Thinking of Purchasing - Have you seen this car? -pics-
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By the time you add wheels and a top to the green one, you'll have another $1000+ in it. If you can't do the top yourself, it'll cost you at least a grand just for that.
Somebody will buy the blue car's wheels (or trade weaves/caps for them) so that's no money. You can Ebay those hideous headlights and buy some stockers for cheap. No cash outlay, and maybe even a little profit.McCain's military draft: Are you willing to bet your life?Comment
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Thoughts: Wheels are Alpina knockoffs, but not Kopis. They may even be genuine with decals missing...I'll leave that to the experts. The headlights are hideous, but an easy fix. The dash is $100 and an afternoon, so don't let that dissuade you. Paint looks good, and it's a rare color. I've never seen a cabrio with a 6 button OBC before, and it looks like it has vinyl sport seats in it, not leather. Is it a 318?
If it has a good top on it, it might be worth it. Seems too steep to me, though. Does it come with stacks of paperwork?
Someone forgot to repack the chute on the green one.I Timothy 2:1-2Comment
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lol 20 hours? it's a 2 hours job to remove and another 2 to install if you want to give yourself enough time .
to the OP - i would go with a two owner car, but either way pay for a PPI if there are no records....Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205
OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827Comment
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PPI = Carfax report? Just found out that the green car has a salvage title, that's out.. Now the two choices are between the blue one, and a 1987 silver/black interior 325i with 122,000 miles.
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PPI = pre purchase inspection, runs about $100 or so.
I hate to say this, but with e30s since they are so cheap, green 2nd owner car COULD be a better car, as it could hold a salvage title because of a minor accident.... just saying.
Either pay a shop to do a PPI or keep looking for a car with a crap load of records/ history and still get a PPI to check it's CURRENT condition.
not saying that PPI will show everything, but it's a good start.Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205
OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827Comment
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The PPI will give you advance notice that some items may be on their way south or are already there. Should help you negotiate the selling price, too.I Timothy 2:1-2Comment
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I'm going for the blue one.. Feels right, I can make it look cleaner without too much trouble.
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I'd take an older 325 over a newer 318. The 4-cylinder is OK, but the 6 is much easier to drive. You can always update the bumpers to the later style.
I'd do a thorough inspection for serious rust if it's a NE car.McCain's military draft: Are you willing to bet your life?Comment
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Gas mileage of the 318 is very tempting as well.. Lair you have both, do you notice a significant difference?
Also look at the rust areas on the trim under the headlights, if it's out of state, and I can't get a rust inspection, I fear what could be going on underneath. The guy seemed honest, but you never know.. I could always chip the blue right?Comment
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The 318 engine likes to be revved, and it can be a PITA to drive around town. The one I had was severely lacking in low-end torque.
The six makes more power down low, and you don't have to zing the engine & row the gearbox to get somewhere in a hurry.
The 318 will get better mileage. The 2.5 sixes I've had got around 24 - 25 mpg combined, while the 318 got around 28 - 30. You could do better or worse depending on your driving style.McCain's military draft: Are you willing to bet your life?Comment
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