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Originally Posted by onefastman
What are some red flags on these cars?
It has had within the last 5K
1. Timing belt
2. Water pump
3. Tokico and Eibach shocks/springs
4. Fuel pump
5. Fuel filter
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The m20 engine 325i/is has the timing belt and valves need to be adjusted every 30k. I would suggest you look at a 318i/is as those are timing chain, require less maintenance, get 30+mpg and are track/auto-x friendly. They don't go as well as the 6cyl models but are a lot of fun to drive. Another option is the 325e/es (5k RPM redline, but shitloads of torque down low).
No matter how you swing it, all these car will require some maintenance unless you pay top dollar $5k and up. I purchased my 318is in '06 for $1950 and re-sold it last November for $4k cash. It still needed a little TLC but nothing major and I wouldn't hesitate driving it 500+ mi when I sold it. I also put upwards of 50k on it during that time
