Buying an ix ... Need Help

[EA8]

So I have finally found a clean 1991 ix after months and months of searching (sale pending).

details:
1991 325ix 4dr sedan
114k
manual transmission

[EA8]

here is the rest of the thread ... as you can see I am new to this.

the car is clean inside and out, some rust on the bottom of both doors, and in the trunk area (under battery). The guy has replaced all suspension and brake components within the last 10000 miles, along with the entire clutch assembly.

he is asking $5000. Is that too much for this car?
Also, the rust in the trunk area, how hard is that to fix (in worse case scenario)??

[Alkasquawlik]

i bought my '91 4 door IX, 5 speed, with 114k back in February. basically your exact car, i paid $5500 for it.
when was the timing belt and all that stuff done?

[EA8]

12/2004 - Steering Rack, Shock Mounts (~109,000 miles)
09/2004 - Front/Rear brake pads, rotors, sensors (~109,000 miles)
06/2004 - Replace clutch assembly (clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, resurfaced flywheel, replaced selector shaft seal & 2 quibo joints) (107,832 miles)
12/2003 - Replaced head gasket, timing belt and related parts. Replaced both tie rods. Replace left front drive axle. Replace gas tank & related parts. (105,375 miles)
11/2001 - Replace water pump and drive belts. (82,546 miles)

this is what I have got on the car. Really appreciate your help on this.

[Alkasquawlik]

that car has barely been driven in the past couple of years.

you might want to get the timing belt and water pump done if you go through with the purchase. the recommended change is every 4 years or 60k miles, since it was replaced back in 2003, its been 5 years. if the timing belt goes, there basically goes your engine. and its relatively cheap to replace the TB, compared to another M20

[Nicademus]

Buy this one!!!! Its so nice: click here

I know the owner, great guy.

[Alkasquawlik]

Buy this one!!!! Its so nice: click here

I know the owner, great guy.

nice car, too bad its an auto

[EA8]

Buy this one!!!! Its so nice: click here

I know the owner, great guy.

If it wasn't an auto, I would be all over it. If any one knows of other ix's for sale int he same price range, pleae do tell :D.

So do you guys think the price is reasonable for what I am getting?
Also, he mentioned rust in the trunk under the battery. In worst case scenarios, can this be fixed and if so, how hard would it be??

once again, appreciate all your input.

[Alkasquawlik]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/896182850.html

check this IX out

[EA8]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/896182850.html

check this IX out

believe it or not i had emailed that guy already about the car, but no one replied back.

any more input on the rust and price issues ???

[Alkasquawlik]

the price seems fair. especially with winter coming up pretty soon, the price of iX's are going to go.

btw, have any pics?

i have some rust in my trunk area. apparently the PO didnt screw the antenna back on tightly when he took it out so there was some dripping into the trunk. nothing major, it doesnt affect anything. its on my list of things to do.

[EA8]

unfortunately no pics of the rust in the trunk. but i have seen the rust on the doors and it seems to be just surface, nothing major.

so you guys think i should go for it or what? I hate making decisions :D.

[Alkasquawlik]

i meant pics of the car. my bad

[EA8]

he had some pictures up on craigslist. After talking with him, he ended up taking them down so he wouldn't get bugged by more people, since I had told him I would buy it. I am waiting on him to send me some more pics as requested, but he is getting the car ready for me to drive cross country, since that seems to be the cheapest way to get it.

Is that your ix there? Wanna sell it to me :D. I absolutely love it, looks sharp.

[Alkasquawlik]

he had some pictures up on craigslist. After talking with him, he ended up taking them down so he wouldn't get bugged by more people, since I had told him I would buy it. I am waiting on him to send me some more pics as requested, but he is getting the car ready for me to drive cross country, since that seems to be the cheapest way to get it.

Is that your ix there? Wanna sell it to me :D. I absolutely love it, looks sharp.

ya it is. thanks!
its not for sale though ;)

where are you driving yours from?
i bought mine in portland and drove it down to the san francisco bay area.

so are you buying it for sure?