Thinking about buying a 91 325i convertible, thoughts?

xtac · 03-21-2010, 04:51 PM

130k miles
garage kept, looks really good see pic
auto
$3k

I love the car, just only thing that I am afraid of is it dying on me within a week lol. Car is kbb of 2600, but its really good condition for a 91, anyone own one of these are they reliable? i wouldnt buy it if it was not convert

SantaPimp27 · 03-21-2010, 05:17 PM

If KBB is $2600 then offer him $2200

Never buy a car at KBB value and never ever buy a car over that value lol

Otherwise, go for it. Looks nice

xtac · 03-21-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SantaPimp27

If KBB is $2600 then offer him $2200

Never buy a car at KBB value and never ever buy a car over that value lol

Otherwise, go for it. Looks nice

Yup, definitely, just don't see too many clean 91's ya know?

Just want to make sure there is not a huge known problem, or something specifically i should check for with e30's

CollinsE90 · 03-21-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by xtac

Yup, definitely, just don't see too many clean 91's ya know?

Just want to make sure there is not a huge known problem, or something specifically i should check for with e30's

theres a website thats dedicated to help people who are about to a vert bmw, its a must read before you buy, i just dont remember the site

xtac · 03-21-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

theres a website thats dedicated to help people who are about to a vert bmw, its a must read before you buy, i just dont remember the site

:O must read? any one else know?

xtac · 03-22-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dark335i

ask/search here:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/home.htm
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/index.php

thanks

Spec 1 · 03-22-2010, 05:30 PM

I own a '91. Had it since 85k and running strong at 170k now. Vehicles are known to run 280k+ with little issue. Much more reliable than any of the newer BMWs, but know that on old cars things need to get replaced.

If shocks haven't ever been replaced, do it.
Check HVAC belts.
Check for moisture in passenger footwell.
Gauges work?
Fuel pump should be replaced by 150k
325i's timing belts need change every 60k

blue-coupe · 03-23-2010, 09:50 AM

check the oil gaskets. I tried to buy one of these once and it blew a gasket when it was being delivered.

At the time I thought I was lucky, but the owner ended up donating the car. I should have just offered him $500 and had it fixed.

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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 58 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I own a '91. Had it since 85k and running strong at 170k now. Vehicles are known to run 280k+ with little issue. Much more reliable than any of the newer BMWs, but know that on old cars things need to get replaced. If shocks haven't ever been replaced, do it. Check HVAC belts. Check for moisture in passenger footwell. Gauges work? Fuel pump should be replaced by 150k 325i's timing belts need change every 60k __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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blue-coupe Second Lieutenant 122 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 1999 Z3 Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (0)	check the oil gaskets. I tried to buy one of these once and it blew a gasket when it was being delivered. At the time I thought I was lucky, but the owner ended up donating the car. I should have just offered him $500 and had it fixed.
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