Re: Wanted E30 Purchasing Advice

["Jeff Lloyd" <jslz3@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

very simple,

first check the placard under the hood, it should show the model make and 
type.

next A IS, or ES for that matter will have a limited slip diff,
jack up the rear and turn one wheel, if both turn the same way, your golden, 
if they turn oppisite your not.


A Sport series should have all the options, a small rear spoiler, and a deep 
front spoiler,  keep in mind when you order a bmw, ANY option CAN be 
deleted, so if you find a REAL IS without all the mandatory options you 
might have a special order

Jeff




>From: rema@domain.elided
>To: bmw-digest@domain.elided
>Subject: Wanted E30 Purchasing Advice
>Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 21:33:06 -0700
>
>Hi
>
>I am now actively looking for my first BMW. I am looking for a 89 or 90 
>325iS.
>I would like to know if there is a conclusive method to determine if a 325
>is in fact an iS. I looked at one "325iS", but it had no power options,
>cloth seats, no rear spoiler and a very shallow front spoiler and no OBC.
>The wheels were not the  star or crossed wheels. Are there any codes in the
>VIN relating to a 325iS? Or should I just be looking for the things that
>were missing on the car I looked at?
>
>If I do find a true 325iS what things should I look out for specifically? I
>have been reading this list for a few weeks and realize the timing chain is
>something that should have been replaced at regular intervals. Are there
>any other things to look out for?
>
>Thanks in advance for your help.
>
>Randy,
>
>Future 325is owner
>Randy, Elaine, Melanie and Andrea
>rema@domain.elided
>
>


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