Just bought it about a month ago, but I'm thinking of going a different route now. I'll get some pics of it in the next day or two.
Some of the particulars:
-190K on car
-5 speed
-iX 15" basketweaves
-strong engine and tranny
-silvery gray (not sure of the official BMW name), but it was resprayed last year.
-new tires
-strong clutch
-new-ish interior. I would rate it a 7/10
-recent valve job and new head cover gasket (less than 1000 miles)
-new control arms w/ e36 offset bushings
-new tie rods
-new passenger front axle (w/ warranty)
-new struts
-newer front calipers
-new hard fuel lines and fuel filter
-complete fluid swap with Redline (front and rear dif & tranny)
-all electrics work (windows, sunroof, rear defroster, OBC)
The bad:
-cat-back rattles around. PO did a half-assed job of mounting it. I've got another catback on the way, so this will be fixed shortly
-slow leak in gas tank...this will be fixed shortly....new tank on the way
-parking brake cable needs to be replaced....have parts, just need to find the time
-brakes need to be bled and new brake lines would help firm things up.....parts on order.
-Needs a new ABS relay (in transit) and oil level sender (on order) for all the diagnostic lights to quit blinking.
-Finicky pad wear sensor
As you can see, I take very good care of my cars and only buy the ones in good-to-great condition.
Anyways, I was just pondering it now. Wanted to see what people thought. I just want what I paid for it......about $4000
thanks
mike
Some of the particulars:
-190K on car
-5 speed
-iX 15" basketweaves
-strong engine and tranny
-silvery gray (not sure of the official BMW name), but it was resprayed last year.
-new tires
-strong clutch
-new-ish interior. I would rate it a 7/10
-recent valve job and new head cover gasket (less than 1000 miles)
-new control arms w/ e36 offset bushings
-new tie rods
-new passenger front axle (w/ warranty)
-new struts
-newer front calipers
-new hard fuel lines and fuel filter
-complete fluid swap with Redline (front and rear dif & tranny)
-all electrics work (windows, sunroof, rear defroster, OBC)
The bad:
-cat-back rattles around. PO did a half-assed job of mounting it. I've got another catback on the way, so this will be fixed shortly
-slow leak in gas tank...this will be fixed shortly....new tank on the way
-parking brake cable needs to be replaced....have parts, just need to find the time
-brakes need to be bled and new brake lines would help firm things up.....parts on order.
-Needs a new ABS relay (in transit) and oil level sender (on order) for all the diagnostic lights to quit blinking.
-Finicky pad wear sensor
As you can see, I take very good care of my cars and only buy the ones in good-to-great condition.
Anyways, I was just pondering it now. Wanted to see what people thought. I just want what I paid for it......about $4000
thanks
mike
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