Found an e30 but skeptical

[mikkodd]

So ive found a convertible e30 in my area and checked it out in all. The top was in ok condition i believe suspension was installed on it and what not. Anyways i noticed when it was cranked and idling, there was a noise from the engine bay, it was something like a whine. Im scared i like the car but that noise turned me off. Dude is asking 4200 and it has 130000 milles on it HELP ME!!

[ak-]

Loose belts shut up when they start running for a while, lol.
Your description is way too vague for proper insight.

[Holland]

Nah, it's totally cool dude. Coolant keeps the belts lubed and they last longer.





























But srsly. Be more specific.

[mikkodd]

It was a brief inspection im going back tomorrow. Ill try to get a better insight this time sorry im not the most car savy guy.

[dnguyen1963]

Get someone who knows about car to come with you...

[S62]

Get someone who knows about car to come with you...

What this guy said. Don't buy the wrong car, you will soon regret it when you start pouring money into it. Especially if you buy a shitty one (like I did).

[unevolved]

Yep. Either that, or take it to a known, reputable shop.

[lowsodium]

Im sure theres a member here that could come along and help. Whining noises could be a lot of things. Could just be a bearing in the alternator, which is easy to change.

[e30Villain]

Take some pictures of the car/record the whinning

[mikkodd]

Yeah ill try to get that stuff guys

[Vtec?lol]

Where areyou located? I'm in north dallas and know pretty much everything that can go wrong lol.
Let me know and I can swing by. Is it the white vert?

[mikkodd]

No its a black one i found it on cl but dude took off the ad a while ago because he was replacing the oil pan gasket or what not. I still have his number and get updates and what not

[dnguyen1963]

No its a black one i found it on cl but dude took off the ad a while ago because he was replacing the oil pan gasket or what not. I still have his number and get updates and what not

That could be a red flag right there.

[lowsodium]

As long as your willing to learn to wrench on it. Its not that hard to work on and parts are actually pretty cheap. The big thing is a good running engine and transmission. Everything else is pretty easy to work on.

I bought a basket case for $600 that needed the entire suspension rebuilt. I have never done suspension work before. But after reading a few diy's it only took me a couple weekends. I trouble shooted a few other things it needed from these forums, which are a great resource.

[agent]

...after reading a few diy's it only took me a couple weekends. I trouble shooted a few other things it needed from these forums, which are a great resource if you take the time to read and research.

Polished that up a bit.