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<blockquote data-quote="Lee36328" data-source="post: 230828" data-attributes="member: 113"><p>dunhillderek,</p><p></p><p>here are things to watch out for</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">full modic check at a bmw specialist workshop</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">engine - compression test? rebuilt before?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">gearbox - rebuilt before? sign of wear and tear?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">steering rack - leaks?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">power steering pump - humming when turning while stationary?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">alternator - humming in the sound system?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">aircond - cooling coil, compressor, blower motor</li> </ol><p>Here are a list of wear and tear things you'll likely need to change </p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">suspension bushes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">springs and absorber (probably due already)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">tires (make sure they are fresh, and the same brand and model <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" />...)</li> </ol><p>Your best bet would be to buy it from someone you know who takes care of the car like a freak.</p><p></p><p>Failing that, since freaks don't usually sell, ask for documented maintenance history. Unless you can see a fat stack of receipts, and I do mean a fat stack considering the age, walk away.</p><p></p><p>It helps to have some car freaks as your friends as well. Their experience can save you plenty of co$tly trial and error$.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lee36328, post: 230828, member: 113"] dunhillderek, here are things to watch out for [LIST=1] [*]full modic check at a bmw specialist workshop [*]engine - compression test? rebuilt before? [*]gearbox - rebuilt before? sign of wear and tear? [*]steering rack - leaks? [*]power steering pump - humming when turning while stationary? [*]alternator - humming in the sound system? [*]aircond - cooling coil, compressor, blower motor[/LIST]Here are a list of wear and tear things you'll likely need to change [LIST=1] [*]suspension bushes [*]springs and absorber (probably due already) [*]tires (make sure they are fresh, and the same brand and model :eek:...)[/LIST]Your best bet would be to buy it from someone you know who takes care of the car like a freak. Failing that, since freaks don't usually sell, ask for documented maintenance history. Unless you can see a fat stack of receipts, and I do mean a fat stack considering the age, walk away. It helps to have some car freaks as your friends as well. Their experience can save you plenty of co$tly trial and error$. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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