need help quickly

[SHADE451]

im looking at a 1997 328 is automatic with 189 thousand kms
it's being sold for $4700
the catch is he needs to sell it today

is this a good price? what questions should I ask him about the car?
anything else you can think of to tell me, thank you!

[328 Power 04]

Generally it's never good to believe that the car HAS to be sold today. The world isn't ending tonight. That may be a small flag.

http://www.unitedbimmer.com/kb-e36-common-faults-faq.php here is something helpful when buying a used E36.

The price is fair for the car if in good condition and not carrying heavy baggage behind it.

[jsmn4vu]

Generally it's never good to believe that the car HAS to be sold today.
Yes, buy in haste, repent at leisure.

[MrSaikou]

+1

E36s need to be checked out THOROUGHLY !!!

[SHADE451]

well I'm going to check the vin and probably take it to a mechanic if I decide to purchase but I was wondering questions I should ask before I get to that point

[jsmn4vu]

A thoroughly documented service history can make the difference between top dollar and a low-ball price.