Hi,
I was considering buying an e30 325i, post-1987 (for the higher revving engine, i believe this is the year they came out with it).
I was hoping for a little advice, or if anyone can share experience.
Would this kind of car be a lot more expensive to run, than, say, a honda or a toyota of the same age?
My main concerns are
1)the price of spare parts, regular wear stuff like timing belts, hoses, CV boots, alternators, ignitions, water pumps, etc.
2)Are automatic transmissions on these cars generally decent and reliable?
3)Do these cars come with timing chains or timing belts (is the engine an interference engine)
Labor is not of much concern because i've known a great bmw mechanic for a while and i know he wouldnt fleece me.(he reccommended the car but i need more opinions)
Im a high school student, so I dont have a lot of money. Which is why i come to this forum for opinions on this matter. (no flames please, i do know how to drive cars already
)
thanks!
I was considering buying an e30 325i, post-1987 (for the higher revving engine, i believe this is the year they came out with it).
I was hoping for a little advice, or if anyone can share experience.
Would this kind of car be a lot more expensive to run, than, say, a honda or a toyota of the same age?
My main concerns are
1)the price of spare parts, regular wear stuff like timing belts, hoses, CV boots, alternators, ignitions, water pumps, etc.
2)Are automatic transmissions on these cars generally decent and reliable?
3)Do these cars come with timing chains or timing belts (is the engine an interference engine)
Labor is not of much concern because i've known a great bmw mechanic for a while and i know he wouldnt fleece me.(he reccommended the car but i need more opinions)
Im a high school student, so I dont have a lot of money. Which is why i come to this forum for opinions on this matter. (no flames please, i do know how to drive cars already
)
thanks!