Colin
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BMW 328iS with full M3kit and M3 alloys leather etc, anyone owned 1 of these - know what to check for/common faults
And no there shite comments please
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NovaGTE
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http://www.e36coupe.co.uk/forum/index.php
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Colin
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GIBBS
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if it's a e36 make sure u check the block's been replaced and cam's replaced, as these where the car's that had the prob's with nikasil and cam's corroded!
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Colin
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Yeah its E36 1997 P reg....how do I tell if its been done!
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GIBBS
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check the service history, also you can ring up the bmw dealer's it's been serviced at and ask them to look at the car's history on their comps to see if it's been done
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Colin
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Will do...cheers
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Colin
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Thats the 1 im looking at
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GIBBS
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oh check electrics too!!! and handbrake... tend to seize on 1 side
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Colin
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quote: Originally posted by GIBBS
oh check electrics too!!! and handbrake... tend to seize on 1 side
Ok cheers mate
Any news on the scooby? one them would be my first choice but all the ones round here in my price range are forest green with high miles
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GIBBS
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yup was gonna u2u u a bit later, scoob is gonna be a couple week's still so u may not have it for first week of august if u did want it, shame tho, low mileage in black and mint
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Colin
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not got an exact date then? Got another quote of £1300 on a WRX once I turn 22 so thats a bit better than before.......damn I dunno. Im gonna look at the BMW any way cos it looks mint and only has 50k miles and is local.
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GIBBS
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well after the prob's i had with my 328i and my mate with his.. water pump goin all time etc.. i'd steer clear.. nice cars when they are ok though 
i'd hold out for the scooby mate it's fkin mint !
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Marc
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pics of scooby?
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Colin
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Hmmm can have bother with any car tho
I'll see what I think, scooby would mean trip south to pick it up and more insurance.
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Colin
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quote: Originally posted by Marc
pics of scooby?
Std Black WRX.......very very clean tho - engine bay looks brand new!
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Marc
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ooooooooooooh
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GIBBS
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quote: Originally posted by Kolin
Hmmm can have bother with any car tho
I'll see what I think, scooby would mean trip south to pick it up and more insurance.
but it's a scooby so is defo worth it could get a train down here to pick it up 
like u say tho.. engine looks brand new.. won't find many like this!
Matt
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mav
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well Kol? whats the crack m8....?
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Colin
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Going tomorrow instead, insurance only £730 tho
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mav
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sounds good on a 328....looks clean as well in pic..
is it close by?
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Colin
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quote: Originally posted by mav
sounds good on a 328....looks clean as well in pic..
is it close by?
Aye it looks nice, only 10 miles away
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mav
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let me know how you get on Kol..........
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GT4Brody
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Looks nice mate although i think i would be swayed towards the scooby, you know it makes sense
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