Is it worth it? 1989 BMW 325

[LivingLegend06]

Since it sounds like you don't really know anything about these cars you might be better off buying one in better shape than trying to fix a bunch of issues all at once.

[bmw-tim]

its still a steal. Shit give me a week and ill buy it lol. I wouldnt pass it up , all e30's need major tune ups ( its a 20+ year old car ) Allmost everyone wants a late model

haha okay cool and yeah i sorta figure that. i think i might go pick it up on sunday then. im getting the vin number so i can check out the car fax on it as well. and this guy who ive been talking to selling the car just told me

"im a real pain in the butt to deal with. thats ok tho so am i when it comes to buying a car"

[bmw-tim]

Since it sounds like you don't really know anything about these cars you might be better off buying one in better shape than trying to fix a bunch of issues all at once.

haha i know vw's better.. but ive always wanted an e30 dont hate on me i will learn soon enough... and i cant afford to buy a better one in better shape :P haha

[e30trooper]

Wait, why does it have diving boards if it's an '88 or '89?

88 is when it merged, pretty much a late model with DB's.

[bmw-tim]

i just got the vin # and it does say its a 1988 BMW 325

[SFGadgetGuy]

I ran the smog history for you, it hasn't been smogged since 01

STAR SMOG & MUFFLER /
SAN BERNARDINO BMW 3-SERIES 1988 06/12/2001 09:33 a.m. P EF647497C

So it will need a smog and hopefully he non-op'd the car or you'll be looking at some dmv back fees when you go to register the car.

Sitting that long for sure it's going to need a timing belt and water pump.

May be some other issues if the gas has been sitting that long as well.

[Evan12]

youll find that these cars are money pits. i picked up my is for 1800 and have put well more than that back into it. so if your buying it for $1000 chances are you are going to put more money in it. not saying everything is going to fail, but little things willl come up. and those add up. like new hoses, tires, timing belt, leaks. etc

[bmw-tim]

youll find that these cars are money pits. i picked up my is for 1800 and have put well more than that back into it. so if your buying it for $1000 chances are you are going to put more money in it. not saying everything is going to fail, but little things willl come up. and those add up. like new hoses, tires, timing belt, leaks. etc

alot of cars are like that and i do realize that it will need some stuff.

[bmw-tim]

I ran the smog history for you, it hasn't been smogged since 01

STAR SMOG & MUFFLER /
SAN BERNARDINO BMW 3-SERIES 1988 06/12/2001 09:33 a.m. P EF647497C

So it will need a smog and hopefully he non-op'd the car or you'll be looking at some dmv back fees when you go to register the car.

Sitting that long for sure it's going to need a timing belt and water pump.

May be some other issues if the gas has been sitting that long as well.

hmm how were you able to run the smog history on the car didnt you need the vin #? and anyone know a way i can get a free carfax? ha

and i asked them if the car was non-op'd.

vin # on the car is wbaab5409j9808847 i dont know if anyone could help me out with getting history on it or anything.

[bmw-tim]

okay so the cars been sitting for 2 years and it is non op'd. how much we looking at for the dmv stuff and what other problems might it have if it has been sitting for 2 years?

[e30trooper]

okay so the cars been sitting for 2 years and it is non op'd. how much we looking at for the dmv stuff and what other problems might it have if it has been sitting for 2 years?

Smog and current reg. , smog is anywhere at 50-70 , current reg gunna be at least 80, theres the transfer fee thats gunna cost you like 20 bux or so. Thats if its non opp. If its not then your pain for all the years it wasnt paid for.

[bmw-tim]

now they said they could go and take it off non op'd or he said he would go check into it so would that just mean they will pay for all those years it sat and when i go in to register it i just have to pay for the transfer title fee and to register it in my name correct?

[e30trooper]

now they said they could go and take it off non op'd so would that just mean they will pay for all those years it sat and when i go in to register it i just have to pay for the transfer title fee and to register it in my name correct?

car still needs to be smogged regardless. If you get it you can get it taken off non op. What if it was never on non op and you get up with 300 at the dmv , that would suck.

[bmw-tim]

car still needs to be smogged regardless. If you get it you can get it taken off non op. What if it was never on non op and you get up with 300 at the dmv , that would suck.

oh okay so basically if the car is non op'd then when i get it to register it i take it off non op'd and i wont have to pay alot of fees correct? sorry im just trying to fully understand this.

and if the owner says it runs fine and starts up do i have to worry about it sitting for 2 years like about the fuel and stuff what problems could come about?

[karzrtoyz]

Just ran your car info into the California DMV computer- SEE BELOW-

Doesnt look like its on Non OP, you should call the DMV and make sure.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/FeeCalculatorWeb/usedVehicleForm.do

Here's the results:


Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator


Transaction Date: December 15, 2010
Type of Calculation: Used Vehicle Purchase

Vehicle License Number: 2MMM622
Vehicle Identification Number: WBAAB5409J9808847

Type of Vehicle: Automobile
Model Year: 1988
Make of Vehicle: BMW
Motive Power: Gas

Acquired From: Purchase
Acquired/Purchase Date: December 17, 2010
Purchase Price: $750.00

County: Los Angeles
Zip Code: 90017

Registration Period: Apr 18, 2003 - Apr 18, 2011

Current Registration: 31.00
Current California Highway Patrol: 22.00
Current Vehicle License Fee: 40.00
Current County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Fee: 1.00
Current Fingerprint ID Fee: 1.00
Current Auto Theft and/or DUI Crime Deterrence Program: 1.00
Current Air Quality Management District: 6.00
Current South Coast Air Basin: 1.00
Alt Fuel/Tech Reg Fee: 6.00
1st Prior Year Registration: 31.00
1st Prior Year California Highway Patrol: 22.00
1st Prior Year Vehicle License Fee: 23.00
1st Prior Year County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Fee: 1.00
1st Prior Year Fingerprint ID Fee: 1.00
1st Prior Year Auto Theft and/or DUI Crime Deterrence Program: 1.00
1st Prior Year Air Quality Management Dist: 6.00
1st Prior Year South Coast Air Basin: 1.00
2nd Prior Year Registration: 31.00
2nd Prior Year California Highway Patrol: 10.00
2nd Prior Year Vehicle License Fee: 23.00
2nd Prior Year County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Fee: 1.00
2nd Prior Year Fingerprint ID Fee: 1.00
2nd Prior Year Auto Theft and/or DUI Crime Deterrence Program: 1.00
2nd Prior Year Air Quality Management Dist: 6.00
2nd Prior Year South Coast Air Basin: 1.00
Transfer: 15.00
Use/Sales Tax: 73.00
Current Registration Penalty: 30.00
CHP Penalty: 80.00
Current Vehicle License Fee Penalty: 24.00
1st Prior Year Registration Penalty: 50.00
1st Prior Year Vehicle License Fee Penalty: 18.00
2nd Prior Year Registration Penalty: 100.00
2nd Prior Year Vehicle License Fee Penalty: 37.00

Total Registration Fees: $623.00

Total Use/Sales Tax: $73.00

Grand Total Registration Fees: $696.00


See Registration Fees, Special Interest License Plate Fees, and Smog Abatement/High Polluter Fees for additional information.
This is an estimate based on the information provided. Fees may vary depending on the actual vehicle registration. All fees are subject to statutory change.



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