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Went to check out and drive this car last night and I need to make a decision.
We'll go over the exterior first...
Rust starting in 2 spots. Front left fender low near the jack point and some around the rear tow hook. I know these are common places for these cars. The rust in these areas is not visibly bubbling but you know it is there. I wonder what it would cost to fix....
No rust in the battery tray.
The paint on the car is near mint. Car has never been in an accident, I could not find a door ding. Just one minor ding on the rear of the trunk lid that could be easily removed with paintless removal.
Moving to the interior...
Crack free dash, comfort seats (leather/pleather in great shape), carpeting clean, non-smoker, right rear power window does not go up or down, power locks work. Seats are kind of gummed up. The drivers and passenger seats do not like to lock into position when you are trying to make adjustments to where you would adjust how far back the seat is leaned. I'm sure it is an easy fix just needs to be cleaned up.
The car felt great mechanically. The previous owner had done some work. He did the timing belt 3k ago, waterpump belts, intake and exhaust gaskets plus the head gasket. (He works at BMW of Nashua)
Car also has new struts and a new wheel bearing in one of the wheels (no idea which one).
Brakes are good, guibo is good.
Engine pulled very good in all 5 gears. It cruised on the highway beautifully and went through the bumpy streets of Manchester without and funny noises. I have to say I fell in love with the way this car drove (first E30 drive).
Engine had a tick at idle, sounded almost like a sewing machine. You could not hear it inside the car when driving. the owner tells me that the longtime BMW techs at his dealership say this is completely normal. Is this correct?
So the owner says he will go to $2,500. What do you think... deal, no deal?
Went to check out and drive this car last night and I need to make a decision.
We'll go over the exterior first...
Rust starting in 2 spots. Front left fender low near the jack point and some around the rear tow hook. I know these are common places for these cars. The rust in these areas is not visibly bubbling but you know it is there. I wonder what it would cost to fix....
No rust in the battery tray.
The paint on the car is near mint. Car has never been in an accident, I could not find a door ding. Just one minor ding on the rear of the trunk lid that could be easily removed with paintless removal.
Moving to the interior...
Crack free dash, comfort seats (leather/pleather in great shape), carpeting clean, non-smoker, right rear power window does not go up or down, power locks work. Seats are kind of gummed up. The drivers and passenger seats do not like to lock into position when you are trying to make adjustments to where you would adjust how far back the seat is leaned. I'm sure it is an easy fix just needs to be cleaned up.
The car felt great mechanically. The previous owner had done some work. He did the timing belt 3k ago, waterpump belts, intake and exhaust gaskets plus the head gasket. (He works at BMW of Nashua)
Car also has new struts and a new wheel bearing in one of the wheels (no idea which one).
Brakes are good, guibo is good.
Engine pulled very good in all 5 gears. It cruised on the highway beautifully and went through the bumpy streets of Manchester without and funny noises. I have to say I fell in love with the way this car drove (first E30 drive).
Engine had a tick at idle, sounded almost like a sewing machine. You could not hear it inside the car when driving. the owner tells me that the longtime BMW techs at his dealership say this is completely normal. Is this correct?
So the owner says he will go to $2,500. What do you think... deal, no deal?
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