The year is 2002 (ish). I was already into cars a fair bit at this point and had 2 years of auto tech under my belt and thought I knew everything. My dad had a 91 MR2 turbo that was pretty mint that I loved riding in and that of course made me an instant boostaholic as well. Earlier in life a good friend of my dads had a 325is and I fell in love with it and always wanted one. Naturally, I was looking to see what my first car would be as i would get my license soon. I saw a 325ix on a local classifieds ad and asked if my dad would take me to look at it. I went and it was black on black 2 door and I knew it was AWD which would be nice in the mountains of NC for the winter. I had no money and my dad was not interested in loaning me the money. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago. My dad texts me and says "someone donated a 2 door 325ix to the church, do you want it?". I txt back, trying to mask my excitement, that I wanted more details. Below is what I know so far.
Good:
88 325ix
202k miles
black on black
Interior is in good shape, no tears
minor cancer shown in the pictures
engine runs good
Bad:
Brakes are leaking... hardline to the rear is rotted out
Some rust
My dad has driven the car up to 60mph and says it doesn't have any shakes or anything. Accelerates fine and the AC is even cold. Says the clutch feels a little weak.
TLDR childhood dream car comes available for supa cheap... like $500 cheap...
A buddy of mine and I have bought one way tickets from Longview to Charlotte. The plan is to come and fix the car and road trip back to TX. I need some advice on what all you guys think I should take care of before leaving?
1. What all should I replace on the brake system besides the obvious leaking lines and pads?
2. I cannot find the front rubber lines that are apparently IX specific. It looks like maybe I just get E36 front lines?
3. Anything else I should check/replace before leaving? I already plan on checking/changing all fluids and pulling the front drive shaft out and lubricating the splines.
Last but not least... My and this buddy and one other buddy have talked about filming a web show about some of adventures for years and we are going to use this trip as the pilot episode. Including some of the fixing, some of the road trip, and hopefully a trip to a friends shop with an AWD dyno if we have time to see what it makes now (after we change all fluids and make sure that is a a good idea)
Video of underhood and car running
PICSSSSS
Good:
88 325ix
202k miles
black on black
Interior is in good shape, no tears
minor cancer shown in the pictures
engine runs good
Bad:
Brakes are leaking... hardline to the rear is rotted out
Some rust
My dad has driven the car up to 60mph and says it doesn't have any shakes or anything. Accelerates fine and the AC is even cold. Says the clutch feels a little weak.
TLDR childhood dream car comes available for supa cheap... like $500 cheap...
A buddy of mine and I have bought one way tickets from Longview to Charlotte. The plan is to come and fix the car and road trip back to TX. I need some advice on what all you guys think I should take care of before leaving?
1. What all should I replace on the brake system besides the obvious leaking lines and pads?
2. I cannot find the front rubber lines that are apparently IX specific. It looks like maybe I just get E36 front lines?
3. Anything else I should check/replace before leaving? I already plan on checking/changing all fluids and pulling the front drive shaft out and lubricating the splines.
Last but not least... My and this buddy and one other buddy have talked about filming a web show about some of adventures for years and we are going to use this trip as the pilot episode. Including some of the fixing, some of the road trip, and hopefully a trip to a friends shop with an AWD dyno if we have time to see what it makes now (after we change all fluids and make sure that is a a good idea)
Video of underhood and car running
PICSSSSS
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