1989 325i 2dr
Metallic black
Auto (non switchable)
85k miles (backed up by mots from 39k)
Non sunroof model,
Beige comfort leather,
Aircon (not working, but converted to latest coolant)
Little service history or receipts
Looking for an estimate to sort :
Cam belt / tensioner / water pump (not changed in 9yrs/10k miles of ownership)
Scuttles corners - see pics - spendy?
Poor job on NSF wing - rust bubbling and the join with sill has been blended over - not very OEM. All arches and rear valance solid. Potential paint mismatch between OSF wing and door
Potentially of most concern was a strange vibration coming from the back end when accelerating from a standstill - disappeared once moving and above say 20-30mph. No strange noises, just a vibration.
Original exhaust, recent subframe and ARB bushes - steering felt very tight.
Fan - replacement resistor pack supplied, only worked on 4th spd
Gearbox - not encountered a non switchable auto, does it drive differently to a switchable auto? Diff ratios? Changed pretty smoothly
Engine temp was solid at half way mark
Car is up for 2800 -
As there is no evidence of any fluid changes or any other work due to 'mates rates' at his local garage whilst in his ownership, this would be my first port of call along with cam belt etc.
Thoughts?
[/b]
