Is it worth it????

[m32go]

Let me know what you guys think!!!!
Made arrangements to pick up tomorrow!!!

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2230751920.html

[Ryan...]

If all it really needs is the oil pan I would say definitely. I would be kind of leery of buying a car without ever hearing it run or driving it. It may be in need of shocks/bushings etc, but w/o driving it you'll have a hard time determining that.

[MR 325]

Probably needs an oil pump/pickup too since it says the pan is "cracked top to bottom".

[Blackangusinc]

I would be most concerned with the amount of time the engine ran with the oil pickup un submerged. If it was a smallish crack and the oil drained slowly, then you might be okay.

[m32go]

I asked him about the motor and his response was "Yea I think the motor is done!" Not sure if it is seized or if any of the motor is usable.

Paying 1k

[Ryan...]

Depending on the rest of the car, I'd still do it. If everything else is good it'd be the perfect candidate for a 24v swap :)

[m32go]

I have thought about that. Kinda depends on the overall cost of the swap.

I am a newbie when it comes to e30's. I have an E36 M3 and will be using this as a commuter.

My wife is afraid that it will be a motor swap that will never get finished so if there are good pointers out there to do this quick and easy I'm all about hearing them.

Thanks a lot guys and if anyone else has any other thoughts let me know.

[castros]

Sounds like a $500-$800 car too me.

[Ryan...]

Personally, if a clean shell like that popped up around here, I would've picked it up right away for $1k.

[e30rida]

I'll just say that it's getting harder and harder to find good straight shells. I'd bite.