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NPC - To buy a Bimmer or not?, I know very little about them... |
mike_the_man |
Jun 2 2005, 05:57 PM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
Hi all,
I know there are a few BMW guys here, and I need a little help. I'm looking at a 1988 BMW 325. It looks to be in very good shape. It has 174,000kms, a 4 door, dark grey. I talked to the owner last night, and he said that it was imported from Germany around 10 years ago, so it's an actual euro-spec car. It has some sort of Sport Suspension package, and it's a lot lower than stock. It sounds like the suspension is stock, but I'm not too sure. The owner also tells me that he had the car dyno'd and it came in at 195hp, I'm assuming at the rear wheels. There's been quite a bit of work done to it. New rad, all engine seals replaced, timing belt and water pump done, all new bushings in the front, new exhaust, and some other stuff that I forget right now. It has no power options, I'm not sure if it has A/C or cruise. He's asking $7000CAN for it. Would that be a reasonable price? Would it being a euro model make it more or less desirable, and would parts be tougher to get? Are there any trouble spots with these cars? I plan to take it for a drive next week. I'll try and post some pics as well. All thoughts appreciated. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 2 2005, 08:30 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Ask if the head bolts have been replaced. 88/89s had problems with them breaking. Driveshafts are rebuildable ONLY by specialists, and are major bux. Listen to the differential, they get noisy. Cams begin to go flat around that mileage if the oil hasn't been regularly changed. BTW, I think only the "is" came with the sport package, and they were all 2 doors IIRC. The Cap'n
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