On my way to work today I passed by a euro only car lot that had a 91 M3 for sale.It is Black with silver interior 114k.The interior is a 9 with only minor bolster wear ...no cracks,rips,tears, stains, anywhere.
The body is in great shape also with just one scratch on the rear quater panel.But the wing has visible cracks in the paint.Front spoiler has very minor scrapes.matching vin is on the hood, doors, fenders...indicating they have never been replaced.
Everythin works, ac, cruise, radio, Factory CD changer, etc.
Wheels are straight and glossy with 80% thread on tires.
One thing i did not like was that it had a really cheap but new exhaust that was 2 into 1 small outlet.Factory piping was still there till the cheap exhaust.It also seems to be leaking oil from its oil pan and front crank seal?
I took it for a 15 mile test drive and its such a different beast from my 325is.My modded 325is feels much faster to about 70.But after that the M3 is definetly faster and much more solid.I took it up to 130 without a hint of shimmy or shake.I think the crappy muffler is really holding it back.the car does not smoke on start up or after driving.
The price is only $9500.What areas should I look at.? I plan on keeping the S14 in there for about a year.Till i drop the cammed m50 in the 325is and sell it along with the modded "is" motor.That money will get me an s50 that will go into this M3.PLEASE dont start purists! I have been waiting for 3 years for someone that will finance an M3 and here is my chance.
M3 with s50 power is my dream machine ... a la Alex Mc...though it probably wont be as modded.But that is another 1-2 yrs away.
So back to the question what else should i check? I plan on doing a compression check and dyno before I buy.The owner is ok with this.I should be expecting about 160whp right? maybe a bit less cuz of that exhuast?
Any hints?
Thanks,
JP
The body is in great shape also with just one scratch on the rear quater panel.But the wing has visible cracks in the paint.Front spoiler has very minor scrapes.matching vin is on the hood, doors, fenders...indicating they have never been replaced.
Everythin works, ac, cruise, radio, Factory CD changer, etc.
Wheels are straight and glossy with 80% thread on tires.
One thing i did not like was that it had a really cheap but new exhaust that was 2 into 1 small outlet.Factory piping was still there till the cheap exhaust.It also seems to be leaking oil from its oil pan and front crank seal?
I took it for a 15 mile test drive and its such a different beast from my 325is.My modded 325is feels much faster to about 70.But after that the M3 is definetly faster and much more solid.I took it up to 130 without a hint of shimmy or shake.I think the crappy muffler is really holding it back.the car does not smoke on start up or after driving.
The price is only $9500.What areas should I look at.? I plan on keeping the S14 in there for about a year.Till i drop the cammed m50 in the 325is and sell it along with the modded "is" motor.That money will get me an s50 that will go into this M3.PLEASE dont start purists! I have been waiting for 3 years for someone that will finance an M3 and here is my chance.
M3 with s50 power is my dream machine ... a la Alex Mc...though it probably wont be as modded.But that is another 1-2 yrs away.
So back to the question what else should i check? I plan on doing a compression check and dyno before I buy.The owner is ok with this.I should be expecting about 160whp right? maybe a bit less cuz of that exhuast?
Any hints?
Thanks,
JP
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