question on a 1996 328is

[fstbmw95]

78,000 miles all records serviced by bmw....im looking at it this weekend...ive heard people talk of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 inspections...when are these suppossed to be completed, and are their any other questions i should ask about over the phone on specific parts. He claims it to be in perfect mechanical condition, its manual which is great, only downside is i wanted black interior and this is tan...thanks for your help

[camnipotent]

Don't pay too much more than 10,000. Give me the VIN and I'll run a Carfax.

[fstbmw95]

thanks dude ill get the vin#

[camnipotent]

No problem. Is your car a coupe or a 4 Door? Manual or automatic? Now that I think about it, if its an automatic sedan, you should be able to get it for 9,000-9,800. I wouldn't go above that.

[fstbmw95]

its coupe manual...btw saw another post with pics of your car and your rims rock

[camnipotent]

Yeah, the more I look at them, the more I love 'em. Even though they are the 2003-2004 M3 rims, they still look good on an E36. By the way, your car's book value is 10,275. However, mine is worth 12,700+ and I got it for 11,000. You should offer 9,000 and I would max at 9,500. Hell, I'd do it for ya. Get some pics or something. Also, I can still look at your VIN with Carfax so let me know if you need it.