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| 1991 - 1999 (E36) (1991 - 1999) The first modern 3 Series, the E36, was the model that paved the way for the 3 Series to be named "Car of the Year" every year since the model was driving off showroom floors. Radically redesigned in 1992, the E36 was not the same 3 Series as the E21 and E30. Larger, less boxy in design, and equipped with a dual overhead cam engine, multilink rear suspension, and a more finished interior, the E36 balances sport with luxury. |
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11-22-2009, 07:47 PM
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Good deal, or not?
So I'm looking to buy an E36, and after months of searching I'm getting pretty desperate, especially considering that I don't have a car and need to hitch a ride to get everywhere (school, work, etc).
So I am looking at a 96 328i, 120,000 miles, A/T (not an issue for me), and from the pictures it looks pretty clean. The owner is asking for $4500. I was just wondering if this is a good price to pay for a car like this, or if I'd just be getting ripped off? Thanks! 
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11-22-2009, 07:52 PM
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No a bad price. If you are worried get a carfax - make sure the interior in good condition especially the door panels - You might consider taking it to a Mechanic you trust and ask him to do a compression check. Ask him to look it all over and give you an opinion. Two months ago I bought a 1994 325i for $2500. I have put 1500 in it and I am not done yet!
There is a classified section on this forum you might check for a car too! Last edited by paulrhein; 11-22-2009 at 07:53 PM..
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11-22-2009, 10:05 PM
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it would need to be super clean at this price w/ no flaws and a perfect carfax. that A/T is something of a time bomb at that mileage. check for the usual issues like cooling and suspension. It could need alot of work if the PO hasn't kept it up to snuff.
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11-22-2009, 10:39 PM
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really depends on condition and recent maintenance but 4500 seems on the high side
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11-22-2009, 11:39 PM
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Seems to be a reasonable price. Take it to a mechanic you trust with foreign cars before you buy it to make sure everything is in working order, or that you are aware of any issues it might have.
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11-23-2009, 12:59 AM
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I found a 95 325is near me with a pushed in nose panel, guy wants 2k and says maintenance is up to date etc. I drove it and it pulls hard, but after looking around even 2k for a car that needs a little body work isn't much of a deal after it's fixed..
Keep looking op, craigslist is your friend.
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11-23-2009, 02:30 AM
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Quote:
Craigslist is my lover. back off.
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11-23-2009, 11:53 AM
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Looks nice, at that price I would want everything in good shape ... no warning lights (CEL, ABS, SRS) the cooling system ($350 parts) and the suspension bushings/struts ($600+ parts) with recent rebuilds. If not already done it needs those now. (minimum double those parts prices if paying shops to do). I also would want at least 50% on brake pads/rotors and tires.
Get a ppi, factor in costs for anything identified and make an offer.
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