HELP! Advice needed on 325coupe (e36)
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Hi,
New to the BMW section as I dont own a BMW (yet?)
I am in the process of finalising a swop for a 1994 325 coupe, 130,000 with full M-tec kit. Quite a nice looking machine, for a Saxo VTS 73,000 miles (99)
Questions I need help with are:-
1) MOST IMPORTANT Am I right in thinking these engines are chain driven? (not belt) Do they require changing?
2) Are there any common mechanical problems to look for on these?
3) Is it possible to repair worn or torn leather bolsters on the drivers seat?
Sorry for the random questions but I tried searching and found no answers.
Thanks!
New to the BMW section as I dont own a BMW (yet?)
I am in the process of finalising a swop for a 1994 325 coupe, 130,000 with full M-tec kit. Quite a nice looking machine, for a Saxo VTS 73,000 miles (99)
Questions I need help with are:-
1) MOST IMPORTANT Am I right in thinking these engines are chain driven? (not belt) Do they require changing?
2) Are there any common mechanical problems to look for on these?
3) Is it possible to repair worn or torn leather bolsters on the drivers seat?
Sorry for the random questions but I tried searching and found no answers.
Thanks!
Well I was going to walk away, but as far as servicing goes theres not much more than plugs/filters/oils are there?
So If I do these at a cost of about £80 (guess) for parts and I will do them.
I have verified the mileage on the car, HPI'd it and well,... Im swopping a Saxo for it.
Thanks for the advice, the biggy was if it was belt driven with no history.
So If I do these at a cost of about £80 (guess) for parts and I will do them.
I have verified the mileage on the car, HPI'd it and well,... Im swopping a Saxo for it.
Thanks for the advice, the biggy was if it was belt driven with no history.
E30M3SE said:
sean19 said:
Well I was going to walk away, but as far as servicing goes theres not much more than plugs/filters/oils are there?
So If I do these at a cost of about £80 (guess) for parts and I will do them.
Yes, but remember the service history shows a car had been serviced regularly as the manufacturere recommends, a car without any history and 130k may have only had 4 oil changes in which case trouble may be round the next corner.So If I do these at a cost of about £80 (guess) for parts and I will do them.
Just hope it doesn't end in tears!
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