m_reaney 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) Hi Guys, Does anyone know anything about this m325i, its history, any former owners on the site etc.. Thanks. 87 m325i Edited February 24, 2008 by m_reaney Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Looks like a good buy. Has it had a prang in the passenger door? I know from experience that colour is hard to match as it fades very quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_reaney 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Looks like a good buy. Has it had a prang in the passenger door? I know from experience that colour is hard to match as it fades very quickly. I have no idea. I have not seen the car in the flesh, although the side on image of the pass door does look slightly different. Apart from that is there anything in particular to look out for (common issues) in general with these models? Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I have had my 87 M325i for 4 years now, it has done 172000Miles (277000). I have had no major issues, they just need general regular servicing. But in saying that I gave the engine an overhaul beginning of last year as it started to smoke when I put my foot down. Got new bearings/seals/pistons etc. What do you expect from a car over 20years old though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 common issues Um pretty much everything rubber will be going bung after 21 years Clutch master cylinder Gear box seals gear box bushings head gaskets go power steering rack power steering pump G/box mounts Engine mounts Radiators pop Exhaust manifolds crack Plus heaps of other little things. Well these were some items i replaced on my one which was the same colour. Have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Nice car, That door does look a shade too dark and unfortunately only 14" Weaves? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3 Cab 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Noticed that on trademe yesterday it looks like a good buy. Would be interested to know the condition Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_reaney 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Noticed that on trademe yesterday it looks like a good buy. Would be interested to know the condition I plan on getting BMW to check it out. Will keep you posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I plan on getting BMW to check it out. Will keep you posted. Realise that BMW will likely say it is sweet. That doesn't mean future issues are not going to come up. Not trying to put you off, but a whole lot of people on here know the e30 burn. Don't be naive about a 20 year old car is all I am saying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 It really depends what you are after, if it's a daily run-about then you will likely get a few issues crop up with use. For a sunny sundays only type of drive then with the right TLC could be good for many years to come. The car is local to me in Palmy so I may go and have a look over it and ask a few questions to check it out a bit more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_reaney 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Realise that BMW will likely say it is sweet. That doesn't mean future issues are not going to come up. Not trying to put you off, but a whole lot of people on here know the e30 burn. Don't be naive about a 20 year old car is all I am saying. Cheers. I have owned a couple of BM's previous - e30 325i cab and e36 M3 and over that time developed a close relationship with JG BMW, so somewhat aware of the burn, and confident BMW will give me an accurate professional opionion on the car. This said thanks for yours and everyone elses feedback, I really appreciate your knowledge and experience as mine is fairly limited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nic325i 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 M20 engines are renowned for cracking their cylinder heads also. Don't ask me how I know... Nic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 M20 engines are renowned for cracking their cylinder heads also. Don't ask me how I know... Nic When they are overheated.. otherwise they are fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 car door possibly just in a different light, I get that with my car, silver aswell and it sometimes looks different in photos, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
