What do you think i should do?

[abev]

Hi guys newbie here,got the chance to buy a325ia convertible with 147k on the clock , seems fairly sound Ԛ£1500. Would like your opinions what i should look for as far as faults & problems. Im not new to bmws had a few but this is the first e30. currently run a e39.

thanks Andrew

[dippae30]

look in the boot mate for signs of water as this can be a real pain to get rid and causes car cancer - RUST.....

[Jhonno]

1500 could be a bargain...

check for rust, arches, inner arches, sills, battery tray and bulkhead

check for mayo in the oil

electric hood? does it work?

[abev]

No water in boot. manual hood, fogot to say its a 1998 on an f plate.

[Simon13]

manual hood is a massive relief then!

Be checking the engine and bodywork for rust, although i have not seen or heard of many rusty cabs before