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GCarsRock
09-07-2007, 05:23 PM
I am looking at a 328i, 5-speed with 116k on the clock. I am really skeptical about buying the car because it was bought at auction from one of those small private dealerships. I have heard horror stories and good fortune stories about these kinds of places...

The car is a 2 owner car and they do NOT have service records or any history about the car. They said they fixed the sunroof because it didn't work, but everything was 'perfect.'

I am wondering what are the primary big money items I should keep an eye out for when I go? I assume the following: look for leaks, check fluid colors/levels, listen for ticking, listen for thunkping when turning wheel side to side.. anything else?

maximussom
09-07-2007, 05:31 PM
Drive shaft. maybe control arm bushings maybe new water pump and radiator they like to go cheap plastic.

GCarsRock
09-07-2007, 05:45 PM
took 10 mins and found a link for the exact answer to my question, sorry to ask noober questions.