mboon Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I sold my Escort Cosworth and bought one of these. Its an investment but will be used at some point on the odd day. Not driven the car yet, she has been sat in my garage since January. TriggerFish, Mr Xen, Shabaza and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabaza Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 BMW porn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckle Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Nice motor. I'd rather lose a grand enjoying it though, than make a grand looking at it. the_driller, MRyan, paul20v and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Nice, is that Katies old car? Sure she had a mint M3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das_flo Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Been following on e36coupe, love what you're doing with it. It's not Katie's, hers was mildly modded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Damn, that looks mint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 It sure is a stunner. You can still drive these in the summer then tuck it up for the winter and it will still appreciate in value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboon Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Cheers guys. She is nice. Was planning to put her on the road this month but not sure now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 You're being crazy! Look outside, its lovely, go and enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Agreed, get it on the road and drive it like you stole it. bungers and Mark_F 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboon Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I dont really get the time if I am honest. Wanted to go to local shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I'll come drive it for you. RedDevil and mboon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb15 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 What is GT2 about it? Was it a trim level like 'clubsport' is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 From wiki for ease: The M3 Evolution Imola Individual was a limited-edition (200 units for Europe with part VIN WBACB5103-AN307--, 50 for the United Kingdom) car sometimes referred to as the M3 GT2. The engine and performance characteristics of the car were unchanged from the 1996+ euro M3, and a special exterior and interior colour combination was once again chosen by BMW; Imola red (405) paint with Nappa leather & Amaretto seats in Imola red and anthracite seats. It also included side airbags, the M3 GT Class II rear spoiler, front class II corner spoiler extensions, electric seats, and double-spoke polished alloy wheels. Prior to the release of the Imola Individual there was a pre-production model made which was used as the basis of the special edition, it featured the Class II front and rear spoilers, special order Imola red Paint, special order Nappa + Anthracite Amaretta interior, SMG gearbox, GSM Phone Kit, headlamp washers and double-spoke polished alloy wheels. This car is believed to be the car BMW used for the Imola individual advertising, though not officially confirmed. The car was professionally converted to a 6-speed manual in June 2010 when the SMG Gearbox failed. mb15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb15 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Looks like you have a nice original one there then happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das_flo Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 GT2 is incorrect, it's actually a GT ii (imola individual) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboon Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Cheers guys. Hopefully going to see the car this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOOM Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Escort Cosworth is car i would not sell.... On the other hand, very nice looking E36 M3 you have here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Cossie and GT are probably not too far apart in terms of value these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb15 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Would have thought an escort cosworth would have been worth twice what these are if it was a nice looked after one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboon Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 The Escort I had and M3 I have now are not far off the same miles and condition and there is not much in the price. A low mile original Escort in factory condition would be worth double of mine... but then thr same price would be on the GT. Seen GTs sell for over £20,000. The Escort was nice... but this does not break down :-) mb15 and Blair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboon Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Went to see the car today. Fitted these Went to start but battery was dead. Put that on charge and checked the battery tray Looks good to me. Somehow managed to find a broken (brand new fog light) which appeared since my last visit to the car And a couple snaps of her in the garage Thanks Mark Blair and Shabaza 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboon Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I have been promising myself for a few momths now about putting her on the road. Just signed up to get her insured for the road :-) End of this momth she will be taxed and bought out to play. £314 a year!! Happy days Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboon Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I finally got the old girl on the road. One tax disk, the last one this car will have due to the changes by DVLA She started first time which was nice, drove her back to mine and had a look around the car. Everything looked in shape A couple snaps of our BMWs before I cleaned the GT And some after a clean and a drive. These photos are at Haynes Motor Museum just up the road from me. Spent a fortune tarting this place up, looks really good And a couple videos of her being driven. Nothing crazy just getting her used to the road again I can also report back the car drove spot on! Think I have a very slight sticking caliper but could not hear it by the end of my 25 mile trip. Seems to pull as you would expect, handles well and no knocks or bangs. Got a few looks and some numpty in a Toyota Corolla with a dump valve try it on. I just laughed at the fool. All in all... a good day Tymm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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