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Keg_gt
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:16 am

Hey im loking at getting myself a e30 as ive loved the car from a young age but if any of you can help me by teling me of any common problems and nasties to look out for that would be very helpful. i hope to be getting one soon!! thanks again
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:30 am

Welcome to the zone :wave:

Rust is the main one to look for mate, Other thasn that most prob's can be sorted witht he help of the zone
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:06 pm

Hi and welcome
as above and most will say go for a 6 pot :thumb:
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:34 pm

Yeha 6 pot all the way winkeye
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:54 pm

Welcome and dont worry about getting a four pot nowt wrong with them.....

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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:50 pm

bazman wrote:Welcome and dont worry about getting a four pot nowt wrong with them.....

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especially an m3!!
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:39 pm

Check brake lines if you have a jack and a torch... cost an arm and a leg to get replaced if you arent handy with a spanner!

4 pots are fine for daily driving, they do tick as standard so dont be put off. (if it clatters, run to the hills!)

6 pots do have a lovely purr to them winkeye

Rusty arches are again as standard. central locking is usually intermittent and check for damp carpets at water gets into the boot.
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:53 pm

there's agreat thread called something like buying a 325i sport

While the bits to do with getting a body kit may not always be relevant, it's an excellent thread

Welcome to the zone btw!!!
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:16 pm

Thanks for the help guys this is most appriciated so i gather watch out for the rust and knocks avoid. all of you legends!! :D 8)
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:47 pm

Sorry to double post but if i said a a g reg 320i 95000 miles mot and tax till april in black 4 door would b Ԛ£750 sound resonalble price for then to be asking?
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:49 pm

what goodies does it have, history, how many owners etc
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:29 pm

here is a pic of itImage
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 6:07 pm

That looks pritty cool loving the wheels :D :D
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:12 pm

Keg looks like a nice motor mate, Ur going to be part of the 4 door massive on the zone then winkeye

the rims are nice mate, that side looks straight enough, like i said earlier would need to know more spec on her mate
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Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:31 pm

sounds a very fair price to me, i paid a bit more last week for my 320i SE on a H reg, 78k with FSH though
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Post Tue Oct 17, 2006 12:45 am

all belts were changed in april just gone ,power steering belt,cam belt and fan belt .extras are no stereo but will leave all speakers including bass box and an amp all wired up it has black leather seats also a car computor so you can see temperature outside average speed ect electric windows, wing mirrors,sunroof ,and also centrol locking and alarm doors unlock etc using key fob have plenty of reciepts.

i have recived extra info now yay does this help much?
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Post Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:05 am

Mate the leather worth a couple of 100 alone if in good nick sounds like a good buy mate
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Post Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:23 am

buy it,

like everyone has said, leather will fetch a few hundred as will the wheels as they are fairly rare, plus things like computer etc are worth about 70-80 quid or so, that means that if it turns out to be a turd then you can break it for a profit and go looking for a better car :D
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Post Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:24 am

Well thats grrrrr sold well ill just have to keep an eye out 4 one