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    Tell me what I left out of this "Buyer's Checklist"

    I'm composing a BMW E30 "Buyer's Checklist" for submission as a tech article. Here's what I have thus far:
    BMW E30 Checklist
    VIN: _________________________________
    Owner:__________________________
    Owner since:

    BRAKES: Check pads, percent lining left front/rear
    SHOCKS: check action and for leaks
    EXHAUST: Check for leaks
    U-JOINTS: Check for looseness
    TIRES: Check condition
    ALIGNMENT EVALUATION BASED ON TIRE WEAR
    FRONT END & STEERING: check for looseness
    HAND BRAKE: check operation
    TRANSMISSION: check fluid level, leaks
    DIFFERENTIAL: check fluid level, leaks
    CHECK BATTERY
    CHECK COOLANT
    CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
    CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
    CHECK ALL LIGHTS: headlights, taillights, stop lights, turn signals, back up lights, clearance lights, dome lights
    MAINTENANCE:
    • If M42 318i look for profile gasket leakage/replacement
    • If M20 325e/i check last timing belt replacement

    MECHANICAL
    CHECK OPERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
    • Horn
    • Wipers, all speeds
    • Heater operation- fan & temp control
    • Radio, antenna, speakers
    • Cigarette lighter
    • Rear de-fog
    • Dash lights
    • Seat adjustments (all seats)
    • Brakes – pedal, motor cylinder and calipers
    • Clutch, transmission
    • Wheel balance
    • All windows work properly
    • All doors open & close well, locks work
    • Trunk & hood, trunk locks
    • Seat belts
    • Jack & tire changing tools
    • Check bumpers
    Factory Options:







    Interior Condition:




    All OBC functions work:
    What did I leave out?

    TIA

    -Kris
    My mountains are better than yours.

    #2
    Originally posted by Gruelius
    and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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      #3
      Originally posted by kencopperwheat
      http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e30/buying/e30_buyers_guide.html
      God damnit. :evil:

      Lock it up.
      My mountains are better than yours.

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