Purchasing 325ci (first bmw) help

[bushey89]

Hi there!
So after owning bitpart crappy cars since first being able to drive, i thought i'd go for my first decent car!
So looking at buying my first BMW, found a 2003 325ci sport 2 door coupe auto, black with 65k miles for 5k, thought thats pretty much a steal after looking around extensively.
Anything in particular i should be looking out for in regards to wear and tear etc?
Have had a quick look around the forums and picked up on a few points.

[Phunk]

I wouldn't exactly call it a steal. I sold my immaculate FBMWSH 2001 330ci sport last year for £5k

Look out for worn front bushes and rear subframe cracks

[billzeebub]

It is a steal if it's been properly and comprehensively maintained in my opinion, conversely a £2k example with similar miles that has. Service history but poorly maintained is not a bargain. The name of the game is sympathetic owners and lots of preventative maintenance