is this a good buy?

[joshanoya]

ok so i didnt know where to post this so im sorry if its in the wrong spot.

but my question is if this is a good buy.

it is an automatic alpine white 325i with paint and interior close to excellent condition. no dings or dents and has a clean title. it just needs a new water pump, right side door wont open >.< and ABS light is on and replacement of the glove box. it has 197k miles on it and is selling for $1000 let me know what you guys think because im going down there to seal the deal. im not a big fan of auto but for that price do you guys think its a good buy? here are some pictures of it.

[TexasTerp]

For 1k that's a really good buy, IMO. Do you or the owner know what is wrong with the door?

[Collin]

Yes, log off now, go buy it. That is a steal, even if you just rip it apart and sell it for parts you're going to make a profit.

What's the going rate for a 5-speed swap nowadays?

[Ray Smoodiver]

That's what passes for excellent paint these days?

Look at the terrible shut lines around the boot. JTFC

[Peterkaczynski]

Doooooooooooooooooo it

[atomic]

needs h2O pump? I would be suspect of it needing more than that...

Offer $400 go no higher than $600...

[Collin]

needs h2O pump? I would be suspect of it needing more than that...

Offer $400 go no higher than $600...

I've seen cars in worse condition go for 2K+, with the grand he can save there should be plenty for a tranny and parts replacement.

I always assumed it was customary to change the water pump/timing belt/belt tensioner as soon as you buy an e30 anyway.

[Hallen]

If the water pump is known bad, then chance are the way they found out about that is by overheating the engine. Does the car run? A compression check would definitely be in order if possible.

[atomic]

I've seen cars in worse condition go for 2K+, with the grand he can save there should be plenty for a tranny and parts replacement.

I always assumed it was customary to change the water pump/timing belt/belt tensioner as soon as you buy an e30 anyway.

I have ocean front property for sale in Arizona, are you interested in it at a steal of a deal in this economy too? ;)

Yes it is customary to change those items when buying a e30 BUT the quote below is why I would be suspect of the car with a KNOWN BAD h2o pump... :idea:

If the water pump is known bad, then chance are the way they found out about that is by overheating the engine. Does the car run? A compression check would definitely be in order if possible.

:up:

[ethree]

I've seen cars in worse condition go for 2K+,

You won't see that in california.

I echo what Atomic said, I don't think I'd go higher than $700.

[joshanoya]

ok so i picked up the car not too long ago. so i'll make a new thread and post it once i get all this dirt off me trying to clean that bad boy up. picked it up for 800 i know its still more than what Atomic had said or ethree but its still under 1k right? =] and about the door problem i mentioned earlier... it fixed itself while i was giving the car a wash o_0

[dashboardmonkey]

What's the going rate for a 5-speed swap nowadays?

About 400 or so

[blck325is]

Nice, swap that ish, do some maintenance and sell for atleast 1600 if not more.

[joshanoya]

Nice, swap that ish, do some maintenance and sell for atleast 1600 if not more.

yup first thing i was thinking of doing but need to do some research before i start or maybe some new suspension. (my first e30 >.< ) here are some pics of it. hope you guys like it as much as i do.

alright so here are some pics of my first e30 i took after i washed the car. hope you guys like it as much as i do.

[jintermont]

damn good job mang keep it up i love alpine