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    purchasing a 318is, what to expect?

    Heading up to norcal to purchase a 91 318is.

    Only service records I have are new cat.s Car passed smog easily.

    Paint is fading but intr. is clean and the engine bay is rather clean for 187k




    I head up from socal in a week. What should I ask the owner/look for? What price range would be good for this?

    Thanks! Looking forward to a nice e30 DD
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    expect lots of smiles and giddy laughter while driving it.

    But seriously. If it is truly clean and running well I would say top dollar $3000 would not be outrageous for that car. Obviously try and get for as cheap as possible but $2000-$2500 would be a decent deal IMO.
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      #3
      Originally posted by willworkfore30s View Post
      expect lots of smiles and giddy laughter while driving it.

      But seriously. If it is truly clean and running well I would say top dollar $3000 would not be outrageous for that car. Obviously try and get for as cheap as possible but $2000-$2500 would be a decent deal IMO.
      Even with 187k and fading paint?

      Car has no body damage and no signs of it (paint is faded all around lol) so that, the engine bay, and interior are still positive. I did notice the antenna did not work, and the passenger window switch appeared to be out.
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      Current:
      2002 M3 Imola

      Past:
      1992 528i Brillant Rot
      2003 330i Titanium Silver
      1997 M3 Alpine White
      2000 M5 Avus blue
      2003 M3 StahlGrau
      1991 318is BrillantRot
      1996 M3 Techno Violet
      1998 M3 Arctic Silver
      2002 M3 Topaz Blue

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        #4
        ^ This. 2200 is a great starting point. Maintenance is really important on these cars ... check to see if the cooling and timing systems have been updated at all. If it wasnt then it can be a significant first expense.

        Also: www.m42club.com has a lot of great reference specific to this car. You'll want to do the mess under the intake too if this car has not been owned by an enthusiast.

        G.
        Parts Collector and Former Houndstooth interior junkie.

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          #5
          hit me back if you have questions ... I bought my 318is for 1500. It had similar miles and some cosmetic issues. A clean 318is with no issues can easily fetch 4 - 5k depending on it's location.
          Parts Collector and Former Houndstooth interior junkie.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Gerta View Post
            hit me back if you have questions ... I bought my 318is for 1500. It had similar miles and some cosmetic issues. A clean 318is with no issues can easily fetch 4 - 5k depending on it's location.
            Thanks, sent a PM.

            Id like to DD as my e46 is more of a money pit love affair than a DD :(

            Although if I could flip it down the road that's a plus.
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            Current:
            2002 M3 Imola

            Past:
            1992 528i Brillant Rot
            2003 330i Titanium Silver
            1997 M3 Alpine White
            2000 M5 Avus blue
            2003 M3 StahlGrau
            1991 318is BrillantRot
            1996 M3 Techno Violet
            1998 M3 Arctic Silver
            2002 M3 Topaz Blue

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