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**mzbmw325i** · 07-14-2007, 08:30 PM

ok, here is the deal, 1st i don't know if this is the right thread place to post it but wanted your general opinion and fast.

i came onto this 325is 1988, it has about 130k miles, no rust, clean title, red in color, auto, yeah, i am a sludge box fanatic

the interior is i say good and so the outside, it does have its little dings for the year. the guy is asking for 2,500. do u think this is a reasonable price? input please

**c1apton** · 07-15-2007, 05:25 AM

Does it have maintenance records & receipts? How's it run & drive? Any vibrations ? Any leaks, smoke when starting, fuel odors? You gave all the "looks" descriptions - but didn't mention any of it's vitals.

**mzbmw325i** · 07-15-2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by c1apton

Does it have maintenance records & receipts? How's it run & drive? Any vibrations ? Any leaks, smoke when starting, fuel odors? You gave all the "looks" descriptions - but didn't mention any of it's vitals.

I have not seen it in person yet, but i will be looking at those things of course, i will test drive it and see how it handles, look for leaks, check hoses, etc.

if mentioned things are ok where would u price it c1apton?

cheers

**c1apton** · 07-15-2007, 11:48 AM

price is reasonable, but still try to negotiate him down if possible. "Horse trading is still horse trading"

nick_318is · 07-15-2007, 12:34 PM

Yea I would always try to knock it down, but if its well taken care of 2500 doesn't sound too bad.

**mzbmw325i** · 07-15-2007, 07:30 PM

UPDATE...well i went saw the car, drove it and i pulled the trigger, some pics below..i hope it lasts a while..

the guy had done some work on it in April, water pump, all cooling/heating hoses, driveshaft, right front control arm, he gave me the records & receipts. i am planning to change the engine, tranny and differential fluids for now.

http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w...=BMWpics-8.jpg

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**c1apton** · 07-15-2007, 07:36 PM

congrats... nice looking ride & money well spent.

**Dr1ve4fun** · 07-15-2007, 08:24 PM

That's a nice looking e30

. I would say take that bra off because I hate them, but I guess it's better then a whole bunch of chips in the paint.

nick_318is · 07-15-2007, 08:34 PM

Is that Brillant or Henna red or one of the others. Looks pretty nice, im not a Diving Board fan, but nice purchase. Any plans for it?

**mzbmw325i** · 07-15-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nick_318is

Is that Brillant or Henna red or one of the others. Looks pretty nice, im not a Diving Board fan, but nice purchase. Any plans for it?

Where can i find the color paint label on the car, by the production label or it is on a special place?

" Diving Board " what are u refering to?

i am planning to keep it as it is for now, i want the purchase to sink in first

later maybe i am planning to change the rims to 16" of something...any recommendations?

**mzbmw325i** · 07-15-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by drtye30

That's a nice looking e30

. I would say take that bra off because I hate them, but I guess it's better then a whole bunch of chips in the paint.

i think i am keeping the bra for now, i can see what chips have done to my other E30's hood

**CroCop>** · 07-15-2007, 09:41 PM

that is a great looking BMW im facinated with the e30s I just last week saw the first of the m3's ever made what a nice car I want one. for what your paying, it seems to be a bargain. nice

witeshark · 07-15-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mzbmw325i

" Diving Board " what are u refering to?

He means the bigger US spec bumpers

nick_318is · 07-15-2007, 09:55 PM

The big metal Bumpers = Diving Boards, in the engine bay on a shock tower it should have the color code but it might not be there still.

**mzbmw325i** · 07-15-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nick_318is

The big metal Bumpers = Diving Boards, in the engine bay on a shock tower it should have the color code but it might not be there still.

ok, i get it now..metal Bumpers..yes at first i was turned off as well, but for some reason that car pulled me, i think it was the red color

i will check on that, i would like to know what that color is called as well, if the label is not there can the dealership give me that info by the vin#?