Thinking about buying. Some Questions.

[John D Rockafeller]

I'm thinking about buying a 94 or 95 Black 325is, manual shift. What should I look for? What options are available or standard? Any changes in the interior or exterior from 92-98? Do they have the parked car venilation? Problems with these cars? Things to look for? Thanks so much. I'm really looking forward to having my own. Thanks.

[The Tick]

Just make sure the car was serviced regularly and you should be fine. Mine has 125k and still runs perfect. Good luck

[Ryan325i]

Options I would definately get:
Cold Weather Climate? - Get one with ASC+T
Leather not Vinylette
Sport Package
Full Trip Computer

Year Model:
I would basically try to get a 1996 328i. Coupe or Sedan. This way you will get a little more torque and the mouldings will all be body color from the factory.

my 2 cents

[Hestola]

Make sure that your rims are all straight. The sport package wheels are very soft, and 4/5 of mine were bent when I got the car!

The heated seats are nice!

Mine doesn't have parked car ventilation, as far as I know.

I agree with The Tick. Make sure you have all your maintenance records.

You may need to switch out the waterpump on your bimmer, too, if it has a plastic impeller.

I love my 1995 325is!

[John D Rockafeller]

Thanks, I will look for these things. Where should I go to see if the rims are straight. I am looking at one with a sport package, so if the rims were bent, that'd be a real problem.

[Russell328is]

All 4 of my s/p rims were bent when I bought them or became bent last winter. It's hard to see the inside lips, so you basically have to take the wheels off to see. I wouldn't worry too much, because unless there's a huge dent, all bent rims do is cause vibration at high speed.

If you're even considering a '95 325 I'd definitely go for a '96 328 if you can afford it. I drove a 325 before the 328 and the difference was kind of substantial. I think I lucked out with a healthy 328 though.

[daddycam]

if you find a car you are interested in, take it to a bmw mechanic for a quick inspection. this cost me about $75, but it was worth it. i found some things on my car that needed to be fixed, so i was able to negotiate that into the price of the car.

again, one thing that i really needed was the split, fold-down rear seats which i had no luck finding in a sedan. it was an option on the sedans, and apparently not many people chose that option.