stolen 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2005 (edited) Hello, i checked out a 325Ci today. its 93, 180k, blue, m3 wheels. Owner said it had some sort of adjustable suspension. Looks low. Sunnroof. AUTO. He wants 7500 for it. It drove pretty well. Said he had it for 18 months and has had servicecs done every 6 months and selling as he got a 2001 model. Said needed the steering rack replaced for the WOF which cost ~$1000. JAP import. The door trimming is coming out a bit near the door handles. Just realised it might be someone on here! Could you please let me know what you guys think? Dont want to end up with a expensive lemon! And places i could get it checked out as well would be great. Thanks. EDIT: Cloth interior. Clear Indicators. Edited December 10, 2005 by stolen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted December 11, 2005 It's not this one is it?? http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction...0865&key=226811 Has the car has accident before do you know? I havn't heard of steering rack need replacing unless it's been in accident. (Experts out there, correct me if I am wrong) If you are serious for the car, get a specialist/dealer pre-purcahse inspection (BMWorkshop, Jerry Clayton and the likes) to look through that. Should be around $100-150. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stolen 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2005 It's not this one is it?? http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction...0865&key=226811 Has the car has accident before do you know? I havn't heard of steering rack need replacing unless it's been in accident. (Experts out there, correct me if I am wrong) If you are serious for the car, get a specialist/dealer pre-purcahse inspection (BMWorkshop, Jerry Clayton and the likes) to look through that. Should be around $100-150. Oh yeah thats the one. I saw it at the ellerslie car fair today though. I dunno he said it needed to be changed for the WOF along with 2 new tyres. Think it could be accident damaged? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted December 11, 2005 i have the steering rack you need . ph 021433600 . wrecking a 92 320i coupe and 97 316i 4dr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted December 11, 2005 (edited) I've had two E36s - both required steering racks replacements at over $1200 each. It seems to be a common problem - my other friends with E36s have both had theirs done too. All of us have also had to replace the rear shock top mounts, but they're quite cheap. They just wear out - not an accident problem. Edited December 11, 2005 by Jazzbass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2005 (edited) Yah, its ok to have a wee bit of play in it, but it does seem very common. Anyway, with it being that km's, find out about coolant issues especially, as well as how the transmission is doing.. Plus by then it should have had some bushings replaced, and the waterpump/radiator neck done. Id be weary just coz of the price..Look at others within that range - something is up. Edited December 11, 2005 by Dnz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
