What do I do? 325i knackered..

[bennyp]

hello all,

my 89' 325i SE has now got a cracked head and/or head gasket.

I have neither the time or the effort to mend it as im moving away. The question is will i make more money selling as it is or shall i take all the goodies off and ebay them. Its got a sport LSD, nearly new tyres, Scorpian stainless backbox, Full leather ( think its the sports ones with the front seats having only a few horizontal stiches across them? ) and a few other bits.

What do I do? Help!

[Bob_S]

if you want it gone cause your moving sell the car you should get a decent amount for it

[bennyp]

what should i look for? Ԛ£'s wise?

[orangecurry]

what is the bodywork like? - this will dictate the price (and to a lesser extent so will the mileage); mechanicals are much less of an issue

[bennyp]

the body is not bad. small area of rust on nearside rear arch by the sill and small area on roof ( just bubling ) next to sunroof, other than that none. there are a few small probs like the sunroof motor packed up but is all in good nick. mileage is 138 000,

i paid Ԛ£1600 for it 4 or 5 months ago........ spent loads on it after that, like k&n filter, new fuel pressure regulator etc etc...

[Fushion_Julz]

2dr or 4dr?

[bennyp]

black, 2dr.

wheels are in need of TOTAL refurb but i got new tyres fitted (only kumho jobbies ) about 2000 miles ago, that was Ԛ£200

[orangecurry]

I can just see all the different opinions you'll get on this one...

IMHO you would get more money when all is done if you replace the head/gasket, and sell the car as a useable object..... but it depends how cheaply you can get the work done

LSD plus interior plus filter plus? will only get you what 500GBP max?

get a quote for the work on the car, then you have a better basis on which to make your decision (try and find a head yourself - Ebay or here)

[keith52]

Got a good 325 head Ԛ£100 or how much for the car ?

[bennyp]

come and have a look at the car, i dunno Ԛ£800???

i have no idea......

[keith52]

Can do , will make arrangements for this week ?

[bennyp]

im about every night and this weekend,

there are odds and sods wrong with it but it was a cracker until last week...... ill take some photos tonight and email them too you. pm me your email address?

the main prob is mot runs out soon if i remember and i sent the tax back yesterday!!!!! aaargh!!!!!!

[keith52]

Cheers , my email is keithwoods52@hotmail.co.uk ,pics would be helpful ,not that far to travel

[sporty325]

hello all,

my 89' 325i SE has now got a cracked head and/or head gasket.

I have neither the time or the effort to mend it as im moving away. The question is will i make more money selling as it is or shall i take all the goodies off and ebay them. Its got a sport LSD, nearly new tyres, Scorpian stainless backbox, Full leather ( think its the sports ones with the front seats having only a few horizontal stiches across them? ) and a few other bits.

What do I do? Help!

Did you end up selling? When are you moving away?