Newbie Question

[matterhorn]

Hey guys and gals, I've been trying to pick up an e30 locally for a while now.. As we all know they're getting hard to find. I came across this ad on CL and wanted your opinion. Is this a good deal? Thanks for the help and sorry if this isn't the right place for this thread.

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2823326286.html

[e30 gangsta]

If it is actually rebuilt correctly, and they have receipts for the work done along with the motor checking out ( comp test, leak down test etc. ) Then id buy it. Id offer a bit lower if I were you though.

[bowtie2bimmer]

looks to be straight. make sure the odo works because if it doesnt then you know its got more miles. As long as they have receipts/records, go for it. But haggle

[Farwest92]

Haggling is the preferred method but nothing talks likes cash in hand, by that I mean a fist full of benjamins waving in the wind. This can bring the price into the ballpark. Be a Boyscout, be prepared.

[devon.818]

its a sedan, less desirable. its a 318, less desirable-to some.
airbag car, again another hiccup.

very clean interior, outside too.

meh, try really hard not to pay over 3100.

[matterhorn]

A stupid question, but I think I read somewhere that for 1991 model year the 318i in the US gets the same engine (M42 ) as the 318is? Is that true?

[bowtie2bimmer]

90-91 318's whether i, is, or ic all shareb the same engine. Its the early model 84-85 that had the m10

[bowtie2bimmer]

http://e30world.com/specifications/BMW-E30-specs-table

I have this bookmarked for reference

[Threehz]

Sounds a nice car low mileage, if rebuild is proper then that is great, looks really clean and well taken care of.

I personally am not a fan because of four doors but I would get it for my girl in a heartbeat.

[matterhorn]

Thanks for your help guys!

[5Toes]

Id buy it if I had the money... in a heartbeat