E30stz

The car I'm looking at buying has a leak in the radiator. This problems all fine and dandy I know it could be worse than just a leak but anyway my main question is related to whether or not this could affect engine temperature. With BMW's I've general found the needle sticks straight up and down on the temperature gauge with all of them. But this car seems to always be stuck at the 12:30 - 1pm position. On the other hand it could just be a dodgy thermostat. Beforehand I plan on getting a pre-purchase inspection done @ Team McMillan where the car is serviced already. Do you think they'd be keen to tell me more - gonna ring and try tomorrow anyway. I've got the numberplate and the owner says I'm welcome to ring them and find out more about the car. Part of the conditions I'm going to put on my offer is that the cars in good working condition with no repairs needed. Cheers E30stz.

starting to sound like a deal - costing up the insurance and about to make an offer on the car.

Sadida can you please post some pictures of your M325.

I've got my master plan ... have you ?

All BMW's are RWD !

if you do do it you must keep the 318 badge on it. That'd be wicked

dunno if thats any help - > http://www.modifymycar.com/fitment/bmw.html says small - > PCD 5x120 at the top of E36 section.

welcome to the forums Colin

a more direct link would be here/ Try be a bit more descriptive. 15" w/ Dunlop 205/60R 15`s with 90% tread

$250 - if u mean the ones ur asking questions on on trademe (Yes I'm stalking u) then you must take into consideration he has near new tyres on tehre too.

still not a big fan of white - but very nice cars none the less. Can I have your front lip

Females these days ...

LOL oh true. Hrmmm thought it seemed a bit airy in here. Lol funny these things come up just as everyone leaves.

Was flicking through Trade and Exchange (looking for E30's to go view ) and I found a 320i w/ 2.7L engine forsale. Engine with car is $1800 Phone 292 7512 - no area code but I assume auckland.

There called Basketweaves - they're standard for BMW's of that calibre

anyone have an idea of how much it'd cost to get painted and whether or not it'd fit an 89 model 3 series.

Checkout the 7 series behind Andy - wut is up with those Wok style alloys ! Gives a new meaning to Dished !

Was it a 1997 5 speed hrmmm Grant .... ?

RWDrifff.................ttt.....

off topic reminds me of a joke "Anyone got a fuel cap for a Skoda ?" - man turns round to the guy "yea sounds like a fair enough trade" -- good luck with the fuel cap.

sounds like a bribery... I've gotta sort out this car. Might just get it tomorrow but I dont wanna rush things.

Carl I think he means where did you go to get them repaired . P.S love that new sig there Bimmerboy

Cambelt was done at 87,000 km's and is documented in the service history. I did a pretty good check for dampness in all corners of boot and lifted up a few slides of carpet in the front. I think it may have been the electric window motor and as it hesistated a bit. I have a mechanic friend whose gonna come next time to have a look at the car and give us the low down on what he thinks. Drove - > this car today .. test driving it because of specs - not interested becuase of price being way too high but specs were similar. It was very much a POS and I wouldnt go near it with a km long barge pole. Its been in an accident - tyres out of alignment with steering wheel, shocks need replacing, water in the boot as well as other signs of water damage. Cambelt obviously needing replacing. Engine was a bit rough, brakes were mushy and steering was loose and too top it off the paint had scratches all round it .

I'm keen but will need a week before I can honestly say I'll need them. Found a car - now all I need to do is makesure its right for me. Are they 14's or 15's ?

Ok I'm probably going to make an offer on a beamer. Any suggestions as to what you might pay for this - i guess its hard having not seen it but try give some advice based around how I describe it. Been to see a few now and have decided I'm happy with this one. The car is a BMW 1989 318i 2door coupe on 101,000 km in dolphin grey. Car has full service history with Team McMillan from time of import as well as before time of import. The car is well groomed on the inside, with Clarion CD/Mp3 Headdeck. Is very well cleaned inside and out (although I'll be doing meguiar 3 step straight afterwards 2 get that extra bit outa it). Has 4 brand new tyres balanced and fitted running on good ol bmw hubbys. BMW original spare tyre - never been used supprisingly. Full BMW toolkit. Power steering, electric windows and mirrors. Alarm. Slightly tinted windows. Judging from what I've seen it rates in very good condition (8/9 outa 10) in comparison with on E30's I've seen so far. Minor problems - Air conditioner will need refil of gas supposedly Drivers electric window made funny noise Need to check it has a jack Japanese numberplate holder still attached to rear (yucky) Slight cracks in dash I have his numberplate and am going to ring Team McMillan BMW to get a check on what they think about the car.Have been told no rust whatsoever as well as no leaks. I'm keen to get the buyer to have a BMW pre-purchase inspection done and then a full service to repair anything that may need repairs. Will also make sure to do a VIR check before purchasing if I choose to buy the car. cheers guys E30stz aka. Andy