no_fat_chicks 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 I just had a look at http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=14378 today. Took it for a drive as well. It seems to be in good condition. Just got some questions for you guys... 1) Does anyone else know about this car? 2) E30 325, how economical are they? Full tank of gas - how many kms? 3) I noticed that the brakes squeaked, and the owner said something about its just the way the brakes are in that car. He did have them checked before, but it might be the design of the pads? 4) Can these cars run on 91 octane? 5) Can anyone recommend any bmw specialists in the howick/botany area who could inspect this car for me? or should I just take her to a VTNZ station and see how she goes thru for the wof check? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 Consumption in an auto probably around 10-11 litres/100 in town and around 8.5 on the highway. I only own manual 325s so have added some to my consumption. I get min 450ks on a tank. Might just have crappy pads in causing squeak, Can run on 91 but use 95 if you drive it hard a lot. See Glenn from Botany motor works, he is a member here and really knows his stuff, is in botany downs, address is under his sponsorship of the maintenance forum. Don't know the car without a pic, get him to put a pic up, someone will recognise it. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_tomo 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 mines going cheap check the forsale section 95 min octane, atleast 550 ks to a tank brakes maybe worn or maybe missing the anti squeel strip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no_fat_chicks 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) i hope this works. Edited February 2, 2008 by no_fat_chicks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) Thats my old car! Edit: Looks like its had a few owners since me. Never went as well as other 325i's iv driven but was very well serviced and a strong engine. I got it a full body re-spray from the door mouldings up. Edited February 2, 2008 by E30-IS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no_fat_chicks 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 "Never went as well as other 325i's iv driven" what do u mean? and how many ks had it done when you sold it? What about economy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 When i say didnt go as well...I mean it didnt seem to rev and have THAT much power. I sold it with 122,000 km's. Economy wasnt bad for what it was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no_fat_chicks 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 "I mean it didnt seem to rev and have THAT much power" compression issues? how come you sold it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2008 Lots of questions! Didnt check compression. Sold it cause i brought a E30 318IS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
