Should I buy?

[elbrack]

depends on why the power steering was cut in the first place...most likely the pump, although if you feel it binding in slight turns the rack may need replacement as well.

Guy said PO before him changed it out because he didn't like PS. He replaced the rack though.

[mkcman17]

depends on why the power steering was cut in the first place...most likely the pump, although if you feel it binding in slight turns the rack may need replacement as well.

[elbrack]

admittedly, late 318s seem to be selling for nuts money these days. it's a good deal under $3500; a fair price at $4-5k

That makes me feel better. Yea...I agree though. It's hard to find one period that isn't pretty worn out, much less one that has extensive records and is for the most part stock still.

How difficult is it to add back in power steering?

[mkcman17]

Sigh....he definitely won't take that little for it. Won't go under 4000 for sure. Was asking $5500.

admittedly, late 318s seem to be selling for nuts money these days. it's a good deal under $3500; a fair price at $4-5k

[Dj Buttchug]

yea but the owner wants 5.5. Its probably worth it but it better pass smog for that price. Assuming the guy will take 4 is a not realistic.

He wants 5.5 chances are he will get it.

[elbrack]

i always assume an e30 will fail smog. looks like a decent deal in the <$3500 range

Sigh....he definitely won't take that little for it. Won't go under 4000 for sure. Was asking $5500.

[mkcman17]

i always assume an e30 will fail smog. looks like a decent deal in the <$3500 range

[elbrack]

Found another 1991 318is to replace my wrecked one.

Runs strong, sounds good. Looks good too. White. 210k odo still works.

Really minor surface rust is the big cosmetic flaw I see.

Issues that I found, brake sensor not attached(cheap fix)

A/C isn't working....looks like A/C clutch.

SRS light is blinking. (Will remove airbag if I get it and replace with Mtech wheel anyways)

No Power Steering. Shifting is perfect, idle is great. The interior looks excellent for the most part. One concern I have is the ability for it to pass smog in CA. Has aftermarket exhaust and is registered out of state.

There's also a very very small crack in front bumper. I almost missed it.

Other than that it looks like a solid car.

I was thinking of burning my insurance settlement to pick this one up. Has an armrest too :-D and lots of maintenance records.