318is with 180,000 miles?

[nickmp0wer]

would it be wise to buy a 318is with 180,000 miles? I am thinking about getting it until i can find a better one. The lady wants 2800 for it but shes willing to go lower, what do u think?

[1985bmw325e]

180k on that e30 is not bad at all. but there are many other factors that should affect ur decision (rust, car body condition, a properly maintained engine, interior, etc). i'd say try and lowball the lady for 2k

[Pedro]

see if you can bang her to lower the price below 2k

[///M42 sport]

I bought mine at 180k too. so far no problems at 230K (with new timing chain)

low ball her by saying that the timing chain has to be changed every 60-100k or else your looking at a new engine. usually a $600 job

Also see if the profile gasket has been done.

[nickmp0wer]

its a chick, do u expect her to know what a profile gasket is? when should the timing chain really be changed? not a do it your self i take it?

[///M42 sport]

thats more of a bargaining advantage you have. the timing chain has to be changed from 60-100k. Its fairly complicated.

profile gasket is VERY IMPORTANT TOO.

If everything else is mint, but no service history, I would offer $2500. 318is owners usually know what they have, but you might get lucky and be able to lowball them.

[nickmp0wer]

i would think the profile gasket would have been done a long time ago


ive had the front engine covers off of my old one how much more is there after that for replacing the chain? im guessing it doesnt have a quick release...

[///M42 sport]

I've done a timing belt change, but not sure about the timing chain. Heard its easier to take the engine out to change the chain.

[nickmp0wer]

fuck

[spud814]

I've done the timing chain on the 318is, not that bad at all. Parts are expensive tho, like 450 for parts, and thats from BMA, but i did change all the belts and water pump and so on since i was taking it apart.

[nickmp0wer]

is there a write up anywhere?

[Wes325]

at what mileage would you say the timing chain and the profile gasket need to be replaced?

[Rob]

info:

http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/318isfaults.html

how to:

http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/318ismaintenance.html

[318daily]

at 180K miles, the profile gasket has most likely been changed as they failed around 30K.

If that 318is is clean, offer her $2200 and work your way up. No more than $2500.

[M42Technik]

at 180K miles, the profile gasket has most likely been changed as they failed around 30K.

If that 318is is clean, offer her $2200 and work your way up. No more than $2500.

I paid $2750 after lowering the price due to shitty brakes, which I had to pay for (new discs, pads all around). But that seems like a great price, mine was a bit more due to the rebuilt head and other replaced parts under the hood.

Go for it.