Is 402,000km too much for a E30 Bimmer?

[M3_guy 0]

Hi i've been looking for my 1st E30 and preferably E30 M325i or a 325i Touring but Is 402,000km on one too high km or is it okay, long as it had good service i guess. What goes wrong common on these things at that kind of milege and age 1986-1989

Cheers!

[lbirgel 0]

love the old black plates on it!! i guess if its had a rebuilt engin it would be sweet or a full service history.

[M3_guy 0]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=219559362

This one? Yeah... M-tech1 isnt it?

[QuickSilver 0]

That's a genuine motorsport! Even the rego comes back as a motorsport. THATS CHEAP! K's are irrelevant if everything is in good condition.

[tire 10]

Judge it on its irl condition not its kays - go check it out.

[M3_guy 0]

Judge it on its irl condition not its kays - go check it out.

Cheers! I shall do that

[M3_guy 0]

But What would I be expected to pay for one such as this or What should I be paying?

[lbirgel 0]

i think 6.5k max

[Driftit 1972]

My 325 at 300,000kms has a worn camshaft. Usually they require a rebuild around this stage.

[nath 131]

I'm full of admiration for a car that in 400,000km has only failed its warrant once, 100,000km ago!

[M3_guy 0]

I'm full of admiration for a car that in 400,000km has only failed its warrant once, 100,000km ago!

Sorry but How did you know that?

[nath 131]

search the plate on carjam......

[Sick Puppy 1]

Sorry but How did you know that?

http://www.carjam.co.nz/

[M3_guy 0]

http://www.carjam.co.nz/

Woah! Free Vir!

[tire 10]

If its genuine i'd pay 6 if its a bit rough, up to 8 if its tidy, rust free and has some service history. You would be wanting it to have had an engine rebuild at some stage, 400,000 is a lot even for an m20.

[|ncary 0]

Has the 14inch wheels, not a fan at all, the 15's make a huge difference to the looks I feel personally... Still, looks very nice! That front end has definitely been repainted at some stage ha.

*actually dont quote me on the 14's. that shot from the front right looks like them, but another shot looks like the 15's. Might just have a monster profile on the tires...

Edited May 19, 2009 by Incary

[westy 614]

I would expect a big discount on a car that well used.

[briancol 3]

I would expect a big discount on a car that well used.

Only problem with that is this is an auction, and you don't get discounts at an auction.

[SIR E30 68]

Thats a nice car, as long as everything looks fine when you check it out you should go for it! If you can hold out and find a touring for sale you should wait, they are well worth the effort of waiting.

[M3_guy 0]

Thats a nice car, as long as everything looks fine when you check it out you should go for it! If you can hold out and find a touring for sale you should wait, they are well worth the effort of waiting.

So you recon the Touring is better to get if there was a choice between this one and a touring? Hmmmm...... I know there is one for sale...

[3 SERIES 92]

Saw this pop up on trade me yesterday. Starting price is good........wonder what the reserve is?

If the engine is poo's wouldnt you just drop a new one in?

Hope someone from here snaps it up!

[SIR E30 68]

IMO the touring is better! But that is entirely up to what you want the car for, and I am biased . I dont know of any for sale either unfortunately. You could see if rays one is still for sale?

[pjay 8]

Rays is for sale yeah. Buy it. Its naaiiiis

[SIR E30 68]

[borat]Its naaiiiis[/borat]

It would be worth lookin into, if you are prepared to shell out the extra cash for a touring.

[pjay 8]

Hes not asking an arm and a leg. You'd be surprised. And seeing the condition he keeps his vehicles in. I'd say its top notch