I'm reposting this in general because I didn't get much of a response in the pnw section
Yesterday I picked up this 1991 325i convertible near the Canadian border. The entire process was very sketchy but I got it for a great price. the odo is at 184k currently (im not sure if this is correct)
This is what I know as of right now as I have been very busy with school
The good (so far):
-clean body, all body panels look like they are in great shape. So far I only noticed a decent size scratch on the hood. Front fenters look excellent as well as the doors and rear quarter panels.
-m20b25 that hasn't ran in almost a year started up first try when i jumped it
-LSD 25% lockup diff
-Basket weave wheels with good tires
-the top is in great shape, the fabric looks almost new (just dirty on the top) rear window is all intact, just dirty
-Taillights are in excellent condition
-tan door cards look good
-owner said the odo still works
-ansa silverline exhaust??
-has a blind spot mirror :shifty
The bad:
-the radiator is in the trunk because the water pump needs replacement (it came with a new waterpump)
-glove box is falling off and wont open
-dash is cracked in multiple spots but they are not massive cracks
-interior carpet needs a major cleaning
-Passenger window is shattered and the glass is all around the interior
-rear view mirror is sitting in the back seat, not really a big deal haha
-cracks on sealed beam headlights, whatever
-front valence is dented
-rear valence looks slightly funky im assuming from when it was repaired
The ugly:
-salvaged title (passenger side rear)
-tan interior upholstery is beyond trashed, do not want to know what went on in here. Seats are all duct taped up as well as the rear seats
-i did a vin check after I got it and it was at 6 owners all in california, it said the odo has been messed with (between 2007 and 2010 the recorded mileage went from 100k to 146k). I dont see where they tampered with it unless they drove it like 100k (in the time span) miles and rolled it back 54k?
I probably missed a few things about the car but I am trying to figure out what to do with it now. any suggestions
EDIT: I reinstalled the radiator just to run it. Ran it for 20 minutes without overheating issues. Drove in first and reverse and it was smooth.
The pictures (iphone):
the trunk is not all the way closed in this pic:
Yesterday I picked up this 1991 325i convertible near the Canadian border. The entire process was very sketchy but I got it for a great price. the odo is at 184k currently (im not sure if this is correct)
This is what I know as of right now as I have been very busy with school
The good (so far):
-clean body, all body panels look like they are in great shape. So far I only noticed a decent size scratch on the hood. Front fenters look excellent as well as the doors and rear quarter panels.
-m20b25 that hasn't ran in almost a year started up first try when i jumped it
-LSD 25% lockup diff
-Basket weave wheels with good tires
-the top is in great shape, the fabric looks almost new (just dirty on the top) rear window is all intact, just dirty
-Taillights are in excellent condition
-tan door cards look good
-owner said the odo still works
-ansa silverline exhaust??
-has a blind spot mirror :shifty
The bad:
-the radiator is in the trunk because the water pump needs replacement (it came with a new waterpump)
-glove box is falling off and wont open
-dash is cracked in multiple spots but they are not massive cracks
-interior carpet needs a major cleaning
-Passenger window is shattered and the glass is all around the interior
-rear view mirror is sitting in the back seat, not really a big deal haha
-cracks on sealed beam headlights, whatever
-front valence is dented
-rear valence looks slightly funky im assuming from when it was repaired
The ugly:
-salvaged title (passenger side rear)
-tan interior upholstery is beyond trashed, do not want to know what went on in here. Seats are all duct taped up as well as the rear seats
-i did a vin check after I got it and it was at 6 owners all in california, it said the odo has been messed with (between 2007 and 2010 the recorded mileage went from 100k to 146k). I dont see where they tampered with it unless they drove it like 100k (in the time span) miles and rolled it back 54k?
I probably missed a few things about the car but I am trying to figure out what to do with it now. any suggestions
EDIT: I reinstalled the radiator just to run it. Ran it for 20 minutes without overheating issues. Drove in first and reverse and it was smooth.
The pictures (iphone):
the trunk is not all the way closed in this pic:
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