Re: Advice on 1984 325e

[Henri Baccouche <henrib@xxxxxxxxx>]

No..... just the valve guides and seals need to be done. The bottom end  'usually'
will be fine.
At 140k the suspension, the drive train , cooling system , wheel bearings all need
replacement.

That's usually enough to scare off most buyers.......

Henri


"Aceto, Anthony J." wrote:

> Hi Rick,
>
> Me thinks you can do better. Has the timing belt and water pump been done
> recently? It needs one of each every 50,000 miles at maximum. A motor using that
> much oil either has a pretty good leak, has a head gasket issue, or is simply
> worn out.
>
> If you really like the car then try to get a better price.  Otherwise you may
> want to keep looking. Just my humble opinion.
>
> I'm by no means a professional and I recommend seeking others opinions as well.
>
> Good luck,
> Tony
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Birkenstock [mailto:rbirkenstock@domain.elided]
> Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 10:48 AM
> To: bmw-digest@domain.elided
> Subject: Advice on 1984 325e
>
> A friend is looking to sell me his 1984 325e with about 140,000 miles on it for
> $2,000.
>
> He's very open and honest about the problems it has...the biggest of which seems
> to be it's diet for a quart of oil every week or two.  There are plenty of other
> tiny issues - everything from a missing glovebox door, to fussy driver's seat
> belt to a sluggish power window - but otherwise, the car seems reasonably tight
> and strong.  About one year ago, the owner had a slew of "preventative
> maintenance" done to the car - replacing belts, new tires on the front (treads
> don't match rear however), etc.
>
> So, my request is this.  Steer clear of this car or negotiate?  Opinions please.
>
> ps  The car is not intended for serious daily commuting, just to be a "grocery
> getter" and runabout town kind of car.
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Rick
>
> former e36 ///M3 2dr and ///M Roadster owner (now I have none!  :(  )
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