Sportster on Ebay - Page 3

Mike · #41 25th April 2012, 08:50

Not sure what engine it has?

It says E30 2.3 170hp?

If it is a 2.3, it is pre 1985 (as supported by the A-plate) and would have originally had Jetronic injection and only produced 140hp. Post 1985 the 2.3 was upgraded to a 2.5.
The more fuel efficient Motronic injection only came in to the 2.5 in 1987 to produce 170hp.

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Originally Posted by peterux

Another Sportster for sale on eBay.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marlin-Spo...#ht_500wt_1413

It will be interesting to see what it goes for?

peterux · #42 25th April 2012, 09:28

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Originally Posted by Mike

Not sure what engine it has?

It says E30 2.3 170hp?

If it is a 2.3, it is pre 1985 (as supported by the A-plate) and would have originally had Jetronic injection and only produced 140hp. Post 1985 the 2.3 was upgraded top a 2.5.
The more fuel efficient Motronic injection only came in to the 2.5 in 1987 to produce 170hp.

I hadn't noticed that.
Just looked up the reg. number on DVLA and it's registered as 2300cc, so I suspect it's Jetronic.

Mike · #43 25th April 2012, 09:37

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Originally Posted by peterux

Just looked up the reg. number on DVLA and ............

Peter

How did you look up the registration?

Mike

Sorton · #44 25th April 2012, 09:48

I agree, Mike. It looks like the early 2.3 engine so unless it has had some serious upgrading it will not produce anything like 170 bhp. Otherwise it looks like quite a good build so it will certainly be interesting to see what it sells for. If it sells!

peterux · #45 25th April 2012, 10:46

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Originally Posted by Mike

Peter

How did you look up the registration?

Mike

Hi Mike,

if you go to this page......

https://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/Ev...execution=e1s1

You enter the Registration mark and then have a guess at the Make. In this case I selected 'Other' and then typed 'Marlin'
(For my own car I have to type 'Marlin Sportster' )

You then get some limited info like this....(this is my own car!)

The vehicle details for F451 TRK are:
Date of Liability 01 04 2013
Date of First Registration 10 07 2008
Year of Manufacture 2008
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2793cc (

)
CO2 Emissions 0g/Km
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available

have fun.......

...peter

peterux · #46 25th April 2012, 10:53

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Originally Posted by Sorton

I agree, Mike. It looks like the early 2.3 engine so unless it has had some serious upgrading it will not produce anything like 170 bhp. Otherwise it looks like quite a good build so it will certainly be interesting to see what it sells for. If it sells!

1 bid so far, so it will sell.

...peter

Chris Cussen · #47 25th April 2012, 11:14

Had to put 'marlin cabrio' in to get my details on g854uam

Somehow I don't think Sandie will approve if I start bidding

Anyway I rather fancy one of these:
http://www.mevltd.co.uk/mevx5_gallery.htm

It looks nice and easy to do. I rather like the idea I took a hard-topSierra and made a rag-top , and will take a rag-top and give it a hard-top. Sort of pleasing symmetry.