Hi guys I am new to the forum and just got my first BMW it is a 1990 325I sedan 5 speed. After selling my 1998 Isuzu trooper I was looking for a fun car to own drive and work on. After much looking I found my BMW. I drove 2 hrs to go look at it They originally wanted 1800 for the car and wanted to charge me a 400 dollar processing fee. After looking at the car it was a lot rougher then the pictures showed. The paint it gone it needs seats a dash. The engine runs strong and trans needs the shifter rebuilt.
That is before I drove it. After looking I found a few rust spots. One in the front fender a small one in the rear quarter on the passenger side. On the drivers side their is a fist sized hold in the rear quarter and two holes in the wheel arch. So I take her for a test drive the M20 runs great it shifts smooth. I try and find a open spot in the DC traffic to get on it to make sure it dose not fall apart at the top of the RPM rage. To my surprise it barks second gear I am amazed at the power a 205,000 mile M20 still has.
I go back to the stealer ship and talk with my wife and she asked what I think I tell her I am in love with the car. The only thing she says is it cost to much for the condition of the car. I am in totally agree with her. I talk to the dealer and they will not come down on the price but they will wave the 400 dollar processing fee. Still too much I under bid them 800 for the car and the owner laughs at me. So I thank him for his time and leave as I am putting my kids in their car seats the guys who was helping me says the owner will sell it for1200 out the door. I just take one look at my wife and she says OK. After I pay them and we leave on the drive home every thing works and no problems.
The best part about this car and the main reason I bought it was the car came with a nearly crack free dash in the back seat. And in the trunk it had two boxes of brand new parts from Bava auto. Bilstein HD shocks, Cross drilled rotors and 4k mile used steering rack. All the small parts to install the shocks. And after cleaning out the trunk I find the previous owners Phone number and I give him a call. He tells me all the used parts came off a used E30 but they all have about 4k on them. He just did a full tune up and timing belt and water pump. So I think I made out like a bandit. The only real bad things that need to be taken care for is the front suspension I have a full rebuild kit for it and lowering springs. I will be documenting the rebuild in the coming weeks. Here are a few pics Don't mind my wife VW in the back ground...
I apologize for my treble grammar and bad story telling....
That is before I drove it. After looking I found a few rust spots. One in the front fender a small one in the rear quarter on the passenger side. On the drivers side their is a fist sized hold in the rear quarter and two holes in the wheel arch. So I take her for a test drive the M20 runs great it shifts smooth. I try and find a open spot in the DC traffic to get on it to make sure it dose not fall apart at the top of the RPM rage. To my surprise it barks second gear I am amazed at the power a 205,000 mile M20 still has.
I go back to the stealer ship and talk with my wife and she asked what I think I tell her I am in love with the car. The only thing she says is it cost to much for the condition of the car. I am in totally agree with her. I talk to the dealer and they will not come down on the price but they will wave the 400 dollar processing fee. Still too much I under bid them 800 for the car and the owner laughs at me. So I thank him for his time and leave as I am putting my kids in their car seats the guys who was helping me says the owner will sell it for1200 out the door. I just take one look at my wife and she says OK. After I pay them and we leave on the drive home every thing works and no problems.
The best part about this car and the main reason I bought it was the car came with a nearly crack free dash in the back seat. And in the trunk it had two boxes of brand new parts from Bava auto. Bilstein HD shocks, Cross drilled rotors and 4k mile used steering rack. All the small parts to install the shocks. And after cleaning out the trunk I find the previous owners Phone number and I give him a call. He tells me all the used parts came off a used E30 but they all have about 4k on them. He just did a full tune up and timing belt and water pump. So I think I made out like a bandit. The only real bad things that need to be taken care for is the front suspension I have a full rebuild kit for it and lowering springs. I will be documenting the rebuild in the coming weeks. Here are a few pics Don't mind my wife VW in the back ground...
I apologize for my treble grammar and bad story telling....
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