Hey I found this 318is e30 on craigslist, and I absolutely love these cars. I've never owned one. What should I look for when viewing the car? Tips/suggestions? Thanks.
Looking to buy a 318is
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Post the link!
"The Camry is an appliance, not a car. It attracts folks who have the same regard for driving that they have for washing dishes,
i.e. it's a necessary but somewhat unpleasant chore and they want something to make the task a little easier and insulate them from the process." - my friend, Número VeintiséisComment
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yeah, in order to receive constructive feedback, you will have to show us the subject that we need to scrutinize.
in other words, POST THE LINK!!
And on a separate note, I am selling a 318is. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=179538Comment
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Well, it looks like you live in San Diego.
The only two 318iS's on craigslist in San Diego both look really nice. Though $5,000 dollars seems way too expensive for a 4-cylinder.

"The Camry is an appliance, not a car. It attracts folks who have the same regard for driving that they have for washing dishes,
i.e. it's a necessary but somewhat unpleasant chore and they want something to make the task a little easier and insulate them from the process." - my friend, Número VeintiséisComment
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"The Camry is an appliance, not a car. It attracts folks who have the same regard for driving that they have for washing dishes,
i.e. it's a necessary but somewhat unpleasant chore and they want something to make the task a little easier and insulate them from the process." - my friend, Número VeintiséisComment
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there's a lot more info on m42club.com specific to the 318is and things to look for when buying one.
Things that come to mind are timing chain/gears (pointy teeth are bad, should have a flat section on top of the tooth), upper oil pan bolts tend to come loose, and the timing case profile gasket. Those 3 and more are covered very well at m2club as well as here if you scour the m42 section a bit.Comment
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Its the second one, black. Thx for all the input! lol put i still dont know what to look for!Well, it looks like you live in San Diego.
The only two 318iS's on craigslist in San Diego both look really nice. Though $5,000 dollars seems way too expensive for a 4-cylinder.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/1951478038.htmlComment
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Great thanks!there's a lot more info on m42club.com specific to the 318is and things to look for when buying one.
Things that come to mind are timing chain/gears (pointy teeth are bad, should have a flat section on top of the tooth), upper oil pan bolts tend to come loose, and the timing case profile gasket. Those 3 and more are covered very well at m2club as well as here if you scour the m42 section a bit.Comment
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i remember seeing that when you first posted it...yeah, in order to receive constructive feedback, you will have to show us the subject that we need to scrutinize.
in other words, POST THE LINK!!
And on a separate note, I am selling a 318is. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=179538
i want that car so bad, it's not even funny... god i hope you have it next spring...Comment
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/3482176...7624819007287/
He was gracious enough to post a video of the engine! Tell me what you guys think!Comment


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