Hey all, thanks for welcoming me to the site with open arms. I'm new around here. So much so, that I don't even own an e30 yet, but I've been in the market for one for a while now.
Today, I've come across one that is damnnear my ideal e30. a 1987 4dr 325e, black/black, manual with 140,000 miles on it. Clean carfax, 1 owner. (I know I know, you're all saying, "eta??", While I would prefer an "i", I can't skoff at the gas mileage.
The only problem is, it's at a used car dealership. . . in New Jersey.
I've never bought a car from a used dealership, but I do know that they have a reputation for being a little shady, and for ripping you off. The photos of the car look very clean. Clean interior, and exterior, and the paint job appears to be ok. But there are no photos of the underbody, or the engine bay. Also, they are asking $3000 which I feel is a little high for an eta with 140,000miles.
The other problem is I live in Brooklyn, and the car is over in Union, NJ. Having just sold my current car earlier this week, I would have to take public transportation out there. Which is fine, except I wouldn't be able to take the car over to my trusted mechanic here in Brooklyn. I have a checklist of things that I know to look out for myself, but I'm no mechanic, and I couldn't tell how the engine/transmission is.
So what do you guys think? Should I throw caution to the wind, take a chance, and buy my dream car, at risk that the engine could fall out as soon as I take it off the lot? Should I negotiate the price? Should I not bother? etc etc etc. . . . .
any e30 heads live near Union NJ, that would like a free lunch if they come with me tomorrow??
Today, I've come across one that is damnnear my ideal e30. a 1987 4dr 325e, black/black, manual with 140,000 miles on it. Clean carfax, 1 owner. (I know I know, you're all saying, "eta??", While I would prefer an "i", I can't skoff at the gas mileage.
The only problem is, it's at a used car dealership. . . in New Jersey.
I've never bought a car from a used dealership, but I do know that they have a reputation for being a little shady, and for ripping you off. The photos of the car look very clean. Clean interior, and exterior, and the paint job appears to be ok. But there are no photos of the underbody, or the engine bay. Also, they are asking $3000 which I feel is a little high for an eta with 140,000miles.
The other problem is I live in Brooklyn, and the car is over in Union, NJ. Having just sold my current car earlier this week, I would have to take public transportation out there. Which is fine, except I wouldn't be able to take the car over to my trusted mechanic here in Brooklyn. I have a checklist of things that I know to look out for myself, but I'm no mechanic, and I couldn't tell how the engine/transmission is.
So what do you guys think? Should I throw caution to the wind, take a chance, and buy my dream car, at risk that the engine could fall out as soon as I take it off the lot? Should I negotiate the price? Should I not bother? etc etc etc. . . . .
any e30 heads live near Union NJ, that would like a free lunch if they come with me tomorrow??
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