hey fellas, im looking into picking up an e30, im just looking for advice about buying one and trying to see what i would be getting into, such as common problems with this generation of bmw. and help will be apriciated, thank you
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Definitely read the technical forums for a good primer. Unless there is proof of doing so recently, you will need to change the timing belt and water pump.
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Try to buy one with service records( rare in my case)
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Hey Drew,
Not sure what your plan is with it, but I would look for a clean body. Most of the mechanical stuff can be sorted out at a fair cost and the scope of the jobs aren't that big. I wouldn't be too scared of high mileage either - so long as you can tell it has been cared for. I bought mine with 252K, however the owner, that owned it since new also handed me a repair/upkeep journal since he bought the car and a receipt for just about everything.
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my plan is basically a DD, but id clean it up if needed. maybe upgrade seats, wheels, suspension, motor work if needed. i just wish i kept my 540i, i assume people have dropped that motor and tranny in earlier 5 series before. so really looking into these is like looking into a VW in which ive had a few before, regarding the timing and waterpump issues.Comment
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Drew I have one FS. It is a 1989 2 door 5 speed. Pm me if you are still looking.
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