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New Member, Advice Needed!! 325I Convertible 1987

Michael_Fisher
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HI everyone, I have only just joined the forum and I'm looking for a bit of advice. I am going to be buying my first BMW soon and have singled out a 1987 325i Convertible. I will be going to view it in the next week or so.

I have read the buyers guides etc on here but wondering if there is anyone out there with a similar model who could give me a few pointers on what to look out for, (leaky roof etc).

Any help or pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks!!

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    Welcome to the BMWOC buddy, i'm sure we can iron out anything on ur mind regarding this motor :)

    We have quite a few Savvi members and I know the E30s engines quite well. Anything specifically troubling you? If you post it, maybe I can assist later when im not at work on an iPhone :)

    Daz

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    Welcome to the club

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    Welcome Michael, Enjoy the forum

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    Thanks guys and girls!

    Nothing is worrying me really just wanted to know any common problems that are going to cost me a lot of money in the future! I know that the car I am going to be viewing has just had a new roof fitted and it has done around 130k miles.

    Really I am just after some mechanical pointers as I'm not familiar with BMW engines! Finally seen the light after 5 years owning a Renaultsport Clio lol

    Thanks

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    Try the obvious... Service history etc... Like when did she have a full service last... Whats the milage? Those engines can live well beyond 250K ;)

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    The M20 shes fitted with is a VERY strong engine, as Daz just said. There are no common problems that I know of other then, if a parts ganna go, its ganna go..

    Again, as Daz said; Service history, Service history, Service history.

    *Take note* The M20 engine is a bit of a... Sewing machine. In the sense, it sounds a bit like.. a Sewing Machine. That is normal :) it's knocking noises your looking for

    Daz

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