Day one tasks?

[MNE30]

Alright, so I'm getting my car tomorrow (1991 325i 4 door) and I'm just wondering what should be #1 on my list for inspection. I'm getting a good deal on the car and I know right off the bat it needs new Ignition wires/leads and I've ordered a new BOSCH set. Other than that is there anything I should give a thorough looking over?

The P/O put a lot of money into the suspension and that's about it aside from swapping a newer M20 into it (100k less miles than the chassis).

[SlamedIAm]

Off the top of my head thoroughly inspect for rust. Also would be a good idea to see if the odometer works or not.

Other than that probably just the usual

[jlevie]

If you can't prove the timing belt is less than five years old and has less than 50k on it, replace it. In a like manner the life of the water pump is 10yr/100k, as is that of the radiator, expansion tank, cap, fan clutch, thermostat, and all hoses.

[dnguyen1963]

Smoke test to find any vacuum leaks should be # 1 on your list.

[MNE30]

Ok I will try to check the condition of the belt, for sure do a smoke test, and check all the fluids. Just to be safe I think I'll get the timing belt changed out.

[MT325is]

Condition of the belt doesnt mean that it is less then 5 years old. Some belts you can tell some you cant for example one of my previous cars was a 01 with 97k due for tb, but looked at the belt looked new! but it was never replaced. if i was you, i would just replace it. Its like $20 at autozone. and then also vaccum leaks....