Would you buy it?

[Torston]

Wait until fall. I find guys tend to list stuff before winter because they don't want to pay for storage.

[spidermanning]

Need help deciding on 2 cars.

I have the one above, low miles with all maintenance done (timing belt, brakes, ac charge, water pump) in the last 5,000. But it's a auto and a 320i.

The other is a 325i manual with a lsd, about 40,000 miles more, but has been sitting for 5 years mostly, unclear on maintenance but I'm trying to find out, no A/c, and I'd have to drive it 12 hours to get it home.

First in line on both but have to decide soon, both are in equally good shape (exterior, interior) both are the same price.

[Stanley Rockafella]

PM'd OP

[Rsully70sev]

Lol you listened to some noob call it a project car. For all you know that dude was a master mechanic who swapped it. The m52 is a great motor and a great swap into e30s. You should be more inquisitive and not take advice at face value.

As for your "why so cheap" car maybe the guy doesn't know what he has? Maybe he wants a quick sale? Maybe it's because it's an early model with diving boards? Maybe because it's bronzit and needs a respray? Who knows. Ask questions.

You shouldn't feel more comfortable paying more money (E30 tax) assuming "just because it's more expensive it must be in better condition."

GL

[parkerbink]

No i did not. I've been scared away from taking someones project car and making it my daily. I think i'm going to try and find one as stock as possible. But it looks like his ad is still up:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/l...ationFlag=true

I've been talking with the owner of a pretty clean 320I. Any advice on a 320i? I don't know much about it, engine sounds slower without gaining better mileage which isn't wonderful, it's an auto which is also not wonderful, but it is a 4 door and it looks very clean with low km's:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/c...ationFlag=true

Super low miles.

It's odd seeing the battery up front and not a Cabrio.

[SkiFree]

I've been talking with the owner of a pretty clean 320I. Any advice on a 320i? I don't know much about it, engine sounds slower without gaining better mileage which isn't wonderful, it's an auto which is also not wonderful, but it is a 4 door and it looks very clean with low km's:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/c...ationFlag=true

It's slow but....

-Well-off owner's summer car.
-Documented maintenance (not cheap)
-Cosmoline still on valve cover
-Not hooned

That sure checks a lot of boxes.

[spidermanning]

No i did not. I've been scared away from taking someones project car and making it my daily. I think i'm going to try and find one as stock as possible. But it looks like his ad is still up:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/l...ationFlag=true

I've been talking with the owner of a pretty clean 320I. Any advice on a 320i? I don't know much about it, engine sounds slower without gaining better mileage which isn't wonderful, it's an auto which is also not wonderful, but it is a 4 door and it looks very clean with low km's:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/c...ationFlag=true

[Mustachio]

Did you end up buying the first choice on your list? Wondering because it's already unavailable.

[spidermanning]

My E30 search continues!

I really wasn't prepared for how difficult it can be to source one of these. But I guess at this price point it is a mixed bag when it comes to the people selling them. Anyways thanks Torston for the link to the car in Prince George. You have to wonder why is it so cheap?!? they should be able to get 3 times that easily from what i've seen so far. Here is my current list of cars to mull over, if any one has any advice or just their opinion i'd love to hear it!


A four door with a manual is the ideal setup for me, but this has had an engine swap which I am not sure about. Other then coilovers he says it's stock & rust free.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/e...ationFlag=true

A vert with a hardtop in pretty good shape.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/...ationFlag=true

This is the "why so cheap?" one:
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/p...ationFlag=true

It looks like some money has been spent on this one and might be the best condition of the bunch, at least I hope so for $12K
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details....equestSource=b

This one needs some body work, and a third pedal, but looks maintained.

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rch/cto/6175970882.html

Same guy is selling this one and the one above, this is his car and the other one is his sister he says. I thought it had sold but it fell through so it's still here.

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rch/cto/6172666863.html

[agent]

Figured that goes without saying. Replacing the drier is standard operating procedure for any AC repair that involves opening the system.

Perhaps to someone who's done it before and/or does it for a living, though I assume nothing when it comes to dispensing or receiving advice on the forum. ;)

[varg]

I'm told it's a good idea to replace the dryer as well when doing major service.

Figured that goes without saying. Replacing the drier is standard operating procedure for any AC repair that involves opening the system.

[Torston]

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/p...ationFlag=true


Its a fair trek from south Alberta, it has diving boards and maybe the colour isn't the most desirable (lol!), but the price is right.


I've seen it on kijiji before so there may be more there than meets the eye. Caveat Emptor.


With that said, little risk for what it may be.

[agent]

Usually at the most a failed system needs a compressor, a thorough flush and a new expansion valve.

I'm told it's a good idea to replace the dryer as well when doing major service.

[varg]

If your parts prices in Canada are as comparable to mine as your currency is, you could probably replace every part of the AC system for $2,000 provided you do it yourself. It's doubtful this would be necessary unless the PO removed the entire system. Usually at the most a failed system needs a compressor, a thorough flush and a new expansion valve.

[spidermanning]

Quick search brought back this

“Installing a new AC system can run from $2,000 to $5,000, depending on the car and whether or not you’re starting from scratch,”

So not starting from scratch but is $2,000 - $3,000 a good ball park estimate?