Going To Buy A BMW Today...

[Deleted member 37751]

A black 1987 E30 325i Sport cabriolet automatic to be exact...

I've always wanted one of these, is there anything to look out for?

 

[Will]

Rust?

 

[Igurisu]

No idea, but good luck, they are a gorgeous car and I'm jealous

 

[Shude]

A fairly recent episode of topgear explained all you need to know, the lads bought three of them and compared

 

[finisterre]

nice weather

good luck

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[Deleted member 37751]

I've spoken to the seller and he's only done 10k in the car since buying it 7 year ago.

Short tax & test, but it's only done 1k since its last MOT so I don't envisage there being anything major.

 

[d w124]

I always wanted one of those myself but it would have to be a coupe
Good luck mate and let us know how you get on

 

[grober]

Cylinder head + gasket --- Alloy head +cast iron block same prob as the mercs of that age I think. IRRC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M20

 

[finisterre]

I did a search to remind myself which one it is

classic quality fun

E30 325i auto Sport Convertible Alpina's (black) For Sale (1987) on Car And Classic UK

 

[Mozzer]

There's a stick coming out from behind the steering wheel, which activates orange flashing lights on the nearside and offside sides of your car when you intend to turn.

Make sure it hasn't been welded into the central position.

 

[Deleted member 37751]

I did a search to remind myself which one it is

classic quality fun

E30 325i auto Sport Convertible Alpina's (black) For Sale (1987) on Car And Classic UK

This ones costing half of that^^

 

[RichardM]

Must be a good time to pick one up. You could sell it for a profit in the summer.

Post some pics when you get it!

 

[Deleted member 37751]

I told him I'd probably restore it, but he says that there's not much wrong with it, so we shall see.

I'm getting a bit excited now...

 

[Peter DLM]

A BMW? Are you feeling ok? *checks Lee's temperature*

 

[brucemillar]

>>I'm getting a bit excited now...

Woah.. Too much information..

 

[MicB]

My E32 of the same era, 1988 car, was a very strong and reliable car. In the 20yrs. of my ownership I did over 220k miles on top of the 45k miles on the clock when I bought it at 3yrs. old.
Very cost effective motoring in a bigish comfortable car......the E30 325 to my knowledge is of similar quality.

Mic

 

[seven]

Creaking rear bushes i seem to remember from the one i had. Very annoying.

 

[renault12ts]

Top Gear:

Top Gear Season 16 Episode 4 - Car Videos on StreetFire

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

..., is there anything to look out for?

...other signs of madness?


Seriously, great cars. Looking forward to the photos.

 

[Alps]

head gasket and make sure the gears change smoothly, apart from the usual tatty interior, accident damage, and also check chassis number and plate with scrutiny as they were around during the boom time when ringers were around.

check those things and you`ll be fine