Questions about purchasing a 1988-1991 M3

[Ilias Glavinas <elias@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello everyone,

I am planning to buy an M3 fairly soon. The 1988-1991 restriction is 
because (a)I prefer the older body style, and (b)don't want to buy 
anything older than 1988 or so (the desire for a BMW came because I will 
only drive German, and Porsche's are out --I need a 4-pass. car).

Although I have done quite a bit of automotive work/repairs (I currently 
have a VW Scirocco that I know inside-out) I am pretty much ignorant on 
the quirks of M3s of that era, and would be very likely to be conned by 
sellers. 

I am looking to find out about problems to look for in an M3: mechanical,
electrical, etc., and I am hoping that there already is some sort of FAQ 
about this. Also: peculiarities of the M3 vs. the 325s of that time. 
Generally, any info I can get (maybe there is a website somewhere devoted 
to M3s?). In any case, please excuse my ignorance, as I am almost 
entirely ignorant about BMWs. 

I would appreciate any help that I could get.


Thanks,

Elias

ps: is an asking price of $9990 for a 88 M3, 116K miles, needing tires, 
and in (supposedly) good condition reasonable?

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