E36 318is 4 door - worth a look?

[Phatz]

Evening all,

I've been offered an E36 318is 4 door in diamond black, 140000 miles with FSH. Just been taxed and MOT'd and it drives very well indeed. Half leather interior and has air con! It's on an R plate.

Now, I've heard that a 4 door 318is is from South Africa and is quite rare. Just wondered what I should be paying for it? General condition is excellent, although there is some tiny rust bubbling on the rear arches (probably down to South African rust proofing. )

Any E36 buffs on here that are in the know?

[darkchild]

Check it thoroughly for rot - these can rust really, really bad.

Is it the standard saloon version or the M-Tech kitted example?

[pacerpete]

These are a decent sh1tter if rust hasn't got hold. If it is tidy with no major issues anything less than a bag is reasonable value.

[Phatz]

Check it thoroughly for rot - these can rust really, really bad.

Is it the standard saloon version or the M-Tech kitted example?

It is just the standard saloon version. Arches have some very minor bubbling but look solid. Any hidden areas I should know about?

[darkchild]

Sills and front wings are hot spots on the ones I've seen. They can also rot badly on the panel between the bootlid and rear bumper. Shame its not the M-Tech one - nice looking car.

[darkchild]

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=153793

[Phatz]

Interesting. Sounds like I need to give it a proper going over to look for rust then.