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I've got 2 of them. A standard 1990 and a Sport Evo, both with 100,000 miles. The Sport is my track car. It's having Motec, cams and exhaust at the minute and should finish up with 255 BHP.
They are strong and reliable. Neither of mine has broken down on me.
Everyone debates changing the timing chain at 100,000 miles. Will cost at least a grand. This matter is far too boring to go into, you need to research it on the web.
There are some nails out there. Carefully inspect the scuttle panel. They all go rusty there, and often it needs replacing, which aint cheap. Rear wheel arches rust as well.
Get an expert to inspect any purchase. If you are near London, get Bexley Motorworks to do this for you...they are near the Dartford crossing.
Websites/forums:
roadfly.org/forums
s14.net
bmwcarmagazine.com (forums)
BMW Car Club website and forum.
Pretend you are in the market for say and original Alfa Spider, and be just as careful, and you should be OK. These are the best cars you can get for less than 10 grand.
I've got 2 of them. A standard 1990 and a Sport Evo, both with 100,000 miles. The Sport is my track car. It's having Motec, cams and exhaust at the minute and should finish up with 255 BHP.
They are strong and reliable. Neither of mine has broken down on me.
Everyone debates changing the timing chain at 100,000 miles. Will cost at least a grand. This matter is far too boring to go into, you need to research it on the web.
There are some nails out there. Carefully inspect the scuttle panel. They all go rusty there, and often it needs replacing, which aint cheap. Rear wheel arches rust as well.
Get an expert to inspect any purchase. If you are near London, get Bexley Motorworks to do this for you...they are near the Dartford crossing.
Websites/forums:
roadfly.org/forums
s14.net
bmwcarmagazine.com (forums)
BMW Car Club website and forum.
Pretend you are in the market for say and original Alfa Spider, and be just as careful, and you should be OK. These are the best cars you can get for less than 10 grand.
The Integrale was an absolutely fantastic car and my particurlar one was excellent. Trouble was after the Maserati it just didnt have the interior finish and style. Now I know the BMW doesnt either but it is quite a bit ahead of the Lancia.
However the most important reason was my wife wanted it and it allowed me to trade up and keep her happy.
Everyones a winner
However the most important reason was my wife wanted it and it allowed me to trade up and keep her happy.
Everyones a winner
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