome to drop by the shop in alameda.
i just fired up a fresh engine in an Italian Csi last week. Happy to let you go for a ride. if You do buy a car with some rusty bits I can introduce you to our welder.
If only you were “down under”...
Guys, one thing that hasn’t been discussed (AFAIK), is the OP’s ability and willingness to do heavy restorative work on the purchased car.
If POS is younger Sven, maybe a cheaper but some what rusty coupe is a smart buy. But if he is sheet metal challenged like me, maybe he should prioritize rust free above all else and not worry about paint and mechanicals.
OP, what are your expectations for near and long term usage, work/investment into the coupe you eventually buy?
John
If POS is younger Sven, maybe a cheaper but some what rusty coupe is a smart buy. But if he is sheet metal challenged like me, maybe he should prioritize rust free above all else and not worry about paint and mechanicals.
OP, what are your expectations for near and long term usage, work/investment into the coupe you eventually buy?
John
I want to strip the car down to bare metal and start from there. So I’m looking for a complete car that can have rust. Not afraid to work
The Polaris car i posted about is still for sale, owner is willing to drive to get a PPI for it. He’s in the Orange County area and recommended Jeff Tighe.
im also open to paying any some respected forum members who is in the area to also inspect it as well.
im also open to paying any some respected forum members who is in the area to also inspect it as well.
I will get back to you, I know the car, the owner and the mechanic.
Please remember that if you strip a coupe down to bare metal,you will have that joy of restoring a timeless car. But it will be a very long time before you actually drive that car. Finding and buying quality parts will take up a lot of time and $$$ also. And you'll be amazed at how many parts are on the car that need to be replaced "now that you're in there".Makes sense. Im in it for the joy of working on / restoring a timeless, beautiful car.
that happens with the smallest of jobs, imagine the whole car...
Good news is the SF Bay Area (used to be my home too) is central to a lot of vintage wheels and many west coast board members will no doubt reach out when they hear. Keep your WTB (want to buy) active, it worked for me and I am sure you will find the right 3.0 in the condition you are seeking.yup, learned that from my first 2002 resto haha. replaced almost everything
Had a great time today with @HBChris and @OCCoupe.
Saw two cars for sale would like get some thoughts on it. And provide some of my thoughts.
1) Nachtblau 3.0cs automatic
- sat for 15ish years
- half torn apart
- body in very good condition (fenders good, rocker panels were off and no rust there)
- runs but barely
- lots of good condition parts (dash, glass, etc)
2) Polaris 3.0cs b35 (carbed) with 5 speed
- b35 that pulls well
- 5 speed shifts well
- some surface rust
- interior needs a lot of work (dash, seats, console stitching, etc)
they are both priced the same. Both have pros and cons.
for #1 decent amount will go to engine and transmission swapping because I like the b35 with the 5 speed. #2 will be body work, sourcing interior parts, refurbishing parts.
thoughts?
Saw two cars for sale would like get some thoughts on it. And provide some of my thoughts.
1) Nachtblau 3.0cs automatic
- sat for 15ish years
- half torn apart
- body in very good condition (fenders good, rocker panels were off and no rust there)
- runs but barely
- lots of good condition parts (dash, glass, etc)
2) Polaris 3.0cs b35 (carbed) with 5 speed
- b35 that pulls well
- 5 speed shifts well
- some surface rust
- interior needs a lot of work (dash, seats, console stitching, etc)
they are both priced the same. Both have pros and cons.
for #1 decent amount will go to engine and transmission swapping because I like the b35 with the 5 speed. #2 will be body work, sourcing interior parts, refurbishing parts.
thoughts?
Yes, like replacing your clutch only to realize you have no transmission tunnel!
If condition regards body rust is similar and price is same I'd lean toward the 5spd as that's a lot of work you don't need to do if you wanted a manual.
The other thing with the automatic is the condition of the mechanicals will not have improved from sitting around for 15years. You also don't know that parts are missing.
Provided the Polaris has a salvageable interior I'd go with that. Even if the timber work is poor you can get that re-finished.
This advice comes with the caveat that I'm on another continent and you are standing next to the cars
The other thing with the automatic is the condition of the mechanicals will not have improved from sitting around for 15years. You also don't know that parts are missing.
Provided the Polaris has a salvageable interior I'd go with that. Even if the timber work is poor you can get that re-finished.
This advice comes with the caveat that I'm on another continent and you are standing next to the cars