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    92 Mtec cabrio, 160k miles = $4,000. good price?

    My friend and I are checking out an 92 Mtec cabrio this Sunday, the owners says it needs a tune up, driver's seat is ripped and it needs some part to make the top work, you have to open/close it manually.

    car looks to be lowered and it has bbs Rc wheels.

    any input? or suggetions what to look for?
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    this link will tell you all you want to know...

    http://www.e30ic.com/default.htm

    oh yeh dont forget to check the leather in the tback seat top ...it can be fried

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    My automatic doesn't skip a beat. And I don't have a need to drive at 5000-6000 rpms and I don't miss that couple of seconds going from 0-60. Autos aren't as bad as you guys make them out for.

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    Sounds like a good find. Go over it and check out for rust. You're not new to bmw's so you'll know what to look for. As I'm sure you already know, it's not a true M-technic II cabrio, but rather a hybrid that was released in '92. Make sure it has all your M-technic goodies such as body panels, as those will the be hardest to replace.

    As far as the mileage, do the traditional questions about timing belt and/or tranny service. IF it's a manual, you'll want to place a higher value on it, but it's more than likely an auto. Even at 4k that's a pretty good price as I've seen the hybrid Technics going for 5 or even 6 thousand.

    Report back to us on Sunday night. Take pics!
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    It is amazing how in these situations something that is typically insignificant shows fundamental differences in principles/value recognition.

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    I'd say it is a pretty good price, depending on it's condition. Mine was an auto, but the PO converted it over (did a GREAT job).
    e30 FTW

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    it's no E30 :/
    the car is an auto, but my friend is the one who is buying and he doens't mind. I'll take pics and post them on Sunday
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    Quote Originally Posted by Whittyrph View Post
    My automatic doesn't skip a beat. And I don't have a need to drive at 5000-6000 rpms and I don't miss that couple of seconds going from 0-60. Autos aren't as bad as you guys make them out for.
    Yes, they are. Autos suck. Not debatable. For a family sedan or mom's mini van sure they're great.

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