-90- 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2011 Hey Guys, Going to check out an e32 tomorrow, anything i need to check out for ? its a 1987 735i thats listed on line at the moment.. Its going to be used as a daily, comes with new WOF and comes with lots of history..... Had been looking for a an e38 or an e34, but they seem to be thin on the ground at the moment First post BTW, but long time lurker, be nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaneg 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2011 Definately check the front control arms for play which will give the infamous 80kmh shimmy.. and brake from 100k and see if there is any vibration whilst slowing, which could be the arms of warped rotors. Get a PPI from botany motor workz or bm workshop.. if you are in auckland Or if not some one might be able to recommend a place in your location. Headgasket Cooling system Play in the steering wheel while off Key barrels on both doors work Windows wipers dont wack the top of window They are good cars, had one previously which i racked up a fair few kms on. Post the link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-90- 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2011 Clicky..... Thanks for the info, Have had a few e34's in my day, but this is a whole new world I reckon !! Love a bit of old school !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 25, 2011 Looks like a well cared for older slighly higher km example.. Yet, I would say you will be in for replacing nearly all of the suspension links and mounts if you're to enjoy it properly. I'd put about $3,000 away to do that. Just depends if it's worth it to you or not. I just have a thing about driving older cars with worn suspension. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted July 25, 2011 It's a nice looking car! The advert has a service history up to 2004, would be worth checking what happened after that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 442 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 Ex UK car, rust? I don't recall seeing an E32 with rust, but there must be some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) I've been driving mine for the last 6 months as my daily and thoroughly enjoy it. It's big and safe and easy to drive in traffic, handles just fine. I get 12.3 lts per 100 k's and have been with a mix of highway and city, I'm ok with this. You will need to allow for the headgasket before 300k's unless it's been done, they go at the back of number 6, hottest part of the motor, but seem to just blow, I've done 3 now on different cars and haven't had a cracked head yet. I got the full suspension arm and bush kit from Groton's in the States, with the dollar where it is it will be around $500 landed, I'd guess for the full kit, not hard to fit most of it yourself. All I'd say is, go for it. Edited July 26, 2011 by Silver Fox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-90- 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Cheers guys for the replies so far, Sounds positive . Im going to hit the road over the weekend to view it. Will post back..... Edited July 26, 2011 by -90- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-90- 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2011 Not for me im afraid. Maybe being too picky, however its a $3k car afterall . The car ran great, but it has some small issues that would bug the crap out of me Heart set on a minty e34 being the main problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
