Going to check out what will hopefully be my first e30. It's an ix original owner, but doesn't have the best maintenance records. He says its been kept in a garage mostly, has 280k+ miles, claims no rust but from pics looked like minor surface rust. Ac is shot, other than that he said only minor mechanical issues. Owner is asking a little over 2grand.
Where should I check this car for rust besides strut housing? Any make or break problem areas? I don't expect this car to be amazing mechanically which I can work with, but I don't have much experience with major bodywork. I'm thinking of taking it to a shop in the area and lift it up to inspect it properly and check the awd, any advice is appreciated.
Where should I check this car for rust besides strut housing? Any make or break problem areas? I don't expect this car to be amazing mechanically which I can work with, but I don't have much experience with major bodywork. I'm thinking of taking it to a shop in the area and lift it up to inspect it properly and check the awd, any advice is appreciated.