speedyg 16 Report post Posted March 6, 2005 What the heck there hasn't been one of these ads for at least a week! I'm seriously after a facelift 325i 5 speed in excellent cond. Prefer a 4 door with all the goodies. If you have one of these or know of one for sale please let me know. Also check out my e21 323i for sale. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted March 6, 2005 hahah theres a queue... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2005 (edited) believe it or not that there is a 325 (it is a auto)... but DO NOT buy it. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-23255268.htm on the contrary to what the owner says its in terrible condition, the engine makes a really loud like jet engine sound in the back seat and whenever you put your fut down fast it gievs a huge clunk noise. Front shocks are stuffed, wheels were out of alignment, not original bumper sideskirts and rear bumper - all of which have been replaced and only 2 sides of which have been painted. I would assume this car has been sumped. The tow screw was out of the boot and in the glove box, hence why the panel was removed on the bumper to screw it in, so it has been towed / pulled out of a ditch lately. Electric mirrors dont work, alarm was reengaging 20 seconds after car turns off regardless of whether keys in ignition so u may get locked out. Delay in changes from park to reverse / drive of about 2 - 3 seconds. Quite a rough ride. In VIR it states the car for a full year went without any KM's put on the clock including the next wof it was on identical km's. Has just had drivers do replaced due to ding, no plastic around hte edges / mouldings / plastic panels. The car is a 325 not a 320 and is on 111,000 km not 140,000km. Bung car - stay right away if it is relisted as a 325 in coming weeks. I've tried getting the owner to admit its in a state of repair but they refuse. Edited March 6, 2005 by E30stz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2005 on the other hand there is this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-22595257.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted March 6, 2005 for a steering wheel cover like that, you have to be prepared to make sacrafices and for that white one, ive driven it, goes well real smooth no big probs, its nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2005 there was one on tardme, sounded as though it had a cracked head/mega blown headgasket..... listing has expired now but i'll see if i can find it on my history, he was only looking for around 1500-2000 so it'd be a fairly cheap car all said and done, considering it had 17s and sh*t Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2005 linkage looks like it sold.... $1600=cheap cheap... lol should ring him and offer him more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 buy mine, you know you want an LSD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 on the other hand there is this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-22595257.htm Yeah, spotted that one myself- looks to be very well priced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 Agree with G and Andy, looks like a good straight car. Make sure you always go to a vehicle tester, it may be the best $100 your spend. Somewhere like VTNZ or a BMW Official Dealer would be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 141.75 for a pre-purchase inspection @ team maccas ! go nuts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 word..... IMO vtnz are a waste of time..... they don't know all their regulations any better (if not worse) than your local garage, don't waste over a hundy for a "vt check" when you can get a dealer inspection for the price that E30stz just mentioned.... in saying that, if you already use a mechanic, and he's all good then it's not a bad idea to take it along to him..... might charge a couple of hours labour out max, and you'll no doubt be abe to hang around and have a good look with him.... works out cheaper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30_318i 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 141.75 for a pre-purchase inspection @ team maccas ! go nuts Jeeeezus, for an E30?Gawd damn stealers. Might be getting a pre purchase on a late 80s S class V8 Benz soon - 90 bucks for an hour, a bit more advanced/coplicated than an E30 too. Probably best to take it to a Euro garage tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 It takes two hours and it differs in price from place to place. I think its $110 @ coombes in hamilton and $100+gst @ BMworkshop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 Might be getting a pre purchase on a late 80s S class V8 Benz soon not on topic but god damn i love those got one of them to a decent 200km/h and hear the V8 roar so nicelyany way back on topic yes i really really recomend a pre purchase inspection i cannot stress it enuf dont do waht i did and buy the f*cker and find out a million secret things are wrong with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 my inspection at shelleys on a 535 was really good.They had the part numbers and prices of some of the paarts that needed replacing....they didnt hve labour charges tho.....Unless you know a lot about the cars you ae looking at a check can save you thousands and thousands....esp on Benzes...a mate of mind found out the hard way on a 560??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyg 16 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 I've had a few checked at GAC in Chch. he charges $70 for a check and knows his e30s well. Has saved me from buying one dud. A few years ago when I was selling my 325i someone took it to chch BMW and they were finding things wrong like: oil leaking from front shocks when they had been replaced with gas shocks a couple of months earlier! Also things like ripped gear lever gaitor! Perhaps a bit too thorough on a 1986 car! I am holding out for a really tidy 4 door 5 speed, which seem to be like hens teeth. The m325i looks nice but I need a 4 door. There is a m325i for sale down here, 1986 240kms for $8900 ono sounds tidy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 really tidy 4 door 5 speed, which seem to be like hens teeth ah....the memories Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-23658834.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted March 8, 2005 ah....the memories Stop bitching and buy one, i'll give you 9K for your Ms, with 2.7 bits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 and go back to open diff? dont think so sam keen for a shadows night this week? im attending quiz night tonite but thurs would be good for some drinking? gimme a holla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 Shadows **Shudders at the memories** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted March 8, 2005 and go back to open diff? dont think so sam keen for a shadows night this week? im attending quiz night tonite but thurs would be good for some drinking? gimme a holla I'm keen - friday is day off for me still. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted March 9, 2005 Yea, soon to be g/f's birthday tonite, uh, private party :pimp: , but keen for shennanagins on thu? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted March 9, 2005 shennanagins I beg your pardon!!!You leave my good name out of this. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
