325is Questions. Thinking of Buying!

[bighauns]

Hello All!

I am from the DSM Forums, but I am looking at selling my car and buying a 1994-1996 BMW 325is.

I am just wondering what you people think of it, or what kind of common problems there are or even what kind of things I should look for when buying. What kind of common repairs are there that are out of the ordinary. As much info as possible would be appreciated!!

Cheers!
~Alex

[bimmerchris]

well i just bought my bmw 325is on monday the 16th and it had 70k mile son it and the guy said that he didnt run into many problems or anything he just said change the oil good and everything else should be fine im happy with it and since im 17 its my first car so i love it the only thing is remember dont abuse the car then ul run into problems and i also bought mine for 3500 fully loaded

[bighauns]

What year is yours that you could find it for $3500 fully loaded? I am looking at a 1994 with a few upgrades with 98000kms for 17000 CAD.

[bimmerchris]

it was my friends boss mine is a 1993 he bought it with all the options possible

[bighauns]

How did you get it for so cheap? Do they usually go for that much, am I getting ripped off?

[bimmerchris]

well i got it fro that cheap because shes 64 and he has 3 other cars so he doesnt need it but i saw on www.kbb.com that the most you should pay is like 5,500-6000 with 70k miles and in perfect condition

[bighauns]

Man, that is pretty good. I guess these cars are more expensive in Canada, that really sucks. I might look into importing a car.

Does anyone know of any common issues with this car though? That would be great to know.

[Celsdogg]

since you are looking at an E36, this thread may be of use to you:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=396102

the best compilation i have ever found of issues was in Bimmer magazines E36 buyers guide.

http://bimmer-mag.com/back_issues.html

Issue #49, April 2005

Alternatively, I am sure there is one online somewhere, and I hope someone else has that link.

[bighauns]

That thread kind of helped, obviously there are issues with the cars, like all cars but other than ordering a copy of that magazine does anyone know where I can take a look for common issues (i have heard there are a lot of electrical things) on these cars?

thanks

[Skycity_BMW]

Common E36 Problems
http://member.rivernet.com.au/btaylo...nProblems.html