Can't Wait!

Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:12 pm

Hi everyone! Introduced myself the other day in the newbie zone as a potential owner and that is still very much the case! However im finding it Painful scanning car websites trying to find a 325 mtec 2 ! almost to the point where im considering purchasing one from ireland! (im based in lincolnshire) How do i resist the urge!

Spotted This little number: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... iment=true

A Little Out of my budget and doesent have the black leather i want! But i still find myself drawn to it!

Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:35 pm

If black leather is your thing you could easily pick up a set for a couple of hundred and then get your money back selling the grey seats.

Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:39 pm

I don't know your knowledge of these beasts so id recommend you take someone who knows where to look for the usual rotten parts!

Dont know if i would want to travel to Ireland to potentially be disappointed with a rotter lol

good luck with buying a decent one!

Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:02 pm

Trying to avoid travelling too far if possible as i'd be bitterly disappointed if i turned up to a rotter, but also willing to travel for the right car! I've Read through the article about what to look out for and where to look for rust so im hoping that will stand my in good stead! Another ive spotted is this: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... iment=true

Cant Help but feel its slightly over priced?

Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:10 pm

£5250 and no mot ...gotta love a paddy

Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:10 pm

The Irish one appears to have a very low (500 rpm) idle - they normally idle at around 700rpm.

Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:13 pm

Cloggy Saint wrote:If black leather is your thing you could easily pick up a set for a couple of hundred and then get your money back selling the grey seats.

Good luck with that!

Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:14 pm

Speedtouch wrote:The Irish one appears to have a very low (500 rpm) idle - they normally idle at around 700rpm.

has he removed the oil filler cap

Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:22 pm

Jack1694 wrote:Trying to avoid travelling too far if possible as i'd be bitterly disappointed if i turned up to a rotter, but also willing to travel for the right car! I've Read through the article about what to look out for and where to look for rust so im hoping that will stand my in good stead! Another ive spotted is this: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... iment=true

Cant Help but feel its slightly over priced?

Yea ive done a bit of travelling to get a good deal so theres nothing wrong with it providing you find what your looking for!

And dont be afraid to pull back the boot carpet for a better look, and take a torch and give the arches a propa going over!
Last thing you want to do is buy a "minter" then realise its a bad apple when its too late!

Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:14 am

Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:51 am

If he really wants to sell this it should come with an mot even if you don't buy it!After all £5250 is a lot of money for a sitter.Good luck.

Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:46 am

If you don't go, you don't know.

To avoid time wasting ask for detailed pictures before deciding to set out.

Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:26 pm

bab-91 wrote:

Hahah. The 2nd silver one was discussed on the forum only the other day. Nothing bad was said about, it so that might be a better bet to have a look at.

Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:01 pm

Like fastroad said, get some detailed pics, if someone wants that sort of money they should be prepared to remove any bit of trim, carpet or inside arch liner and take a pic. Just ask, if refused then you probably saved yourself a journey.

Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:06 pm

bss325i wrote:
Cloggy Saint wrote:If black leather is your thing you could easily pick up a set for a couple of hundred and then get your money back selling the grey seats.
Good luck with that!

Which part, picking up a black set for a couple of hundred or flogging the grey?

Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:13 pm

bss325i wrote:
Cloggy Saint wrote:If black leather is your thing you could easily pick up a set for a couple of hundred and then get your money back selling the grey seats.
Good luck with that!

+1. By the end of 2014 you'll be paying a monkey for a good cloth set.

Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:21 pm

Gert_8 wrote:
bab-91 wrote:
Hahah. The 2nd silver one was discussed on the forum only the other day. Nothing bad was said about, it so that might be a better bet to have a look at.

A smiley says a thousand words, strange it hasn't been advertised on NI-BMW, RMS or Autotrader NI.

You don't poop on your own door step.. eh?

It could be fine but the advertisement doesn't reassure me!