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  • roy92
    Noobie
    • Sep 2010
    • 7

    #1

    Looking to buy a 318is

    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.
  • naplesE30
    E30 Mastermind
    • Nov 2007
    • 1830

    #2
    Love to help ya, but I cant see good myself

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    • Ryan...
      R3VLimited
      • Feb 2010
      • 2448

      #3
      Make sure it has all 4 wheels and tires. It'll be a PITA driving it home without them.
      2007 Range Rover Sport S/C

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      • JBird
        E30 Modder
        • Sep 2010
        • 980

        #4
        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 Veintiséis

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        • iamsam
          Advanced Member
          • Jun 2008
          • 172

          #5
          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

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          • unrlmth
            E30 Addict
            • May 2010
            • 467

            #6
            http://tinyurl.com/2a8vatk
            1989 325i Alpineweiß II

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            • JBird
              E30 Modder
              • Sep 2010
              • 980

              #7
              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 Veintiséis

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              • Il Duce
                R3V Elite
                • Feb 2004
                • 5015

                #8
                Originally posted by JBird
                Though $5,000 dollars seems way too expensive for a 4-cylinder.


                lol

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                • JBird
                  E30 Modder
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 980

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Il Duce
                  lol
                  Doesn't it??


                  "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 Veintiséis

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                  • 4bangerfury
                    Grease Monkey
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 325

                    #10
                    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.

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                    • roy92
                      Noobie
                      • Sep 2010
                      • 7

                      #11
                      Originally posted by JBird
                      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.html
                      Its the second one, black. Thx for all the input! lol put i still dont know what to look for!

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                      • roy92
                        Noobie
                        • Sep 2010
                        • 7

                        #12
                        Originally posted by 4bangerfury
                        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.
                        Great thanks!

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                        • call me jack
                          E30 Addict
                          • Jul 2010
                          • 425

                          #13
                          Originally posted by iamcreepingdeath
                          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 remember seeing that when you first posted it...

                          i want that car so bad, it's not even funny... god i hope you have it next spring...

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                          • 325ix
                            R3V OG
                            • Aug 2009
                            • 7783

                            #14
                            check for rust in the battery tray, by the license plate lights and the rear valence.

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                            • roy92
                              Noobie
                              • Sep 2010
                              • 7

                              #15
                              http://www.flickr.com/photos/3482176...7624819007287/

                              He was gracious enough to post a video of the engine! Tell me what you guys think!

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