should i buy it? (II)

[henxdam]

Here is the ad plus a comment from the previous owner that i know via local forum (he tipped me off on it)

So...
1987 BMW 325is
228k
New Paint
Ireland Engineering Race Springs
Ireland Engineering Motor Mounts
Ireland Engineering Cat back Exhaust
16x8 Sportmax 002's w/ Toyo Proxes 4's
$2500 OBO
"The body work isnt the best and some wetsanding still needs to be done but i dont have the time to do it since i am living out of state now.
overall i would give the exterior an 8.5 out of 10 once the wetsanding is done and some little things are taken care of it will be a 10/10
interior has seen better days. drivers seat is obviously torn. the passenger seat isnt too bad. the backseat looks perfect.
the motor has also seen better days. now that it is colder it takes about 3 times to start it, but it started perfectly in the summer or after it has been running already. there is a small leak in the fuel return line so after you shut the car off it will leak a little gas onto the ground. there is a leak in the powersteering, i believe in the bottom or near the reservoir. I temporarily disabled the powersteering because it would go through a quart a day and i didnt have time to find the leak and fix it, i personally prefer the car without the power steering. its more responsive to how i like to drive now."



and this is what the owner before him had to say "The main thing about the engine is that the head needs to be rebuilt. When I sold the car, it would either burn about a quart and a half or no oil between gas stops. Never inbetween, just one or the other. It was really weird.
(probably the best option would be to get a low-mileage engine and swap that in)
The reason it "doesn't start sometimes" is that the spark plugs are dirty. Burning that much oil the plugs need to be cleaned regularly. If you don't do that it will have trouble starting sometimes.
The only other thing that I know of is that the last time I saw the car it was dripping gasoline. I pointed it out to him and he said "yeah, I need to fix that" as if a gas leak wasn't a big deal."











verdict / how much would you pay?

[E30Driv3R]

~ 2k

It just sounds like it has alot of little problems ti looks pretty clean tho

[JasonC]

$1200-$1400

[Raxe]

Ouch, that is some seriously bad wheel fitment.

[fmxomar]

i think his wheel fitment look better than the ones in your sig :-P

[VacMan]

I believe that guy is on the forum here somewhere. I remember that car.

[ethree]

I'm with Jason $1200.
Thats a lot of oil to burn between fillups. I'm not one that would pay a lot of money for a modded car, I think it drastically lowers the value for a variety of reasons but thats just me.

[henxdam]

I believe that guy is on the forum here somewhere. I remember that car.

yup his name was ewaustin. he is in my local autox chapter and he sold it to this guy. and now he gave me the heads up now that its for sale to bring it back to the club haha

[Court M3]

1200 as mentioned too many little problems

[OrganicMechanic]

if your family won`t freeze or starve.....

BUY IT>>

I would say he is right about the head and the problem starting. For a 8.5 car you could do worse. Offer half his asking with cash in hand.

[Erik j]

Where is the car at?? Give me a call and we can go look at it. I can give you some pointers on what to look for, plus then you can try my e30 out to see how you like the cars. 651-792-5641

[z31maniac]

$3.50

I would never buy a car with that many problems, but thats me.

[mattdk318i]

$3.50

I would never buy a car with that many problems, but thats me.

+1 Ive bought enough e30s to know, Buying one with that many problems is asking for trouble. Esp since another cleaner E30 is always around the corner.
Add up all the "good"(Aftermarket parts) and the "bad"(Repair cost).

* most of all, Dont rush into a buy because you are desperate for a E30. And for Christ's sake, Its bronzit and has sportmaxx's!!!!

[chrisesteschiro]

Is that engine out of an E? Look at the coolant expansion tank

[delatlanta1281]

Is that engine out of an E? Look at the coolant expansion tank

Seriously? You're joking...... right?
I guess mine is an eta as well.


FYI The older m20s had a different expansion tank, and yes it was on the other side. It doesn't matter what type of m20 it was, bmw used the same tank until 88 I believe.

I wouldn't pay more than 1400, If it needs a new engine I would use that in the negotiation. You are looking at 2k to installit (as far as he is concerned, and that car is NOT worth 4500 with a new motor. Maybe 3400 though.
Oh and it's bronzite.