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FAQ / REFERENCE => M42 Buyer's Guide => Topic started by: abhishekk89 on April 09, 2012, 01:26:37 PM
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Hi all,
First of all let me tell you that this is a great forum. Lots and lots of information available to old, new and wanna-be buyers.
I'm planning to buy a 1991 BMW 318IS. The present owner says he got the motor redone 5 years ago. Also the clutch is brand new. He confirms that the car runs great and he uses on a daily basis. The only issues he mentioned is a missing muffler and a couple of rust spots. I've asked him to shed more details regarding the state of Transmission and Suspension.
He is quoting a price of $2000.
I wanted your valuable opinion and comments on this. How does the car seem ? Is it worth the buy ? Should I get more information about anything in particular ? Any information is highly appreciated :)
P.S. : This is an online transaction and hence I can not get to drive the car to report as to how it feels.
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Sight unseen buys are always tough, and there's that element of the unknown. If it runs like he says, and needs a muffler, I'd offer $1800.
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A daily driver that is missing a muffler? Sounds kinda suspect if you ask me. If this is your first E30, I would highly recommend buying something you can at least test drive or have a mechanic check out for you.
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Thanks for the replies guys. Highly appreciated. I let the offer pass. Since this is my first E30 I decided to buy something that I can test drive and judge.
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Whew! That's good to hear. With what the seller told you, I agree with Marauder42 and would have passed as well. Be patient and the right one will come up eventually. ;)
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Mine has a hole in the muffler too...and I made an offer on it sight-unseen.
Despite that working out for me, I'm going with the majority opinion here...best to wait for a good one...a lemon you love is difficult, expensive and painful.