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320 knowledge needed

Hello,

Many thanks those of you who have helped me with my earlier
questions that compared 320's vs. 318's. My bmw search continues
with me knowing much more than I did a couple of weeks ago.
Having found a couple of really nice examples of 320's, I find that
once again, I need to consult with the wisdom of the list......

1. What exactly was included in the "S" package for '81/'83 320 
models? Is there any way to determine whether or not the 
equipment was truly on the car when built or added by the owner 
to create something like a factory "S" package? What is the value 
of the components that make up the "S" package in dollars? How 
much more would you expect the "S" package add to the average 
cost of a used '81-'83 320?

2. I've had several people warn me off of '79/'80 320's because
of problems with the thermal reactor emission control system
and it's tendency to crack heads. I'm now looking for more 
detail on this factoid; how big of problem was this? Did this
happen to 1 in 10 cars or more like 1 in 100? Other than finding
oil or water in places it shouldn't be, how can I find out if the car
I'm looking at has a problem with this?

Learning fast with your help,
Kirk Buecher
kirkb@domain.elided