Phase 1: Finished Product

This was the last view before selling the car.

At that moment, I spent roughly $9000 (including the price of the car).  A lot of money was unnecessary if I bought the regular version.  Lesson learned.

E36 318ti is  a very good car.  It's simple and easy to operate.  No fancy electronic stuff.  Easy to fix.  It actually holds value (don't get the California edition). 

It was a sad day seeing the car go, but it was also a relief to me.  The transmission problem scared me a bit.  I still believe having the 2nd transmission fluid change would solve the problem.  The roof was hopeless.  The paint job was really not up to my standard.

Car was sold for $3500.

Finally, I have the driver side door done!

 

After driving this car with no door panel for 3 months, it's really exciting to see the finished product.  It's not perfect (not to my standard), but at this moment, I was glad to see it done.  I would hear less noise from outside.  I could finally lean my arm on the door.......

Replaced both handle bars.  Also got the new speakers from ebay (one withtout broken ring).

Money spent:  $48.01

Total expense: $8078.33