advice needed on buying 95 325ic 5spd with 155K miles

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me - 25 Dec 2004 22:12 GMT

I've never owned a BMW before and do not know what I should be looking for
with so many miles on the car. I have not looked at the car yet, however
want to be prepared for when I do. Is there any major service work that
should have already been done prior to this many miles or needed soon i.e.
valve job, new clutch, wiring, injectors, etc?
Thanks

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John Burns - 27 Dec 2004 13:45 GMT

> I've never owned a BMW before and do not know what I should be looking for
> with so many miles on the car. I have not looked at the car yet, however
> want to be prepared for when I do. Is there any major service work that
> should have already been done prior to this many miles or needed soon i.e.
> valve job, new clutch, wiring, injectors, etc?

This is basically a really good car. Older 93's weren't built too well,
95s are fine.

The rear subframe bushings may need doing by now. Parts are cheap and a
good independant mechanic will have the right tool to fit them. By 155k
if it's on the original shcoks think about new ones. For a convertible
with normal suspension I'd use Boge turbo gas.

If it's got no history be sure to change ALL the fluids (diff, gearbox,
power steering, coolant, etc.).

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